There was no time in that moment for gentleness and Iskandar hauled the pair up as fast he could. Between the water, the swaying of the ship, the fact that his impressive strength was no longer godly... Well he was doing exceedingly well but even then there was still some more to go.

"Good, Cade!" Noticing blankets being pulled out to the side, he grinned. "And good to you as well, my friend!"

With yet another heave, he called to his man in the water. "HOLD ON TIGHT! YOU WILL BE IN THE AIR SOON!"

It would only be for a moment but he would vulnerable and not as able to attack then.