Dr. Archer was invisible, there were giant fish, and they were playing a game of hide and seek underwater. Nick thought of just staying where he was, but the plaque said to stay under. "I have to be under. Otherwise we're not getting out of here."
If the building loved to rub in traumatic events, it sure was showing it's sadistic side today. The fear of his lungs burning underwater -- not being able to breathe. It all terrified him. He closed his eyes for a moment, wishing he was Peter Pan for this. Peter could actually do it, not Nick Hollis. "I got it. I'll be good."
Nick thought for a moment about Evie. He could be brave and do this. If he made the little voice inside his head sound like her to encourage him along, it almost seemed simple. Nick took a deep breath and dropped beneath the surface, blinking his eyes open under the water. It was an awkward swim attempt towards the bottom, close to the castle and the plastic plants.