Regardless of her choice, one couldn't say Cristiano had not tried. He didn't think he was moving fast so much as he was finding companions where he had none. Juliet was special and marvelous and he wanted her around more often than not...but he feared he would be alone in the wake of war, again.
"This way, Angelfish," he said with a smile and swooped down to take her hands after gliding up behind Juliet, as if they were dancing. Swimming made things so much easier to do, motion so much more romantic, and he took advantage.