(Hey, some parts of him are bigger than some of yours. And no, your speedo isn't flattering.)

Getting warm was fine by Rin; it wasn't that he was in a hurry, as such. It just felt better, having something to work towards. He'd done without a challenge (well, without a challenge he actually stood the slightest chance of winning) for far too long.

So he swam along himself, quite calmly, enjoying the range of motion the water offered. Gradually, he began going a little faster in short spurts, just enough to get his circulation going.

"You're not going to find a pool the right size in this world." Because why not state the obvious once in a while? "Or any actual pool, where you can make a quick turn..."

So maybe Rin missed his all-powerful kick. Just a little.