[Jake understands. On the base, his usual anxieties and worries seem to triple for no good reason except that he's locked up somewhere. Here, he might still be a nervous wreck at times but he's free.]

Oh, right! Do you mind wading a little? Just your shoes off should be enough.

[Jake's already taking his off and placing them aside. He starts leading him around the lake.]

They seem pretty fond of water. I'm no scientist but it makes sense if everything around here evolved to be compatible with water.