[ Hm. This may be a bit awkward. No, this is definitely awkward, so he slips away, but still holding on for good measure. ]

When I get out of water and dry off. I feel less... Unlike myself, if that helps. But then I would need water at some point, like you saw.

[ A pause. ]

This would be difficult to hide regularly. I'm pretty sure your partner would find out, unless they're an idiot.