As we came out of the dug-out a string of red lights floated downwards.

She reached out to touch a fragile tree and blossoming spicules floated downwards and faded, each with its clear, tiny tinkle.

Winklemann, of course, knew that the house must have floated downwards with the current, if it had not been utterly overwhelmed.

Now, they floated downwards like softly rolling clouds; then vaulted upwards like two white-winged birds, with sunbeams shining on their plumage.