Dolphus barely got any chance to close the distance as Ari suddenly turned, rapidly approached, and nearly stomped overtop him to get to Mako. He had to backpedal heavily to make it out of the way in time, easily falling back into the sand and making a substantial effort to get back up again.
I’m so tired…
And not just tired but also of this specifically.
Dolphus’ eyes traveled nervously as he tried to think of who best fit that description, putting in an effort to not be intimidated by Ari’s face turning so red it was giving her hair a run for its money. Alexis might be able to… No, they would kill each other. Can’t have that. Oh wait, Mariner’s huge; surely he’d be able to set her straight if it came to any kind of conflict.
“This way.” Dolphus spoke through his mask as much as possible to prove how truly unbothered he was by her performance, and turning to go managed to take three steps before his foot slipped in the sand and he faceplanted.
I am going to jump back in the ocean and hope the squid comes and crushes me to death again. He wiped the sand from his chin as he struggled upwards yet another time. So glad Alexis isn’t here to see me be this embarrassing.
…I hope. His eyes briefly swiveled about, watching the water line.