Go where this voice gets stronger

**GAH noise when she goes under, seriously what, you're going to DROWN, kid. Oh right, this kind of isn't the time to argue, huh**

I-I'll go get a life ring!

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A what? [She huffs, throwing her hands in the air.] Ugh, nevermind!

[And she goes under again.]

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**he did not hear that since he was running around the ship. Soon a lifesaver is tossed over the side of the ship to float around. He's nervous when he peers back over and there is no girl to be found though**

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[wth is going on here, does KAITO have to smack someone.]

Are you okay? What's all the noise?

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K-KAITO! **he looks over his shoulder, holding onto the lifesaver rope like aaaah omg**

There's a girl in the water!

...And she thinks I'M in trouble!

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What? [He leans over the rail, only to see... nothing. He's squinting his eyes, everything. And he can't see a thing.

He slooooowly straightens up and gives Kaito a concerned look.]

Are you sure?

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She was there...! I could hear her...

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[Was Kaito feeling well? He knew humans were somewhat susceptible to 'cabin fever', but it hadn't even been that long. Maybe the man was sick? KAITO resisted the urge to feel Kaito's forehead for a fever. Instead, he offered:]

Maybe I'll get a drink for you?

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I-I don't know. I have to stay here with the life ring.

She can't have drowned yet... c-could she?

**honestly, he has no idea how long it takes to drown, since he has never been near a large body prior to this. Suddenly the ocean seems a bit frightening**

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[Oooookay, if worst comes to worst he will use his unnatural robot-ness to pry Kaito away from the railing. Until then, he's going to go get a drink.]

It'll be okay. I'll be back, all right?

[If Kaito's still there by the time he comes back, it's confrontation time.]

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**STANDS THERE CLINGING THE ROPE AND FEELING GUILTY.**

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[Guess who's appearing right next to the ring? Yep, Kaito's new friend! She squishes the ring with her hand, feeling it's texture.]

What's this supposed to be? [It's kinda stiff, actually.] Is it coral?

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Ah! You're alive!

**And ... still not making any sense. Perhaps you have consumed a lot of salt water.**

Just grab onto it, I'll pull you up.

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Up? [Her eyes go big.] That's how you got up?

[What is this. What is this temptation. She thinks the guy is a complete moron, but her curiosity is burning. Burning like water from the sea vents.]

Okay, I'll do it! [She wraps her arms around the weird thing, finding it awkward to hang onto because of the shape. She's got a firm grip on it, though.]

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**He pulls! hnnnnnng**

**and of course, as soon as he has her far enough out of the water, he sees her TAIL. And can't help but blink and pause** ...

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[She doesn't get what's the problem here.]

Hey, come on, I can't hold on forever!

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Oh- ri-right, sure! Sorry!

**He keeps pulling, since she seemed to want to come up anyway - maybe if he gets a closer look, it won't actually BE a tail? Oh god he hopes he's not crazy**

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[Aaaaaaaaaaaand she's up! When she's close enough, she grabs the railing and hoists herself over. This is harder than she thought it'd be; whatever-this-thing-is better be worth it! Without anything else to support her, she flops over the railing like... well, like a fish.]

Oof, owww...!

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Gah, that was rough -

**He at least attempts to catch her so she won't slam into the deck, but feeling scales... oh hell**

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[She grips onto him, clinging. She doesn't know why he's got balance and she doesn't, but at least one of them does! Her poor face would suffer if he didn't.]

Whew, thanks!

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