[ That same calming feeling had seemed strange to him before, too, but now...it only feels welcoming and alluring. What's there to fear from a little pool of water, anyway? The temperature even feels a little warm, like he's stepping into a hot tub, and given how wet and chilly these caves have been, the sensation is certainly welcome.
However, no soon has he stepped in to the water than Ann is behind him, yanking him back, and preventing him from going any further in. Confused, his head swivels towards her, his brows pinched together. Why...why is she stopping him? ]
...What? [ His speech sounds almost lethargic, like he's just waking from a nap. ] — Oh. Just, uh...takin' a dip. You in? Water feels great!
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However, no soon has he stepped in to the water than Ann is behind him, yanking him back, and preventing him from going any further in. Confused, his head swivels towards her, his brows pinched together. Why...why is she stopping him? ]
...What? [ His speech sounds almost lethargic, like he's just waking from a nap. ] — Oh. Just, uh...takin' a dip. You in? Water feels great!
[ There is definitely something wrong here. ]