"this was a bad idea - a very, very bad idea."
what was he even thinking doing something like this? he knew what lurked in that water, all of the dangers residing in its murky depths, and yet here he was, standing in ankle-deep in water with floaties up on his slim arms. ryuusaki was terrified of water, not that anyone else seemed to know, but surely someone might have noticed how he never edged too close to the water's edge or that he's never once gone swimming ever since it got hotter. he's only ever wandered on the beach a comfortable distance away from the reaching water. it was just... whenever he looked at the ocean, a river, a deep pond, he just remembered. he remembered everything. he remembered being pushed underwater and being held there for what seemed like forever, his lungs screaming for air, a fire in his throat, and a hummingbird thrumming frantically in his chest.
he... didn't like water. not at all. so why was he doing this? why was he standing in the water now, when it's very clear he detested being even near it? it was quite simple really, he wanted to be able to supply his crewmates with information on how to save a drowning victim (to save himself, more like). he knew how to do it, of course, although there never once came an situation where he had to actually save anyone so a majority of the lesson he was teaching was mostly from what he's read in his textbooks.
ryuusaki shivers as the water laps up at his fur, slicking it to his legs, and he pushes out a shaky sigh. he swallows the thick lump forming in his throat. "h-hey, everyone! i'm going to teach the cartel how to save a drowning victim, so come on over. it's important." god, he hopes someone comes by soon.