The rocks should have been easy for Kaiden to move, but many of them were sunk into the sandy floor and were both larger and heavier than they initially looked from above. In addition, the mussels that grew on them were quite sharp and the mershark would be taking home some new scratches and scars from their work today. Moving the rocks was far from easy, especially when the other Mer were reluctant to work with the mershark, but eventually they were able to clear the path of both large stones and the mussel colonies attached to them.
We should finish today, Hadama agreed withRay's cheer, pausing to share a smile with his friend. This time they took separate tasks, and the human's luck with the sponges was, unfortunately, no better than with the corals. The sponges, at least, were sturdier and didn't seem to mind the jostling they got from her large clawed paws digging at their bases. They were heavier than they looked, however, and extremely awkward to move even after they'd been freed. Although Ray wouldn't be injured by them, the sponges lost a few chunks along the way. Still, carefully set by their parent colonies the torn off bits had a possibility of regenerating into new growth now that they were safely away from the disturbance of the bubble path.
Hadama was left to herd sand dollars, which his large, gentle hands were well-suited for. He swam slowly over the sea floor along the path, using his manta wings to stir up the sand and reveal the small disc-like creatures. He then slipped his hand beneath them and carried each one a distance away to better feeding grounds. When he had cleared the path he went back to help Ray finish moving the sponges, and then that was done he looked around to see what was left.
And there it was. The octopus that had been judging Kaiden while they'd been scouting the original path. Colors rippled across its mantle as it puffed itself up and spread its arms wide to make itself look bigger. While they'd been working it had settled onto the middle of the path and now it glared at them as if daring them to move it.
Do not hurt it, Hadama reminded his more hot-headed helpers as he studied the situation, trying to come up with a plan.
Round 4!
The octopus is back and it looks ready for a fight! Somehow we have to move it or convince it to leave without hurting it. Good luck!
We should finish today, Hadama agreed with
Hadama was left to herd sand dollars, which his large, gentle hands were well-suited for. He swam slowly over the sea floor along the path, using his manta wings to stir up the sand and reveal the small disc-like creatures. He then slipped his hand beneath them and carried each one a distance away to better feeding grounds. When he had cleared the path he went back to help Ray finish moving the sponges, and then that was done he looked around to see what was left.
And there it was. The octopus that had been judging Kaiden while they'd been scouting the original path. Colors rippled across its mantle as it puffed itself up and spread its arms wide to make itself look bigger. While they'd been working it had settled onto the middle of the path and now it glared at them as if daring them to move it.
Do not hurt it, Hadama reminded his more hot-headed helpers as he studied the situation, trying to come up with a plan.
Round 4!
The octopus is back and it looks ready for a fight! Somehow we have to move it or convince it to leave without hurting it. Good luck!
