[He watches her for a moment before he nods because she's right. They've been down here for who knows how long since most have evacuated, and they need to get out sooner rather than later. So he follows alongside her, the otter clicking their tongue before leading them quickly towards the large pool where they can already see dorsal fins and tails splashing against the surface of not only the young whales, but dolphins, seals, fish, turtles, and that's only what they can see from the surface.]
...I knew they collected everything, but this...
[He had caught glimpses throughout his run around, but seeing them all in one place just reminds him of how ruthless and indiscriminate these people—no, monsters were.
But at least there is some solace that while they all still seem anxious, it's a different kind. One anticipating freedom and hope. He even sees the small whales surfacing, blowing their spouts as they seem to notice his and Benedikta's approach. Seeing them, he can finally break into something of a more relaxed smile, reaching out to stroke the top of one that had swam up to the edge.]
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...I knew they collected everything, but this...
[He had caught glimpses throughout his run around, but seeing them all in one place just reminds him of how ruthless and indiscriminate these people—no, monsters were.
But at least there is some solace that while they all still seem anxious, it's a different kind. One anticipating freedom and hope. He even sees the small whales surfacing, blowing their spouts as they seem to notice his and Benedikta's approach. Seeing them, he can finally break into something of a more relaxed smile, reaching out to stroke the top of one that had swam up to the edge.]
Not long now.