[Oh, does Zack get some nose boops? He won't complain about that aside from holding his breath so he doesn't offend G'raha. But it's funny how such a cute action has Zack's spirits lifting just like that.]

That's because I mean it. Don't go over casting your magic or I'll carry you out of here, myself.

[He straightens and nods. There are a few "rocky" paths they could choose to explore. That will probably lead them towards more bulbous viruses and bloat.]

And yeah, that's what I've been thinking too. Those spines are either ridiculously poisonous or this turtle's got the tummy ache of a lifetime.