[Freddy here thinks he's yelling at the fiend so he keeps his hand on the oar but whoever the fiend is--aside from being shot at--it's also a strong contender. Fortunately it also has a sense of self-preservation so without a second to lose suddenly it lets go of the oar, sending one kid toppling into an old man. In the boat. Not overboard please. Freddy's a pile of...something and an oar between Larry's legs where he's perfectly comfortable hiding--er, defending him.]
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[SNAP SNAP SNAP. The large turtle yawns at the pair, discouraged but not about to leave without giving some kind of turtle claw for the bird.]
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[SNAP SNAP SNAP. The large turtle yawns at the pair, discouraged but not about to leave without giving some kind of turtle claw for the bird.]