Upon hearing the words "rest on the spot," everyone was overjoyed. They fell onto the beach, their clothing covered in fine grains of sand in no time.
"Good luck to you all!"
"Close your eyes, and it will be over!"
"Embrace the pain, young ones!"
...
New recruits who loved jest began teasing the poor newbies as soon as they hit the sand. The tone was obviously delighted at their expense, but since it didn't concern them personally, and considering that a few tumbles wouldn't do any harm, they obviously didn't pay much attention.
The nervous newbies were even more apprehensive after such sarcastic mockery. Their internal fury raged, yet they could find no outlet, their faces turning a difficult color.
Although they could rest, they had nothing to do. So, a few got together and started to chat. However, most of them focused on the newbies who were being led away.
Nathan Foster took them into the sea.
