William felt a surge of fear. A creature approaching them underwater was indeed problematic; he was ill-equipped for underwater combat.
Seraphina, however, calmly cast a water spell, creating a bubble around their heads, allowing them to breathe and communicate underwater.
"Prepare for a fight," William declared, clenching his fists as the shadow loomed closer.
Seraphina chuckled at his fearful expression.
"What's so funny?" he demanded.
Then, the shadow resolved into a fish. It wasn't the monstrous creature he had anticipated, nor did it pose any threat.
"You knew all along, didn't you?" William accused, recognizing the playful glint in her eyes.
She nodded. "Indeed. Your fear was quite amusing."
William disliked being tricked, but the voyage had been monotonous. The dive provided a welcome distraction.
