[Mako falls backwards and plunges into the water. He emerges just as quickly, spitting out water through his nose as he shakes his head. That kick really knocked the wind out of him!]
Okay, okay. [He coughs, yet straightens his back, not wanting to appear the kick impacted him as much as it did.] C'mon, let's teach your friend how to swim for real.
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[Mako falls backwards and plunges into the water. He emerges just as quickly, spitting out water through his nose as he shakes his head. That kick really knocked the wind out of him!]
Okay, okay. [He coughs, yet straightens his back, not wanting to appear the kick impacted him as much as it did.] C'mon, let's teach your friend how to swim for real.