[Fortunately, the touch is enough of a shock to get him moving, sputtering as he lifts his face out of the water.]
What in the... [He clutches at the side of the fountain with his free hand (the other still holding his sword) and apparently decides to abandon clever swears in favor of catching his breath.]
action;
What in the... [He clutches at the side of the fountain with his free hand (the other still holding his sword) and apparently decides to abandon clever swears in favor of catching his breath.]