She spits out the last remaining bit of water, wiping her mouth quickly. It's rather embarrassing to be seen in such a state, but the other outcome was far, far worse. Although she begins to feel chills down to her bone no thanks to drenched clothing, reaching with her arms to wrap them around herself until she sees the cryptid scurrying toward them both again.

"Watch out!" her voice is hoarse, but loud enough to warn Nico as the cryptid attempts to grab at him now.