Hidden in the Depths

Chapter 19

Morning came all too soon, the outside world lighting up with the rising sun. The bioluminescence disappeared, giving way to the regular colourful coral and sandy floor of the shallows. The two creatures, Foolish and Roier, were already up and about, circling around the area of the human base in wide arcs while also disappearing out of sight occasionally, establishing the new extension to their territory. Not that there were any equally large creatures to challenge their claim over the kelp and the shallows.

The humans slowly rose together with the rising sun, yawning and groaning and complaining about sore muscles and the uncomfortable floor. Even after days, weeks, of sleeping on the floor, none of them have really gotten used to it yet. Perhaps they never will... Unsurprisingly, Tubbo was the first one awake, buzzing with an unnatural energy. And it wasn't difficult to figure out why.

"So, we go out towards the ship today?" Techno yawned again, stretching his arms and arching his back until it popped. "That's the plan. Scouting the area. Nothing more, so don't get any funny ideas." Tubbo huffed, but his energy remained, clearing his breakfast in minutes. Fit was already preparing their gear, checking everything over, filling the tanks, trying his best to attempt sharpening his spear and Techno's knife.

Techno moved over to where Cellbit and Pac were sat side by side, slowly eating their breakfast. They were both slowly starting to look a little better, still bruised and thin, but not as exhausted and sluggish as before. Not that he expected them to make huge progress, it's been like... two and a half days since the rescue. Recovering from starvation and dehydration can take weeks. But hey, they were trying their best. Cellbit even started to walk around to slowly start exercising his body. He was still a little unbalanced sometimes, aches and bruises on his legs stinging with the movement, but he was getting better.

And what he is about to offer them may sound stupid, but it seems only fair that he gives them the option to make their own decisions. Even after only two days, he wants to at least make an effort to make them feel included, despite the wounds and unsteadiness. "I'll let you two decided if you want to stay here or come with us. This shouldn't be dangerous, since we scout everything from a distance. And I don't want to always ditch you in here by yourself without even asking. You are still hurt, and I don't know how well you can move, you're a better judge of your own body and it's current limits."

The two Brazilians share a look, with Cellbit giving an uncertain look down at Pac's leg. There is no way the pain had already faded enough for him to start going on explorations. Even with that weird wonder paste they have. "I don't want to leave Pac all by himself. So I guess I'll-" "I think I'll be alright. The creatures will carry us most of the way, no? I don't have to do much swimming?" Techno shook his head, feeling Fit's gaze pierce into the back of his head. "No, not much solo swimming. Just scouting, if the creatures allow us to decide the route. Not that Foolish seems keen on getting us in any trouble anyways."

Pac nodded, pushing himself up a little. "Then I want to join you guys, see the reef outside. Anything distracting is good right now." Cellbit frowned at that, not liking the idea at all. The younger needs all the rest he can get, not adventures outside. And if Techno were to turn around, he would see an equally unsure and upset looking Fit. But he knows neither will actually say anything, too eager in providing anything that could give their injured friend a distraction.

But that doesn't mean they will reason with him at least once. "Are you sure? You're still hurting. It's been two days." Pac slowly pushed himself up the wall, immediately aided by Cellbit when he saw him struggle. His arm got slung over Cellbit's shoulder and he hopped once on his leg to centre himself. Then he looked over at Fit, giving him a small smile, almost looking a little guilty for his request. "I'll be fine Fitch. I really want to see the outside for a bit."