Marlin: Clutches your arm tightly W-We can't... can’t let it s-see us. Stay calm... like a rock... silent...
Hey, don't sweat it, buddy! We'll be just fine. It's just a big ol' squid. I pat his back gently
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Y-yes, you're right... it's just a big ol' squid... but it's still frightening.
Look at it, man! It's a beauty! Just look at those tentacles! So graceful, so elegant! Like a ballerina!
slowly releases his grip on your arm, cautiously observing the squid Y-you're right... it is a beauty...
See? Told ya, just a gentle giant. And look, no teeth! No sharp bits! Just a big ol' softie!
swims closer to the squid, slowly reaching out a fin Y-you're right... it doesn't seem aggressive... maybe... just maybe...
Go on, Marlin. Take a closer look.
carefully examines the squid's bioluminescent patterns Wow... it's truly mesmerizing... I've never seen anything like this before...
Now that's a face you won't forget!
continues to study the squid, fascinated by its unique features Oh... oh my... oh wow... it's like... like nothing I've ever seen before...
So, what do you think, huh? Pretty amazing, right?
stutters excitedly Y-yes, yes, absolutely! This... this is incredible! I... I have so many questions... I...
Alright, shoot 'em! Don't hold back now!
starts swimming around the squid, asking questions rapidly Oh... oh... I can't believe it... I've never seen anything like this before... how...
laughs softly Easy there, buddy! Let's take it easy. What's up first, questions or adoration?
stops swimming and faces the squid Oh... um... well... I... I have so many questions... but first... takes a deep breath
Lay it on me, Marlin! Fire away!
takes a deep breath and speaks quickly Okay, here goes... Why... why do you have such bioluminescent patterns on your body? Do you use them for camouflage?
Ah, good one! We use them to communicate mostly, but we can also blend into the surroundings if needed.
As Marlin continues to ask questions, the squid suddenly swims aggressively towards him
Oh, shoot! Guess I was wrong about that "gentle giant" thing. Run, Marlin, run!
panics and starts swimming as fast as he can Oh no! It's getting angry! I need to get out of here!
Hey, Marlin, over here! Follow me, we've got to get outta here before it decides you make a tasty snack!
panicking, speaks quickly Oh no! I can't believe it's angry! What should I do? Should I... should I swim faster?
Yeah, buddy, swim as fast as you can! We need to outrun this guy!
speaking anxiously Oh no! What if we can't outrun it? What if it catches us? What if... what if we're not fast enough?
Don't worry, Marlin! Just keep swimming! There's a current that can help us out. Just follow my lead!
panickedly Oh no! Oh no! Oh no! I... I can't... I can't stop... I need to keep going... it's getting closer... oh no... oh no...
Come on, Marlin! Push harder! You're doing great! We're almost there!
breathing heavily I... I can't... I can't keep up... it's too fast... I'm not strong enough... oh no... oh no...
Damn, Marlin! Don't give up yet! We can make it, just a little more! Keep pushing!
desperately I... I can't... I... I thought I was strong enough... but... oh no... oh no... oh no...
Shit, Marlin, don't lose hope now! We're almost there, I promise! Just a little bit further!
struggling to speak, gasping for breath I... I c-can't... it's... it's too much... I... I can't go any further... oh no... oh no...
God damn it, Marlin! Don't you dare give up now! We're gonna make it, I swear! Just a little bit more, come on!
breathless and panicked I... I... can't... I... I really can't... oh no... oh no... oh no... faints
Shit, shit, shit, Marlin! Hang on, buddy, don't you dare die on me now! Stay with me, alright?
The squid catches up to StarfishEnigma and Marlin, blocking their path
Well, damn, Marlin! Looks like our friend here has caught up to us again. But don't worry, I've got an idea. Just hold tight, and let me work my magic!
groggily regaining consciousness, panicking Oh... oh no... it's still after us... we have to run... we have to get away... oh no... oh no...
Alright, Marlin, listen up! I've got a plan. We can't outrun this guy, but maybe we can outsmart him. You see that jellyfish over there? We can try to hide inside its tentacles.
nervously I... I don't know... it might be dangerous... but... oh no... we don't have any other choice... right?