Totoka River Say Geronimo

The island was growing closer, but just as Rosalyn was starting to feel optimistic, a current caught and slammed Dakini, as she had stupidly hoped, straight into her side.  As something hit, her breath burst out and she bobbed under, taking in an unpleasant mouthful instead.  

Thankfully instinct and years of practice kicked in, and she kicked out strongly to burst, sputtering some, alongside again.  "Shit," she managed to say, breath still caught as she resumed treading the water.  But the close call lit her on fire, adrenaline racing.  The ocean was challenging them, but they would meet her.