Ouroboros Spine song

"i hope not," chickadee shot back, though she stumbled against him as the current swept against her legs. her breath shook; she leaned into kivaluk for a second and then tried to find the bottom again.
taking a breath, she pushed off, launching herself out into the lake with a laugh that was surprised — at herself!
"come on! show me, okay," chickadee shouted, then spluttered a little as her muzzle dipped beneath the surface for a second.