Redhawk Caldera Hippos Can't Ice-Fish

@Somnia, ready to hop back in after this?

Elwood's muscles trembled with exertion as he pulled Ashton and Somnia up and onto the slope, out of the water. He released Ashton, hoping that he had been successful, and then reeled backward, panting as he assessed the situation. Both wolves had been returned to shore, both freezing and sopping wet. Luckily, Ashton leapt to his feet immediately and began to shake off, attempting to gain the feeling back in his limbs. As he did so, he shouted for Elwood to take care of Somnia.

He wasn't sure exactly what to do, but he knew that her internal body temperature had to be much lower than normal. Elwood lowered himself to the ground next to her, wrapping his larger body around hers, and began fervently licking at her fur. If he could manage to dry her even somewhat, it could help warm her up and bring her back to consciousness. "Come on, Somnia," he murmured, pausing in his ministrations to nudge her roughly with his snout.

Once Ashton was ready to assume the role of doctor, Elwood leaned back, giving his friend room to operate on Somnia. He stayed close, hoping that what little body heat he had retained would seep into her. With worried eyes, Elwood watched as Ashton began to pump Somnia's chest with his paws, trying desperately to wake her up and get the blood flowing in her veins.