Ouroboros Spine Sweet as sunrise

Encouraged by Ajei's confidence Massaraq stared at the water intently. His entire body was still, but his muscles felt tight with concentration and focus. His head shot forward again, this time more prepared for the shot of water and more graceful. He missed a few more times. Squinting his eyes he glared at the water. But he refused to give up. Once more he shot forward, using his shoulders to gain leverage and grasp almost all the way to the bottom of the water. But when he surfaced he could feel something in between his teeth. His eyes were blown wide as he felt something small and slippery wiggling in his jaws.