[Really, it should have been surprising that people had responded so well to his instructions thus far. But Oboro wasn't surprised - he'd expected everyone else here to have at least some care for their mission.
Apparently, he'd been wrong.
Thinking that the girl was going to alleviate him of his burden so that he could go address the other, Oboro's grip on the vessel slackened just enough for her to push the boat into him.
He'd been taking a step towards the other boat, so it does indeed shove him off balance. One foot slips on the mud and he falls, balance righting too quickly for a full submersion.
He stood up straight.]
No.
[That was it? It came out on reflex, and as he realized he hadn't elaborated Oboro would continue.] It goes towards the center. [He'd point, though at the same time taking steps to reach the wayward vessel.]
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Apparently, he'd been wrong.
Thinking that the girl was going to alleviate him of his burden so that he could go address the other, Oboro's grip on the vessel slackened just enough for her to push the boat into him.
He'd been taking a step towards the other boat, so it does indeed shove him off balance. One foot slips on the mud and he falls, balance righting too quickly for a full submersion.
He stood up straight.]
No.
[That was it? It came out on reflex, and as he realized he hadn't elaborated Oboro would continue.] It goes towards the center. [He'd point, though at the same time taking steps to reach the wayward vessel.]