He was playing with him, but it probably was less fun for Joseph. That'll teach him for spying on him. By the time he had him in the water, his ferocity was gone and if he'd been in his usual form he'd just be giving a smug grin as he attempted to dunk Joseph underwater.

He only let go of him once Masaki entered the water, looking to her and giving another playful sounding rumble.

"I don't like him sneaking up on me!" He gave a huff and shook his head, then turning back to Joseph to try to dunk him again. "What if I had been a wild animal, you asshole?!"