[ "Seat belts". Not a set of words she's ever heard before, but she's assuming it's some sort of safety gear? Either way... Jim may not be super reassured by the fact she gives him an amused sidelong glance while she winds the trailing end of the rope attached to the seal's harness securely around her forearm and fist. ]
You'll need to rely on balance alone for that.
[ Pause, glance between seal and Jim... ]
Although... well. I suppose you could hold on to me if it becomes necessary. Brace yourself.
[ And with that brief warning, she gives the rope a sharp tug - signalling the seal to IMMEDIATELY LAUNCH FORWARD AT MACH SPEED. Naturally, the shield (and passengers) follow, skipping over the sand at frightening velocity. Yeah. He might actually want to hold on to something. ]
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Either way... Jim may not be super reassured by the fact she gives him an amused sidelong glance while she winds the trailing end of the rope attached to the seal's harness securely around her forearm and fist. ]
You'll need to rely on balance alone for that.
[ Pause, glance between seal and Jim... ]
Although... well. I suppose you could hold on to me if it becomes necessary. Brace yourself.
[ And with that
briefwarning, she gives the rope a sharp tug - signalling the seal to IMMEDIATELY LAUNCH FORWARD AT MACH SPEED.Naturally, the shield (and passengers) follow, skipping over the sand at frightening velocity.
Yeah. He might actually want to hold on to something. ]