[ She weighs his reasons with an ounce of consideration. ] Hmm... I don't know. I always thought it smelled refreshing. Though, it's true that, sometimes, the ocean does have a funny smell... like when I pass by decaying seaweed on the shore. I suppose that's what happens when things live and die in the water...

[ This prompts her to peer down into the water, where she can see the substrate fairly clearly past the upwelling of mud caused by her toes. Fingerlings dart around in the clouds, and a surge of excitement overcomes her. ] But, Mikazuki! There are fish living in this pool, too! Look!