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[benchilada]

    It was clear that the man dragging himself from the water and onto the shore had seen better days. He smeared algae from his face, which was slowly turning blue. He quickly grabbed the intricate silver necklace he was wearing and tore it off. The tiny metal fish charms that dangled on it began to flop and gasp before falling still and solid again.
    Meanwhile, Gavin was vomiting up two lungs worth of water. He spat out the last drops and rolled onto his back. From there he stared up at the canopy of leaves between him and the sky and began to laugh.
    "Right," said the Scotsman, "I can't say that were anything but my own fault."