squiddy's story part 21 A Gentle Briefing by the Water chapter 5 idk

(NO SQUIDDY NO) Hearing your vivid tales about the sprawling vine city and that old roadblock, I gathered everyone close by the clear edge of our gravel bank to prepare. Max stood firmly between Ruby and Slurp, his plastic eyes wobbling attentively as Ruby's wooden base rested securely against a flat quartz pebble. Remembering your warning about creeping vines, tall bushes, and market displays, I gently demonstrated how to move without disturbing a single leaf. Curling my soft tentacles close beneath my mantle, I glided soundlessly across the shallow film of water without splashing a single droplet. Max gave an understanding plastic click, and Slurp rolled softly in place, fully ready for the journey.