[He might be very tall, but he is also very skinny and easily startled; he stumbles a half-step at that clap on the shoulder, but quickly regains his balance to avoid pitching over into the water.]
Are- are you sure? I think it's staying about the same, but...
[That comes with a suspicious look at the water, as if he expects it to rise out of spite.]
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[He might be very tall, but he is also very skinny and easily startled; he stumbles a half-step at that clap on the shoulder, but quickly regains his balance to avoid pitching over into the water.]
Are- are you sure? I think it's staying about the same, but...
[That comes with a suspicious look at the water, as if he expects it to rise out of spite.]