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"Aaaaahhh!" Lina cried as she stared at the fresh opening in the railing. She almost rushed to help, but Kuhn kept her away, lest she join the others in the stormy seawater. As they tried to get things under control, Lina realized that there wasn't going to be much way they could get back in this weather...

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The storm raged for another hour, Lina and Kuhn only managing to keep the boat from going completely off course. By the time the squall blew itself out though, there was still no sign of Chester or Macario. Rain pattered lightly as Lina took a break, leaning against the door inside. Soaked to the bone, Lina roared, "STUPID FISH!"