Carefully, J-eon reaches behind him to grab the spear, trying not to bump it as he lifts it out of its oarlock cradle. He wasn't sure what was out there, but it was making too much racket to hide. Was this in response to the beacon? Did this rise to challenge?

In either case, if it attacked, he had to respond, for surely it would try to kill him.

He kept his movements calm as he pivoted towards the voice.

Did it come singly? Or was there two, one to give voice, others to blindside? He must listen closely in case there were more, lying in wait.