>>5994911>>5994914>>5994901>>5994919The bounce lands with its 0 damage, and it's with Ishmael is able to land on the Sashay Chieftain instead of in the open waters on the rebound.
...He's preoccupied guiding your landing towards him like an air marshal, so Evan has to pull the two of you away to safety.
Cubone and his Ludicolo are able to direct a Lotad to catch Brook with time to spare; they are the best for getting around of these Pokemon. A thank you and apology may be in order, as Brook's hasty aim and decision making has himland with enough forward momentum to crash into his other savior, Sagira. One out of two ally grabs successful.
Thus, a frantic and winded swim-away is made from the Southern Strait's visiting guardian. It's a little graceless with one of you KOed, a messy escape and many panicking ride Lotad fretting over your injuries...but nobody's been taken or gravely injured! That's a success!
Before long, the seawater below begins to light your path better than the setting sun. Underwater dugouts let out an entire community of glowing Staryu and Tentacruel ready to welcome your arrival, with a few stray Chinchou and Lanturn to light and mark the Water Continent's shores. The sand and plant life is robust enough to make a little underwater neighborhood, and the Sashay Tribe are already celebrating their safe crossing on dry land. A few are even scuttling past the dunes and already bringing back headfuls of fruits and berries! This is Bountiful Sea, if anywhere ever was.
Before you get to soaking in the atmosphere next session, go ahead and take 40 Exp. You've earned it, no?