[He just stares right back. Unblinking. Because apparently that's a thing you can do when you're reptilian. Amphibian? Somewhere in the middle of those two. But yes, he's just startled and not entirely sure what answer is the best answer. Like he should have a good answer here. He just doesn't.]
[Maybe she'll be angry or upset if he's swimming after the light?]
I um. I was um.
[The seaweed falls off his horns with an audible SPLAT.]
no subject
[Maybe she'll be angry or upset if he's swimming after the light?]
I um. I was um.
[The seaweed falls off his horns with an audible SPLAT.]
... fishing.