[Damnit, this had been such a nice date, he'd had some genuine hope that things might actually work out in this new world. That they'd be able to figure everything out and enjoy the start of their new life together here. This is exactly what he gets for hoping.
He moves to kneel at the edge of the canal, trying and failing to keep the panic out of his voice as he reaches out a hand to try and help Fern out of the water.]
I'm sorry, I'm sorry!! I didn't mean to do that, it was an accident! Are you okay? Are you hurt? Is it bad? Oh nooooooo, it's really bad isn't it?
he did his best...ish
He moves to kneel at the edge of the canal, trying and failing to keep the panic out of his voice as he reaches out a hand to try and help Fern out of the water.]
I'm sorry, I'm sorry!! I didn't mean to do that, it was an accident! Are you okay? Are you hurt? Is it bad? Oh nooooooo, it's really bad isn't it?