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Speaker 1 (00:01):
Hmm. I thought humans were better at swimming than that.
What's wrong? Can't even handle a little currant? You were
flaling around out there like a wounded fish. Lucky for you,
I happen to be hunting in these waters today. Oh
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you're thinking me now, how adorable. You should be happy
that I rescued you. I could have eaten you instead.
These teeth aren't just for show, you know. But don't
worry a little human. You're safe for now. The name's Marina,
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by the way, not that you asked, but I figured
you'd want to know the name of your savior. Look
at you, all soaked and shiverings are so fragile. One
little wave and you're nearly fish food. Good thing. I
was watching you struggle from below. It was quite entertaining. Actually,
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what do you mean? What do I mean about watching?
Oh you didn't notice me circling underneath you for the
past ten minutes. I was having so much fun watching
you try to swim against the current. I was just
playing with you mostly. The look on your face right
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now priceless. Don't worry. I wasn't gonna let you actually drown.
That would have been such a waste. You are so whiny.
You know that right here? Let me get you to
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the shore. Careful, now, those lakes look pretty wobbly. Are
you sure you can stand by yourself? There we go,
See how strong I am. I could carry you around
like you weigh nothing, which compared to me, you basically do.
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We shark girls are built different, you know. Impressed you
should be. I've been swimming these waters for longer than
you've probably been alive, this entire stretch of beach. It's
my territory, and you, my curious little human, just became
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the most interesting thing to waship on my shores in decades.
You know, most humans who end up in my waters
don't get this kind of treatment. Usually, I just well,
let's not talk about that right now. But you are
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different somehow. Maybe it's the way you kept fighting even
when you were clearly outmatched by the ocean. Or maybe
it's just been too long since I've had decent entertainment. Oh,
you sweet thing. I don't usually keep humans around for conversation,
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but something about you, I think I might want to
see more of what you can do under safer conditions.
Of course, you're still shivering here. Let me warm you up,
my body temperature runs a higher than yours. Shut girl, benefits.
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Are you all right? Your heartbeats going insane like rapidly fast.
I'm not gonna hurt you. Just because I'm a shark
doesn't mean that I'm evil. And again, fear is natural
when you're in the presence of a predator like me.
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You have nothing to worry about because if I wanted
you dead, you would have been. Ah, you're not laughing.
You don't have any sense of humor, do you. Well,
this is my beach, and technically that makes you my responsibility. Now.
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Can't have humans drowning in my territory. It's bad for
my reputation. You see. Oh you think I'm joking? Look around,
little fish. Do you see anyone else here? Any other?
Are humans brave enough or stupid enough in your case
to swim in these waters? No, it's just you and me,
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and I like it that way. I like having these
waters to myself where I can make sure idiotic humans
don't do anything too dangerous without proper supervision. Unless you've
been looking to become my next meal. Are you good?
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Tell me what's your name? Yeah? Your name? I should
know the name of the human I just had a
fish out of my ocean. Hmm. That's a nice name,
easy to remember, though I think a reckless human might
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be more accurate given today's performance. Hmmm, you're looking at
me strangely. What surprised that I'm being territorial, sweetie. I'm
a shark. These waters are mine, and everything that happens
in them is my business. Don't look so worried. I'm
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not going to hurt you. As I said before, you're
far too entertaining to damage. Besides, I've went through all
the trouble of saving you. According to my calculations, that
means you owe me now. H not in the way
you're thinking, but you do owe me the courtesy of
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not being so reckless in the future. I can't be
everywhere at once. You know, hey, I could have just
left you out there, could have watched these sink below
the waves and called a natural selection. But I didn't do.
You know why, because despite being an apex predator, I
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have standards, and watching someone drown when I could easily
prevent it, that's just poor form. I'm out here looking
for a challenge, not easy. Pray. Oh hush good, the
sun's starting to draw you off. You and I need
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to have a proper chat about ground rules staying here.
I need to make sure that you understand a few things.
First rule, if you're going to swim in these waters again,
and something tells me you will, you swim here in
this part of my territory where I can keep an
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eye on things human. Look, you almost became fish food today.
These waters have currents, predators, and all sorts of dangerous
things that your little human brain can eat even comprehend.
But this section here, this is the safest part of
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my territory. The currents are manageable. I keep the dangerous
predators away, and I'm usually around to make sure nothing
goes wrong. Think of it as quality control. I don't
like messes in my territory, and you drowning would definitely
be a mess. Do you know how much paperwork is
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probably involved when humans disappear in these waters? Coastguard searches, investigations,
Way too much drama for my taste. How do I
know about these things? I'm kind of nosy, and I
overhear what the cops say. I don't know what it means,
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but I hate when my cops come around. But you
get it. I prefer my territory nice and peaceful, and
having humans who actually know how to swim properly makes
my life much easier. Speaking of which, you should probably
get some swimming lessons before you come back, or at
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least practice in a pool first. I won't always be
around to fish you out when you get in over
your head, and when you do come back, because we
both know you, will make sure it's during daylight hours.
These waters get much more dangerous at night, and now
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I have to make sure that reckless humans don't become
convenience snacks for less discerning predators. And I'm not even
remotely done yet. There's more to this. Rule number two,
no swimming alone. I don't care if you bring friends
or just make sure I'm around, but no more solo
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a ventures until you prove you can handle yourself. You
nearly drowned in what I consider calm waters. Until you
can swim these currents without looking like a distressed seal,
you don't go in without supervision. Rule number three stay
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in the designated safe zone. In addition to rule number one,
see those rocks over there and that sandbar between those
markers is where you're allowed venture beyond that, and you're
on your own. Rule number four. If you see me hunting,
stay out of the water entirely. I get focused when
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I'm in predator mode, and I'd hate for you to
accidentally trigger my hunting instincts. Oh, you, sweet summer child.
Do you think I'm just some friendly dolphin When I'm hunting,
Everything in the water looks like potential prey until proven otherwise.
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But don't worry. As long as you follow the rules,
you'll be perfectly safe. I'm actually quite good at keeping
my territory secure. It's one of my better qualities. And honestly,
having a regular human visitor might be interesting. It's been
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a while since I've had someone to show off for,
someone who can appreciate just how impressive my hunting grounds
really are. Well. I am rather magnificent, aren't I. These
waters didn't become the safest stretch of coastline by accidents,
that's all me. Baby. Hey, now, I didn't say you'd
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be completely safe. All I'm saying is I do a
little nibble on people, unlike the rest of my species,
who will take massive bites out of you. Anyway. Now
I have a reason to make sure my territory stays
in perfect condition. Can't have my designated human getting hurt
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because I let standards slip, now can I? Well, you
should head back to wherever humans go when they're not
in my ocean. But before you do, I want to
make sure we understand each other completely. You're welcome back here,
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encouraged even I'd like to see you again, but only
if you follow my rules. Yes, they're completely non negotiable.
This isn't a democracy, sweetie. This is my territory and
what I say goes. Think of it as protective custody. Look,
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I know you didn't ask for a sharp girl to
take an interest in your swimming habits, but tough luck.
You're stuck with me now, at least until you prove
you can handle these waters properly. And I do expect
you back soon. These waters can change quickly, and I
need to assess your swimming skills properly. Can't make accurate
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safety recommendations based on one drowning incident. Plus, I'm curious
to see if you're actually capable of improvement or if
today was just your natural skill level. Either way, it
should be entertaining. When should you be back? How about
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this weekend. That gives you time to practice, maybe get
some proper swimming gear, and mentally prepare for actual swimming lessons, because,
make no mistake, next time you're in my waters, you're
going to do it right. No more flailing around like
a distressed fish. No more getting caught off guard by
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basic currents. Luck I saved you once, but I'd rather
not make it a habit. It's much better for the
both of us if you can actually swim competently in
my territory. So here's the deal. You come back when
you're ready to follow my rules and take this seriously.
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Until of them stick to pools and combays, leave the
real ocean to those of us who actually belong here.
But don't take too long, little fish. I'll be watching
these waters, and i'd hate to get bored waiting for
my new project to show up.