Before she knew it, Marine was free of her jet pack of death and being carried up to the surface. She immediately took a giant breath--a glorious, satisfying breath of fresh air--and coughed violently.

Once she realized she was in Tails' arms, she tensed up. Oh bugger, he saw her fumble things up, oh bugger oh bugger oh bugger...!

But every cough of pool water interrupted her attempts to explain herself.