Readers: *debating physical and mathematical attributes of Pavel's light bubble*
Claire: "AHAHAHA I want it to act like a hamster ball this week."
Pavel looks up, sweating.
Pavel: I... Uh... I just —
Pavel is surprised as Jeff's fins surround his bubble. The plesiosaur picks up the light sphere with the boy inside, looking pleased and humming lightly. Pavel clutches the lantern tightly.
Jeff brings the bubble close, and puts the tip of his fin to his pursed lips, shushing Pavel very gently.
With a PLOP, Jeff brings Pavel and the light bubble up to the top deck, sitting him next to Katja, who lies tied up in red strings on the wooden roof. Pavel looks shocked, and Katja looks defeated. It's an awkward little party.