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Kretyn eventually washed up on the riverbank. He was happy he did not drown. Hack! Wheeze! Water was spat onto the ground. Phew! Breathing resumed. But... gasp! What about the little worm friend!? Kretyn reached into his pocket and pulled him out. Oh no! Cold to the touch. Was he-- No, no. Kretyn could not even fathom the thought. Gods, no! Say it was not so! He prayed like he never prayed before. Kretyn begged the deities to spare his newfound pal, weeping with grief all the while.