[She doesn't expect a stranger to be very forthcoming, but the way he phrases that makes her think he might not be among those more used to more technologically advanced--and yes, comfortable--worlds. Certainly more comfortable than having to bodily haul fish down to the shoreline, though the feel of her boots hitting wet sand, and then water creeping up her calves indicates they've made it.
With another grunt, she heaves the fish back into the water, taking a few steps away to make sure it can swim back out--when satisfied, she turns and starts trudging back, glancing over her shoulder to make sure Michael is okay.]
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[She doesn't expect a stranger to be very forthcoming, but the way he phrases that makes her think he might not be among those more used to more technologically advanced--and yes, comfortable--worlds. Certainly more comfortable than having to bodily haul fish down to the shoreline, though the feel of her boots hitting wet sand, and then water creeping up her calves indicates they've made it.
With another grunt, she heaves the fish back into the water, taking a few steps away to make sure it can swim back out--when satisfied, she turns and starts trudging back, glancing over her shoulder to make sure Michael is okay.]
Something like that.