[He has to work to maintain his artificial calm, not willing to let Raphael's words or posture or the distinct sense that he's gloating affect him, especially knowing Raphael is watching him. He won't let it be obvious how much he hates being trapped, for so many reasons, or how unsettling it is to be trapped around Raphael in particular.
But then suddenly he's standing on the sand again and he's glad, though he reaches a hand gently to steady Mary at her swaying. Returning to his tactic of before, he ignores Raphael entirely to focus on her, his own voice soft again.]
What I said earlier stands. It is your choice what happens to you.
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But then suddenly he's standing on the sand again and he's glad, though he reaches a hand gently to steady Mary at her swaying. Returning to his tactic of before, he ignores Raphael entirely to focus on her, his own voice soft again.]
What I said earlier stands. It is your choice what happens to you.