[ Oh thanks, Tiz. Ringabel sees how it truly is! Don't think he didn't hear that laugh - he sends a Look in his friend's direction as he carefully slides the provided goggles over his hair to put them over over his eyes. (His hair was not going to survive this. Was sugar bad for it? Would he have to deep condition it even more later?)]

It's not quite that simple, Tiz! I'm not worried about cavities.

[ Perhaps that is a small bit of it - after all, he has to keep his teeth nice and healthy for smiles and kisses. ]

I'm not afraid, I just - I just... where's Edea when you need her?

[ It's not fear that's keeping him back. It's disgust. Of course he's eaten sugar before, but it seems to go straight to his teeth and make them feel weird, and then of course, he's trying to watch his weight, and and... the water is churning even more, as though there was an air vent inside of it.

Dammit. Ringabel took a few breaths to steady himself. Alternis would think this was a pathetic challenge. Alternis would do anything if it meant proving himself for Edea. Alternis would... probably not be happy about being thrown into water, given his habit of falling into it. Nnghh. ]

I just need a moment to prepare myself.