Creepy Crawlies

Shilah was humming to himself as he strolled through the mangroves. It was a lovely evening, a warm summer night and although the sky was cloudy as near as he could tell it wasn't fixing to rain. He was working his way near the water's edge when he saw a woman about his age leaning over toward the water. Was she getting a drink? Didn't she realize this close to the ocean the water was likely to be a bit salty? Well, he thought so anyway. As he watched he saw something strange floating toward her. Oh no! He yelled out for her to look out a hair too late as the crocodile lunge dup out of the water. Thankfully, her reflexes were on point and she lurched back out of the way. The crocodile climbed up onto the roots and Shilah dove forward, fangs snapping at the crocodiles nearest hind leg.