"Avast, ye putrid, pugnacious, prepubescent proboscis! " One small white paw flashed out, slapping repeatedly almost like a cat. A loud hiss crept out through the mangroves and a moment later there was a big splash as the water was disturbed. Siduri thought that she'd won, her fierce onslaught of smacky smacks driving the crocodilian away. She was kind of correct. The battered crocodile did indeed depart but the commotion drew a much larger one's attention.
As Sid began to turn away, she caught the dark shadow beneath the surface of the water. Just in time, she leaped to the side as the croc, easily fifteen feet in length, rocketed up onto dry land. The bassy thunk of it's jaws slamming together rattled Sid's bones and she gasped, losing her composure for a moment. Eyes wide, she looked at the giant reptile and, if she stayed that way, she'd soon be a nice little snack for it.
Knight