Though, after a few moments there does seem to be some shifting in the sand. Barnabas is chained to the bottom of the pool by his leg, certainly, but he is not robbed of his strength. However, not being able to breathe, and the crushing weight of innumerable gallons of sand on him certainly has its impeding effects. So, it is not without effort that the sand begins to shift as he attempts to free himself.
Were he able to freely kick his leg, he might be able to break the chain, or crush it entirely, but this is worse than attempting to swing at something under water. The compression of it all makes this quite the struggle, and he isn't certain that his companion will be able to lend him much aid given her...stature.
But then again, she capable of magic, so maybe...
Nevertheless, he is attempting to use what loose sand he can to shift it downwards to lift himself against the pull of the chain. Whatever she can do, this will only make it easier for both of them.]
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Though, after a few moments there does seem to be some shifting in the sand. Barnabas is chained to the bottom of the pool by his leg, certainly, but he is not robbed of his strength. However, not being able to breathe, and the crushing weight of innumerable gallons of sand on him certainly has its impeding effects. So, it is not without effort that the sand begins to shift as he attempts to free himself.
Were he able to freely kick his leg, he might be able to break the chain, or crush it entirely, but this is worse than attempting to swing at something under water. The compression of it all makes this quite the struggle, and he isn't certain that his companion will be able to lend him much aid given her...stature.
But then again, she capable of magic, so maybe...
Nevertheless, he is attempting to use what loose sand he can to shift it downwards to lift himself against the pull of the chain. Whatever she can do, this will only make it easier for both of them.]