Chapter 8
Steve
Steve is having the best time of his who knows how long life. That mysterious human is the most interesting thing he ever came across. No amount of watching coral reefs, other creatures or humans themselves could ever beat this.
And that very human got out and started swimming into the ocean a while ago.
He put on a surprisingly fast Speed. Though Steve understands that it's not the man's doing he isn't sure how he knows that. And he is going into the deep ocean all alone. Just another strange thing about this human. He simply doesn't seem to fit among others just like Steve doesn't fit among any other sea creatures.
Steve is definitely going to follow anyway. He is far beyond worrying about the man being any kind of danger to him.
Steve was careful not to look like he is chasing with an ill intention. Made sure he is visible and kept some distance. The man didn't seem to worry. Sure enough he understands that Steve is friendly.
Now Steve has a clear idea of where the destination is. Just another human inhabited place in the sea situated so deep that not everyone can reach.
Steve stayed close as the man circled the thing and did complex things with his hands. All the humans do very fascinating things with their hands. Steve wondered if his hands could do similar things too.
Steve got closer and closer until they are almost touching. He even shooed away some small troublemakers who tried to get involved. Whatever the man doing must be important and Steve would do anything that might be a help.
Then the human looked at Steve and patted his head just like before. His hand lingering longer than the first time. It was such a nice thing and Steve did a spin to show that he loved it.
Steve would stay here all day if he gets more head pats.