Okuyasu takes the cue to scoop up Nozomi in his arms, thankfully stronger due to the Monk Asterisk. Finn is in danger, his friend is in danger, but the most pressing matter is taking Nozomi to safety. He struggles to run through the water, and Nozomi's added weight does not improve his speed.

The tentacle swipes towards them, but the two disappear before it can connect with them. Okuyasu and Nozomi reappear as far as his Asterisk allows.

"Stay here. You got something that can help us from the back, yeah?" He gently lowers her onto a fallen portion of the temple wall. It wasn't the driest of safe places, but she wouldn't being submerged in the water.