
The pool, usually calm and pristine, was now a blur of ripples and splashes. Pool floats were overturned, potted plants nearby were soaked, and the surface was littered with leaves and shredded flowers.

The pool, usually calm and pristine, was now a blur of ripples and splashes. Pool floats were overturned, potted plants nearby were soaked, and the surface was littered with leaves and shredded flowers.
They didn’t run. They didn’t scatter. Instead, one of the otters gave a sharp chirp, and the others immediately resumed their frantic activity. Diving. Splashing. Circling something near the center.