[ There's a reason Billie doesn't spend a lot of time on land as a seal and this is why. Grace and speed have nothing to do with the way he's approaching and she'll take her time waiting for Solus to nearly get to her before taking a step back. ]

Aw, why the long face? [ She won't laugh at him but, damn, is she grinning. ] I did tell you that I stored a spell on it. It isn't my fault you never asked me which one.

[ Admittedly, the other victim of this prank — V — did ask and she still lied about it, so, he would have been doomed either way. ]