[Hythlodaeus takes the water and sips on it gratefully- he isn't in any danger of drying out since he was just underwater, but his current mer-form does need more water than he used to need, and he'll take it if it's offered. He leaves plenty for E'kayan, though.]

Thank you.

[He hands it back, and sighs.]

Is that what we're calling it now? A predicament?

[Chuckling, he lies back on the ground. Ugh.]