[Ralph's got a fearsome temper that's well-known among the other merpeople, but he doesn't fight unless someone's made him angry or attacked him first. He doesn't like hurting other people, but sometimes it happens.

He sees Leatherhead watching him, but when he doesn't do anything after a few moments, Ralph settles down slightly. He's still nervous, but he's got to get this harpoon out of his tail.

Ralph starts tugging at the harpoon, sending more blood swirling through the water as he grunts and growls in pain. Every now and then, he'll glance over at Leatherhead to see if the gator has made any moves. He's in a very vulnerable state right now, so he's even more cautious than usual.]