For a few moments, he doesn't even react, he's so stunned by the shock of the cold bitter water. Then it comes to him to move, do something, but he's already swallowed enough water to make this slightly difficult.
It's only the sleeve brushing his hand by chance that makes him reach instinctively, grasp it with all the strength he can muster while still in shock.
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It's only the sleeve brushing his hand by chance that makes him reach instinctively, grasp it with all the strength he can muster while still in shock.