[HE'S TRYING!!! Though it is true that those stripes aren't helping any...
In fact, his eyes are still sort trained on them when the catfish lets loose with its stream of water, sending Hiyori staggering backwards over the pile of clothes. Though even with his gaze where it doesn't belong, he's instantly diving to try and catch her, leading to them crashing into one another and stumbling backwards in a heap.
They tip over yet another pile, practically going ass over teacup. But for whatever it's worth, he gets a solid hold on her around the waist, keeping her from taking the brunt of the impact as his back hits the cavern floor with a loud grunted swear word.
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In fact, his eyes are still sort trained on them when the catfish lets loose with its stream of water, sending Hiyori staggering backwards over the pile of clothes. Though even with his gaze where it doesn't belong, he's instantly diving to try and catch her, leading to them crashing into one another and stumbling backwards in a heap.
They tip over yet another pile, practically going ass over teacup. But for whatever it's worth, he gets a solid hold on her around the waist, keeping her from taking the brunt of the impact as his back hits the cavern floor with a loud grunted swear word.
At least his landing was sorta padded...]