[Arrakis enjoyed a bit of danger. It made things more interesting but things were getting a bit too dangerous here. The goo stuck to his wings more each time he opened them so he tried to rely on hopping when he could. He thought for sure he was about to get smashed by a particularly big fish when he was saved by an umbrella.
He recognized that voice and he looked up with a happy warble. Chise! His wings instinctually tried to unfurl as he leapt in the air, but the goo kept his wings shut so all he managed was a clumsy hop instead. Well that didn't go as planned. He didn't want to worry her so he quickly shook himself off and stood a bit straighter with a reassuring warble. He's fine, minus the annoying goo.]
that works great since Arrakis is planning to keep his identity secret with this form
He recognized that voice and he looked up with a happy warble. Chise! His wings instinctually tried to unfurl as he leapt in the air, but the goo kept his wings shut so all he managed was a clumsy hop instead. Well that didn't go as planned. He didn't want to worry her so he quickly shook himself off and stood a bit straighter with a reassuring warble. He's fine, minus the annoying goo.]