[The frantic roar and chaotic dance of fire seems to calm and still as the wave crashes over it. Moving slowly, almost as if in slow motion, the fire gutters and dims for a moment, leaving a wide path, but the wave itself breaks harmlessly on the black scales.
As the snake lifts its head, missing the chance to snack on Parrot, the Guardian turns to focus on River instead. It winds its body, wrapping around where River still stands and begins to constrict, fire still blazing hot.]