Tara wasn't bothered by the fact that it wasn't much of a fair fight. He'd invited a stranger over for a pool party. He'd gotten Tara Diana Smith. Nutter, absolute nutter. And he hadn't expected a water fight?
John had quite a lot to learn about his new friend.
Dipping back down to get another balloon, Tara was giggling uncontrollably now. When she rose back up, John was on his way over. She shrieked loudly and threw her balloon, panicking at his offensive charge.
But she held her position in the fort. Because it was an impenetrable (not) fort, of course. And all her balloons were there. Clearly the best choice.