At this point, it was all NiGHTS could do to stop himself from laughing aloud at Hook's cowardice. Sure, it was a little mean to do this to a defenseless pirate captain, but on the other hand, Hook had had no problem with bullying someone else (and besides, NiGHTS had been sure Hook meant to kill that poor citizen as soon as he'd gotten what he wanted). NiGHTS swam closer to Hook, playfully snapping at his heels as though he meant to drag the captain under before ramming into him. NiGHTS knew he was playing it close, but considering how dark it was, he doubted Hook would be able to see it wasn't the same crocodile.

Come on, he thought, just get to the shore already so I can laugh at you.