Remember kids: if you get caught in a riptide, swim parallel to the shore to get out of it or relax and let yourself be carried out so you can swim back. Panicking and getting exhausted trying to fight the current is what you want to avoid.
"Screw the chant" made me laugh harder than expected.
Seems like the illusionist learned her magic out of shyness. I'm hoping that she tags along with the crew. The shy personality, shark teeth, and hoodie with ears is too good of a combination.