[For his part, Ingo was just trying to hang on; it seems like that charge wasn't exactly directed by him! But the beast stops up short in front of the other dreamer, giving him the space to breathe again.]

Goodness! Please do not make such an abrupt departure! [He's obviously talking to the hippo, leaning down to pat its neck.] This is only a construct of mine! I have not seen this one before, but it is quite good at navigating the mud!