[Time seemed to have slowed down as Crocker slowly sank to the bottom. He really wasn't sure what all happened expect the moment he was able to breathe again, started to cough out the water and inhale deeply... dragon breath which makes him gag for a moment or two.]

This is a strange turn of events.

[Now he wasn't sure if the dragon wanted to eat him or for that matter why the dragon wants him. His mind ponders over the social interaction that just took place trying to make sense of it all. Dragon half shallows him and drunks him into the ocean but then saves him?]

I'm grateful for you having had saved me... But what is it you want with me?

[Although the man is grateful for having been saved why in the first place? Just didn't make sense! He must be out of his mind trying to talk to the dragon!]