[Horsea makes a startled and slightly scared noise and hides the best he can in Diarmuid's arm and against his chest. Diarmuid himself holds out a hand to stop his brother.]

No! He's not being mean! That is how he tells people he wants to be their friend. That is why I am all wet!

[Well, that and he was being a pouty horsea, but...]

His mother does it too. Don't yell at him. It's not nice. He's just a baby!