“Great idea!” cuts in Steady Beard. “How about a demonstration?”

Finding the dark water empty, the men quickly regret their course of action.

“Time flows quickly in contemplation of the Great One’s splendor.”

Heedless of the warning, the burly seals spread out as they swim, until the spell around them weakens and they become human once more.

The men push off, paddling the raft beyond the island and into the night.

“Right, then. Let’s be off!” commands Brave Beard, striking a leaderly pose.

The men paddle furiously, but the widening vortex is inescapable.

“Really very sorry for scuttling your promotion and all that,” offers Steady Beard.

Following the glow of moonlight, the men step out eagerly into the night.

The orbs lead on, out through the cavern’s deep tunnels and beyond the island.

“Aye, they’ll float,” nods Steady Beard.

Watch the bunnies overtake the credits