"River Riding Adventure, Part 2" is the 37th chapter of Junior Officers.
Kwazii, Elekai, and Sarabi set out to rescue a missing Barnacles.
Tropes:
- Furry Reminder: Shellington holding a sleeping Deborah on his belly, like how real-life sea otters carry their pups.
- Given Name Reveal: The previous lieutenant mentioned in "A Pirate's Tail" has her name revealed: Hakara.
- He Didn't Make It: Said almost verbatim while Barnacles tells Sarabi about what happened to Hakara.
- Inelegant Blubbering: Shellington does this while blaming himself for Barnacles' injury.
- Injured Limb Episode: Barnacles has a broken shin.
- It's All My Fault: Shellington blames himself for Barnacles' injury.
- Pet the Dog: Even Sarabi is relieved to see Barnacles again.
- Platonic Declaration of Love: "I love you, papa."
- Sleep Cute:
- Shellington holding Deborah.
- Elekai petting Peso's head.
- Tummy Cushion: It was mentioned that Deborah was resting on Shellington's abdomen.
- With Due Respect: Said by Elekai upon finding out that Barnacles pulled himself out from under the branch.
