Unaware that he's being considered for a possible taxi service, Merlin leans over the tongue and starts to offer Armani his hand so he can help the other boy to pull himself out safely and they can reassess the situation. But he pauses leaning over the gelatinous mess when he sees the emergency pattern that appears beneath Armani's shoes.

"What the hell...?" he murmurs without actually expecting an answer and looks at Armani. Then he does offer his hand. "...I think we need to take a better look at this thing before we go jumping down its throat."