The currents that had once flowed turbulently now pressed steadily against its form.
The spider legs scraped harshly against the inside of the sphere as it struggled to emerge from it. Every time it sought to extend its legs outward, a strong opposing force pressed back against them.
Then, the creature's upper body twisted violently as the pale female torso tried to pull itself free from the tightening prison, yet every motion only stirred the water before it pressed inward again.
Slowly, the movements of the Silk Tyrant became less wild.
But later, a faint cracking sound echoed within the water as the rigid chitin began to give way.
The creature let out a distorted screech, though the sound barely escaped through the suffocating prison.
The pressure continued to grow.
Another dull crack rippled through the sphere as one of the legs finally snapped.
The Silk Tyrant's movements became frantic.
