[Edward turns towards the voice. When he lifts his head, the light catches his scarred, useless eyes. He has no idea he's talking to a winged turtle.]

I'm afraid you'd have to tell me if there are places with sand or bags available.

[The news that it would be challenging isn't the greatest thing he's heard all day, and he wilts a bit.]

Yes. When the rain is this heavy, the earth can't absorb it, and it has to go somewhere. That typically means the water seeks out the lowest point, and when it moves, it moves all at once.