Morning came with a bright call. Or rather, afternoon as Indigo found himself waking up a little before noon. Stretching out and yawning, he rummaged for some toothpaste and got up to go to a nearby rest station. Muzin was still close to the city, and as such there were public restrooms with running water. 

After having a breakfast of protein bars, he contemplated putting the tent up just so he could have a few more hours of sleep but that just seemed like too much effort. And...

Hawka was still irritated with him. She seemed softened by the arrival of the new Burmy Indigo had christened as Hero, more of a sarcastic quip than anything else, but the Pokemon had seemed to enjoy it. Indy could only hope that the gross looking creature wouldn't stick around for too long. Already the Burmy seemed to be better after a good night's rest and food, and Indy hoped to perhaps even release him on the way back.

And finally, the other chore to tackle on the agenda was Hawka. Indy had still not realized why Hawka was still upset. But he scooped her up and looked directly into her eyes. "Hey, whatever it is.. I'm sorry. I should have apologized sooner. Okay?" He held his breath in anticipation. 

Hawka chirped, giving Indigo a warning nibble with her beak. It would have to do. Hero came hopping over, his once leafy cloak now a thick covering of sand. Indigo blinked. "Huh... You changed." Had Dan's changed as well?

He decided to wade around the water. Weren't there things like pearls and star pieces on beaches? Surely they were prizes to be sold. He saw a glint in the water. What was it...

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