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On the bank, the young girl has recovered herself somewhat by the time her parents arrive.
Adults talk of the dangers of the lake and the underwater vegetation, and of the ecological necessity of limiting the area of the lake that is kept clear for swimming, so that natural flora and fauna can thrive in the rest. Her parents admonish her to stay within their sight and within the designated safe areas, and she nods her agreement in tears and trepidation.
For her, it is a hard lesson learned that could have cost much more.
When the young man and young woman come to shore, the girl's parents thank them effusively, offering rewards which both refuse, saying they were only glad to have been able to help.
Together, Earth Prince and Water Princess talk with the girl and reassure her, being careful to obtain a promise to continue swimming, but stay within the safe areas.
The girl wraps her arms around Earth Prince's waist and buries her face against his chest, sobbing. Her tears subsiding, she turns her face fearfully to Water Princess, who wraps her arms around both of them and whispers words of comfort and encouragement to her.
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