After thanking Azure Spark for the payment, and bidding her farewell, you take a seat on a nearby bench, and check your saddlebags for supplies you might be short on.

However, you find that you did not use a whole lot of items on your journey thus far; on the contrary, you are returning with many more than you started with. Considering this, you can't think of anything to buy at the moment, and figure that you best sleep on it instead.

Speaking of which, the night may still be young, but so is your injury. Feeling slightly drained from your expedition, you suggest getting some rest early.

Moonflower: "Got'cha! After all that sea and swamp stuff, I kinda feel like takin' a long bath."

You agree. It feels as though it has been far too long since you've last enjoyed a relaxing soak in nice, hot water, and decide to start with that...

You pay 1 Gold Bit to the bathkeeper.

You emerge from the bathhouse feeling revitalized. Your mane flows softly in the refreshing evening breeze, and Moonflower affectionately rubs her finely brushed coat against yours as you walk.

After a quick stop by your sailboat for a free snack, you make your way to Aqua Skies and Marine Wave's house, where you gently knock on the door. It opens a moment later to reveal the unicorn of the couple, who greets you with a knowing grin.

Marine Wave: "Hello, you two. Here to stay the night? You have a bed waiting for you upstairs. Let me know if you need anything else. Oh, and breakfast is at seven, so don't stay up too late."

You thank Marine Wave for her generous hospitality, and climb upstairs to get ready for bed. Before long, you settle under the light sheets alongside your favourite cuddlebug, who promptly nestles in your forelegs.

Moonflower: "Heehee! Been a while since it was jus' the two of us."

You share some hugs and nuzzles with your bat pony friend, yet you can't help but let a wistful sigh escape your lips. You think of the moonlit summer beach, just a stone's throw away from here, and of the romantic opportunity you're missing out on.

Moonflower: "Aww, it's okay! We can catch up on all the lovey-dovey stuff when ya feel better."

The thought of it never fails to bring a smile on your face. You nod. Then, with a tender goodnight kiss, you close your eyes, and slowly drift off to sleep in Moonflower's loyal embrace.

That night, you dream of a heroic dragon in golden armour, bravely hunting the shadows of her past...