"I wish for the courage to face whatever comes next, with the friends I make along the way," she said, her voice clear.

Without thinking, Areeya began to make her way down to the water's edge, her feet sinking into the wet sand. As she approached the boat, she noticed a figure lying at the bottom, covered in a canvas sheet.

Areeya stood at the edge of the ocean, her toes curled over the sandy cliff, the wind whipping her dark hair into a frenzy. She had always been drawn to the sea, with its mysteries and tales of adventure. Today, she felt an inexplicable pull, as if the ocean was calling her name.

Kael smiled. "Few do. But I've seen the signs. And with your help, I believe we can find them."