"Wow, that is loud," Luna said.

"...It's a message from White Hat, but it's alert priority," said Colt.  "Something bad must be going down."

"Let's go see what it is," Anna said.

"Well, howdy there, kids," said the White Hat.  "I'm sorry that I can't be there to deal with this one, but you'd better be ready-- there's something happening down near the bay, under the water.  We're not sure what it is, but be ready to deal with it.  It's moving towards the land, and you've probably got about three hours to get ready."

"Maybe we should head there right away," Luna said.

"I'd like to get at least some gear ready," said Colt.  "We might have to go underwater."

"Okay, do you need some help?" Luna asked.

"Not a bad idea," said Colt.  "Sure, thanks."

Luna smiled and went with him.

He apparently had a spare set of underwater breathing gear-- advanced stuff, too.

"Flare doesn't need this stuff, of course," he said.  "Uh, if it comes up, I can help fit it to you."
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"Thank you. I've never done anything like this before," Luna said. "What about our dog friend?"

"Zip's got his own tricks," said Colt.  "I don't quite get how it works, but breathing isn't a problem for him."

"That's good," Luna said.

"Yep," said Colt.  "Every time I think I know everything Zip can do, he shows us a new trick.  Guess he's not an old dog."

Luna giggled at the joke.

"Okay," said Colt.  "Uh, you're going to make sure that whatever you're wearing can handle the sea water.  And maybe is comfortable to swim in."

"I don't know if I have anything like that," Luna said.

"...Well, we can fake it for now," said Colt.  "Do you at least have something you don't mind getting wet?"

"I suppose I do," Luna said. "A 'T-shirt' and some pants."

"All right," said Colt.  "That'll do for now.  Later on, we're gonna get you a real costume.  Something more practical for messy fights."

"As long as it's more modest," Luna said.

"Something that covers all your skin is reasonable," said Colt.  "You don't really want loose fabric, though.  That can be dangerous."

"Okay," Luna said. She didn't know much about costumes, but it was good Colt knew.

"I guess that'll have to do for now, though," said Colt.  "Ready?"

"Yes, let's do it!" Luna said.