

Safiya stood on the shore, listening. The waves bubbled, saying, "Hello." She blinked. "Did you just speak?" A silvery splash answered, "We've been waiting, friend."

A sleek dolphin surfaced, grinning. "I'm Fin," he chirped. Safiya laughed. "I'm Safiya!" Fin twirled a loop and said, "Come swim. Your heart already speaks our language."

They glided gently beside a green turtle. "I'm Coral," she murmured. Safiya waved. "I can hear you!" Coral smiled. "Listening kindly opens doors, little diver."

Fin led them through dancing bubbles. "Tag!" he squeaked, brushing Safiya's hand. She giggled and splashed back. Coral coached, "Kick slow, breathe easy." Together, they chased sunbeams across the sandy garden.

A young crab tugged a knotted thread. "It's stuck," Fin said. Safiya whispered, "We can help." Coral steadied the crab while Safiya loosened the thread. "Free!" cheered Fin, and bubbles sparkled.

Clouds rumbled overhead. The sea stirred. "Stay close," Coral advised. Safiya held Fin's fin as they swam to a calm cove. "Brave means careful," Safiya said. "Wise words," Fin replied.

The kelp forest swayed like dancing ribbons. "Hear the song?" Coral hummed. Safiya listened to clicking shrimp and whooshing fins. "It's beautiful," she breathed. Fin kept rhythm with cheerful tail taps.

A shiny ring snagged on seaweed twisted. "That doesn't belong here," Safiya said. Fin nudged it carefully. Coral guided them. "Lift together." They carried it ashore. "Thanks for cleaning," the waves whispered.

At dusk, tiny lights bloomed. "Plankton," Coral explained. Safiya swirled her fingers; blue sparks followed. "It's like stars under water!" she exclaimed. "Make a wish," Fin chimed.

A shy seahorse drifted, tail uncurled. "Lost?" Safiya asked gently. Fin circled slowly. Coral said, "Hold my shell's edge." Together, they guided the seahorse home. "Thank you," it bubbled softly.

Drums of dolphins thumped. Turtles floated like balloons. "Dance with us!" Fin sang. Safiya twirled, hands making waves. Coral laughed, "Best parade ever." The ocean clapped in foamy applause.

Sunset painted peach ripples. "Time to go," Safiya sighed. Fin nuzzled her hand. Coral nodded, "We'll be here." Safiya smiled, "I'll visit tomorrow." The waves answered, "Underwater friends, always."
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