When they arrived at the Flea Market, there was a thunderstorm and Dylan was prepared to meet with his mom. While his twin traveled with his mom, Dylan gathered treasures, or junk, from the sea to sell.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52282442812_41c1c90ea6_b.jpgCalum joined them, not wanting to miss a chance to spend time with his family. It was easy for Calum to change the weather on a whim. Arihi saw her other son and decided to approach him. She prefered to avoid strangers.
Arihi: "So, your brother tells me that he's heard I'm not good at haggling."
Dylan listened, but he kept up his performance like a true actor.
Arihi: "I don't suppose you can give me a discount for old times sake?"
Dylan closed his eyes and carefully considered the request. "I don't know. It wasn't cheap to get the inventory."
Arihi: "But, I'm your mother?"
Dylan: "That's true, but I have a business to run."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52283434723_56640910e3_h.jpgArihi: "How about this? If you or Zeph run into trouble, I'll use my powers as the Mother Elemental to help you out of any problem. You just have to ask for my help, and I'll be there."
Dylan: "Even if it means you have to leave Sulani."
Arihi: "Even if I have to travel to another world."
Dylan: "I can take that deal. I'll give you a 25% discount."
Arihi: "Really, just 25%?"
Dylan: "I can't give this away for free. I'm not running a charity here."
Arihi grumbled. "Deal!"
Dylan shook Arihi's hand. "It's been a pleasure doing business."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52275194815_2e7050476c_b.jpgArihi caught up with Calum and Zeph, her husband and son were dancing to the festival music.
Arihi: "I just bought a new lamp and made a deal with our son."
Calum: "Really!? Don't tell me you bought something we can recover from the seafloor for free?"
Arihi: "Dylan told me that he paid a lot for that inventory!?"
Calum: "And you believed him? He's the Spirit of the Sea and a Merman... It's not hard for him to bring stuff up from the seafloor."
Arihi: "I knew it was too good to be true. But, I can't go back on the deal I made."
Calum: "What kind of deal did you make?"
Arihi: "Dylan agreed to give me a discount if I step in to help him out of a tough situation, even if I have to travel to another world."
Calum: "So, how much did you get off for that? I mean, you are the Mother Elemental... Your authority is pretty strong in the Spirit World."
Arihi: "I got 25% off the items."
Calum: "25% off an item Dylan salvaged from the sea for free in exchange for a favor from one of the most powerful spiritual beings in all the worlds."
Arihi: "That just about sums it up."
Calum: "I don't believe Dylan could pull that off alone. He's creative, but..."
Zeph was dancing behind Arihi. "I love this festival music!"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52283693174_63670255ad_h.jpgAfter the festival was over, Zeph challenged his parents to a game of basketball. Apparently, it was supposed to be a fun human sport. Zeph proposed to his parents another deal.
Zeph: "If I win, I can enlist your help with whatever I want."
Calum turned to his son. "And if we win, you'll pay us back the money your mom paid your brother."
Zeph: "Deal."
The Mermen and Mermaid changed and prepared for the contest. Arihi wasn't half human, but she was more familiar with human attire than her merman husband and merman son. Zeph and Calum changed into active outfits they would wear around the islands.
Calum prepared to make the first shot. It was an easy 2 points.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52283906160_93e9bc4327_h.jpghttps://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52283693169_04dd6eda11_b.jpgZeph focused his Elemental powers into his Basketball and threw toward the hoop. The ball caught on fire and landed through the hoop. Zeph won 3 points from a long shot."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52282443517_0f65af9858_h.jpgArihi threw her ball to the hoop and made a 3 pointer long shot. The parents took the lead.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52283906830_b18f89ab72_b.jpgThe game turned fierce as the Parents competed agains their son, but in the end, it was Zeph who won. Zeph landed 3 pointer after 3 pointer. Every time the basketball flew through the air, the Spirit of the Sky had full control over where it went. For Zeph, there was no contest. His parents agreed to his terms. Arihi would help her sons once if they needed it. Calum would step in to help Zeph if he needed it.
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