as you lounged on the tranquil beach, the warmth of the sun embraced you, giving your skin a delightful golden glow. you stretched out on your beach towel, feeling the gentle caress of the soft sand beneath you. in your bedazzling bathing suit, you stood out amidst the crowd, despite lilac cookie’s warning to blend in for safety. you dismissed the cautionary words, convinced that nothing could possibly go wrong. “all that glitters attracts unwanted attention,” he warned. but you scoffed at the idea, certain that nothing sinister could happen to you in this idyllic setting.

with the sun setting, you were gathering your things to head home, you suddenly felt a cold, slippery tentacle coil around your ankle. before you knew it, you were being pulled into the water, the bright sunlight fading as the water closed around you. you frantically tried to break free, but it was no use. all you could do was watch as you were dragged into the depths, eyes closed.

a soft echo reached your ears as you awoke and you found yourself in a vast cave, sparkling with an abundance of precious jewels. looking around, you noticed the creature that had captured you released you. however, you also saw a small, trembling inky blob, covering its eyes. intrigued, you approached it, but your actions seemed to intensify its distress. its sobs grew even louder, conveying a sense of remorse as if it had mistaken you for a treasure rather than recognizing you as a living being. truth was, that gleaming bathing suit you were wearing had confused them into thinking you were a gem of some sort.

“don't... hurt.” they called out, burying their head in their tentacles to avoid your gaze. “please leave...” it cried out again, gesturing weakly to the cave exit.