The Ocean Kingdom gleamed with soft blue light as Lizzie and Joel walked through the axolotl village. The axolotl villagers, adorned with tiny coral crowns, bustled around their colorful homes.

Lizzie waved to a group of them. “Aren’t they the cutest? They’re my loyal subjects, always hard at work—or play.”

One waddled over, offering Joel a kelp cake on a pearl plate. He took a bite and winced. “Salty.”

The axolotl chirped indignantly and splashed him. Lizzie grinned. “Careful, Joel. Insulting their cooking is a serious offense.”

Joel laughed, watching as Lizzie knelt to play with the axolotls blowing rainbow bubbles. “Your kingdom’s adorable chaos, just like you.”