Back in the shimmering grotto, the Selkie-folk gathered around Selina, their beautiful voices now filling the air with happy songs and grateful barks. The Seal-Queen, her eyes shining with joy, embraced Selina gently with her flippers. 'You have saved us, little friend,' she said, her voice now clear and melodious. 'You have brought back our songs and awakened the tides once more. How can we ever thank you?'
Selina felt a warm glow spread through her. 'I was happy to help,' she said, feeling very snug and happy in her borrowed skin. 'Your songs are too beautiful to be kept by a grumpy crab!'
The Seal-Queen smiled. 'We have a gift for you, so that you may always remember your friends beneath the waves.' From a hidden oyster shell, she presented Selina with a pearl. It wasn't just any pearl; it shimmered with all the colours of the rainbow and pulsed with a soft, inner light. It was a truly extraordinary pearl.