Caitlin did not stay at the campsite overnight.
For one thing, she had not brought the equipment or luggage needed for camping. For another, she had already achieved her goal and now needed to hurry back to the Pokémon Center to treat her Pokémon and the newly caught Cresselia, as well as work on bonding with Cresselia afterward.
Most importantly, thanks to the captain's tireless efforts, the little boat she had arrived on had finally been repaired!
Perhaps Caitlin had never wished as much as she did now that the repairs could take a little longer.
So, although she wanted to stay a while longer, she could only get up and say goodbye.
After exchanging contact information, Xia You and May walked her all the way to the underground dock and watched her board the little boat.
Xia You waved. "The currents have disappeared because of the tides at night, but you should still be careful on your way back."
"I know."
Although she knew Xia You was only offering a polite reminder, Caitlin still felt warm inside.
She straightened her skirt and gave Xia You a ladylike curtsy. "Don't forget to come to the Battle Chateau after the tournament ends. I'll be waiting for you there!"
"Don't worry. I'll definitely come."
After exchanging goodbyes with May as well, Caitlin waved, and the little boat finally sailed away.
Xia You and May remained on the dock, watching until the boat safely entered the waterway and emerged from it without incident. Only then did they look away.
"Let's go." Xia You adjusted May's clothes snugly around her and led the way. "It's late, and it's cold. We've seen everything we came to see, so let's get to bed early and leave first thing tomorrow morning."
As he spoke, Xia You had