Northstar Vale You'll Need a Little Pair of Feet

Her sister was quick to confirm her findings, whatever she had gotten into was horrible. Perhaps now Sumi would realize why her rocketing out of the den wasn't a good thing. Outside was bad. Leaving Mom was bad. Now she would have to pay, but her cries did make her feel a bit guilty. Would the muck be permanent? Her question was quickly answered as Takeshi drew near once more to take care of the mud. He too seemed to recoil in disgust, but he seemed determined to get rid of it. Eventually, Sumi was white again and with only a smile left on her father's maw, Hotaru would stare amazed. He got rid of the muck! It was a simple act, but one that the young Princess couldn't yet understand so in her eyes he had done the impossible.