"Whoops." Isha stopped a little when she realized her New Best Friend Peridot wasn't keeping up very well. "Guess you don't walk too good yet, huh. I'm really good; I practice running all the time, int he sand, too, which is harder than anywhere else because you'll start to sink in!

"And those," she gestured toward the stable, "are sand seals! The best way to get around the desert if you're in a hurry, plus they're fun! If you have money, you can rent one, but if you don't, you have to try to catch one yourself, but that's not easy! They're really good at getting away and seeing you coming!"