"Hello everyone and welcome to a new episode of Animalia Ambassadoria." Began Abby, kicking off the latest episode.
"We're here live at Mieni Atoll to show you what to expect while on vacation here." Said Malice, holding Simon's hand.
"For the first time in Animalia Ambassadoria history, your voices will be heard." Said Sarah, "We'll be showing off the swimsuits that can be bought here, and you will be voting for the top looks. We will be purchasing the swimsuits with the most votes per Ambassador."
"While the voting and showing off is underway," said Jessica, "Sophie and Roland will be on site with Ralph and Rita for both the gravesite of the USS Pennsylvania, and the pearl oyster beds that were discovered on the western side of the island."
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"We're doing full face masks with microphones so we can talk to each other while exploring the wreckage." Said Sophie as she and Roland got into diving suits."
"If this is how humans spend extended time underwater, it's not very practical." Said Rita, her head sticking out of the water near the boat they were on.
When Sophie and Roland were fully equipped, and had the new wrist-mounted deep water flashlights, everyone dived down and swam toward the wreck. The main comment was on how big it was, but there was also contact with a representative of the Navy who explained what was shown, and comparisons of the way the ship was now, and when it was a seafaring vessel.
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The next place that Sophie and Roland explored was the pearl oyster beds. It was determined that the majority of the oysters were either black lip oysters or Akoya pearl oysters, only that the radiation from the 1950s atomic tests caused them to swell three or four times larger than others of the same species. Thanks to a prototype underwater Geiger counter, there was no radiation detected from any of the oysters. It was determined to include a harvest-your-own-pearl business as part of the attractions of Mieni Atoll.
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The final results of the swimsuit poll was as follows: Abby got a white and gold floral print bikini while Samson got a red and gold "mondo speedo" as it was termed in the chats; Sarah and Malice got matching blue and metallic green palm leaf print bikinis while Simon got red and white tie dye shorts that wouldn't look out of place at a high school swim meet and Travis got high cut swimmers briefs that were brown and blue; Jessica got a red one piece with a cleavage window and decorative cuts in the sides, while Roger got matching red briefs. The main comment was how every male swimsuit at Luke's Surf, Swim, and Stuff Shop was "tight and showy", not "loose and butch".
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The Health and Fitness Spa showcased not only the fitness machines used in Animalia, but also the massage rooms with scented oils; the aromatic steam rooms; and the facials that could be used on skin, fur, or scales. The plan was to create a place where stress could be melted away easily.
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There was also a brief meeting with Rapier and Gladys, who were still getting used to life above the waves. They also met with Tzan and Susan, which indicated that Tzan would be rather like a gothic teenager (as if her purple and black skull print bikini was any indication), while Susan was the "bright and cheerful" teenager (as her red and yellow sun print bikini was clearly showing), and thereby a great source of comedy in different situations.
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There was also a showing of the spring that had been found. It was something less like a spring that bubbled up out of the rocks, and more like a miniature waterfall/natural fountain that cascaded down several rocky ledges before ending in a four foot diameter pool, with a stream that flowed to the central lagoon, soon to be named as Lover's Lagoon. The water was found to be similar to a brand of bottled water known as Life Wtr, except it was considered "naturally sparkling" as the bottled water terminology was used. It also explained why there was packets of drink mix at Luke's Shop.
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There were also sneak peeks of the World War II: War in the Pacific Museum, and the Pee Wee Adventure League. The museum was about the war in the pacific with special interactive dioramas about famous battles, from Iwo Jima to Midway. There were also displays on WW2 weapons and gear used by both sides.
The idea for the Pee Wee Adventure League originated with Mr. Sims fake haunted airplane. The plan was to have a fake Mayan jungle temple and have young children "explore" toward it and get to be like Indiana Jones, if only for a little bit. It was also planned to have the "trailblazing" also be part nature walk.
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The first half of the evening was showcased with a brief tour of the Luminous Reef with Topanga, and a luau sponsored by the Hawaii police department, as thanks for bagging Mr. Sims and his black market pearl trafficking ring. There was also a brief meeting with Kirana and Harold on their date, as well as with Andrew Darwin, a direct descendant of Charles Darwin, and the naturalist assigned to catalogue the new species found at Mieni Atoll.
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"We hope you enjoyed our little tour of Mieni Atoll, and hope you enjoy it here." Said Abby, closing the show, "See you all next time in the wilds of Animalia."