If anything, this makes the Muskrats even more excited. "Ooh!" Ariel cries, hurrying eagerly over to you. "What did you get?"
"Yeah, what did you get?" Dylan bounces up and down. "I bet it's candy. If it's candy, can I have some?"
Just as surprised as everyone else, you take the box from Pearl and look at the return address.
It's from Alison!
Right on top is a note in Alison's neat handwriting and favorite green ink.
Dear Pika Shimon Capela,
Here are some things that made me think of you. I miss you! Can't wait to see you when you come home again.
—Alison
Below that is a collection of presents that could only have been assembled by someone like Alison. The QR code for a mixtape playlist that she made for you—she is always thinking about music. She's always practical, too; there's a flashlight with extra batteries. There's a little hand-drawn sketch of the beach at Lookout Point, and the makings for s'mores. All of it is cushioned by a little green teddy bear at the bottom of the package.
It's all exactly what you'd expect Alison to give you in a care package.