[ —it didn't even occur to Yachi that she might have been swindled just because she doesn't know the true worth of the currency around these parts. ]

Not in its entirety... I was able to pay part of it off with what I had on hand, and we figured out an installment plan for the rest of what's owed. But they weren't entirely unreasonable about it! They said if we could figure out how to make the coral healthy again, if we can restore the poisonous fish's home, they'll be willing to waive the rest of the fee!

[ Either cough up the lump sum, or work a miracle. That's mermaid generosity. ]