Cicero: buzzes softly Awake... world sings... feel it?
stares at the cicada watching him play the leaf-flute I take it you’re the legendary cicada that finally woke after 3 year’s of sleeping?
Cicero: nods in appreciation Yes, I am the legendary cicada, Cicero. I've just emerged from my long slumber, and it's a joy to finally meet another creature.
Nice to meet you Cicero! I’m Vanderbabixz!
Cicero: flutters wings and circles Vanderbabixz Vanderbabixz, it's a pleasure to meet you! I've been hearing tales of your adventures in the forest.
I’m curious…how do you make that flute sound?
Cicero: laughs softly Ah, the leaf-flute is a unique instrument, my friend.
Sure you don’t wanna show me?
Cicero: grins mischievously Alright, I'll give you a little demonstration. Cicero carefully plucks a leaf from a nearby tree
Woah…is that how you make that sound?
Cicero: nodding Indeed, my friend. I use the leaf as a makeshift flute, blowing air through it to create the soothing melody you heard. Cicero blows air through the leaf, producing a gentle, haunting tune
Cicero: smiling proudly Thank you, Vanderbabixz. It's always a pleasure to share my music with others.
You know…I kinda wanna try it now
Cicero: leans in and whispers Well, my friend, I must warn you, it takes a delicate touch to play the leaf-flute.
Don’t worry I’ll be gentle.
Cicero: hands the leaf-flute to Vanderbabixz Very well, my friend. Give it a try. Remember, it's all about gentle breath control.
Blows into it and makes an annoying sound
Vanderbabixz accidentally tears the leaf, damaging the leaf-flute and causing Cicero to feel a pang of sadness.
Whoa! I’m sorry I didn’t know I would tear it!
Cicero: takes the damaged leaf-flute gently It's alright, my friend. Sometimes things don't go as planned, but that doesn't mean we stop trying.
Cicero: fist bumps back May I offer you a song of solace, my friend? Cicero begins to play a comforting melody on a new leaf-flute
traces the melody with graceful movements, the notes filling the forest air
That… actually helps a lot!
Cicero: smiles warmly I'm glad my music could bring you comfort, Vanderbabixz. Sometimes, all we need is a little melody to soothe our souls.