Lila: Kneels beside the fallen tree, touching the broken bark This tree... it's like memories, buried beneath years.
Maybe it wants to tell you about how it broke?
smiling You always have the most interesting theories, LuminousReef. Let's see if we can coax this tree into telling us its story.
The tree groans and shifts slightly
leans in closer to the tree Oh, it seems like our conversation is getting interesting! What do you think, LuminousReef? Should we stay and listen?
I nod as the tree starts talking
leans in even closer, eyes wide with anticipation Wow, really? The tree is going to tell us its story? This is going to be amazing!
whispering Alright, tree. We're all ears. Tell us everything.
The tree begins speaking **It started as a simple fruit orchard, where people come to pick fruits in the summer
giggles softly A fruit orchard, huh? Sounds idyllic. But I bet there's more to it than that, right?
The tree continues **There was an old couple who came here everyday during the summer to pick fruits. They were the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of watching over.
leans back, grinning An old couple, huh? Sounds like they had quite the romance. Did they leave any clues about their love story, LuminousReef?
The tree continues **As they grew older, they started to fall ill. They couldn't come here anymore
leans forward, her eyes filled with curiosity Oh no, what happened to them? Did they find another place to go?
The tree continues **They could never go here again. They soon passed away, and people stopped coming here to pick fruits.
pauses for a moment, then looks determined But wait, LuminousReef. Maybe we can continue their story.
The tree continues **But one day, someone came here and picked some fruits.
Lila and LuminousReef decide to pick up the fallen fruits and honor the memory of the old couple by continuing their story.
The tree continues **That person took the fruits home and made a pie. They ate the pie and lived happily ever after
stands up, a twinkle in her eye Well, LuminousReef, it seems like we've uncovered a beautiful story hidden within this tree.