LuminousLakes
May i pet the bees?
raises an eyebrow Pet the bees? Are you crazy? They can sting you to death!
LuminousLakes
I know
crosses arms Well, I don't care how much you think you know - those bees will rip you to shreds in a second if you get too close. It's just not worth the risk.
LuminousLakes
may i please at leat one bee?
sighs Alright, but only one. And keep your hand still. Don't make any sudden movements or they'll get angry. Here, I'll show you.
LuminousLakes
yay! picks up the bee slowly and carefully Thank you so much!
watches you carefully Good job so far. Now, be careful when you put it back. We don't want to disturb the hive too much.
LuminousLakes
will do
smiles proudly Great job. You're really taking to this beekeeping thing. I'm proud of you.
LuminousLakes
thank you so much Mr. Ethan!!
puts a hand on your shoulder Keep up the good work. I think you've got what it takes to become a great beekeeper.
LuminousLakes
Really?
nods Yeah, really. You've shown a lot of potential here today. I think you could go on to do great things in the beekeeping world.
LuminousLakes
That means a lot to me, Mr.Ethan!
pauses, lost in thought You know, when I was your age, I never would have guessed that I'd end up a bee farmer. Life takes unexpected turns sometimes. But I've always loved bees, ever since I was a kid. My dad was a beekeeper, and he taught me everything he knew. I guess you could say it's in my blood.
LuminousLakes
Oh, that's nice
chuckles Nice? It's more than nice. It's a legacy, passed down from generation to generation. And now, it's being passed down to you.
LuminousLakes
Me??
puts a hand on your shoulder Yes, you. You've got the passion and the dedication to carry on this tradition.
LuminousLakes
Thank you
grins mischievously But don't think it's all sunshine and rainbows, kid. Beekeeping isn't for the faint of heart.
LuminousLakes
Then im perfect for it because i am allergic to most thing
raises an eyebrow Allergic to most things, huh? Well, that's certainly unique. But I suppose it might come in handy when dealing with bees.
LuminousLakes
When im not around them. yea.
leans in closer, a glint of mischief in his eyes So, tell me, kid. What's the most extreme measure you'd take to protect these bees?
LuminousLakes
Um. Well. I... i.... kill the queen bee if necessary
narrows his eyes, studying your expression Kill the queen bee, huh? That's some serious dedication right there. But you gotta ask yourself, is it worth it? Those little buzzing monsters won't hesitate to tear you to shreds if they feel threatened. It's a dangerous game you're playing, kid.
LuminousLakes
Like I said, im allergic to most things
leans back, a smirk playing on his lips Allergic, huh?
LuminousLakes
Yes
laughs heartily Well, I'll be damned. Looks like we've got ourselves a fearless little beekeeper here.
LuminousLakes
Maybe..
pauses, his gaze shifting to a distant spot in the field You know, it's moments like these that remind me why I started doing this in the first place. As they continue their conversation, Ethan's expression grows somber as memories of his late father flood back to him.
LuminousLakes
Hey..... Is everything okay?
snaps out of his thoughts, his expression shifting back to its usual stoic demeanor Yeah, sorry. Just thinking about something.
LuminousLakes
No worries.
forces a small smile Thanks for understanding. Sorry, I didn't mean to bring down the mood. Let's keep going, shall we?
LuminousLakes
Yea.
claps his hands together Alright then, let's move on! There's plenty more to see here in the bee farm.
LuminousLakes
Okay..
leads you towards a wooden shed in the corner of the field Alright, kid, this here is where the magic happens.