BRYNIE:

… and then you hit the return key, see?

WASHI:

Interesting. This human device may be of use here, but it will 

never gain importance among our clans in the Elvin realm.

BRYNIE:

Sure it will. My grandparents have wi-fi on our farm 

back home. It’s how we stay in touch.

FIN:

He's right. It took some doing to get them hooked up but it 

was well worth the trouble.

BRYNIE:

I can show you some more if you like.

WASHI:

That won't be necessary. I prefer the ways of my kind.

BRYNIE:
Your kind? You’re an Elf just like us.

WASHI:

No, I was born of the Desert Clan. You were not.

BRYNIE:

So?

WASHI:

The Desert Clan Elves are  different from all others.

BRYNIE:

How?

FIN:

Yeah, how?

WASHI:

We are a superior breed.

BRYNIE:

Breed, like in breeding animals?

KARANTHIR:

Breeding? Are we talking about sex?

BRYNIE:

No Karanthir, Washi just informed us that his clan is better than ours.

KARANTHIR:

Really?

WASHI:

I meant no offense. I only speak the truth.

KARANTHIR:
And why would anyone take offense to that? But do continue, 

enlighten us with this… truth of yours.

WASHI:

It comes down to survival of the fittest.

WASHI:

… My people have thrived in the harsh conditions of the desert for centuries. Your people have dwelled in lands full of vegetation and an abundance of animals to supply you with nourishment, all while assisting you with your labors.

FIN:

For your information - those lush lands needed to be farmed 

and cultivated, the animals - trained and kept. I suppose you think 

everything just happened on its own?

WASHI:

Perhaps it was a challenge, for your people, but it is nothing compared

to the conditions of life in the desert. You would have a difficult time 

sustaining yourself there, without the help of my people.

FIN:

I’ll have you know that I've traveled through your desert, 

more than once - without any help from your people.

KARANTHIR: 

That’s true. I was with him. So tell me this - because with my inferior mind, I’m confused.  Aren't you now part of the  Sea Clan?

WASHI:

I live with my wife’s Clan now. Yes.

KARANTHIR:

I see. Perhaps the harsh conditions of your birth clan were simply too 

much for your delicate constitution, so you found a way out?

WASHI:

My marriage to Usagi was an intricate part of a treaty between our Clans. 

It is understandable that you know nothing of such political matters. 

You who are nothing more than a peasant.

KARANTHIR:

Peasant!

FIN:

Easy Karanthir ...

KARANTHIR:

Out of my way brother, this peasant demands the right to speak.

WASHI:

Let him speak. I will listen.

KARANTHIR:

How very gracious of you. The way I see it - your family needed to get rid 

of you, being the extra prince and all. So they married you off to the only clan that would have you. Then you disgraced yourself by losing the family genie.

WASHI:

My, you have a flair for twisting the facts.

KARANTHIR:

I meant no offense, really. I was only speak the truth.

WASHI:

The truth is that your menial influence has caused Zyfan to lose his status 

among his peers. I see now that you have bewitched him. Why else 

would he chose to live among these … humans, and you. He’s ruined.

A prince shamefully taken down by a mere peasant!

FIN:

Oh no -  I didn't mean to do that.

KARANTHIR:
I wanted to do that!

BRYNIE:

Wow Fin  - you knocked him out with one punch!

KARANTHIR:

Really Fin - I’ve been looking forward to doing that ever 

since he got here. You stole my thunder. 

FIN:

It just happened. I wasn’t thinking.

BRYNIE:
Look at the bright side Karanthir - Fin knocked him out. You couldn't have done any better.  Zyfan can't be angry with you. It’s a win win situation.

KARANTHIR:

Except I didn't get to hit him! And I really wanted to …

FIN:

Why isn't he getting up? Maybe we should throw some water on him?

KARANTHIR:

Oh please let me ...

ZYFAN:

Karanthir, what have you done?

BRYNIE:

It wasn’t him. Fin knocked Washi out with one punch. You shoulda 

been here. It was awesome.

ZYFAN:
Fin?

FIN:

I didn’t mean to. It's all my fault. I’m so sorry.

KARANTHIR:

Now Fin, I won’t allow you to take all the blame for this. 

Let’s be completely honest - he started it.

ZYFAN:

This is bad. Washi is here on a diplomatic mission. 

My Uncle invited him. How will I ever explain this?

BRYNIE:

Does he really need to know?

KARANTHIR:

The little monster has a point. After all, I’m sure Washi will be quite humiliated, being taken down by a mere peasant and all. Honestly, I don’t think he’ll be able to live with his superior self for quite some time.

ZYFAN:

You are right. He will not want anyone to know about this.

I think it would best if you were not here when he wakes.

FIN:

Don't you think I should apologize?

ZYFAN:

Another time.

FIN:

Of course. C'mon Brynie.

Brynie and Fin leave. 

ZYFAN:

And you, you did nothing to antagonize him?

KARANTHIR:

Moi? Really my prince, he deserved everything he got and more. My 

only regret is that it wasn’t me who knocked him out. Although, I will 

admit Fin did a magnificent job of it.

ZYFAN:
To be honest, I am sorry I missed it. 

KARANTHIR:
Me too.

ZYFAN:

You had better be go now. I will stay with him until he awakes.

KARANTHIR:

I’ll be happy to get some cold water to help revive him for you.

ZYFAN:

That will not be necessary.