STORIES
261 - Zam
Zam - ? -
Somewhere, in the land of the fae …
ZAM:
… This must be the place.
knock knock knock
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Dada!
ZAM:
Offspring ...
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Hehehe … What a surprise!
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… It is a surprise, isn’t it? Or did I invite you and forget
all about it? I’ve been known to do that, ya know.
ZAM:
No my dear, this is indeed an unexpected visit.
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And where’s that pretty Shichi? I don’t mind
seeing him again - hehehehehe.
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… Come out Shichi. Don't be shy. It’s only
your little Wysh. Where are you?
ZAM:
Behave yourself offspring. Shichi isn’t here.
He’s very busy working for the royal ones.
WYSH:
Oh too bad, but it’s good to see you dada. Come in, come in.
WYSH :
… Do you like my house? You're my first visitor. Let me give you a tour.
ZAM:
It's lovely dear but I haven't the time. Like I said - Shichi's working
for the royal ones so, in a way I am too. We’re going to the Mountain
Clan to announce the engagement of Prince Zyfan to ...
WYSH:
Prince Zyfan! He's so dreamy. Oh he’ll makeabeautifulbride-groom.
ZAM:
Offspring, you’re talking too fast.
WYSH:
Am I? So sorry. It’s such a badhabitofmine, mama always said so.
ZAM:
Yes that’s right. Your mama magicked a phrase to slow you down.
ZAM:
… Now what was it? It was an endearment, yes?
WYSH:
That’s right, but I can't tell you cause mama mademepromise not
toletanyoneknow. She'd get awfully angry with me
whenIbabbledonand on, but I can’t help myself ...
ZAM:
Honey, no that’s not it. Lovey - no. Sweetie, sweetheart ...
-WYSH:
… when I getexcited thewords just tumble out. So one day,
Mamatookhermagicwand and ...
ZAM:
- I remember now - it’s darling, Darling Wysh.
WYSH:
Hmmmmm …
ZAM:
Very good. Now listen to me, there’s much we must do to make ready.
ZAM:
… You see, I'm off to meet up with Shichi. The reason I've
come is to ask you to do something for me.
WYSH:
I’d do anything for you dada.
ZAM:
Very good dear. Soon, Shichi and I are going to see the
Empress, and when we do, we’ll leave behind the youngster,
who I think needs someone to look after her.
WYSH:
You mean I'm going to have my very own giant to look after,
just like you and Shichi?
ZAM:
In a way - yes. Now, this youngster is very special. She’s the
one who’s about to be engaged to the prince.
WYSH:
Prince Zyfan, he’s so dreamy.
ZAM:
Yes dear we’ve covered that, and after the festivities have ended,
you’re to return home with the youngster.
WYSH:
Where’s that?
ZAM:
In the giant, human realm called Florida.
WYSH:
Oooh more giants, how exciting! Can I bring my things?
ZAM:
Yes, yes I'm sure that can be arranged.
WYSH:
Tell me more about the youngster I'm to watch for you.
Does she have a name?
ZAM:
Her name's Phae dear, and you must take very good care of her.
WYSH:
I will. I will. She'll need to be happy and I won’tlethergetlonely,
and I’llmakesureshe'ssafe and …
ZAM:
Darling Wysh!
WYSH:
Hmmmm ...
ZAM:
Very good, and remember, she's a delicate creature
so you mind your manners. I'm depending on you.
WYSH:
Yes dada, I'll promise.
ZAM:
We’ll leave at first light and head right over to Court
- where she’s waiting for us.
WYSH:
And Shichi too? Oh, this is going to be fun.