Mystic Understandings

Terence thinks I'm hopeless, says Little Mystic.

Why would he think that? asks Roo-kai.

Because I wouldn't say mosquito, says Little Mystic.

You just said it, says Terence.

Yes, in a sentence, says Little Mystic. 

It seems you've underestimated Little Mystic, says Roo-kai.

What does that mean? asks Terence.

That he doesn't like eating mosquitoes, says Roo-kai. And he's too shy to say.

This sounds right to Little Mystic. He did not like to say. 

He might like slugs, says Roo-kai. They don't have legs, which is a plus in my opinion.

Let's find a slug, says Terence. And Little Mistake can try it.

MYSTIC, says Rookai.

I'll go and get it, says Terence.

He runs off to the pullalong, passing Gaius.

Where are you off to? asks Gaius. 

Roo-kai wants a stick, says Terence. So I'm giving him mine.

You left it behind, says Gaius. Remember?

Wah! says Terence.

What's this about Roo-kai? asks Gaius.

He's back, says Terence. He's over there, under that tree.

Gaius hurries over.

Roo-Kai! says Gaius. I had not expected to see you so soon. 

Thought I'd look in on you, says Roo-kai. Keep you up to date with the latest.

Fire away, says Gaius.

The Kroombit tinker has been returned to Kroombit Tops, says Roo-kai. The other frogs welcomed her as a hero. She intends to deliver a series of talks, about her European adventures.

Wonderful! says Gaius. How did the orange net bag work as a sling?

We managed, says Roo-kai.

Good for you, says Gaius. Now what's this about you needing a stick?

I don't need a stick, says Roo-kai.

You said it, says Terence.

Roo-kai recalls his last words to Terence before Terence ran off.

MYSTIC. 

Oh yes, says Roo-kai. A misunderstanding.

Terence left a good stick behind in Waratah, says Gaius. 

It was supposed to attract a parrot, says Terence. 

Sticks don't attract parrots, says Roo-kai.

What about a stick with an apple core stuck on the end of it? says Terence.

Oh, right, says Roo-kai.