How To Make Something Happen

Terence knows what's going to happen, says Little Mystic.

Does he? asks Roo-kai.

Yes, says Terence. They're going to eat all the banana cake, then look for us.

And we'll be here, says Little Mystic.

We could be, says Roo-kai. Or.....we could surprise them.

How? asks Little Mystic.

We could go down to the water, says Roo-kai. 

I'm not allowed, says Terence.

You're allowed at the edge, says Roo-kai.

What will we do there? asks Terence.

Bring the clipboard, says Roo-kai. 

Terence picks up the clipboard.

Come on, says Roo-kai.

They make their way down to the water.

Now what? asks Terence.

Ask Little Mystic, says Roo-kai.

How should I know? asks Little Mystic.

Think of something useful, says Roo-kai.

Kek-kek! says Little Mystic. 

He wonders what would be useful.

Make use of what's available, hints Roo-kai.

Kek! says Little Mystic. The sign!

What about it? asks Terence. 

Drop it in! says Little Mystic. 

(It's the best he can think of).

My clipboard? says Terence.

Just the paper, suggests Roo-kai.

I meant just the paper, says Little Mystic.

And maybe ... ? says Roo-kai, making a boat shape with his wings.

Make a paper boat,  says Little Mystic. Before you drop it in.

Why am I doing it? asks Terence.

For a surprise, says Little Mystic.

I won't be surprised if I do it, says Terence.

A surprise for the skates, says Little Mystic. They'll see the paper boat and come up to look.

I get it, says Terence. They'll see my wonky fish-blob. 

And the bone arrow, says Roo-kai. They'll be puzzled.

And I can count them while they puzzle, says Terence.

Good idea! says Little Mystic.

It'll be a surprise for Gaius and Surfing-with-Whales, says Terence.

What will you write the number on? asks Little Mystic. You've used your paper for a boat.

I'm very good at remembering, says Terence.