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“Whatever. Go on. Explain to me your ‘deepest top secret’.”

“Well…” begins Arifofo, “I think I may have fallen in love
with this fruit who you claim has killed almost your entire flock.
I am fond of staring at her attractive movements from here. Even
though she is distant, I can feel the presence of her nearby at all
times.”

“Wait a minute! Stop that atrocious idea of yours, she is
a cruel demon!” warns Kiki.

“That may be true to you, but I know for a fact that
Resha’s smile always cheers me up when I am lonely, and it seems
to display that she is a genuine lovely fruit,” argues Arifofo.
The caring bird informs Arifofo, “Fine, fine. It is up to you

brother. I have warned you once and this will be the last time.”
He resumes uninterruptedly by asking, “If that was your top
secret, then what is it that you want me to do?”

Arifofo stubbornly importunes Kiki, “Please go to tell her
that I love her. I beg you. Please, Kiki. I really do wish her to
acknowledge my love and care for her. Please implore her to
recognize me who lives on this remote tree.”

“For god’s sake, I will never do that,” denies Kiki. “I wish
I could assist you, but I’d rather die of aging than to die of going
near her and getting pricked by her thorns.”
Arifofo shrieks, “Whoa, do never forget that you owe me a
favour. You can’t leave me hanging high like this! You must do as
I say!”