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Chapter 2 - scene 2 : The Trickster Fox

(Liala encounters a sly, golden fox blocking her path.)

Fox:

"Hello there, traveler. What brings you to my neck of the woods?"

Liala (hesitant):

"I'm searching for the Wishing Stone. Do you know where it is?"

Fox (smirking):

"Perhaps I do, but everything comes at a price. Answer my riddle, and I'll help you. Fail, and you'll lose your way."

(The fox circles her, its eyes gleaming mischievously.)

Fox:

"What has roots as nobody sees, is taller than trees, up, up it goes, and yet it never grows?"

(Liala pauses, thinking hard.)

Liala (smiling):

"A mountain!"

Fox (impressed):

"Well done, fiery one. Follow the stream, and you'll find what you seek."

(The fox disappears, leaving a trail of golden leaves.)

(The fox follows liala secretly to know what liala was searching for )

Liala noticed a footstep trailing her and stop to find out who it was .

Liala (in a loud voice ) : hellllllllloooooo!!!

Who is here ? Helllllooooo!! Show yourself

Fox (comes out from his hideout)smiles: Hello traveler , it's I , the fox . Just making sure you are safe and following the right directions (smiles mischievously) .

Liala(shocked ) :oh dear fox , I thought we parted ways . Thanks for looking out on me ,I'm good and sound ( smiles) .

( The fox disappears again )