April 6, 2014
Nothing's Changed—The Calling (4:45)
Tin Man
Glitch
He grinned to himself as his head bobbed in time with the music blaring from the little contraption DG called an Ipod. His fingers had itched to take it apart when she'd given it to him but he'd promised that he wouldn't and even wrote himself a note to that effect so that he wouldn't forget. It was a wonderful little invention and he adored the music that DG had loaded…was that the right word? Yes, loaded on to it.
The music helped him immensely. And his surprise for DG and Azkadee was almost ready. He hoped they enjoyed it. Maybe it would even make Azkadee laugh…she hadn't done that much since they'd saved her but maybe this little invention would do the trick.
"Glitch?" A hesitant voice called out to him in the sudden silence following the end of the song. "What are you up to?"
Glitch looked towards the door where the voice had originated and gave Jeb a sunny smile. "Making presents," he admitted. "For DG and Azkadee. DG likes to watch things explode. Think Azkadee will too?" He turned his attention back to the small object in his hand.
Jeb flashed him a quick grin that was full of anticipation. "Doesn't everyone?" He asked.
Glitch grinned back. "If they don't, they should. This," he lifted the device to show it off, "will be fun. It burns three different colors of flowers and then boom! Sparkles."
Jeb's wolfish grin grew in intensity. "Is it finished?" He asked eagerly. Glitch nodded. "Let's go show 'em then," Jeb urged.
Later the Queen shook her head in indulgent amusement at the five figures in the garden. The loss of a fountain was acceptable when put against the lilting giggles drifting on the wind from her daughters. Besides…those flowers were rather pretty if a bit explosive.