Part 206: Robin B

Lad de dah de dum... Shanty Pete danced on a barrel of rum... Oh, hullo?! Where did this drink come from?...Kellam, are you there?

Right here. ...In front of you.

Ah, yes, of course-now I see you. Thank you for the drink!

I didn't want to interrupt while you were humming there. Sorry...

Not at all! I was just taken aback when the cup seemed to appear by my elbow...

Um, yes. Sorry... again...

You know, Kellam, if you want people to notice you more, you should speak up.

Oh, I'm not looking to be noticed. Not especially, anyway.

Well, if that's your plan , I have to say you are succeeding brilliantly.

Plus whenever I do speak, people start screaming about hearing voices... At least, that's what happened at dinner last night...

Heh, so that WAS you...Half the camp refused to come out of their tents for fear of the "ghost"!

Sorry!

Stop being sorry! It's their own fault for being such superstitious hens.

Yes, but I understand now why people react so strangely whenever I do them favors. Next time I bring tea for everyone, I'll be sure to shout what I'm doing. And I'll try to stop standing sideways...Or in shadows. Or behind barrels...

Splendid idea, Kellam! That's the spirit! We'll get you noticed yet!