In a clearing in the woods, we spot a seashell perched on a rock, staring at us like it took the cable car up.

We go, “Wait… what are you doing up here, bestie, you’re literally a beach creature?” And the shell goes, “I came to breathe some fresh air, down on the coast there’s way too much sand and way too many ‘well, actually’ dudes.” (Classic Shells Up High energy.) Then a clam shows up with full-on teacher face and drops, “That’s not fresh air, that’s plate tectonics, you clueless lot.” We’re like, “Okay, okay… and why do you talk so much?” And the clam goes, “Because if I’m not opening up, at least I’m explaining myself.”

Magikito moral: some creatures open up and some creatures just keep talking, but the important thing is not getting buried in the drama. Today, if you can’t handle it all, at least have a laugh and mop up the sauce with bread, no fear.