Opposite Sides

Brandon Rabbit reaches clover gate from the fern side.
Haylee reaches it from the berry side.
They meet without choosing a leader.

Berry Landing Relay

The pocket ladder opens to four sound rungs.

Round one — Brandon starts:
Brandon sings, “Low, high.”
Haylee answers, “High, low.”

Round two — Haylee starts:
Haylee sings, “Tap, hum.”
Brandon answers, “Hum, tap.”

Both: Your start, my start,
trade it every time.
No one owns the first note;
both can shape the line.

The Damp Rung

The third rung gives a clear soft tone.
The fourth bright rung stays damp and silent.

Haylee: The last rung is not ready.

Brandon lifts his hand before the exciting finish.
The melody stops with one rung missing.

The Route Changes

The bright top arrow points toward apple-crate stage.
The dry lower mark points to a small berry-sorting shelf.

Brandon: The expected stage can wait.

They follow the clear lower mark.
Before chalk courtyard, Haylee starts the next turn.
Brandon answers by reversing with her.

Different Ending

The route ends at the berry-sorting shelf,
not at apple-crate stage.

Brandon leaves the damp fourth rung open.
Haylee places the ladder beside the clear shelf.

Promise for Later

Haylee: When the rung is dry, I may start the missing note.

Brandon: And I may answer—or listen.

Together: Your start, my start,
leave the last rung free.
The next sound waits for later;
the clear path ends right here.