Episode 12: The Enchantress
Elrod’s fears were unfounded. The lady laughed and she said:
“I am touched, Elrod Geare, though I don’t think you have any idea of what love is.”
“I’ve written many songs about love,” said Elrod. “I have an idea that love is what I am feeling now.”
“No Elrod,” said the lady. You only know love from books, from what you’ve read and from the few videos you have seen… You do have videos here, don’t you?
“Videos?”
“Yes movies, they have provided you with movies here, haven’t they?” Said the lady.
“Oh yes,” said Elrod. I’ve watched Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. I’ve named my kois after them.”
“You have watched no other movies in your whole life? That’s the only one they’ve given you?
“Also the Wizard of Oz… I do have some music movies. Simon and Garfunkle, the Eagles, Queen Aerosmith, Sting and a few others.”
“That’s all you have? No movies where people fall in love?”
“Snow White…”
“Yes I know that!” said the lady interrupting Elrod. “You said that already!”
“Oh…”
“It’s ok, Elrod. Do you even know who you are?”
“I’m Elrod Geare.” He though about it a few seconds. “Sir Elrod Geare.”
“No Elrod, you are not a ‘Sir’ more than I am. Sir is a title that has to be given to you by the queen for meritorious service to your country. You have done nothing to merit that.”
“I’ve written many songs…,” said Elrod. I’ve read that other people have gotten a ‘Sir’ from writing songs….”
“Yes you have written many songs, that you have. But you get a ‘Sir’ with a capital ‘S’ when you have written many songs that have touched many people. How many people have you touched with your music, ‘Sir’ Elrod Geare?
“That is my dream, to play for people…”
“Yes Elrod, but let me go back to my original question, do you even know who you are?”
“Yes, I am Elrod Geare.”
“And who, may I ask, is Elrod Geare?”
“It’s me.”
“And who named you Elrod Geare?”
Elrod stood still for a moment, looked down and became lost in his thoughts. Then he looked up at the lady and said:
“I don’t know.”
“Yes Elrod, you don’t know. But I am here to help you discover who you are and assist you to realize your dreams.”
“Thank you, but why?” said Elrod looking into her eyes.
“Because my dear Elrod I too like your eyes and because it’s my job. My dear I am the Enchantress of the Magic Martin and I have taken a fancy to you.”
TO BE CONTINUED!