(pads into the room, stops by Big Bertha, gives her an affectionate pat)
(stands, looks around, frowns, raises acorn whistle to his lips and blows)
(after a long moment, Lady Dryad appears, looking sleepy – sees Bear and her eyes widen)
It does NOT look to me as if you've been looking after the place while I'm gone!
(Dryad hangs her head, then shakes it)
Lion had to do everything himself!
(Dryad shakes her head more vigorously)
Hunh. Yeah, OK – he had Ape to help him – but WHERE WERE YOU??
(Dryad's head snaps back from the force of Bear's roar, turns to leave, then turns back, shamefaced)
(Bear sighs)
OK, get moving – but I expect more of you, Lady. You're an amazing spirit, and essential to the running of this joint!.
(Lady Dryad straightens up, starts to smile, then begins to whirl around, cleaning and tidying)
(Bear shakes his head)
It's so hard to get good help these days…