"This plan is ridiculous," John sighed while he was looking at the depression in the ground.
'It will work, John,' Gnome reassured. She and Sylph were the two familiars he had chosen for this attempt, or actually, which Gnome had chosen for this attempt.
"I believe you, otherwise I wouldn't be here despite everyone else voting against, but that doesn't make the plan any less grating," John sighed. "I am not even sure this is worth the effort, it could take hours."
'You must learn to be patient,' Gnome said, 'Remember the vision of our contract. Be the earth. Be patient.'
"Do I have to be patient?" Sylph babbled, "Cause I am totally not good at that, I like to whoo-whoosh and wheeeeee and-" The noise suddenly stopped, the small air spirit getting caught between Gnome's hollow hand. Muffled noises from inside confirmed that Sylph was continuing to talk nevertheless. That girl loved the sound of her own voice.
