It's been over two weeks since a kinkajou named Vivo had delivered a love song for his beloved and dearly departed owner, Andrés.
To do so, he had to leave Havana, Cuba, where he grew up, and travel all the way to Florida.
He had made it to Key West, but his true destination was Miami.
In order to make it there, Vivo needed the help of Gabi, Andrés' wild and carefree great-niece.
As the journey went on, Vivo and Gabi began to develop the same bond he and Andrés had.
When the journey finally came to an end, Vivo had decided to remain in Florida with Gabi and her mother, Rosa.
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It was a beautiful morning in the Key West Plaza.
It was full of people either shopping, running their shops, or just wandering around.
Although, one in particular was pushing a big box on a scooter.
A wild-looking young girl named Gabi.
She pushed the box all the way to the fountain in the center of the Plaza.
Once she got there, she turned a crank and the box expanded into what seemed to be a giant techno street organ.
She got her phone out and connected it to a boombox on the organ.
She went towards the back of the organ and asked, "Ok, Vivo, you ready?"
She heard a chitter as a small paw poked out and gave her a thumbs up.
With that, Gabi said, "Alright! Let's get to it!"
She pressed a play button on her phone and the organ started playing upbeat music.
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🎵Hey!
Callin' all grown-ups, animals, and kids
Right this way
We have prepared for you today
A dazzlin' display
Presenting the one and only
Vivo!
Go! Go! Go! Go!
Ladies and gentlemen
It's Vivo and the kid again
My rhythm comes from the heart of Havana City
And I bring a bit of it to every city I'm living in
I was given a gift
I'm never giving up or giving in
Woo!
The time-honored traditions of the Caribbean
In a collabo with Gabi
The fabulous Floridian
We have battled the elements and villainous reptilians
By bouncing to the beat of our own drums with brilliance
My fine feathered friend has flown the whole meridian
And Valentina can't help but bring the pretty in
They shine like a diamond of the finest obsidian
And tango like a native Argentinian
But dang, yo. Y'all don't understand my singing
Cos I'm running rings around this riveting rhythm and swinging
Somebody gimme the rhythm and gimme a minute
And gimme a limit so I can exceed it
A brand-new song's just what we needed
Hey
Lo lei lo lai
Lo lei lo lai, lo lei lo lei
And if you like that dance
Won't you clap your hands?
Go!
Hey
Lo lei lo lai
Lo lei lo lai, lo lei lo lei
And if you like that dance
Won't you clap your hands?
If you like that dance
Won't you clap your hands
Go!🎵
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Gabi and Vivo received applause from the entire crowd around them.
They all clearly loved it.
And it wasn't just the people.
A few of them had also brought their pets to the Plaza for a walk.
They were all completely amazed with the newcomer's talents for singing and dancing.
And even some of the female pets were slightly fawning over the kinkajou's Cuban charm.
When the crowds finally started to continue their day, Vivo and Gabi started getting ready to go as well.
Vivo said to Gabi, "Once again, great show, kid."
Even though Gabi didn't really speak kinkajou, she and Vivo had a bond so strong that they could understand each other in their own special way.
She responded, "You said it, Vivo!"
She then looked at her phone.
"And look at that. It's already lunchtime! You hungry?"
Vivo responded, "Yeah, I could eat."
"Would you like...a banana?"
"Meh, I feel more in the mood for..."
"Mangos?"
Vivo excitedly chattered and playfully ran all over Gabi's body before settling on her shoulders.
Gabi giggled, "I'll take that as a yes! Come on, let's go!"
With that, they packed up their stuff and set off.
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Vivo: Special: Nueva Casa...Nueva Aventura
FanficIt's time for a new life for Vivo. But he may have a hard time getting used to Key West since he's lived a majority of his life in Havana, Cuba. However, Vivo may meet some new friends that may help him adjust to his new life.
