"Ever since Branch sang that song,
Everyone's been chasing him all day long!
It makes me mad, it makes me blue-
I want his attention, not them too!"
"Um..." came a voice trying to chime,
But Poppy was ranting and wasting no time.
"I know sharing's caring, that part is true,
But why should I share him with that whole crew?-*GASP*! What if he's found someone better than me,
Lost in that crowd, where I can't even see?!"
"Poppy, I think-" the voice tried once more,
But she kept on going, as she paced on the floor.
"I don't like people crowding around,
I don't want them stealing my Branchy from town!
Is this crazy? I don't think it's wild!
Tell me I'm not acting like a spoiled child!"
"You're not, but-"
"I NEED to act, I NEED a plan!
Before he slips away from my hand.
I wish kidnapping was morally fine-
Then he'd be mine, *all mine*, all the time!"
"Now you're crazy."
"I AM NOOOT!"
"Poppy. Stop. It's Branch-have you forgot?"
Smidge gave her a look, her voice loud and clear,
"He's great, but chill, what's up with this fear?"
"So what? He's awesome! Who wouldn't want him?"
"Anyone who values their sanity dim."
"HEY!"
"Have you tried talking to him?" Smidge did ask,
But Poppy just pouted, avoiding the task.
"...No, I haven't. But even if I did,
What if his feelings are something he hid?"
"Sounds like trust issues, don't you agree?"
"What? No way! That can't be me!"
"Uh huh, remember what Creek once did?
Your trust in others has kinda slid."
"Shut uuuup!"
"Fine, but a chat might do you good,
He has his own trust issues, you should.
Maybe together you'll find a way-
It's better than worrying night and day."
"...Ehhhh. I've got a better plan!"
"Oh no. What now, Poppy? What's the scam?"
"I'll ask R&B to make a device
That shows his thoughts-not once, but twice!
I'll know for sure what's on his mind-
That way, my answers I'll surely find!"
"That's creepy."
"Nuh-uh, it's great!"
"Your plans are always second-rate..."
"I'm off!" Poppy dashed without delay,
Leaving poor Smidge with nothing to say.
She rushed to the ship, her heart in a whirl,
Hoping R&B could help her unfurl.
"I need help!" she cried with dramatic flair,
Bursting in with wild hair.
"What's the problem?" Rhythm asked,
"So we can offer a solution that's unsurpassed!"
"Branch is surrounded, it's causing me stress-
I need to know he doesn't love them best!"
Poppy's desperation was crystal clear,
R&B both raised an ear.
"We can make a solution for that!" Rhythm laughed,
But Blues, with a nod, added craft.
"Did you try just talking to him?"
But Poppy's nerves made her chances slim.
"I can't! I'm *scared*! It's too much to say..."
"Well, alright, let's make it our way!"
With tools in hand, they worked real fast,
Creating a gadget that would last.
