Return to Paradise

"The Professor will be so happy. We have proven that the Virtues really do work to create Return to Paradise," Happy the Bluebird chattered excitedly.

If Happy and Bright-Wings the Cardinal could have seen just behind their backs, they would have noticed that inside each of their backpacks was a glowing Virtue stone. Bright and steady as a star, each stone shone with the word Wonder.

"Thank you, God," Professor Tortoise whispered to herself. Then she looked out the window, saying, "Thank you, Happy and Bright-Wings," to the two birds as they flew in through the window of her office, "for the Virtue Mission accomplished."

"Time for a party!" exclaimed Happy.

"Good idea," said Bright-Wings. "Professor Tortoise, do you happen to have a bowl of water around? I am quite thirsty."

"Here you go. A big bowl of sparkling, clear water for both of you. Let's celebrate Return to Paradise," said the beaming Professor. So they did.