[Verse 1]
Level thirty-seven
And Cala appeared
From where — unclear
She had been following since level thirty-one
This was known
Nobody addressed it
Until she stepped forward
And addressed Cygnus directly
[Pre-Chorus]
“I want to marry you”
Cygnus considered this
For approximately one second
And then he danced
(the dance meant: I am not ready for that)
(everyone understood the dance)
(Cala understood the dance)
[Chorus]
String theory
Invisible thread
String theory
She followed anyway
Not ready, said the dance
Not ready, said the wings
But Cala was here
And Cala was saying
I am very useful
[Verse 2]
“I can sing,” said Cala
“Please don’t,” said Cassie
“Just one—”
“Please don’t,” said Aldric
She sang
(it was not good)
(it was very not good)
(the gate shuddered)
(in the wrong way)
[Pre-Chorus 2]
“That’s enough,” said Solara
“I have other talents,” said Cala
“We know,” said Spida
“The guardian—”
“Yes,” said Spida, “the guardian”
“I know them,” said Cala
“All of them?” said Solara
“All of them,” said Cala
“No singing,” said Solara
“No singing,” said Cala
[Chorus]
String theory
A deal is made
String theory
She stays with us
No singing — confirmed
No singing — agreed
The thread that was following us
Just became official
String theory
[Bridge]
Cala stepped to the gate
Said something no one heard
The guardian answered
The gate opened
Just like that
[Final Chorus]
String theory
She is with us now
String theory
Crew of twelve
The thread that followed from thirty-one
Finally has a name here
Cala is staying
String theory
[Outro]
Solara: “Welcome. No singing.”
Cala: “No singing.”
Cygnus: [one small dance, meaning: we will discuss this later]
Cala: [one small gesture, meaning: I know]
[gate to level thirty-eight]
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