Venuses

- Existence outside of time is amazing, - The Tree said to the Dragon that suddenly appeared.
- Where I was, it is customary to say "hello" to a long-awaited meeting with a friend. - With feigned irritation in his voice said the Dragon.
- Nonsense! After all, it is there, and now you are here, - said The Tree and added: - I am glad to see you! You owe me three stories!
- Three? - Dragon was surprised.
- Yes, three! You started one, but did not finish it, the second - for the future, in cases where you deign to be somewhere else in the middle of the story.
Covered in a purple aura with hints of bewilderment, the Dragon silently nodded to his friend.
- That won’t do, - said The Tree, - a long absence is not good for you!
Without looking at his friend, the Dragon said:
- I don't know how yet, but Venuses are already there.
- Venus? What a strange word! - The Tree reacted and, mindful of the finale of the last meeting, hastily added: - Do not try not to finish the story!
- They are strange creatures… - the Dragon said thoughtfully.
- Who? Venuses? - The curious Tree demanded details.
- Venus? Dragon was surprised. - No, of course not, people!
- Where do they live? - asked the Tree.
- Live? Only a few of them really live, and the rest - just exist in time, - the Dragon answered.


(русский вариант http://stihi.ru/2019/12/16/1488)