Citrus Tower — Fennec Courtyard Fountain Keepers

The story of Citrus Tower

A fictional story inspired by the artwork.

In the courtyard below Citrus Tower, the fountain keepers start work while the tiles are cool. One takes a reading at the basin. Another brings a pitcher to the high spout and waits until the first bit of grit washes away. By the time the fruit sellers arrive, the crew has listened to every pipe that crosses the courtyard.

The fennecs know the fountain by ear. A narrow stream makes a clear note when it lands in an empty pitcher. A clogged outlet goes quiet, then suddenly splutters. Their training begins with short shifts at different corners of the pool so they learn how the same water sounds from several positions.

Large ears and sandy fur give the six designs their shared silhouette. Blue and cream work layers echo the tile and stone, with warmer orange accents tying the crew to the trees in the courtyard. Pitchers and maintenance tools suggest jobs that range from clearing debris to tracking changes in the water level.

One morning the fountain runs steadily, but the pitcher at the highest spout fills with water that smells of orange blossom. The nearest trees stopped blooming weeks ago. The apprentice follows a pipe behind a tiled screen and finds a small door with a lock that the crew's oldest key fits.

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