Band practice begins

[Since a good number of kitties and doggies are practicing with their
musical instruments, Hercule Lenoir 'ports over and gets everybody
arranged. He also escorts a shy Siamese kitty named Milton, who has
agreed to be a vocalist.]

Hercule: Mme. Pi2nya, would you mind terribly providing the beat with
your rocks? A nice, steady beat, if you please.

[Pi2nya starts click-click-clinking her bag of rocks. Hercule directs
the kitties in some simple songs. Pi2nya improvises some very elaborate
sequences while also maintaining the beat. The woodwinds and brass start
out a little bit discordant, but quickly get in sync. The keyboards and
strings quickly follow suit. ]

Hercule: Very nice, kitties. I would say zat you all are ready to perform!