The secret oasis is a gleaming pool of pure water, surrounded by a smattering of green shrubbery and palm trees. Exotic insects fly about, and the sparse amounts of local fauna mull around after traveling for miles to drink and rest. The greenery sits in stark contrast to the vast desert surrounding it.
Secret Oasis, Desert
a wise-looking turtle
insects
I am a insect that eats other insects. I have a simple mind. I do not know how to jump because my parents never taught me.
Hello, have you seen anything good to eat this morning?  What is it that you like to eat the best?  There are flowers full of nectar over by the pool. No flowers for me. I only eat other insects. Especially ones that fly because I am jealous of them. You know...jealousy can make you greener than me and make your outlook on life sour.  Be careful to not let it rule you.  Huh? I don't understand what you mean. I just eat and crawl around all day. I don't think much about life. Why do you think so much? I have a fine and easy life but I listen and learn and have become wise in my old age.  I have lived through many things.  This oasis used to be not so nice.  I think you'll find the bugs you're looking for by the palm tree, silly insect. Oh good. Thank You. Is there anything I can do for you in return? Oh no, I have quite everything I could ever want.  Just remember to be kind to others and maybe help a friend find some food like I did for you today.   What food do you like? There are pretty fruits on that shrub over there. I do enjoy those mangoes.  Are you strong enough to bring me one? I think so. I am stronger than I look. There, is this a good one? Yes, I believe your kind are able to lift almost 100 times your weight.  Oh yes!  That looks perfectly ripe.  Thank you little insect.