the one and only ivan, once upon a time
- Ivan wonders if it's even possible to save Ruby from the unfortunate life that Stella had filled with performing tricks in a circus and spending most of her time with her feet tied to the floor.
- Perhaps he shouldn't have given his silverback's honor that he would do this.
- Bob reminds Ivan of his strength and power, which prompts Ivan to reconnect with his inner warrior.
- Ruby is very lonely without Stella. She misses her family and the company of other elephants, and she cries herself to sleep each night, asking Ivan to tell her stories about his childhood to soothe her.
- Ivan claims that he, unlike elephants, has a terrible memory, but soon a story emerges.