Synth Insects: Bee Politics: A Peculiar Interbee Interaction

Story inside a sunflower. It's autumn, and the bees won't be active for much longer. They are getting slow, perhaps die soon, but for now they still gorge themselves.

Bumblebee thought she had the flower all to herself, until the honeybee arrives. and so the disruption begins: endless sessions of loitering, feasting, cleaning, right in front of her. On purpose?

the bumblebee only tolerates so much. a little side kick communicates what words can't.

But the honeybee is persistent, and doesn't give up. Aha, a sneaky appearance hides behind the petals: I'm back!

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