# How to Zroop *Chapter 2. The Dusty Roads of Celestia* By [Buzzadont](https://paragraph.com/@buzzadont) · 2025-01-21 --- When Buzzadont first stepped onto the surface of Celestia, his little wings froze mid-flap, and an awestruck “Zroop! This is amazing!” slipped out. The world looked like someone had decided to build it entirely out of light and glass: shimmering crystals jutted from the ground, floated chaotically in the air, and occasionally shifted shape, like mischievous children refusing to stay still. **“**_Zroop! Who even came up with this?!_**”** he exclaimed, cautiously stepping forward. “_It’s not a ‘thing.’ It’s a system_**_,_**” grumbled a voice from behind him. Buzzadont spun around to see a small, box-shaped creature perched on spindly legs. Its surface was smooth and polished, with mechanical manipulators occasionally extending from its corners. “_I’m Artifactron. And before you ask, yes, I still work perfectly. Unlike certain creatures who seem to think they can understand this place by… buzzing at it,_” the robot added with a dry tone, casting a glance at Buzzadont. “_Celestia is a modular world. These blocks operate independently, but they’re all connected. Nobody here wastes time building some huge, clunky mechanism. It’s like a flock of birds: each one flies on its own, but together, they know exactly where to go. Brilliant, isn’t it?_” “_But honestly, it all still looks more like a mess than a system,_” he muttered, glancing around at the swirling chaos. “_It’s an organized mess, my fluffy friend,_” the robot shot back. “_We don’t waste energy controlling every little thing, like on your backwater planet. Each block is independent. But together, they create something much bigger_.” “_And you remember all of this?_” Buzzadont asked skeptically. “_Of course. My memory is infinite. I can store anything—these crystal structures, blueprints for intergalactic portals… If you ever lose your brain, I’ll save that too._” Buzzadont chuckled. **“**_Zroop! Thanks, but my brain’s doing fine so far._**”** Buzzadont thought for a moment, then gave a candid reply: **“**_Zroop! It still looks like someone slapped this together with bug wings, but hey, sounds cool!_**”** As he wandered further into the strange landscape, a tiny glowing creature zipped out of one of the crystals. It looked like a firefly but moved with a hyperactive speed that made the air buzz. “_Hi! I’m Buzzlet! Who are you? Why are you so big? Wow, you’re fluffy! Do you eat Zroop-beans? Do you like adventures?_” **“**_Uh… Zroop? Can I answer one question at a time?_**”** “_Nope!_” Buzzlet chirped gleefully and zoomed in closer. “_Do you know these blocks are modules? They’re like building blocks! Want me to build you a house? Or a bridge? Or maybe… a time-travel portal?_” Artifactron let out a heavy sigh. “_This little ball of energy is still here? I swear I’m going to lose my last bolt listening to her chatter…_” “_You can find your Forma here,_” Buzzlet added, completely ignoring the robot’s grumbles. “_Anyone can be anything! That’s Celestia!_” Buzzadont smiled. Yes, maybe he had found a place where being strange was a strength, and Zroop was the path to real adventure. **You can also enter the world of Celestia through this portal:** [**celestia.org**](http://celestia.org) --- *Originally published on [Buzzadont](https://paragraph.com/@buzzadont/how-to-zroop-chapter-2)*