[The loud sound in question is absolutely without a doubt Lee entering, carrying a stack of presents and loudly announcing his entrance.
But when he spots Lili and the falling cupcake, he gasps.]
No!! [Tears streaming down the face, he dives forward and slides along the floor in an attempt to catch the beautiful cupcake, which he now imagines as a personification of Lili's chances of future happiness, even if he burns his hands in the process!]
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But when he spots Lili and the falling cupcake, he gasps.]
No!! [Tears streaming down the face, he dives forward and slides along the floor in an attempt to catch the beautiful cupcake, which he now imagines as a personification of Lili's chances of future happiness, even if he burns his hands in the process!]