There is everything to do in the lush abundance of the garden: from the low-hanging branches of slim, fluted trees, there are twigs to strip (never more than a handful at once, and always beneath the pretense of building something innocent); from tall, ornamental grasses, there are dry blades to prune and to collect (to braid and to bind the frail structures of twigs), and from the gathered materials, there are wreathes to compose (to be adorned with flowers), such that even a watchful eye might be slow to realize that Sion Astal is collecting the necessary components for kindling a fire. But that would-be path of destruction will not be realized today—no, today is reserved for braiding sweet grass upon a magpie's collection of cushions and blankets, for Sion knows the value of patience, and what's more...
Is his current companion not pleasant?
"I wonder..." The curve of Sion's mouth is a gentle thing as he smiles, "Could I persuade you to assist me?"
Sion Astal | Legend of the Legendary Heroes
There is everything to do in the lush abundance of the garden: from the low-hanging branches of slim, fluted trees, there are twigs to strip (never more than a handful at once, and always beneath the pretense of building something innocent); from tall, ornamental grasses, there are dry blades to prune and to collect (to braid and to bind the frail structures of twigs), and from the gathered materials, there are wreathes to compose (to be adorned with flowers), such that even a watchful eye might be slow to realize that Sion Astal is collecting the necessary components for kindling a fire. But that would-be path of destruction will not be realized today—no, today is reserved for braiding sweet grass upon a magpie's collection of cushions and blankets, for Sion knows the value of patience, and what's more...
Is his current companion not pleasant?
"I wonder..." The curve of Sion's mouth is a gentle thing as he smiles, "Could I persuade you to assist me?"