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"It was, once. And it could be... it should be. There's truly no reason why it can't be, other than need for someone who wishes to take on the work. I do a bit of pruning each year, but with everything else on my plate, I haven't been able to give the garden the attention it really needs."

A smile to Nadeen - and Sylvi. "Only if you'll join me for tea and cakes, and bring your friend along when she's free."

"mmm I .. Dru.. I wonder. oh I need to find her" Nadeen says

To Gwen, Marigold smiles. "I'm sorry for making you worry, dear. I suppose some aches and pains go with the job, but I shouldn't have tried to ignore it for so long. You were right to scold me."

Gwen says "Well, I scolded you because I got scared. so.. don't scare me like that and we're good" A smile though, brief ttrollish but there.

"I promise." Squeezing one of Gwen's hands.

Gwen sqeeuzes back. One doesnn't have to be a boggan to see that the old boggan has become a mother figure to the troll fledge

Nadeen smiles "Agreed. Now, Sylvi... let's brag about the house.."

Tea and cakes for all, and gossip and a bit of bragging. A lovely day in the garden, even one that needs a little work - now that it's been kickstarted with a touch of Spring.

(Yay. Fade to tea and cake and bragging)