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Evening. Inqui-... dammit. Cecily Trevelyan here with a request, which, I know, must be such a surprise. I also know there's quite a lot going on at the moment, what with the [ there's a vague hand gesture here ] everything, but I also think this is fairly important.

[ Ahem. ]

Some of you might remember the memorial garden, once maintained by Sharon Da Silva and Glacius. I've taken over for Sharon since her disappearance, but now that Hadriel has been thoroughly splintered, I'm a ways off from the place. Far enough that I can't exactly care for it, what with the... limited number of boats.

[ Get on that, gods. ]

Right, so, if anyone on the - Northeastern most, I think, island can find the garden right off from the forest, I would really appreciate you tending to it. I imagine I'm not the only one who has memories of others living there.

Speaking of: Glacius, if you're out there, do let me know if you find someone closer to the place than I am.

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It isn't far from my own garden. I suppose I could tend to it for the time being.

Are you certain? If you're too busy for it, I understand.

As it is so near to my own sanctuary, it will not be a problem, I assure you. Besides that, Glacius is here to help me.

All right. Only until I can get there myself, though, and then you're free from duty.

[ Unless he enjoys it, in which case he'd obviously be allowed to continue. ]

Thank you for your help.

You are quite welcome, Miss Trevelyan. It would be my pleasure.

[He does love him some plants.]

Cecily! I am here. [The alien's reply is quick, and seems simultaneously pleased that she thought to seek him out and alarmed that he might have concerned her.] And I am not far from the memorial site. My partner and I can tend to it, but...

[A pause, as he considers how this offer might go over, and how he feels about it for that matter. Up until now he's only offered this particular service to said partner, but if it helps him reconnect with an old friend and help her see to something important to her, then... he supposes it can't hurt to offer.] ...If you wish, I can also ferry you between islands so that you can visit the garden on occasion. It has been some time since we last worked together... or spoke in general.

Ferry me? [ She won't guess what he means, opting instead to let him explain. ] I would be thrilled to work with you again, but I'll leave it to you. I would hate to make more work for you two.

[ She's happy to hear back from him, though, and smiles. ]

Have you been well?

Um, yes. [The alien seems almost like he was hoping she wouldn't make him explain it; it's not the sort of thing that he would offer to just anyone, and he's sure it wouldn't be viewed as the most dignified thing in his culture to be toting around humans.] Carry you, essentially, while undergoing at least a partial shift to be able to traverse the waters more easily and safely. But if you would prefer me to handle it, then...

[Then they can leave it there, he supposes. Her attempt to reconnect at least seems to pull him out of that slight bashfulness.] Well enough, I suppose. This weather is far more agreeable to me than that scorching desert where we were previously kept—though I'd have preferred the tundra, if I am being honest. And yourself?

Ah - I see. [ She's got some tact, at least, and can guess that it may not be exactly dignified to ferry people around on his back. ] Well, if it's really something you'd consider, I would like to examine the gardens for myself... at least, just once.

[ Cecily offers a bit of a grateful smile. ]

I wasn't enormously in favor of the tundra or the... jungle, was it? I've been in both environments, and I really do have to admit to not faring well in the very hot or very cold.

[ Though his reasons for preferring the latter are obvious. ]

We may well move again, so you might get your chance.

Perhaps. Perhaps not. I am not going to hold out hope when it depends on the whims of a species so different from my own. [He is just one voice in a sea of humans or human-like beings, after all. It is always a hard pill to swallow; better to focus on the things he appreciates.]

I would not offer it if I would not consider it. I could always use help maintain the memorial site and I am sure my partner would not mind showing you his garden, as it is nearby. Also, it would... just... be good to see you. So. On which island are you located and when would you like to visit?

I am on the-... er. Mid-western island, I suppose. Has anyone given them names?

[ That would make it easier, wouldn't it? ]

I can go whenever is convenient for you. You're the one doing me a favor, after all.

I do not know. I am at the northernmost island, however, and a small strip of land extends from your island towards mine, so the distance over sea is not as great between these as it is between some of the other islands. I can come get you in the morning before I start my circuits around the island, and then perhaps return you when I have concluded my patrols, if that is acceptable?

More than acceptable. You're doing me a favor, Glacius... thank you.

[ Tomorrow morning, then. She commits this to memory, knowing that she'll have to make sure Pup is cared for while she's away.

... Can mabari swim? ]

Should I bring anything in particular?

[Glacius seems mildly surprised by the thanks, not because he's not expecting it from Cecily but simply because he's still adjusting to receiving such from humans in general... but then he smiles gently.] Of course.

As for what to bring... it is whatever you think you might need, honestly, though I am sure there will be supplies available no matter what island you are on. And of course, either I or my partner can help supply you if you find yourself lacking. So it is up to your discretion.

Fair enough. [ You make everything so easy, don't you, Glacius? ] I won't take up any more of your time, then. I'll see you soon.

Fun times, huh? I'm starting to wonder if the jungle planet would have been less of a pain in the ass.

I think this was the least of the evils, personally. The Arbor Wilds were as much of a jungle as I'm willing to experience.

I've never visited a jungle, but if the heat was as bad as the place we just left, I'd be right there with you. But at least there we wouldn't need boats just to get around...probably.

Unless it was just like this, only with enormous trees and the like on the land pieces, and the sun scorching our backs.

[ With that climate, they might all head into the water just to cool off. ]

I... don't have a terribly large amount of experience taking care of gardens, but I'd be glad to help, if you're short on offers.

[Can't be too hard, right? Probably?]

To be honest, it isn't a garden, per se. All you would need to do is to take a look around and make sure the trinkets and such haven't been knocked over.

[ Any actual gardening is easy enough that just about anyone can handle it. ]

Are you in that part of the city now?

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