i wish plant life would grow all around me

Aslatiel’s gift of a garden was beyond anything that Indigo could have asked for. He figured maybe someday when he was older he’d get his own garden, but he hadn’t been forced to wait. Indigo had his own little bit of land, his own garden. Or he would. Right now it was just bare earth, he was still working up his courage to get help from his aunt when he heard her voice beside him.

He pushed into her affectionate gesture, but he was astounded to know that the tree he enjoyed so much had a name. As did the birch within the tiered garden. ”I didn’t,” his voice was full of wonder. If they had names he had even more reason to believe talking to them wasn’t crazy and his sister was right. (not that he doubted her) Iolaire sat down beside him and gave him a quick hug before asking how he’d liked his surprise.

”I love it, I’m so excited.” He beamed up at his aunt, suddenly forgetting all of his hesitation to come to her. ”I.. I need plants for it though.” His ears fell to his skull, ”Aunty Io I don’t think I know my plants well enough to pick what to plant.” He was ashamed of himself, his sister gave him this wonderful gift but the boy felt like his skills weren’t good enough for his perfect garden. What if he picked a weed? Or something Poisonous? He couldn’t ruin his sister’s gift.