there's somethin about you

Io had been up above the garden, clearing the area around the little pond when she heard the soft voice of Indigo call out. He seemed more hesitant than usual. Brushing dirt and bits of grass off of her white toes, Io called out to the boy, letting him know where she was. Something seemed wrong today. He was usually a little shy, but he looked upset. The woman's brow furrowed slightly. These kids... There was always something wrong. Whether it was a hurt paw, an attempt to throw oneself from a cliff or the aches and pains of growing... there was always something. The only one that hadn't sought her out for negative reasons was Aslatiel.

Io would allow Indigo to come up the hill to her. Together they would work on clearing the weeds and tall grass from around the pond as they talked. Within the little body of water, a few little fish swam. She'd chosen these fish specifically for their cleaning abilities. They ate algae and would keep the water clear by doing so.