i wish plant life would grow all around me

Indigo returned to Iolaire all smiles and tail wags before presenting her the item he was sent to fetch for her. He liked seeing his aunt grin, she looked much too sad sometimes. The reason for her grin was more apparent as she explained that he had been holding it wrong. Instead of sowing self doubt he was able to chuckle at his ignorance as she explained the best way to carry her device.

He watched her carefully as she worked, first he’d be shown, then he’d be told. She was quick to instruct him on how to water, it was more complex than just dumping water on his newly planted flora. This was his garden, and he was going to be the one to water it. With a few brave steps the boy took the bowl and returned to the skin to fill it. Much like she did, but much less practiced and precise in his movements, Indigo uncorked the skin and filled the bowl. After a little struggle returning the cork he positioned his mouth a littlle awkwardly on the dish, but carefully made his way to the small plants.

With all the care in the world he emulated Iolaire’s actions with the mint plant first on his lavender, the dirt would better compact around the roots and it would soon recover from the transplant. The hibiscus he did the same, tail wagging eagerly. He had a garden, ad he had plants in his garden!

Indy set the dish back down by his aunty, a proud look playing in his young eyes. ”Like that, aunty?” He asked as he sat down beside her, proud of the hard work they did today, and so excited about the plants now under his care.