there's somethin about you

Io sipped her tea slowly, enjoying the earthy flavor with the hint of sweetness. She liked tea quite a bit, though the process of cutting and drying the herbs was tedious. Eventually she hoped to pass down enough of her knowledge to the younger generation so that she might be able to take it a bit easier. They could carry on with their teacher watching. It would be nice.

When Indy said that he'd like a little chamomile plant, Iolaire laughed. He was such a joy. "Well, my dear boy, I have one outside waiting for you." She often put plants into little receptacles just in case Odette or Bird or some traveler wished to have one. Finishing off her tea, Io looked to the boy. "Are you ready to plant these?" She wouldn't help him this time. Indigo would have to plant and water his newest acquisitions on his own. All while she observed, of course.