just spring things

“Because here I know what's growing. I know immediately where to find it, and have the means to replace what I take.” She explained patiently, giving the bird a grin and licking a few feathers on the back of his head as she made her way past him.

The watering can, despite the small size she had picked out, was too heavy for him. “Sounds good” she agreed, grabbing the larger can she used herself, and getting started. Soaking the soil, so he could turn it behind her as she moved further on. “Okay,” she said after a moment, looking for a way to explain it to Zeph. “Let’s say Artorias got hurt, and dampness damaged our supply of pain medicines. Would you prefer I step out into the woods for a few hours to find something to ease his pain, or take a few minutes to get what I need from this garden and see to it immediately?” She asked. “Gardens like these are an insurance, so that we know we are going to have the supply we need, when we need it.”

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