to DYE for (pun intended)

Spring had sprung, and that really was just wonderful. Halo was quite pleased with it. The days were warmer, but not uncomfortably so. The daylight hung around for longer too, and she could feel the vitamin D having quite the positive impact on her system. Her spirits lifted with the temperature. Things were already starting to grow in the garden, and that meant she spent much of her day harvesting and processing the fruits of their early season labor. Today it was the cabbages, beets, and onions, all ready to be turned into dye.

But it was too much work for Halo to get through on her own. On days like this she missed Mortis especially-- he was always game to help with these projects. With a little tug in her chest, the girl instead called for anyone who wanted to help. Anyone who wasn't too busy, of course. It wasn't quite the important tasks that came with warrior training, but having goods for the market was important all the same.

"Halo"