How Green Becomes Wood

[pandakatiefominz]

"That's what your father said," Daizi replied, "I think it was the first time she really saw insects and those sorts of things, except for Neith."

 

[BookKnight]

"Makes sense, because now she's trying to look under all the pebbles," Alec chuckled. "By the way, I'm considering painting my room."

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"There is a lot to be found under rocks," Daizi said, listening to Ivy jingle around, "Are you? What are you planning to do?"

 

[BookKnight]

"I haven't decided yet. I want to keep it fairly simple - shocker, I know - so that it'll be more... timeless, in a way," Alec said. "I'm thinking of trying to work with the rainbow, but it's all still very uncertain. Kiki being the biggest concern." He watched Ivy closely to make certain she didn't try to eat a rock or anything.

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"What do you mean by work the rainbow?" Daizi asked, not the best at imagining what paint on a flat wall might be.

 

[BookKnight]

"I mean decide whether I want to keep the rainbow and paint something that would go with it, or paint over it," Alec explained.

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"Could you keep part of the rainbow but not all of it?" Daizi asked, trying to be helpful.

 

[BookKnight]

"I think I might be able to," Alec agreed. "I think I'm going to sketch up some ideas and try different options on paper."

 

[pandakatiefominz]

Frowning slightly, while Ivy shrieked in delight over something she had found, Daizi asked, "I wonder if you could put a frame over a section of it, demarcating that small section off. I wouldn't know, it may not work if you can actually see it, but I can imagine the touch of setting one section apart."

 

[BookKnight]

"That's an option," Alec agreed. "I could try putting up a frame temporarily and seeing how it looks as it is. Yes, that's an interesting idea!"

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"You'll have to let me know if it works for you," Daizi replied, turning her face as she heard Ivy's bells jingle up. She carried with her a big stick and was absolutely delighted by it.

 

[BookKnight]

"Ivy found a stick!" Alec reported happily. "Be careful, okay? Don't trip or hit anyone with that!"

"That's a nice stick," Xander said, nodding gravely.

 

[pandakatiefominz]

Ivy waved it around, very nearly (and completely accidentally) hitting Daizi with it. Feeling the air rush by her face, she backed up a bit, and said, "Hummingbird, be careful, you came near to hitting Mama."

 

[BookKnight]

"Alright, Mini," Alec said. He reached down and gently turned her around, walking her away a few steps. "You can have the stick as long as you don't hit people with it, okay? I know, I know, sticks are so exciting! So we're going to stay over here where it's safe. For everyone else."

 

[pandakatiefominz]

Ivy didn't mind being redirected at all, since she was allowed to keep her stick, and she waved it with reckless abandon and joy.

"She is going to be absolutely feral this summer," Daizi mused, equal parts amused and concerned.

 

[BookKnight]

"I hope she gets the idea that she shouldn't hit people very quickly," Alec said, almost amused and worried on behalf of Daizi.

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"She will," Daizi said confidently, "She may find herself in the naughty chair once or twice before she does, but after that she'll learn."

 

[BookKnight]

"I hope the naughty chair works well for her. It was a disaster for Xander," Alec snickered. "Are you going to add anything to your garden next year?"

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"If it doesn't, we'll just put her in the corner. Something will eventually work, we just need to find it," Daizi said, "and I've not decided yet. It really all comes down to what calls to me."

 

[BookKnight]

"Can I have a corner?" Alec requested. "Only if you aren't using it. Just a tiny little space. I've really enjoyed working with the plants Uncle Tristan has, and your plants in the garden that are already established, and if you don't mind, I'd really like to try something from seed to end. Only if there's a bit of space."