Apedemak nodded while looking at the gardens around him. "I have always found a tranquility away from the things of men; but, I have recently found that it is more keenly felt when I tend to the to the things that draw life from the living earth. There is a newness to them, their stories are so new and budding with potential. These lilies," The Sudanese boy motioned to the the huge white flowers with crimson throats that he had transplanted; "have been singing to me about the joy and anticipation they feel about being able to bloom again and feel the warm sun upon their petals and leaves." His golden eyes turned back to focus upon her, they glittered brilliantly.