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BrightestWitch · 02-13-2007, 03:05 AM

As the wind blows the sound of wind chimes can be heard coming from the nearby hut. As you get closer you see that it is surrounded by flowers of every kind. The smell of vanilla and lavender fill the air and it becomes difficult to not take in the sweet smells.

Along side of the brick hut can be seen a small garden that seems to be bursting with every kind of vegetable imaginable. Reaching the window alongside the entrance one can see a fully furnished living quarters. Light colors and floral patterns engulf the walls and tapestries.

The quaint yet inviting hut is occupied by Hogwarts newest Groundskeeper. A lovely young woman with jet black hair now calls this hut home. She is quite eager to meet all of the students who call Hogwarts home and perhaps enlighten them on the benefits of Yoga.

Stepping forward you see the following plaque hanging from the door:

Beneath the plaque is a piece of parchment that has been nailed to the door:

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Dear Students,

If for some reason I do not come to the door after three knocks; do not be alarmed. I am most likely not here for I am probably off tending to the grounds. Feel free to leave me a note or come back at a later date.

Thank you and have a pleasant day!

Maddison Calixta Daaé

confusion.girl · 03-26-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BrightestWitch

Hearing a knock, Maddison turned round once more and answered. Opening the door she saw a young Gryffindor boy. He looked as if he were anticipating something. He seemed nervous.

"Hello there. Please come in won't you." she held open the door and waited for the boy to enter.

Maddison gave Cora a faint smile. "Well, isn't that sweet. I absolutely adore flowers. Thank you very much." taking the basket Maddison placed it on the table near the entrance. The colors of the flowers were very beautiful and would make a fine addition to her already perfect hut.

It was amazing how well behaved and well mannered all the students were. Maddison was sure it had to do with the water or perhaps the house elves cooking. Whatever the case, she never remembered students behaving this way when she was at school. Well, except for herself of course.

"It's very nice meeting you Cora. I'm Maddison. You may call me Miss Daaé." she shook the young girls hand firmly before letting go. A strong handshake is always best, at least that's what she grew up being told.

"Yes becoming acquainted with Professors and Staff is always a good idea. Also welcome to Hogwarts. I'm sure you'll have a good first year."

Maddison turned to the young Gryffindor boy and smiled, "And how may I help you young man?"

Cora recieved a handshake from the Groundskeeper and beamed.

"Thank you for your time Miss Daaé. I'm very glad you like the flowers." And with that, Cora slipped past the boy who had just entered, waved once more and then disappeared off to the lake.

NightShadows · 03-27-2007, 06:50 PM

Silos was off wandering the grounds when he came upon a hut that smelled of lavender and vanilla. Sniffing lightly, he smiled and came upon the hut. He studied the plaque for a moment before rapping on the door with his knuckles. He was interested to see who lived in this quaint hut. He had heard there was a new Groundskeeper, aside from the current one, and he was out to introduce himself to all of the staff, as he would be here for the next 3 years. He rapped once more, and waited patiently for the occupant to answer, if she was even around.

BrightestWitch · 03-27-2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RLupin

Sam walked through the door of the small hut. The aroma of the room filled Sam's nostrils. He looked around inside for a few seconds and then asked the Groundskeeper,

"You know, to be honest, I never really much cared for any of our past Groundskeepers. They somewhat scared me, but its really cool to see that Hogwarts picked up a great Groundskeeper. Everything outside the castle has been looking fantastic. You must be really working very hard Ms. Daaé"

Sam found something that looked somewhat like a chair and sat down, his back was tired from walking down from the castle.

"By the way, I'm Samuel Daniels, Gryffindor Fourth year, but you can just call me Sam. Everyone else does." Sam said with a smile

Maddison took in what the young boy was saying and she couldn’t help but let out a small laugh. “Yes, well back when I was a student here I’m afraid I felt the same way.” Hearing the boy compliment the grounds and how immaculate they were looking she blushed slightly. “Why thank you, but I can’t take all the credit. Mr. Hirty has been working just as hard if not more.” With that she remembered that she still had to pay him a visit.

“Ah, well it’s a pleasure meeting you Sam. I’m sure you are quite an asset to your house. You seem like a very intelligent and strong individual. Will you be competing in the Tournament?” She questioned him before turning to Cora.

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Originally Posted by Dracos_Lady

Cora recieved a handshake from the Groundskeeper and beamed.

"Thank you for your time Miss Daaé. I'm very glad you like the flowers." And with that, Cora slipped past the boy who had just entered, waved once more and then disappeared off to the lake.

“No, no thank you for such a sweet gesture.” She glanced over at the basket and back at Cora. She gave the girl an airy wave before turning to open the door.

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Originally Posted by hermione19882003

Silos was off wandering the grounds when he came upon a hut that smelled of lavender and vanilla. Sniffing lightly, he smiled and came upon the hut. He studied the plaque for a moment before rapping on the door with his knuckles. He was interested to see who lived in this quaint hut. He had heard there was a new Groundskeeper, aside from the current one, and he was out to introduce himself to all of the staff, as he would be here for the next 3 years. He rapped once more, and waited patiently for the occupant to answer, if she was even around.

Opening the door she saw yet another young student before her; another Gryffindor boy to be exact. “Hello there and how may I help you? There isn’t any trouble at the grounds I hope?” she asked as she peeked her head out the door.

NightShadows · 03-28-2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BrightestWitch

Opening the door she saw yet another young student before her; another Gryffindor boy to be exact. “Hello there and how may I help you? There isn’t any trouble at the grounds I hope?” she asked as she peeked her head out the door.

Silos smiled when his gaze fell upon a rather attractive woman. He couldn't believe that she was a Groundskeeper. But to each his own, he supposed. He shook his head at her question. "Oh, no," he said. "There aren't any problems on the grounds. I was just passing by, and spotted this quaint little hut. I didn't know who lived here, and I wanted to introduce myself to the occupant. And I suppose that must be you." He smiled graciously, and held out his hand cordially. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Silos Ninia, fifth year Gryffindor. If there is anything I could assist you with, don't hesitate to ask. I'm always willing to help."

BrightestWitch · 03-28-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hermione19882003

Silos smiled when his gaze fell upon a rather attractive woman. He couldn't believe that she was a Groundskeeper. But to each his own, he supposed. He shook his head at her question. "Oh, no," he said. "There aren't any problems on the grounds. I was just passing by, and spotted this quaint little hut. I didn't know who lived here, and I wanted to introduce myself to the occupant. And I suppose that must be you." He smiled graciously, and held out his hand cordially. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Silos Ninia, fifth year Gryffindor. If there is anything I could assist you with, don't hesitate to ask. I'm always willing to help."

Maddison was pleased to hear that all was well at the grounds. Last thing she wanted was trouble, although she knew it was more than likely to happen with all the youngsters running around. "Oh well that’s good to hear. Wouldn’t want any trouble now." she let out a deep breath as she listened to the boy.

“Yes well I’m the one who lives in this lovely little hut. No one terribly interesting I’m afraid. I’m Maddison Daaé. You may call me Miss Daaé.” She let out a small laugh as she leaned on the door.

He seemed very nice as did all the other students that had visited her. "Very nice meeting you too Silos." She shook his hand and smiled. The students were certainly friendly and Maddison still couldn’t bring herself to believe it. She remembered always offering her Professors help, but she usually had an ulterior motive; to earn her house more points.

Letting out a small giggle at the mere thought of her school days, she quickly realized her concentration was wandering. Regaining composure she smiled at Silos. “Well Silos, I’m going to hold you to your offer. As of right now, no extra help is necessary, but if something comes up, I shall owl you right away.” She gave him a firm nod and a wink.

NightShadows · 03-28-2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BrightestWitch

Maddison was pleased to hear that all was well at the grounds. Last thing she wanted was trouble, although she knew it was more than likely to happen with all the youngsters running around. "Oh well that’s good to hear. Wouldn’t want any trouble now." she let out a deep breath as she listened to the boy.

“Yes well I’m the one who lives in this lovely little hut. No one terribly interesting I’m afraid. I’m Maddison Daaé. You may call me Miss Daaé.” She let out a small laugh as she leaned on the door.

He seemed very nice as did all the other students that had visited her. "Very nice meeting you too Silos." She shook his hand and smiled. The students were certainly friendly and Maddison still couldn’t bring herself to believe it. She remembered always offering her Professors help, but she usually had an ulterior motive; to earn her house more points.

Letting out a small giggle at the mere thought of her school days, she quickly realized her concentration was wandering. Regaining composure she smiled at Silos. “Well Silos, I’m going to hold you to your offer. As of right now, no extra help is necessary, but if something comes up, I shall owl you right away.” She gave him a firm nod and a wink.

Silos shook his head, not daring to believe the words coming out of the woman's mouth. "Not interesting?" he questioned incredulously. "I don't believe it. I think you must be interesting to have a wonderful smelling home like this. I don't care much for the lavender," he said. "But the vanilla smells delicious."

He nodded once, smiling. "I hope you do, Miss Daae. I will await the owl with bated breath." He chuckled. "I'm always glad to offer a helping hand. And seeing that I'll be here until I graduate, I'd like to get on the good side of all the staff here, and possibly make friends. You seem like a wonderful person, Miss Daae." He glanced around the grounds. He knew he sounded uppity, but in no way at all was he trying to butter her up. He was simply trying to make nice with the superiors. "It's well-kept," he mentioned. "You and Mr. Hirty are doing an excellent job." He smiled brightly at her, turning back to her. Upon closer inspection, he realized that she was rather attractive. His smile grew.

BrightestWitch · 03-28-2007, 06:48 PM

Maddison couldn’t help but blush at the young man’s compliments. “Yes well I believe we are on opposite ends when it comes to opinions. I rather favor Lavender over Vanilla, but to be fair I do believe they are both quite pleasant in fragrance.” She let out a small chuckle as she reached over to a plant that was near by.

His compliments were never ending and Maddison could feel her cheeks burning from all the smiling she was doing. Sweet boy indeed, she thought to herself.

“Well thank you Silo. I shall pass the compliment on to Mr. Hirty. I’m sure he’d appreciate to hear that his work isn’t going unnoticed.

Turning round she realized that Sam was still there. “Would you like to come inside Silo? Or must you be going? I know you young folk always have busy schedules.” After she spoke Maddison realized that she sounded like her mother. This was a disgrace seeing how she was far from being an old hen.

NightShadows · 03-28-2007, 06:53 PM

Silos chuckled. "Well, to each his...erm, her...own, I guess," he said brightly. He nodded when she asked if he'd like to come inside.

"I'd love to, Miss Daae," he said. "Thank you kindly." He laughed when she mentioned busy schedules. "Well, I do have a bit of work to do, but nothing that can't be done later. I've only got to put the finishing touches on them, and that won't take very long."

"Oh, and thank you for passing that on to Mr. Hirty," he said brightly. His smile never left his face as he followed her into her hut. When he entered, he looked around in amazement. "What a charming place you've got here," he said honestly. "Wonderfully homey."

BrightestWitch · 03-28-2007, 07:13 PM

Maddison nodded at his comment and was pleased when he agreed to come in. “Very good, please come in then.” She shut the door behind him and led them over to the seating area.

“Yes it is quite homey isn’t it?” She asked rhetorically as she gestured for him to take a sit not far from where Sam was.

“I was just asking Sam here if he was going to enter into the Tournament. I know how you boys love competing.”

Remembering her manners she stood up and asked, “Would you boys like something to drink? Perhaps some tea, or lemonade?”

NightShadows · 03-28-2007, 10:56 PM

Silos sat where she gestured and smiled at Sam. He hadn't met the boy, but he smiled kindly all the same. When Miss Daae mentioned the Tournament, his head snapped back towards her. "Oh, the Tournament. I heard about that," he said brightly. "I'm going to enter. I really hope I get chosen to represent Gryffindor. But I doubt that I will. There are so many other competitors, I probably won't even be considered." He sighed lightly.

Silos watched her as she stood up and offered them something to drink. He took her up on her offer, and asked for lemonade. "Some lemonade would be perfect, if you don't mind. Thank you," he said politely.

BrightestWitch · 03-28-2007, 11:47 PM

Making her way to the small kitchen in the backend of the hut, Maddison heard that Silos was indeed going to enter the tournament. “Oh so you are? How very exciting.” She said as she made her way back to the seating area with a tray of lemonade and glasses.

Pouring Silos a glass she shook her head at what he said, “Now, yes you are right there are many competitors but you never know what could happen. You must stay positive and just maybe expelling your positive energy out into the world will bring you what you most desire.”

NightShadows · 03-28-2007, 11:55 PM

Silos took the glass and nodded a thank you to her before sipping it. "Delicious," he said, before returning back to the conversation of the Tournament.

"Well, see, I really want to compete. I would love to represent Gryffindor as the champion, but I don't know if I'd be able to cut it. I'm really good with books and such, but I'm no good at wandwork. I know the basics, but since I was homeschooled until this year, I'm a bit behind. I just hope that if I am, for some odd reason, picked, that I'll do Gryffindor proud." He smiled brightly. "I would love to represent my house. It's a dream of mine, to participate in something like this."

He sipped his lemonade again, his eyes somewhat glossing over. He stared at a spot on her wall, a smile forming on his lips.

BrightestWitch · 03-29-2007, 08:10 AM

Maddison was pleased to hear that Silos was so excited about the tournament. She knew that it would be a hit with the students, but she also was aware of the fact that tournaments such as the one being held could scare people.

“Oh nonsense, I’m sure you are great with your wand work. All it takes is a bit of practice and concentration.” She gave him a nod before taking a sip of her lemonade.

Setting her cup down she looked up at the young boy and noticed his facial expression change. It seemed as if he was in some kind of a trance.

“Silos are you alright?” she asked him as she followed his gaze.

Miss Poirot · 03-29-2007, 10:14 AM

Bess walked up to the hut with a basket.It seemed as if Miss Daaé was busy.So Bess didn't knock and disturb her.Instead,she left a note.

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Dear Miss Daaé,
Sorry if I'm disurbing you.
I just received a packet of home-made sweets through an owl from my mother.So I decided to bring some for you.They are in the basket on your doorstep.
Thank You,
Bess Lemon;Gryffindor 1st Year

Before putting the basket on the doorstep,Bess took out some ribbons from her pocket and decorated the basket.When all was done,she ran away quietly.

NightShadows · 03-29-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BrightestWitch

Maddison was pleased to hear that Silos was so excited about the tournament. She knew that it would be a hit with the students, but she also was aware of the fact that tournaments such as the one being held could scare people.

“Oh nonsense, I’m sure you are great with your wand work. All it takes is a bit of practice and concentration.” She gave him a nod before taking a sip of her lemonade.

Setting her cup down she looked up at the young boy and noticed his facial expression change. It seemed as if he was in some kind of a trance.

“Silos are you alright?” she asked him as she followed his gaze.

Silos heard Miss Daae's voice and turned his head towards her. He smiled brightly and nodded. "Oh yes, sorry about that," he said. "I was just thinking of what it would be like to be in the Tournament. I can't wait until the champions are chosen." He smiled reassuringly, so not to worry her, and sipped his lemonade again.

He referred back to her comment about his wandwork. "Well, actually, I'm not that good, but I do have a friend of mine helping me out. She's going to help me anyway, but if I do become a champion, then she's going to help me prepare even more."

BrightestWitch · 03-29-2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss Poirot

Bess walked up to the hut with a basket.It seemed as if Miss Daaé was busy.So Bess didn't knock and disturb her.Instead,she left a note.

Before putting the basket on the doorstep,Bess took out some ribbons from her pocket and decorated the basket.When all was done,she ran away quietly.

Seeing a shadow through the window it looked as if someone was at the door. After a few minutes the shadow faded. Maddison had a puzzled look on her face but quickly dismissed it.

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Originally Posted by hermione19882003

Silos heard Miss Daae's voice and turned his head towards her. He smiled brightly and nodded. "Oh yes, sorry about that," he said. "I was just thinking of what it would be like to be in the Tournament. I can't wait until the champions are chosen." He smiled reassuringly, so not to worry her, and sipped his lemonade again.

He referred back to her comment about his wandwork. "Well, actually, I'm not that good, but I do have a friend of mine helping me out. She's going to help me anyway, but if I do become a champion, then she's going to help me prepare even more."

Maddison was pleased to hear that he was fine. She was afraid she might have to go and fetch Nurse Numel, but seeing how that wouldn’t be necessary she simply nodded to his response.

“Well what a dear friend. Isn’t that sweet, you best hold on to that one. Good friends are hard to find.” She gave him a smile before taking another sip of lemonade.

NightShadows · 03-29-2007, 04:13 PM

Silos nodded. "Yes, I've only just met her though. Even so, she's fast becoming a good friend, and I'm glad I met her." He smiled at Miss Daae. "Did you have any good friends like that while you were attending Hogwarts?" he asked her politely.

BrightestWitch · 03-31-2007, 06:55 AM

Maddison smiled and was pleased to learn that Silos was quickly making a new friend. Hearing his question she gave him a faint smile, “Why yes I did. I had many friends while at Hogwarts but there was only a small group of people that I truly trusted.”

She let her eyes wander to the floor and reminisced about her school days. They truly had been memorable. Feeling herself straying from reality, she lightly shook her head and looked back at Silos.

"Forgive me, I was just thinking about something." she said as she set her glass down on the table.

Hawken Terrell · 04-10-2007, 10:17 PM

Grendal was busy chasing a large hopping toad and across the grounds and Juno was busy chasing his stupid ragidy ugly cat. The dark gray cat's patchy tail flicked back and forth as it jumped after the toad, landing where the toad had just jumped from. He was enjoying himself immensely.

And Juno wasn't at all. "Grendal - Grendal get back here you overgrown excuse for a shoe brush!" He lunged after the furball only to have the cat jump away after the toad. Juno's foot caught on his robe hem and he went SPLAT! face down in the grass right outside of one of the grounds keeper's huts.

BrightestWitch · 04-10-2007, 10:47 PM

After returning from the Great Hall, Maddison decided to rest her head before heading out to the grounds. She had managed to nap for several hours, and would have continued to sleep if it wouldn't have been for a scuffle of some sort that seemed to be taking place outside her window.

"What in the world is going on out there?" she walked over to the window and saw a boy chasing after some sort of Gerbil looking thing, or was it a cat? She watched the boy struggle for a few minutes before she witnessed his inevitable demise. The cat was too fast for him and that bloody toad wouldn't stop moving.

She let out a small chuckle as she watched him trip over his robe. Opening the door to her hut she leaned up against the door frame. "Quite an unruly pet you have there."

Hawken Terrell · 04-10-2007, 11:11 PM

Juno pushed himself up so that his torso was off the ground and shook his head, spitting out some grass. "Unruly, is a timid way to define him." Grendal continued to pounce along after the very energetic hopping toad. Sitting up, Juno brushed off some grass from his elbows. He glanced over at the grounds keeper and noticed that she looked a little rough around the edges and she was sporting a bit of some bed head that looked remarkably like Tag in the mornings. "Did you just get up?"

RLupin · 04-11-2007, 03:09 AM

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Maddison took in what the young boy was saying and she couldn’t help but let out a small laugh. “Yes, well back when I was a student here I’m afraid I felt the same way.” Hearing the boy compliment the grounds and how immaculate they were looking she blushed slightly. “Why thank you, but I can’t take all the credit. Mr. Hirty has been working just as hard if not more.” With that she remembered that she still had to pay him a visit.

“Ah, well it’s a pleasure meeting you Sam. I’m sure you are quite an asset to your house. You seem like a very intelligent and strong individual. Will you be competing in the Tournament?” She questioned him before turning to Cora.

"Well, I doubt it. You see, I'm not very brave to be a Gryffindor." Sam chuckled as he heard himself say that he was, in fact, a wimp.

"It was great talking to you, but I really must get going, I'm wasting your time and I really should be getting back into the common room." said Sam politely as he removed himself from whatever it was that he seemed to be sitting on.

BrightestWitch · 04-11-2007, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawken Terrell

Juno pushed himself up so that his torso was off the ground and shook his head, spitting out some grass. "Unruly, is a timid way to define him." Grendal continued to pounce along after the very energetic hopping toad. Sitting up, Juno brushed off some grass from his elbows. He glanced over at the grounds keeper and noticed that she looked a little rough around the edges and she was sporting a bit of some bed head that looked remarkably like Tag in the mornings. "Did you just get up?"

Maddison perked up when she heard the young boy's question. Turning to look at her reflection in the window she noticed her hair was in a horrid state. Although she wasn't too shocked at the way it looked. Fluffing it up a bit more, she really liked the way it brought out her blue eyes. She'd have to wear her hair like this more often. The "just rolled out of bed" look really suited her pretty face.

"Ah, yes well you and your lovely little companion woke me from my nap." she stared at the boy and noticed he had a chunk of grass on his right shoulder. "You missed a spot just there." she said as she pointed at his shoulder.

"But its quite alright, I needed to get up anyway." sitting down on the front step she continued to look at her reflection in the window.

"I'm Maddison by the way, one of the new groundskeepers here at Hogwarts." Her blue eyes were now fixed on the boy as she gave him a faint smile.

"Of course you may call me Miss Daaé." rolling her eyes slightly as she spoke, she still hadn't grown accustomed to being called, Miss Daaé.

lemondrop13 · 04-11-2007, 12:42 PM

Kennedy approached Miss Daae's door apprehensively. She hated to interrupt people if they were busy, but at the same time, Miss Daae was one of the only members of the staff that Kennedy had not properly met and Kennedy wished to establish a relationship with everyone at Hogwarts. She knocked on Miss Daae's door and waited for a response...

Hawken Terrell · 04-11-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BrightestWitch

Maddison perked up when she heard the young boy's question. Turning to look at her reflection in the window she noticed her hair was in a horrid state. Although she wasn't too shocked at the way it looked. Fluffing it up a bit more, she really liked the way it brought out her blue eyes. She'd have to wear her hair like this more often. The "just rolled out of bed" look really suited her pretty face.

"Ah, yes well you and your lovely little companion woke me from my nap." she stared at the boy and noticed he had a chunk of grass on his right shoulder. "You missed a spot just there." she said as she pointed at his shoulder.

"But its quite alright, I needed to get up anyway." sitting down on the front step she continued to look at her reflection in the window.

"I'm Maddison by the way, one of the new groundskeepers here at Hogwarts." Her blue eyes were now fixed on the boy as she gave him a faint smile.

"Of course you may call me Miss Daaé." rolling her eyes slightly as she spoke, she still hadn't grown accustomed to being called, Miss Daaé.

Juno flushed as he brushed the patch of grass off his shoulder. Grendal meanwhile had stopped his hopping pursuit and was standing still watching the toad hop around him in a circle. The fur on his tail (as little as there was) bristled up. Juno could tell he was calculating when to pounce and catch the stupid toad.

He coughed and turned back to Miss Daaé who was watching him watch his cat. “Miss Day-o. Right.” He wasn’t aware that he butchered the grounds keeper’s name, but then, Juno wasn’t one to really care. People called him “U-know” enough as it was and he just ignored him. The fact that butchering names could offend some people never even crossed his mind. And then like with the names, his rather blatant nature’s occasional offensiveness never popped into mind either. “What exactly do you do around here? Besides cut the grass and plant flowers?”

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