"You're right, Henry. I'm pretty good at waiting so that won't be a problem!"
[Before he can continue, the front door opens and Amelia appears. She's changed her clothes into a long-sleeved shirt and overalls. She has a basket full of gardening tools. Briar blinks at her in surprise. He tries to speak up, but she curtly interrupts.]
If we're going to do this, you need to do it right. Put on gloves, wear a hat...!
[Amelia tosses said items to Briar who catches and almost drops them. She turns to Henry and takes out a packet of seeds.]
Poppies. The soil's poor so they're the best we can do for now. Hold onto this while we work.
[Bossy... But Amelia does roll up her sleeves, puts on some gloves, and starts hacking away at the weeds more effectively than Briar. He blinks, smiles, and looks at Henry, with an expression that says, "Look! She's here!" He joins her in no time.]
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[Before he can continue, the front door opens and Amelia appears. She's changed her clothes into a long-sleeved shirt and overalls. She has a basket full of gardening tools. Briar blinks at her in surprise. He tries to speak up, but she curtly interrupts.]
If we're going to do this, you need to do it right. Put on gloves, wear a hat...!
[Amelia tosses said items to Briar who catches and almost drops them. She turns to Henry and takes out a packet of seeds.]
Poppies. The soil's poor so they're the best we can do for now. Hold onto this while we work.
[Bossy... But Amelia does roll up her sleeves, puts on some gloves, and starts hacking away at the weeds more effectively than Briar. He blinks, smiles, and looks at Henry, with an expression that says, "Look! She's here!" He joins her in no time.]