East Willow County
Stormvale
[member="Taeli Raaf"]
"I like these," Fiolette said to Mr. Jephcots, "coming in well aren't they?""Quite nicely if I do say so myself," Mr. Jephcots remarked as he stood beside Fiolette in the Green House. "Garlic and cauliflower should be ready to harvest soon, Mrs. Hicks will enjoy that greatly I think." He had Fiolette follow him down the row as they continued their inspection of the garden here. Rows of vegetables, flowers and herbs to be looked at and Jephcots gave his report while doing so. Fiolette kept her hands at her back walking in time as she followed and nodded along when she had to. "Did you want to take a look at the herbalist shed as well?"
"Of course, I'm certain her ladyship appreciates the work you've put into it as well." Balance knew that not all of the herbs there went to the kitchen, Fiolette followed Jephcots out of the Green House. She drew in a breath and exhaled, "and of course we'll have to have a peak into the curing shed, I hear you've got some of Galidraan's best game curing in there."
"Oh yes," Jephcots remarked with a smile, and continued on, "venison, boar and duck I believe as well."
Fiolette returned his smile as they stepped out onto the beautiful Bastion afternoon, the sun was bright as it had been. The winds were just a little bitter as the cold swept in, but it was to be expected as the winter was soon to settle. Mr. Jephcot's daughter greeted them both, she recently moved into the nearby village. "I was startin' to think I wouldn't find either of you." She had come in from the main drive, walking with two baskets. One in each hand happily making her way to her father and Fiolette.
"Oh that's heavenly, Aelissa." The Admiral was rather pleased with the basket, rather what was in them. "Are these - they are, oh how delighful."
"They are indeed, and for father, here you are from the baker."
Fiolette took the pastry basket, "well thank you so kindly, dear Aelissa."
"You are quite welcome, I thought I'd bring these by while making my deliveries. Poor Mr. Rashad has taken ill and requested some groceries, so I ought to be going." Mr. Jephcots gave his daughter a hug and watched her off.
"That was quite lovely, we should set these into the house before resuming our inspects."
Mr. Jephcots agreed and the two then set off for the manor. The aroma of the baskets lingered around them, and Mr. Carrington was more than happy to help take them into the kitchens. Fiolette then took a moment to rest before going back out with Mr. Jephcots as they crossed the property once more to continue their inspections. It happened at least once a month. The Admiral liked to be kept in the loop on her home, and of course with the ranch homestead well under construction rumors had it that she would be seeking a property manager. All signs pointed to the obvious choice of the Jephcot family, but there were others from Lorrd, Galidraan and even Corellia who wanted such a lush position. Fiolette paused a moment to look up at the manor itself spotting the study from where she stood, she imagined that her beloved was either there or in one of her libraries.
"Yes the herbalist shed, please let us continue, Mr. Jephcots." Fiolette and the groundskeeper walked into the shed and the door clattered shut behind them.