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Community Garden Opening
| It had been a challenge to find the space given the overcrowding that came as a consequence of Aefenglom's populace being shuffled about for the sake of the Mirrorbound, the community garden is settled in a semi-spacious lot. The building that once stood there had fallen into such disrepair that the costs to restore it would be far more drastic in price than simply replacing it altogether. But few have that sort of money on the western end of the residential district, and so it was agreed upon by those in the neighborhood with the Council members that had collaborated to bring this motion to life that the land and the adjoining empty lot would be of better use as a green space. One where residents and others in the district or city could grow what their small greenhouses likely could not support or simply have a place to relax in or send their children to play. But that is the hope for the space and not yet its reality. Because as most within the city are quite aware through fliers, mailed invitations, posting to the Watches, and advertisements within the local paper, the garden is not yet planted. But it's finally, finally ready and there is to be a celebration. Today, the space is a bit fuller than it otherwise might be. This is not because of the Council members who gathered a bit early on the first day before the first arrivals, the Parliament members who filter in and out throughout the weekend, or the various members of the western residential district. There is simply a lot to do here this weekend in both hard work and fun alike. |
| I. Good Seed for the Day A wider path winds its way through the space, leading either to the garden or to an open space in which nothing is necessarily meant to be planted. Following the path towards the garden proper, there is a modest stall set up, occupied with various volunteers throughout the weekend to sell seeds and saplings at a low price for those who have come empty-handed. The sign on the stall itself notes that all proceeds will be utilized to continue supporting the garden itself. They also have all the necessary gardening tools available, although you may need to occasionally share during the peak hours. Then again, those with a bit more of a green thumb might come prepared as everyone is more than welcome to bring their own supplies, whether that be in the form of seeds and saplings or gardening tools. As for where to plant, following the branching and more narrow paths throughout the garden space, there is a clear divide between food and ornamental gardening but plenty of space exists within each division. Various planters of various sizes and shapes are made available either on the ground or shelving as much as the earth itself has been transformed into something suitable for planting. A small greenhouse has also been constructed, although the majority of the space has been reserved for growing food rather than beautiful flowers. Those a little uncertain or more curious will be relieved to know they are not on their own. Monsters from the residential district with more experience are available to teach more about how to properly care for the plants and Witches make themselves available to explain more about the alchemical properties or provide magic lessons to encourage growth. For the more advanced, there's even a few who are willing to point out examples of helpful and harmful insects in the garden, and the best ways to handle them. |
| II. Never a Dill Moment Those with black thumbs or a dislike of digging around in the dirt needn't fret or feel left out, however! There are other ways to beautify the garden, namely painting pots and plant holders or signs. Tables are set up with the necessary supplies where people can either paint individually or work together in small groups. There is also the option to build birdhouses and feeders that will hopefully be of interest to avians not of the harpy persuasion. Of course, if there is a special someone that might appreciate these painted and built products or maybe you just feel your lawn could do with a bit of sprucing up, everyone is equally welcome to take their creations home and do as they please, too. And for those who are maybe a little less artistically-inclined or wary of hammers and thumbs mixing, there is always the option to do a little bit of cooking in the outdoor kitchen. Stations with various kitchen tools and portable gas stovetops have been set up with plenty of ingredients and one instructor to teach dishes that can be made with few ingredients and with fairly limited kitchen time as well. Different meals are taught throughout each day, so breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner plans can be made. Completed meals can be shared on the grass or at the provided tables and chairs spread throughout. Just be mindful when spreading out a blanket that you could potentially be in the crosshairs of some form of sportsball being played between the local children. |
| III. Thyme to Leaf Already by the end of the first day, there has already been a great deal of progress. Some sections of the garden are already thick with lush green foliage thanks to magical interventions. But as the sun sets and the twin moons rise in the evening sky, the garden begins to empty out. Even the local vampires begin filtering out to go about their nights. But there is still work to be done. Gardening equipment needs to be moved to the shed on-site while chairs need to be carefully stacked onto tables. Leftover ingredients and food need to be packed up and either properly stored for the next day or delivered to the neighborhood and Outer City. Any trash not properly disposed of also needs to be cleaned up. Those who choose to help in this effort will be thanked and asked to come again in the morning to set everything up for those that tolerate the sunlight. As the number of visitors in the evening of the final day begins to dwindle, the process of cleaning up begins earlier than the first. People are first instructed to take down the tables, stack chairs, and carefully disassemble stalls before anything else. For now, they are to be placed against the shed as they will be collected in the morning. Once those tasks are taken care of, it's more or less a repeat of the night before. However, those who opt to help both nights are given their choice of two leftover packets of seeds or saplings at no charge as a thank you. They are free to do as they please with them whether they choose to plant them at the garden or at home. |
Hello, friends! Welcome to the community garden opening. First, I would like to give a big thanks to Skai for helping write this log! Second, please direct any questions you have here. Otherwise, please enjoy digging around in the dirt and picnicking! I'm real sorry about the puns. I can promise you that as much as they might hurt to read, they probably hurt me double to write.
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[The question is genuine. Ozymandias is not so cruel as to denigrate her hard work like that, but he is also not the sort to offer false praise either. And so, he sees no reason that her completed work and demonstrated talent is not worthy of his compliment! The sphinx cub accompanying Ozymandias winds itself between his ankles briefly before leaping onto the table in front of Alphys almost as if he would also like to appraise the pottery.]
It is quite charming! I assume you are fond of cats?
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I-I dunno, I guess I'm just not much of an artist and can I pet your cat?
[She is in fact fond of cats!]
oh my god, she's so cute
If he shall allow it, then you have my permission.
[The sphinx cub with 1000000000000% allow it, are you kidding? He lives to be the star of the show here.]
:>
O-oh! Uh, my name's Alphys, by the way. A-are you one of the people who organized all of this?
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I am, [Ozymandias says with a small nod.] I cannot take credit for the idea for the garden itself, but most of those who supported the motion have returned to their worlds. I would not have their efforts go to waste, however.
I am the third king of the Nineteenth Dynasty of Egypt, the God-King of the Sun and of Construction. I am the king that all aspire to be and yet all shall find themselves unable to match or best as the King of Kings and the Great Ancestor.
I am Pharaoh Ozymandias.
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Oh wow. That sounds really important. Uh, I mean, t-that sounds really important, your highness?
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I take it from your response there is no land known as Egypt where you are from, and yet you would still show deference toward me? [Ozymandias laughs, the sound loud and boisterous but apparently commonplace as the sphinx cub remains nonplussed at the sound.] What a wonderful sort you are!
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W-well, I mean, I've heard of Egypt before, but it was on the surface, s-so I don't know that much about it. But if you're a god-king that's gotta mean you're really important!
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You have heard of Egypt, but are not familiar with me? [Ozymandias clearly finds this strange to say the least. But who is he to argue or judge? She implies that she is either from beneath the waters of the world or its earth, so who is to say what ends up filtered down there or not?] How unfortunate that you should not know of my legacy...
[He hums thoughtfully.]
In any case, your assumptions are correct. For among all in the line of pharaohs, none were as great as myself! Those that came after always aspired to be as I was, but none could ever match. Hence why my name is remembered well into the modern era whereas some of the pharaohs have become somewhat forgotten.