Hah... you're too kind! But I think of all respite, rest and wonder earned, I slept in a tower for only the Twelve knows how long.

Offering you a room in the Pendants was the least I could do in the First, of course... but I will do everything in my power to aid you in this adventure of... well, growing fruit.

[He took a breath in pause and raised a finger.]

Once I figure out if I've a green thumb, at any rate. Can you believe I've only had peaches a number of times I can count on a single hand?