lilli-of-the-mountain‌:

I think one can appreciate their role in nature regardless. Or if they don’t, they should. I can see how it would be calming to feel connected to something bigger than oneself. 

[Some days she wishes she could move about life with as calm an air as Saima. Whether that calm air hides something more chaotic, she can hardly claim to know.]

Oh certainly. They really should take the time to appreciate what is around them. It’s too easy to take trees for granted. 

[The calm air used to hide a lot of nervous inner chaos but these days, it feels more sincere which is quite refreshing as far as Saima is concerned.]

But what else have you been up to – care to try the honey for your own sake?

lilli-of-the-mountain‌:

Well, if you are in need of anything for your canning, do let us know. We have plenty enough. Apparently bees make your garden explode with life and we have far more than we could possibly eat. 

[She sighs happily and settles into the couch, watching them with a fond gaze.]

I wonder what it would be like to know the language of the trees. So far I think the only communication I have with plants comes with a lot of ‘äh’s and ‘what?’s in the mixture.

Oh how wonderful. I’m sure I would appreciate some supplies of what you have in your garden. 

[With a casual ease, they cut a few slices of the bread and gathers one to spread some honey on. When the slice is covered with honey, they take a bite or two before nodding in approval.]

You should be proud, the honey’s delicious.

Heh, I mean that’s a form of communication in its own right Lilli. I will say speaking with the trees is ..really lovely. Makes you feel really a part of existence in a serene way.

lilli-of-the-mountain‌:

It really is. We started it about the same time we started our relationship. It is a sort of visual reminder of the life we’re building, you know?

[Ah, but she’s getting sappy. She’s here to visit her dear friend, not to prattle on about her relationship.]

The weather is going to turn, now. Have you started your canning? What are the forests saying? Do they think it will happen soon?

Aww, that’s actually really endearing. 

[It kind of pulls at a weak spot in a weird way. Saima’s very happy for her really. ]

Indeed, it’s started to turn. I’ve been getting started on my canning – it’s been good going. I can’t wait to have a nice stocked pantry of preserves and jams ready. 

The trees are definitely starting to signal the change of the seasons. So you’re right to keep an eye out for it.

It is from my hives. [She is such a proud bee Mama at this point.] Jan and I have started a hive in our garden. He wants to sell this and the excesses from his gardens and I told him we need to be neighborly and give it away.

Ah, how delightful. 

It’s nice that you and Jan are having a hive together. I mean, he could have gotten some money for it. But I do appreciate that you opted to give me some. Let me get some gingerbread to try this on.

[A trip to the kitchen and back with some bread, a few saucers and a couple of spoons.]