Tailored Systems

"There you are!" I smiled as I stepped off the grass and walked over to where she was hunched over the flowers.

"I was moving in to smell a flower, and the flowers all leaned into me! It was unexpected, but I guess with Mr. Tree, anything is possible," Victoria laughed, covering her mouth, and I squatted down beside her, slipping my arm around her.

"Yeah, but the trees and flowers have always been alive. Sofia had it right about their energy, and we shared it. Would you like to control that energy and nurture this beautiful garden?" I asked Victoria, but she shook her head.

"No, I want to be able to fight beside you or be something that can assist you in fighting off those that want to destroy this beautiful place," Victoria said, and I grinned.

"Well, what did you have in mind?" I asked, kissing her cheek softly, and we both stood up.

"I really like the idea of being able to cast magic. I know that's silly, but could I be a witch or a sorceress?"