In the Courtyard on a Birthday Afternoon
The roses have just begun to bloom in the House of Arch courtyard; whether that's due to nature or a charm helping them along is immaterial. Ingress loves the courtyard. It's where she goes for archery and sword lessons, and it's nice, happy place to breathe fresh air. Of course, who knows from which century the fresh air comes; that is immaterial, as well.
Today the courtyard is festooned for Ingress' ninth birthday. There is a large table set for tea in the shade of the trees. Croquet is set up on one part of the lawn, and there are horseshoes to throw. Later, a badminton net will be erected, should anyone wish to partake in a game. There is room for both adults and children to play with the balls and wooden swords and shields strewn about, and there are winding walkways to stroll if the clamor of the party is a bit too much. There is room for Megwyn, Ingress' Companion, and Ingress will sit atop her back whenever she can spare a few moments.
Ingress herself is dressed in a white party dress for tea. It will soon enough be covered with grass stains and food dribbles, and then she'll change into her Herald grays, the uniform of Heralds-to-be. Then she'll be ready to play.
Come, have tea with the birthday girl. In addition to the biscuits, fruit, and finger sandwiches, there will be cake soon. As for the games, the more the merrier.
Today the courtyard is festooned for Ingress' ninth birthday. There is a large table set for tea in the shade of the trees. Croquet is set up on one part of the lawn, and there are horseshoes to throw. Later, a badminton net will be erected, should anyone wish to partake in a game. There is room for both adults and children to play with the balls and wooden swords and shields strewn about, and there are winding walkways to stroll if the clamor of the party is a bit too much. There is room for Megwyn, Ingress' Companion, and Ingress will sit atop her back whenever she can spare a few moments.
Ingress herself is dressed in a white party dress for tea. It will soon enough be covered with grass stains and food dribbles, and then she'll change into her Herald grays, the uniform of Heralds-to-be. Then she'll be ready to play.
Come, have tea with the birthday girl. In addition to the biscuits, fruit, and finger sandwiches, there will be cake soon. As for the games, the more the merrier.