Summer Colours | WPC Y47/S1

[Daria Bright-Root]

Daria's hands trembled as she set things up for the first Wild Patch meeting of the year, doing her best not to slide into a full blown panic attack. This had been a mistake. Rosie and Kiara choosing her had been a mistake, choosing to accept had been a mistake, not immediately giving up the role after the disaster of the club fair had definitely been a mistake. But here she was, and it was much too late to chicken out. Coming up with things to do had been a bit of a challenge and she definitely didn't feel like the most creative event host, but it was something to do, and hopefully that was enough. She sorted through the different seed packets and punnets of seedlings on her table, doing her best not to look up as the club members assembled.

Eventually though, it was too much. Everyone was here, and she couldn't stall any longer. Taking a deep breath, Daria lifted her head and did her best to address her clubmates. "Um, h-hi everyone..." She mumbled, long curtain of hair slipping forwards slightly to hide her face as she spoke. "I thought we could... um, could get the garden ready for the summer season, so... so I've got a few things we can use. I've got um, these are seeds for plants that'll flower l-later in summer, and... and the punnets are seedlings that'll start flowering this month and next month. So, um, so choose an area and... pick whatever flowers you want, they... they should all say on them what colours they flower, a-and you can... plant your own garden patch, however you like..." Face flushed Daria stepped back, shoulders hunching a little as she gave people space to choose their flowers and get to work.

Out of Character:

Here's a list of flowers that're ready for planting in November in Aotearoa

 

[Lucy Holland]

These days Lucy didn't get homesick as much as she used to in her first couple of years, but whenever she did there was one part of the castle that never failed to make her feel connected to her dad. She had grown up alongside him in his greenhouse, and coming back to the Wild Patch felt like coming home. Granted, they never grew anything quite as interesting here as her dad did, but it was still nice. She listened as the new club leader explained the day's plans, though she couldn't quite help a small frown of discomfort as the girl went on. It sounded like she was having teeth pulled, and Lucy couldn't help wondering if they couldn't find anyone else to do the public speaking part. It would have been kinder to the older girl, certainly. Thankfully she didn't talk for long, and Lucy quickly took to the seed table. She sorted through the options curiously before picking out a nice mix of flowers that would bloom in pastel pinks, purples, and blues. Pleased with her choices she picked out a nice sunny spot and got to work preparing the soil to plant.

 

[Charlotte Astor Williams]

Charlotte was excited to spend some time outside after her first club outing with The Wild Patch. She missed the farm and getting to help feed all the animals in the morning. Her grandmother had taught her about herbs and magical plants, and they had spent time the last few years planting flora at different points in the seasons. Unfortunately, school made it difficult for her to do that, and Charlotte decided this was the next best thing.

Lottie wasn't sure why the girl talking seemed so nervous, but she gave her a smile of encouragement, feeling a bit lighter after the first few weeks of classes, and grabbed some seeds off the table. The Hufflepuff walked around to look for a spot to plant and noticed an older girl who seemed to be in a good area. "Can I plant here, too?" she asked. @Lucy Holland