Topic: Working out a surprise for momma

Icillia Shimmerscale

Date: 2013-02-28 13:07 EST
Momma had been out and about, that was nothing unusual. But the dragonling was creeping down the hall toward her father's room.

She wanted to surprise momma, and had gathered with her brothers and sisters to plot and plan.They suggested getting daddy to help. Trying to avoid being seen by her mother, that blue snout peeked inside the room where her father usually napped. "Daddy?"

Aurthur Shimmerscale

Date: 2013-02-28 18:45 EST
*Aurthur wasn't napping, he was busy in preparation of the storm, just like everyone else. His napping room had been converted into a room that could be used to hold dozens of people. He was setting up blankets and pillows at the moment.* Ooooh, hello my daughter. Did you need help with something sweetie?

Icillia Shimmerscale

Date: 2013-03-01 00:58 EST
"We wanted to do something for momma.." There was a sly peek around the corner, just to make sure her mother was not in hearing range.

Not seeing any sign of her mother, soon she slipped inside the room to investigate the pillows and blankets.

"Aunty Storm says she likes flowers."

Aurthur Shimmerscale

Date: 2013-03-01 07:58 EST
*He gave his daughter a tender nuzzle as she came into the room.* Oh yes, your mother loves flowers, sweetie. She loves to tend to the gardens, and look at the beautiful flowers. I'm not much for them myself, but then, not many males are. *He chuckled softly* That's why your mother doesn't like winter quite so much. The only flowers that are growing are ice flowers.

Icillia Shimmerscale

Date: 2013-03-01 15:39 EST
She giggled a bit as she was nuzzled by her father, giving him a playful bat to his snout. "Maybe we could use a room here and give her pretties?"It had been partially her older sister, Solaria's idea..

She peeked out into the hallway, then darted back to her room a moment, before dragging a piece of paper back to daddy.

On it had been a few minor scrawlings. Childrens' drawing of flowers and other little things a garden might have had.

She had drawn and was especially proud of what was supposed to be a rose.

Aurthur Shimmerscale

Date: 2013-03-01 17:13 EST
*He took his daughter's picture and smiled looking at it.* Why, I think this is a very lovely idea, Icillia. I bet your mother would be thrilled to have her own private indoor garden that she could tend all year long. *He gave a kiss to the top of his daughter's head*

We just have to keep it a secret from mom......*Grinning and giving a wink* Sooooo, we have to find a room that she doesn't go by very often.

Icillia Shimmerscale

Date: 2013-03-01 18:52 EST
She was so happy that daddy thought it was a good idea, giggling a bit, then peeking out around the corner.

Not seeing momma she bobbed her head and pointed further back. "Maybe one of the rooms back there daddy?"

Aurthur Shimmerscale

Date: 2013-03-01 20:09 EST
It's your surprise, my daughter, you go ahead and pick any room that you want. One way or the other, it'll be a surprise when your mother opens the door. *He smiled and started to ponder the things he might need to get an indoor green house started. He wasn't a gardener himself, and to ask his mate would raise too many questions.....*

I think we may have to consult he library, daughter. I must admit that I don't know the first thing about plants, and having an indoor garden is something that even daddy needs help with.

Icillia Shimmerscale

Date: 2013-03-03 15:48 EST
"We could go now?" As excited as she was, the hatchling herself didn't know much about gardening either, just that momma liked it.

It also seemed to keep her mother relaxed. A peek to the end of the hall and soon she would be leading her father along toward the library.

Aurthur Shimmerscale

Date: 2013-03-05 14:56 EST
*Chuckling, happy to see his daughter to excited, how could he possibly say no' He followed his daughter into the library, and pulled down several volumes about gardening and botany, thumbing through them.* Well, daughter, it says in these books that fertile soil is needed, as well as an ample amount of sunlight. Not too much though, or it will kill the plants. Also, some plants can only grow in certain climates.....It shouldn't be too hard to figure out how to make this work. We just need some good soil, and sunlamps. Maybe we can even set off a special area for our mother to grow some more exotic plants?