Private Green Ocean On Land

Another day, another set of chores. One would probably get tired of them, had they not made it their lifestyle for at least four centuries. But that's how Umiko has lived for this long, except now he had no master to order him around, all this is now done on request... "And next up is... Gardening, huh?", he had just checked out another item of his list, the kitsune had just finished cleaning a pool for his neighbor and now had to attend to the garden, "Hm... "Note: Just attend to the vegetables and flowers this time. The grass has-" Okay then, I can see myself."

Gathering the necessary tools, he would then proceed to the front of the residence to attend the flowers, humming to himself with bliss.

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When his eyes met hers and she gave a quick small wave, his response was a small smirk and a nod, hands busy with the equipment. But it was soon when Umiko noticed he and Morgana were going to visit the same person's residence, albeit he believed it was for different purposes. Still, maybe he could bring up some subject?

"Have you come to pick up some flowers, Miss?", he had a friendly, yet energetic tone, while walking just a little ahead of her.

"Working my chores for the neighborhood. Something I've done for centuries. Kind of anyways. Since I have no master anymore to serve, instead I help my neighbors when they need to free up their own schedules a little.", he stopped by the flowerbed for a moment to lay down his tools, except for the watering can, before continuing to walk with her, "Not a huge fan of winter myself, makes working with water kind of a pain in the tail. Sometimes literally."

"Flat out Master, really.", he gave a low laugh, "I used to be a bad bad fox a long time ago, he defeated me, sealed me, and had to keep me in line. It's thanks to him that I am who I am now. However, even if he bossed me all around... I wasn't a slave of any sort, he simply told me to do something, and I just decided to do anyways because I'd have nothing to do otherwise."

It was uncommon for Umiko to have any assistance in his chores, however... "Gladly I'd have a help. After all, someone who smells of flowers and herbs must be very know... ledge... able...", he started to piece something together about Morgana, "Hold on, you teach at the Academy, don't you? I mean, I don't know you personally, but did see your classes a few times from a distance."

As he accepted the daffodil, Umiko looked slightly puzzled, but placed it on the sash in a place it wouldn't get smushed. "In a moment." he replied when prompted by Morgana, as he headed for a tap to get water, and not long after the watering can was full and he was coming back, "And here I am. Ah, by the way, my name is Umiko. It's written with the kanji for sea and fox."