The Estate's meticulously kept gardens, including a hedgemaze that students have occasionally described as "sadistic" and a sizable rose garden. Benches in shaded spots are plentiful, and the gardens are popular to study in on pleasant days. The nearby stables are still maintained with a number of well-heeled equines.
"Well, uh, you just said chewing was bad, so I just assumed it was a sore spot," Will said, scratching his head. "Did I jump tracks somewhere in the conversation?"
As she takes a hard look at the part hey had removed, she looks thoughtful for a moment and then says, "Back to the subject of family though, my... 'mom' is in town."
"Good. She seems to actually give a shit, so it's a start at least. We've agreed to see how she handles being 'Mom' and how much I feel the need for one."
"Yeah, while I approve of shenannigans in all shapes and forms, that seems like a disaster waiting to happen. Possibly involving several leveled buildings."