Hearing Desi say that she wanted a plant for her apartment immediately got Crystal thinking of what small plants she had around her place. As an earth elemental it was pretty much her responsibility to make sure people had all the green life they needed in their lives. She'd have to give her something as thanks for helping her with this ward.
"If you opened that door you'd get floored by the animals," Crystal said as she approached, keys jingling. She nodded in agreement to what Desi was saying about writing things down, but was immediately distracted by the other side of the door. "Hello gorgeous," she cooed, scooping up the large black and white cat who'd been the first of her current three to reach her. "Okay, none of the animals are vicious, but don't pet Leonardo." She grinned as she led the way to the sliding glass door that opened into her backyard. She pointed with her foot to where Leonardo was currently taking up residence while he healed. "Unless he shows you his belly. Porcupines love having their belly rubbed. And off you go, Terry, I'll feed you soon." The cat was placed on the porch rail where he immediately began eyeing the bluebird that was cheaping up a storm. "You should have migrated by now," Crystal murmured to the bird, tapping its little head, momentarily distracted before she remembered that she'd other things to do.
"Sarah? This tree right here." She pressed her fingers against the bark of an apple tree that was just about her height, only just avoiding the branches. "I grew it this week so winter is easier for it. Show me what you can do to protect it." Her smile was encouraging as she moved near Desi, nudging the other witch with her shoulder. "Then I'll show you where our project is."