"I've been alright," Patience said, smiling back. "I haven't managed to get an assistant that can help me with plants that need to be picked on the full, but I have a store of them, so there's still time."
She moved to the tree and sat down, setting down the bag she had been carrying between them. She didn't want to just hand the bag off and leave, but it felt silly holding onto it when it was intended for him. "Other than that, the only problem is with my sister. She's extra protective because she thinks she should have been there to keep you from attacking me. It'll pass, though."