Alisson spent her morning in the communal garden, she wondered why she did not visit it more often when it was so peaceful and relaxing. The sounds of birds and the rustling of leaves on trees were hypnotic and soothed the spirit.
Unfortunately for her, Penelope had 'requested' her presence by means of a messenger. She thought of ignoring the 'invitation but decided against it, she had already made the older woman upset and while she was not fond of her, she did not want to make her an enemy.
The walk to the woman's home was done in uncomfortable silence, her messenger was a young girl of nineteen who had a pompous look on her face and refused to engage Alisson in conversation. Alisson was not bothered by her attitude, birds of the same feather, flock together and the girl was a younger
