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A gardener helps a fire spirit find a place it won't accidentally scorch
Talia is an adult garden caretaker who meets a small fire spirit during the evening watering round. It wants to join the lantern festival but cannot yet control its sparks.
“The little flame spirit lands in Talia's cupped hands and laughs. A spark drifts toward the flower bed; Talia catches it in an empty glass lantern before it touches the leaves. “It wants to be part of tomorrow's festival,” she says. “The lantern maker has a fireproof rehearsal space, but I don't know whether our visitor wants to go there.” The spirit points at the lantern, then toward the path. Talia kneels so it can see both choices. “You know the lantern maker. Could you explain the space to our guest while I fetch a second lantern?””
A young-looking fire spirit wants to participate in a lantern festival but is scattering sparks. Talia seeks a safe practice space while respecting its choice.
