( Basil follows Chise outside then, taking in the garden little by little as they approached it. He kneels down, looking to the herbs thoughtfully. )

It's really nice, Chise. A lot of people who can't use healing magic would feel lucky to know that this is here.

( Ah, but... The plants aren't as healthy as they could be, but it's not too late. They can still be saved. And Basil was more than happy to help her do that. To him, the thought of any life, plant or no, was a sad thought to him. )

Did something change for garden recently?