And they happily show off the fruits and veggies, keeping up a running chatter that is often difficult to tell just which of the group is speaking.

"Uh huh! We planted the veggies this year. The fruit trees and berries are here longer. They don't have to be planted every year, and they keep getting bigger. Like us!"

"These are carrots! The orange part is under the ground."

"Um, all parts! We helped with all of it."

Regulus can't help laughing. "And they're very nice carrots, too."

Mikoto seems to just be trying to wait out their enthusiasm, and watch for the airship,