Ken Tiller

Once you are friends

Hoho! A good ally to have indeed! You aren't a spy, for you know who, are you?

I trust ya.

If it's not envious neighbours pricking my pumpkins, it's mischievous Fae gumming up my windmill blades.

I grew up in a household that took no nonsense. If we were silly, then we'd be put into the larder and locked in.

That wasn't actually that bad as the larder was a walk-in and stuffed with food.

Once they like you

Do you want to know the secret of growing the shiniest, plumpest veggies?

All you need is love.

It also helps to remove any beetles, of course.

You need to wait for a nice day, say here comes the sun, get back away from the light and just let it be. Then you have to come together with your veg and twist and shout as you uproot them.

After that, it's a long and winding road to the market to sell them.

For the bigger veg, I get by with a little help from my friends or use a wagon, but they are bumpy and can give you cart knee. Oh no!

Asking for help

I need your assistance on a delicate matter.

The vegetables that I had ready to deliver have gone missing.

It's probably sabotage, but I have no proof.

Could you make a delivery for me? Unfortunately, I don't have any veg to give you, but if you could take 10 pumpkins to Kooky Burrows in Outlane, I would pay you ☎50.

Money isn't as important as reputation!

When it is done

Much appreciated. It is a great thing in this life to have a true friend who makes all the effort worth it. Sometimes you need to just relax and stop dashing around and see the beauty in things.

As momma used to say, take your time, young man, don't rush to get old and take it in your stride. Live your life, junior!