"Of course," she laughed, realizing that a garden was probably not the first thing on Rue's mind when it came to fun in the city.

"The gardens are a special place," she said as she steered the man through the streets. "They used to be the gardens of the Palace that once stood here, but when the Palace was taken over by an evil entity, they became overgrown and neglected. But when the Evil was defeated, they became a haven for the local fauna and flora." Not to mention Wan's favorite place.

The gardens were beautiful, despite the drought, there was some remaining green, and though the flowers were beginning to fade, a few of the hardier ones were hanging on, showing off their vibrant colors.