Of dreams and gardens...

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It's normally boring when people try and tell you their dreams, but I think Sounisians might appreciate this one.

A few nights ago I dreamt I met Eugenides, who was in the middle of a parade-like retinue.  Attolia was with him and they were walking to the King's Garden (which, I know, doesn't actually exist in the books as YET :P ).  There was a general impression of colourful clothing. 

Moving along, I met Megan Whalen Turner herself.  At this point I was surrounded by a bunch of nice people, who I think must have been all of you.  You were very lovely and welcoming, although, as I've never been able to meet anyone in person yet :( , perhaps a little vague.  We all settled down on some couches in a nearby bookshop and Megan read us the first chapter of the next book.  I'm afraid all I remember now is that Eugenides, as one of his first acts as King, had created a beautiful walled garden, and he was trying to prevent people from stealing in and spoiling it.  I was really thrilled with the book, although looking back it didn't address many of the plot-points one would expect.

There were also trapeze artists. 

I'm not sure about them.  Perhaps they were part of the circus around Eugenides?


:)
Best dream ever, yes? 

And can I just say you are all wonderful and I wish I could meet you in real life, although I think there would be a LOT of us if that ever happened.