Ram looked at the door. It had a hole through it, true. One he’d put there in fact. However, that did make it distinct. It was in High Striker which was kind of perfect for making a Summer hollow. And it was semi-mobile which… well it was both useful and dangerous. It could be hidden in emergencies, but it could also be stolen. It had taken a bit, but he’d finally decided that the risk was worth it.

With a gentle tap, and some jiggling of the handle, the door opened in the Hedge. The Render stepped inside and looked around.

All around the Hedge was bursting into bloom. Tiny buds and flower petals ended in sharp points. It looked like picking them would be a painful experience. At the same time, you had to admit they were beautiful. It would almost be a shame to destroy them.

But, Ram chided himself, a deer trail didn’t make for a good hollow. Sure, he could probably defend it more easily or move in a nice chair. However, given that he wanted this to be the start of a place for the Summer court, having enough room for court members to stand more than two abreast seemed a requirement. That meant tearing out all the sweet smelling vicious little blooms and the branches they grew on. And the trees and vines from there. Then the pulling up the roots and sewing ash into the soil.

Ram could feel his pulse getting faster at the idea of the destruction about to ensue.

He clutched a vine, ignoring the pain that shot through his hand as he did, then he rent the Thorns asunder.