'Maybe it's because my own life has gotten so weird lately,' Xin Huohuo thought, a sudden idea popping into her head. 'A single doll possesses four of the five elements: water, earth, wood, and metal. What if those patterns are actually arcane sigils carrying the essence of fire?'
'A single doll imbued with the energy of all five elements... what could it be for?'
"These dolls are eco-friendly and compact. The grass seeds are really hardy—just give them a little water and sunlight, and they'll grow beautifully. They're perfect for kids." Snapped out of her thoughts, she heard the vendor's voice. A parent had evidently inquired, and he was now in full sales mode. "Letting kids raise a few plants teaches them compassion and brings them closer to nature. It's a great thing! And it's not expensive. Why don't you buy one?"
"Why does it look so weird? It's so black and has all these squiggles on it," a child asked in a piping voice.
