Okay, now he was confusing her. Shade and trees and turns in the path. It sounded rather silly, and a laugh bubbled forth. "I think I understand." She replied, now smiling. "Blame nature and whoever constructed this path."

She rested a foot on one of the long stretches of boards that defined the pathway, her green eyes alight with laughter. "Kourtney Lams." She replied. "Nice to meet you August. What house are you in?"