"Aye, it is, and to it's detriment, probably." How could anyone from outside get used to them if they were confined to the Garden? Or maybe it was a good idea. Who could say. No use letting his growing resentment about the Garden worm its way into the conversation.

"After you've graduated it won't be so regimented. You'll be able to get away with a lot more for one thing." He grinned and winked at her. "Maybe we can step out for a night or two in celebration, aye?"