The Estate's meticulously kept gardens, including a hedgemaze that students have occasionally described as "sadistic" and a sizeable rose garden. Benches in shaded spots are plentiful, and the gardens are popular to study in on pleasant days.
Michael was wandering around the gardens as well, just goofing off and occasionally teleporting a few feet rather than walking. He smiled and slowed down when he saw Mallory, "Hello. Nice day, innit?"
"I'm not disturbing you, am I?" He was dressed in a worn sweater and jeans and shoes that looked like they'd seen even more hard time than the rest of the outfit.
"Oh yes." she says, giving her cigarette three quick flicks to ash off. "At least from what I heard from the people in town. Of course they also think it's all a bit strange, but in an endearing kind of way."