Highfather and Sera in “Unfinished Business”

It's hard, isn't it? But we must lovingly tend our garden if we want it to grow strong and tall.

I hate this.

What's wrong, child?

I've tried, Highfather, really I have, but look! [Gestures to the small rosebush she's laboring over]

Patience, my dear. Everything has a purpose, and a place.

Everything? [Flicks a large caterpillar off of a leaf]

Given time.