[video] - un: pinkmemory

[inemeraldfaith]

[This ought to come as no surprise, really. Aerith spends a decent amount of her free time in the flower shop and usually if she appears on Avalon's network, it's there. That's precisely where she is on today's little impromptu Camelot interruption.

Resting on her forearm against front desk counter, she wears a smile, though it's a bit lighter than she normally gives.]

It's been a while since I said anything on here and I realised I should probably fix that. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Aerith. I run a little flower shop here in the business district of the town. I was in the middle of putting a nice little patio setup outside for people who come by, but it's getting a bit colder, so I think that's going to have to be put on hold until it warms up again.

[Taking a pause to sip from the cup of tea at her side, she sets it down before she continues.]

I know I've said this before, but if any of you have flowers or seeds from your home, for whatever reason that you would, if you bring them to me, I'll try to grow you something. I'm also really interested in trying to crossbreed some flowers, especially from anything that might be capable of surviving the colder weather. If you've already purchased flowers from me and you're having trouble with them, you can pay me a visit any time and I'll fix them up for you.

[After a moment's consideration, she sinks down a bit, shifting to settle her chin in the palm of her hand.]

And you know, with the weather getting colder, it's easy to get sick. Make sure you're taking care of yourselves. I don't normally offer this, but I have some healing magic, so if you find yourself not feeling well, I might be able to help you out there. I'm not a doctor or anything, but I like to think I know marginally what I'm doing. At worst, I can make you a nice pot of tea.

[That seems to be all she has to say because not long after, she turns off her video and audio feed.]

[Private to Tifa - Text]
Hey, can I ask you to do a favour for me?

Comments

[forgeabettertomorrow]

...Really? How come? Is it just the climate?

I'd be more than happy to, Aerith. The way I see it, there's still a lot of Avalon left to explore! There's bound to be some amazing things out there!

[inemeraldfaith]

Not exactly. I don't honestly know why they grow where they do, given that I didn't think there was anything special about the soil.

[She wonders how to put it.] The energy source that's used pollutes the ground, so nothing can grow. Well, nothing should be able to. [Again, her home and the church being exceptions to that for some reason.]

All of that aside, I'm very long overdue for some exploration and some adventure. Better to get that in now before it gets too cold, after all.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

[For some reason, Aerith seems a little dodgy when it comes to talking about why flowers only seem to grow around her house. Darin notes it but...well, he's not gonna pry. Aerith's never pried into any of his business and he's already transformed into a demonic rage monster once. The least he can do is offer her the same courtesy. So, he drops it with a simple comment.]

Huh, I think I get it. I can imagine what people are probably like being told to give up their energy source to stop polluting the planet. It doesn't seem like an easy conversation.

Oh man, you're right, it's getting to be that time of year, isn't it. I'll keep an eye out for something fun.

[inemeraldfaith]

It's a little more complicated than that, admittedly. The people who want that to stop aren't in a power to make it stop. All they're trying to do is survive from one day to the next. The people with the power don't have the earth in mind.

[Although it does make her wonder what Shinra's real thoughts are. It's not like she's ever had an extended conversation with them. Or with the Turks for that matter.]

Ideally, the city and its sectors would get restructured, but it would displace a lot of people. My mom and me included. Most of the people don't have anywhere else to go. But I don't work with anyone in power and nothing I've said so far has convinced them to do otherwise. I'll have to find other ways to make change.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

...Kinda sounds like here, doesn't it? I mean, all of these worlds frozen with an enormous Calamity on the verge of destroying everything. The people of Lestari, Celliwig, and even us...just...trying to live our lives. Not sure how to stop the storm that's brewing...

It's...frustrating. I feel like Camelot is sitting on its hands and waiting for things to get worse. I think we need to start being more proactive...

[inemeraldfaith]

I feel like the people here are a little bit more open-minded.

[After some consideration, she continues.]

In books, it's often stated that change usually doesn't occur until a calamity takes place. For some reason, people don't realise that change is needed until a great sacrifice is made. In an ideal world, that wouldn't be necessary. Doesn't seem like any world is ideal, though.