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[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

[sefirot]

[It is most definitely bait.]

Why? Fear? For her?

[theleadingman]

[What has to happen to a person, he wonders, to make them feed on uneasiness in such a way? Regardless, Balthier remains unflinching.]

I'd be more worried about yourself, at this juncture.

[Wise? Probably not, but he's never been inclined to show or admit to fear in front of anyone, least of all a stranger who seems out to get his thrills.]

[sefirot]

Oh I needn't worry. Though you should worry more for her. She has a habit of getting in the way of situations she should not. It ends rather tragically for her.

[theleadingman]

An inclination we share, truth be told.

[Fear is something he won't give this man the satisfaction of. He has never been the type to allow himself to be intimidated. His expression remains irate and otherwise unflinching.]

You seem rather fond of the sound of your own voice.

[sefirot]

As are you for jumping in so heroically. Letting the world know you are a hero. Yet were I to do something, I wonder if you would succeed where others have failed?

[theleadingman]

This was hardly for anyone else's benefit. Trust me, if it were a performance, you would know.

[This hardly even rates on Balthier's typical theatrics scale.]

I'm not one easily given to failure.

[sefirot]

If that is a challenge, I do not mind rising to it.

[theleadingman]

Nor I.

[Given much of what he's faced already, a single man hardly seems a major threat in comparison, and given the strong implications that have been put forth, he has no choice but to stand his ground.]

You seem the sort who is used to having intimidation on his side. You'll find I'm not so easily deterred.

[Having so many bullets on his person at all times does wonders for one's confidence.]

[sefirot]

Nor am I. Though intimidation is not a tactic I often employ. It is not needed. Skill is always more important.

[theleadingman]

Indeed it is. I assure you, I have no shortage of that on my side, as well.

[Though whether or not either of them actually intends to show it remains to be seen. This posturing between the two of them is almost comical when one considers they've not even met in person, but Balthier knows himself well— were they to do so, the situation would quite rapidly escalate, especially considering his own temper these past weeks.]

Leave the lady be, and we'll have nought to worry about either way.