[video] - un: pinkmemory / backdated to 7 february

[inemeraldfaith]

[It's a flower shop.
It's the flower shop that shows up in every single one of Aerith's video entries to the network.

She's panning her camera over a variety of flowers she has on display at the front window, freshly sprayed and watered.]

♪♫ Happy birthday to meeeeeee ♫♪

[Aerith is not a well-versed singer and thus this is a short-lived experience. She hums the rest of the song to herself and then points to the sign for Don't Stop Be-Leafing.]

If you need flowers for anything, please come on by. I'll be providing them at no cost in celebration!

[In the background, there's the voice of one slightly exasperated sky pirate.]

We've talked about this; we can’t give everything away for free.

[OOC: Feel free to address Balthier. He's what keeps the flower shop up and running normally.]

Comments

video; un: jean

[rustyhonesty]

Oh... come to think of it, I should get some flowers soon.

[Not even for Valentine's. Something for a bit earlier.]

Happy Birthday though.

[inemeraldfaith]

Thanks!

[But this really isn't about her birthday. Especially not when plants are involved.]

Talk to me about your flower needs. What kinds, what are you going to use them for? Colours? Themes?

video; un: luckyseven

[tantailizing]

Heeey, heard someone singing about their birthday! Happy birthday, Aerith!

[... Oh, there's some weird pirate man in the background.]

I might have to pick up a few flowers~

[inemeraldfaith]

Well, if you want to call that singing. I actually almost forgot about it, which is probably a sign that I spend too much time working. But thank you! Just because I'm not at home doesn't mean we don't continue to age, after all.

[She turns her phone and settles onto an arm with a smile.]

I am delighted to put together some flowers for you if you tell me what you're interested in.

video; un: sephiroth

[sefirot]

Another year closer to the end. How many of these do you believe you have left?

[inemeraldfaith]

[WHY IS IT THAT EVERY TIME SHE WANTS TO ADDRESS THE NETWORK, THIS HAPPENS.
If it's Sephiroth's goal to keep her from using the network, it might just work.]

Are you giving me a finite number now? I thought you wanted to establish some kind of truce.

video; un: stargazer

[leicesters]

Wow! Someone's feeling dramatic today. Or are you always like this?

voice; un: rokumon

[garyoutensei]

Birthday, huh?

[ Hmm... There's a long pause, some rustling sounds. ]

Wait, don't usually people get stuff for their birthday, not the other way around?

[inemeraldfaith]

I didn't ask for anything for my birthday and I'm not sure there's really anything I want except to help people, so that seems like it's enough for me.

[...Only Aerith would probably say something like this.]

Video; anonymous

[angel_of_death]

I think you have that backwards, Miss Aerith. You should be receiving flowers on your birthday, not giving away the entire contents of your shop.

[inemeraldfaith]

Well, I work hard to keep the shop up and running. I don't see why I can't share some of that with others if it's what I really want.

< thearchitect >

[emet_sulk]

'Tis your nameday, is it? Congratulations.

[inemeraldfaith]

Is that what you call birthdays back home? I kind of like it. It sounds fancy.

video; un: stargazer

[leicesters]

Happy birthday, Aerith! I'll swing by in a bit.

And ignore Balthier, he's just stingy. If your stocks need a little pick-me-up, how about I help you replenish them with green magic?

[inemeraldfaith]

I'd love that!

[Claude knows just how to influence Aerith in all of the wrong ways.]

I bet my plants would love a visit from you too. I've thought about pursuing the green magic myself, but I like having an excuse to put you to work. I'm definitely going to make use of your own. And try to behave with Balthier. He gets a little uppity when I try to give things away for free, but hopefully he'll let it slide because it's a special day.

video | un: arcturus

[theleadingman]

[Pardon you.]

I'm not stingy, only helping her to keep her business afloat. That said, given the occasion, I can hardly stop her from doing what she likes.

[... he never can, really.]

video; un: ems

[unhappy]

I mean if they're free and it stresses out that guy.

[ She's not a big flower person, but that doesn't mean she can't see how they look. It's not like she's got confidence she'll ever get some anyway. But also doing things for the random harassment of strangers she vaguely remembers crossing sometime ago is fun. ]

[inemeraldfaith]

[Aerith laughs. Somehow this is not a surprise at all. Balthier's very fun to get worked up.]

Poking at Balthier is all kinds of fun, for sure, but flowers have their uses, too. Do you like tea? You can use them in loose leaf.

Video | un: scientistatwork

[doctorintern]

Oh hey! Well, happy birthday!

I wish I had known sooner, I would've gotten you a present!

[inemeraldfaith]

Thanks! And really, I didn't need anything. Rather, let's look at it like this. I'm here in a place like this. I have friends, like you, who are supportive and helpful when I need it most. Doesn't that mean you've already given me the most important thing you could give me?

Video; un: Shoto

[itsmypower]

[He's a bit late, but...]

Happy Birthday.

[This is his "enthused"; smiling.]

[inemeraldfaith]

Thank you very much! You realise this means you get the day off from working here. [She grins. It wouldn't hurt for him to liven up just a tad bit more.] So that means you should spend the day doing something fun.

video | un: Lambo

[boku_wa_lambo]

But if it's your birthday, shouldn't everyone be giving you flowers? You don't give gifts on your birthday, silly! You get gifts!

[inemeraldfaith]

I know that's how it usually goes, but maybe the gift for me is letting me give gifts. It sounds backwards— [Because it is.] —but I do kind of like to do things a little backwards.

video; un: skullkitty

[illusionaryskirt]

...Happy Birthday.

[ Chrome spares Aerith a timid smile. She likes how bubbly this girl is and how nice of her to give away flowers on her birthday. Much to that guy's chagrin.]

I'd like some flowers if you don't mind. I don't have much decoration in my room, so it'll be nice to have them to liven up the space.

[inemeraldfaith]

Thanks!

[If this is the kind of reaction she gets on her birthday, she should make sure that when other peoples' birthdays come up, she ought to advertise for them. Or maybe it's just because she doesn't make a habit of visiting the network too terribly often.]

I can definitely help you pick out some flowers for your room. Do you have a specific kind that you like? Or maybe something to go with the rest of your room...? If you have a theme or a colour, we can work around that, too.