[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

[inemeraldfaith]

[After some thinking, Aerith shows some plants in question, which really means going all over her shop to point them out and find them.]

This one is a plum flower. It usually grows on trees, but it's possible to grow them from individual branches as well as long as you prune them appropriately. And... these are snapdragons. Sometimes they're called dragon flowers. If you're gentle about it, you can place your hands to the side of the flower pod and press and it kind of opens. Sort of looks like a dragon's mouth!

[She's pausing in thought on the last one, cycling through what she knows and it takes her to yet another part of her flower shop.]

Maybe these will do? They're called borage flowers. The way they drop makes them look a little sombre, but there's that point in the centre making them seem a little more dangerous. You can even eat the leaves. They drop their seeds and flower all over again, so they'll come back.

[illusionaryskirt]

[ Chrome quickly recognizes the plum blossom. It's a flower she sees a lot at home. It's a pretty flower, but it doesn't inspire her. Though when Aerith suggests the snapdragon or borage flowers, her eyes certainly light up of how exotic they both look.]

The last two are very interesting. Maybe I'll go with the borage flowers because it seems pretty unique out of the threE. And I like that they can drop seeds and they can grow anew just in case I don't give it enough care.

[This is the first plant she'll be looking after, so she's bound to neglect it.]

[inemeraldfaith]

[Aerith just looks happy that she's been able to recommend something that Chrome likes. Of course, she'd prefer it that all of the plants she sold were taken care of appropriately, but some people... just aren't good with plants. And honestly, some plants are higher maintenance than others.]

Since it's a special day, I won't be charging you anything. Which just leaves the matter of whether you want to arrange a time to pick it up or have it delivered to wherever you might be staying.

[illusionaryskirt]

I can pick it up since you're not charging me.

[It's the least she can do.]

Where is your flower shop located?

[inemeraldfaith]

[Aerith wouldn't mind delivering—really, but that's just the kind of person that she is. She doesn't offer up an argument, however, and that's mostly because she doesn't know Chrome well enough to push her buttons like that.]

It's in the business district. If you know where Magnolia Cafe is, it's not very far from there. There's a nice sign out front and everything. If it's not too cold, I could just wait outside and wave obnoxiously. That's pretty hard to miss.

[illusionaryskirt]

[ Chrome smiles a little at the last part.]

...If it's not too cold.

[After all, she doesn't want Aerith to go even more out of her way than she already is. Chrome feels she find the flower shop on her own, especially with the assistance of the GPS on her device.]

Then in a little while, I'll come by to pick it up. Thank you so much again.

[inemeraldfaith]

I don't mind at all. The cold's not too bothersome and if it gets to be too much, I'll just duck into my shop real quick for some warmth and then go back out. Take your time. If you want, you can just message me over the network when you're on your way or in the vicinity. That'd be real easy.

[She shakes her head with a grin.]

Like I said, though, no hurry. They're not going anywhere. I'll put the ones you liked aside and they'll be ready for whenever you show up.

[illusionaryskirt]

[ Aerith's words do relieve Chrome, she'll hate to think Aerith was standing outside waiting for her. Though, knowing she'll take care of herself, using her better judgment to decide when to go back inside is comforting. Also, her insistence that there isn't a rush to pick up either.]

...thank you.

[There are many words on her mind, and yet all she can manage is another thank you. Though she is grateful for Aerith's generosity. She doesn't know how to handle other people's kindness, but she's learning to accept it and not question it.]

I'll message you and let you know when I'm stopping by. I'm looking forward to having it in my room. Thank you again.

[ She awkwardly bows in front of the camera.]

[inemeraldfaith]

[Oh, she's cute. Charming, too. Aerith has a difficult time not finding her a little endearing and her smile grows. She doesn't really get the whole bowing thing, so she won't be offering up one in return, but she does wiggle her fingers. It's not as formal as a bow. In fact, it's not formal at all.]

That sounds great! I'm looking forward to it. Take care until then, okay?

[illusionaryskirt]

[Chrome smiles as well. She definitely is looking forward to meeting Aerith in person. She nods as she waves her hand to sign off.]

...I will. And you do the same until then.

[With that she ends the session.]