[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.

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~

video; un: sephiroth

[sefirot]

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

[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?

[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.

[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.

[rustyhonesty]

[Why is even this slightly embarrassing and making him blush. Get it together Jean.]

It's for my fiancée's birthday, which is in a few days... I've only really thought about the colours being maybe pink and red.

[tantailizing]

Haha, hey! As long as you remember and do something fun for the day in the end!

[Which means Balthier better do something nice! He waves when he can see her.]

If you've got some roses, those would look nice around here once the weather warms up a bit more.

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?

[sefirot]

[Because what else is he going to do with his time other than harass people, Aerith?]

If I am recalling correctly, you wished to reject my offer. Regardless of that, I do not mean here.

For me what is to come has already transpired. For you -- for various reasons -- I believe, well ... there is a limit on your time.

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.

< thearchitect >

[emet_sulk]

'Tis your nameday, is it? Congratulations.

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?

video; un: stargazer

[leicesters]

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

[inemeraldfaith]

Ohhh...
This sounds adorable. I can definitely put together some examples and show them to you. You can pick something you like, if you like any of them, naturally. I can even handle delivery for you.

[inemeraldfaith]

[Aerith wiggles her fingers in return.]

Oh, I don't really plan on doing anything. [Likelihood being that Balthier may not let that happen.] I don't need to celebrate it to know that it's here, after all.

[inemeraldfaith]

That wasn't what I said. I'm allowed to regard you with suspicion.

[She shakes her head at him.] I guess if we want to seriously answer this, it's based on how long we both end up here. Unless you decide you're tired of waiting for it to happen.

[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.]

[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.

[inemeraldfaith]

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

[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.

[leicesters]

Great! It's your day, so you're the boss for the day. Go ahead and work me as hard as you like.

[inemeraldfaith]

Wait, if I'm the boss, does that mean I have to pay you? I hope you understand this is a non-profit organisation, Claude.

[leicesters]

Come on, didn't I just call Balthier stingy? You don't think I'd really show up and expect to get paid, do you? You wound me.

[He's pouting! Look at these wounded feelings!]

[tantailizing]

Awe, c'mooon! Yeah, you don't need to, but where's the fun in that? Can't hurt having one day to spoil yourself!

[Oh yeah, he's gonna leave this to Balthier.]