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[inemeraldfaith]

Hello!

[Aerith is bright and cheerful, which seems to be the norm for her. She offers a wave, wearing a smile, her drake coiled around her ponytail and the pretty hair piece tucked into it.]

Not long after I arrived, I had this thought to open a flower shop. I haven't yet, but I have some flowers that are kind of taking over my apartment. I got these a bit ago, so some of them are younger than others, but they're all pretty hardy.

[Her camera pans over to a counter that's housing no shortage of pots with lily of the valley, larkspur, and primrose plants in a variety of colours.

Afterwards, she leans onto her counter and dips her head as she eyes her device, coming back into view.]

So I guess what I'm saying is that if you like flowers or you want something to spruce your home up, I'm happy to give you some of mine. If you don't know how to take care of them, I can help walk you through that, too. Or if you just want to come take a look at them, that'd be okay, too.

[After a pause, she continues.] Also, if you didn't know, larkspurs— [She points to the ones that stand tall with the colourful petals.] —are a favourite with King Arthur. Just in case you feel like getting on his good side.

Comments

[schmisse]

Iii... could actually use some tips.

[ Sure, she's been following the advice her landlady gives her, but more knowledge is never a bad thing. ]

Especially since I don't want to kill any of the plants I've started to grow.

[inemeraldfaith]

Hm...!

I might be able to help you, but it sounds like you already have a good start with them. Flowers are kind of interesting in this idea that sometimes you just have to try a lot of different things and see what works, and what doesn't. It could be easy to overcomplicate them, so maybe avoid doing that?

I wouldn't mind getting a chance to meet your roses, though.

[schmisse]

Well... They're growing slowly. I make sure they get enough sunlight, and I talk to them when I water them. Sometimes I sing to them. I was told it helps.

[ She's not really sure what else, though! ]

Oh, but... you could, if you'd like! They're all still very small, so they're a little shy, though.

[inemeraldfaith]

You can't rush a good thing. Sometimes a little slow and steady is the best way to go, especially when they're young. I talk to my plants too!

[And she probably sings too, but that's neither here nor there.]

I wouldn't mind taking a look at them, getting to know them, asking how they're doing. I'm sure they have plenty of nice things to think where your care of them is concerned.

[schmisse]

That's... very nice of you to say. Oh— and if you do drop by, Cloud would be very happy to have you around.

[ Ah, that just came out! She covers her mouth with her hand, then realising what confusion she might be making Aerith feel. ]

He's— he's mentioned you before, that's all. I'm Weiss, by the way.

[inemeraldfaith]

[She thinks on that. It doesn't take her much time to put two and two together. And it makes her wonder all the more just how far ahead Cloud is before her. She won't ask and though she wonders, she doubts she actually wants the answer.

The future is not exactly the most hopeful picture Aerith will face. Knowing that, living like that is a complicated situation. All she can do is live these moments, the present ones, to the best of her ability.]

Will he now. [She wears a small smile. Maybe the Cloud she knew would. But this one...] I'd introduce myself, but it sounds like you know who I am already. It's nice to meet you, all the same.

[schmisse]

Well, you can ignore what I said and we can get to know each other and the flowers together the normal way.

[ At least, Weiss is very good at ignoring things. This may be why she's considered cold by a lot of people. ]

[inemeraldfaith]

I'm not sure it counts if you already know thing about me. Sounds more like you'll just have to balance it out by telling me about you. Whether that's over flowers or something else, I'm not picky!

[schmisse]

Do you like tea, or coffee? I'll prepare some and snacks if you come by some time.

[ And of course, she'll even send Aerith the address to the farm after the call! ]

[inemeraldfaith]

I'm not particular, so either would be good with me. Whatever it is, you don't need to go out of your way for me.