[ Phew, saved! She ponders a moment though at his question. ]
There are many... [Dozens, really. The question is finding one that would marry well with Azalea while conveying the intended meaning.] Helichrysum. Also known as Immortelle and Everlasting.
[ She doesn't have them on display, those flowers are in the back of the shop. ]
I don't really use them for bouquets, but... [She points at a bouquet on display.] Look.
[ Isn't that so cute? She certainly seems to think so! A shame it'll probably end up withering there, nobody's bought it and it's been a few days since she made it already. ]
We could do something like that with Helichrysum as the background for the bouquet, and Azalea to write the message.
[ Oh. That bouquet is... unfortunately, it's gaudy in his opinion. It's one he thinks Aventurine would pick to present to him if only for a laugh, but that is something Ratio would never pick for Aventurine. He shakes his head, cheeks slightly red. ]
No. I'd... prefer something more subtle and elegant.
[ There are honestly far too many beautiful flowers and he is not well versed enough in flower arrangement to pick a combination that would look good. At least, not in an hour, which is the amount of time he's given himself to complete this task. He looks at Ereshkigal, a small frown on his face. ]
I'd like to see the kind of arrangement you'd recommend, and consider modifications from there. The general message is, ah... [ The flush on his face deepens and he averts his eyes. ] ...so long as it conveys deep and enduring affection, it should suffice. It need not include Azaleas if you cannot find a way to fit them in.
[ She gets it, no offense taken. She thinks it's cute, but sometimes you want something more traditional and elegant, especially when it's to send a love letter to your boyfriend! ]
Deep and enduring affection...
[ She nods to herself and looks around the shop. She can include the Azaleas, it's no problem. ]
You're taking this too seriously, doctor. Do you know what will convey deep and enduring affection? [She smiles.] The fact that you're the one gifting him the bouquet.
[ It could be totally unfitting flowers, he would still get the message. But she is Ereshkigal, aspiring queen of flowers and a likely better goddess of love than her sister is!! There is no way she will have him offer unfitting flowers to his lover.
She grabs a few flowers and goes back behind her counter. ]
It's going to take me half an hour, give or take. You can stay or come back later today to pick the bouquet.
[ She's not wrong. He highly doubts Aventurine would be aware of this planet's flower language. What is common knowledge regarding flowers would only pertain to those that grow on Pier Point and any other hub planets in the IPC's sphere of influence. Perhaps he really is overthinking it. ]
Perhaps so. Still, I would prefer to offer him flowers that accurately convey my feelings.
[ Aventurine would expect him to overthink it, since they know each other too well. Ratio was a scholar for a reason. ]
Ah, I am not in need of it today. I will require it in three days' time.
[ Did he come several days early just to ensure the bouquet would be perfect? Yes, yes he did. Because he's an overthinker and overplanner. ]
[ That's unusual. She does get orders every now and then to deliver at a specific date, but it sounds like he just wants to make sure she'll take her time. Now that would be shameful bribery if he expects her to put more effort than usual in the bouquet because they're friends!
... Thankfully, she always puts her all in her bouquets and she doesn't mind putting in an extra touch for a friend. At least, if he thinks that word is still appropriate between them. ]
[ He expects excellent service, yes, but not because they're friends. More because he's paying for it, and he's more than willing to fork up the money to make sure the bouquet is perfect. ]
Is that an issue?
[ The way she questions him... was it so unusual? Perhaps he really was overthinking it. ]
I expect nothing less. The arrangements you have on display are proof that I can entrust this task to you.
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There are many... [Dozens, really. The question is finding one that would marry well with Azalea while conveying the intended meaning.] Helichrysum. Also known as Immortelle and Everlasting.
[ She doesn't have them on display, those flowers are in the back of the shop. ]
I don't really use them for bouquets, but... [She points at a bouquet on display.] Look.
[ Isn't that so cute? She certainly seems to think so! A shame it'll probably end up withering there, nobody's bought it and it's been a few days since she made it already. ]
We could do something like that with Helichrysum as the background for the bouquet, and Azalea to write the message.
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No. I'd... prefer something more subtle and elegant.
[ There are honestly far too many beautiful flowers and he is not well versed enough in flower arrangement to pick a combination that would look good. At least, not in an hour, which is the amount of time he's given himself to complete this task. He looks at Ereshkigal, a small frown on his face. ]
I'd like to see the kind of arrangement you'd recommend, and consider modifications from there. The general message is, ah... [ The flush on his face deepens and he averts his eyes. ] ...so long as it conveys deep and enduring affection, it should suffice. It need not include Azaleas if you cannot find a way to fit them in.
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Deep and enduring affection...
[ She nods to herself and looks around the shop. She can include the Azaleas, it's no problem. ]
You're taking this too seriously, doctor. Do you know what will convey deep and enduring affection? [She smiles.] The fact that you're the one gifting him the bouquet.
[ It could be totally unfitting flowers, he would still get the message. But she is Ereshkigal, aspiring queen of flowers and a likely better goddess of love than her sister is!! There is no way she will have him offer unfitting flowers to his lover.
She grabs a few flowers and goes back behind her counter. ]
It's going to take me half an hour, give or take. You can stay or come back later today to pick the bouquet.
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Perhaps so. Still, I would prefer to offer him flowers that accurately convey my feelings.
[ Aventurine would expect him to overthink it, since they know each other too well. Ratio was a scholar for a reason. ]
Ah, I am not in need of it today. I will require it in three days' time.
[ Did he come several days early just to ensure the bouquet would be perfect? Yes, yes he did. Because he's an overthinker and overplanner. ]
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[ That's unusual. She does get orders every now and then to deliver at a specific date, but it sounds like he just wants to make sure she'll take her time. Now that would be shameful bribery if he expects her to put more effort than usual in the bouquet because they're friends!
... Thankfully, she always puts her all in her bouquets and she doesn't mind putting in an extra touch for a friend. At least, if he thinks that word is still appropriate between them. ]
It'll be the prettiest bouquet you've ever seen.
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Is that an issue?
[ The way she questions him... was it so unusual? Perhaps he really was overthinking it. ]
I expect nothing less. The arrangements you have on display are proof that I can entrust this task to you.