Opening up the flower shop~

[greenmagick]

Where: Aqures Ixen: Terra’s new flower shop (Also a rescue center for animals and pets) located at the border between the 14th and 09th District of Aqures Ixen.
When: 9th through the month of May~ and June!
Summary: Terra has just opened her shop, Jardin Verdoyant, after spending some time and money getting it ready. Bartz had helped her where he could. Now it is open and ready for business. In June Terra can be found at the flower shop or her home. The memories left her feeling a little uncomfortable about people.
Warning: None.


Terra had made sure the shop was perfect before sending out Tempest with the flyers. There were rows of plants cut from the stem and rearranged in lovely patterns as well as rows of bright seasonal flowers that were still rooted to a clump of soft dirt. She wanted people to be able to plant flowers as well as have them to be placed in a vase or given as gifts. She had collected seeds as well, which sat in small baskets on the front counter, each with the flowers names written out on small pieces of parchment. The whole store front burst with colors drawing in those who walked by.

The back of the store was simple, Terra was in the process of outfitting it as a greenhouse of sorts and she hoped to have it set up so she could grow spring and summer flowers throughout the winter. On the far side of that wall there were pens and a dozen or so kittens were playing with small toys that Terra had made a few days before. Two of the kittens, whom Terra has trained, were wandering around the store front pulling in customers with soft meows. One was black with startling blue green eyes while the other was an orange tabby cat who’s eyes shined gold in the light of the sun.

Terra was excited and it showed in a happy smile as she lightly misted water over a collection of carnations.

She had her long green hair pulled back into a ponytail with loose strains falling to frame her delicate features. For once Terra wasn't wearing a dress deciding to wear a purple tank top and a pair of worn shorts. She wore brown boots that ended at her calf which were slightly covered in dirt and scuffed from work.

Comments

[tacticallyminded]

"What do you want flowers for, kupo?" the moogle asked, as Robin approached the outside of the shop.

She looked down at Marc; one of the flyers that Terra put up was clutched in the tactician's hand, and she looked down at it thoughtfully. She shrugged, while she thought about it. The truth was that there were flowers in the field that Chrom, Lissa, and Frederick found her in. Some homesickness set in. But, she didn't want to admit to that kind of feeling, with relative strangers. She was still settling into life in Aqures Ixen.

"It seems like it'd be nice," she said. "Maybe I can put some in my room. Wait here, please." Marc shrugged, leaving Robin to it; the silver-haired woman walked into the store, looking around -- she peered briefly at the kittens, a smile coming to her face -- before she looked at Terra and raised a hand to wave.

"Hello!" she called out. "This is the flower shop that you were advertising, right?"

[greenmagick]

Bright blue eyes greeted Robin as she walked into the shop. Terra's gaze shifted to the silver strains of hair making her almost drop her water buck. There was something about that shade of silver that was comforting and alarming though she still didn't know why.

"Oh, Um.. Yes, I'm sorry." Terra smiled placing the water pail on a small end table. "How can I help you?"

[kobatonotdobato]

Kobato had been happy with her own little business, a simple odd jobs sort of thing. It was something she felt like she was good at. So all she could do now was wonder around and see if there were jobs others didn't want to do, or at least have a good look around.

When she came across the store, she was a little puzzled. She had no idea that something like this was here before, so she was more than curious enough to go and check it out. She slowly made her way into the store, looking around quietly.

"Hello..." She soon stopped spotting the other with a small smile. "Oh, hi there!" She said with a smile and a wave. She hadn't known this place existed as she had never seen the flyers. "Are you a new shop?"

[greenmagick]

Terra smiled at Kobato. "Yes. Tempest is putting up flyers still. Um... I have one here somewhere." She walked over to the counter pulling a thin piece of paper from a stack and then handing it over to Kobato.

"It's a flower shop." Which she was sure that Kobato had been able to determine from the flowers lining the walls and surfaces. "And an animal shelter." She pointed to the two kittens who were inspecting Kobato's ankles.

"I have been taking care of a few stray cats and I wanted to find some of them homes."

[dragonflame]

Bloom had seen the flyers and she had to admit she was more than a little curious to see what this flower shop was like. So she headed off to where the address was, all the while her mind was on what sort of flowers would be there and what she could get for the house.

Once she finally reached the doors of the place she looked up, a small smile plastered on her face. It looked like a really nice place on the outside, she wondered what it was like on the inside.

Once she took a step in she looked around, her eyes looking around. it didn't take her long to spot the other who she assumed was the owner. "Hello. You have a very lovely flower shop. It's beautiful."

[greenmagick]

Terra stopped watering the flowers and looked up with a wide smile. "Thank you. Is there anything I can help you with?" She was happy that so many had seen the flyers and that so far they've been interested in buying flowers. She hoped it was enough to be able to fund her other plans.

She lowered the watering pail, her bright eyes glancing around at the flowers. "I have many flowers out but some are still growing." If she looks closely there are only about 7 types of flowers out all in different colors.

[victorix]

Rikku crumpled up the flyer in her hand as she stared at the storefront, stuffing it back into the wrist cuff of her armor. The idea that had brought her here had been a longshot but, it was worth the try.

Moving in through the doors, she breathed in the floral scents deeply, looking around at the vibrant colors. Her heart sank a little when there were no species she recognized. Still, that did not mean they didn't carry similar properties. Afterall, this world had chocobos too.

"Huh?" Her eyes wandered to the pen when she heard a soft mew, and the blonde bonded over to it in a brightly colored flash, the flowers all but forgotten. Offering a little calico her fingertips to sniff. "Oh my gosh. Aren't you just the cutest? I could just eat you alive. You're so fluffy."

She giggled when one kitten tried to pounce another but grossly miscalculated, faceplanting instead. "You I'd name Wakka, cuz you're kind of a dolt."

[greenmagick]

Terra finished up her work and then walked towards the back of the store with a smile. The two kittens she had up front continued to play with the flowers but once they saw Terra move they quickly followed playing with her heels as she walked.

"Aren't they cute?" Her smile was wide as she reached down to pick up one of her own. The kitty purred softly melting like butter in Terra's palm.

The truth was that she couldn't take care of them all without a job which was why she had started the flower shop. To take care of strays and then see if there were any good homes for the animals she's been collecting. Her roommate didn't much care for the collection of kittens as nice as she was about it.

[free_spirited_wind]

"Wow, Terra! The place looks great!"

Bartz naturally had to come by and see the grand opening of Terra's new shop. He's honestly impressed. He bends down to pet one of the kittens while his chocobo, who was trailing after him, sniffs at one of the plants.

"You get a lot of customers yet?"

[greenmagick]

Terra smiled at Bartz happy to see he had stopped by. This was after all due to his influence and she was thankful that she had taken him up on the idea. The kitten in his hand purred softly batting at his fingers and then anything else that might be within the range of it's paws.

"Thank you." She felt a light blush color her cheeks as she walked over. "I've had a few. Would you like a flower too?"

Terra was inclined to just give him one after all of the help he's been. Her gaze glanced over at the chocobo hoping the bird wouldn't eat any of Terra's flowers. She was still growing more but like most things they took time and for the moment her stock was limited.

[neverfirstclass]

If it wasn't for the flyer that Tempest handed him, Cloud might have just walked on past the store. His mind had been wandering and he hadn't noticed the new place opening up. He almost kept walking too, but then he remembered something Zack told him once, about wanting to help his girlfriend open a flower shop.

Curious, the spiky blonde walked inside and was immediately met by a kitten that ran up and tackled his ankle. Smiling he gave down to give it a little pet. "Oh hey there."

[greenmagick]

Terra turned at the sound of the voice seeing that one of her two shop guards has attacked another patron. She smiled softly moving closer to Cloud with her water pale still in hand.

"I'm sorry about that." Once she caught sight of Cloud her smile became a little more shy. "Hello, Cloud."

[makingfriends]

Ven had seen the flyers earlier in the day, but at the time didn't think much of visiting anytime soon. He had, of course, gravitated more towards item and weaponry shops given the current state of affairs -- as vague as they still were -- but after window-shopping there for the afternoon, he doubled back down the street with a more attentive eye on the other businesses, ducking in and out of them here and there just to get an idea of what was offered. He had time to kill, after all.

Upon spotting the flower shop, he stopped mid-step and examined the colorful display with interest. He certainly didn't dislike flowers, but neither had he any reason or person to buy them for; all the same, a glance inside didn't hurt, especially with those wide-eyed looks that those two kittens up front were trying to guilt him with. With Mograe in tow (and silent, as by now she knew better than to ask what possible interest Ven could have in this store), Ven made his way inside -- carefully, as the greeter-kittens followed him -- where he was greeted by the sound of more tiny cats further back.

It was a pleasant little place, feeling much more personal than business, somehow. Spotting who he assumed was the only employee currently in the place, Ven raised a hand in greeting and moved further in. "Hi! Are you the owner?"

[greenmagick]

Terra looked up from her work placing the watering can off to the side with a light smile. "Yes." She was slowly getting used to talking to others and she was improving with each customer who walked through her doors.

"Oh, Um.. I'm Terra. Can I help you with anything?"

She absently tucked a loose strain of green hair behind her ear while watching Ventus curiously.

[wings_of_steel]

With the response she left about the flyer, she decided to visit the location as well. Selen was rather cheerful in finding it easily, and looking around for something to decorate her home with. Of course, there's been a lot of things going on, and right now she was without housemates. It's a miracle she hadn't moved in with her son yet, but she knew he needed his privacy.

She was also certain her son wouldn't feel comfortable having his housemates deal with his mom on a daily basis either. Selen can be unbearable at times.

"You really need to stop wasting time with these decorations. Can't you be serious for once, kupo?" Galahad was extremely exasperated with Selen's nonchalant attitude towards her dream, and everything that followed. She told him about it and he really wondered if the woman had some screws loose.

"Silly, Galahad, I'm not the type to dwell on such things-- Hello-- Oh my is that you, Terra?" the former General mused in slight surprise as she saw the familiar girl.

"Kupooo--" Galahad crossed his arms in distaste.

[greenmagick]

"Ah yes. Hello Selen." She smiled lightly and then turned towards the upset moogle. "And you as well." She didn't know his name but she wanted to at least say hello.

Terra set down her watering pale and walked closer to the front of the store. There were two little kittens on her heels who moved as she did only taking the time to stop and play after Terra had stopped.

"Can I help you with something?"

Mid-June-ish?

[makingfriends]

Normally, Ven would have been much quicker to follow up on a friend after something as intense as that whole induced-memory ordeal. Unfortunately, nothing about it had been within the realm of normal, even for him; it had taken him a while to get back to feeling like his usual self, and then largely because he'd traveled to Balicea to help get his mind off of things. After burning several days there and returning, he was surprised to learn that half the month had already gone by, and it didn't take him long to turn his concerned thoughts to Terra.

He considered writing her at first, but he wasn't known for his patience and that could take too long. Besides, he wanted to see with his own eyes that she was all right and recovered from that whole mess, even if he had done his best to heal her up as much as possible. More than that, he wanted to make sure she hadn't taken things as hard as he had. If so...

Well, that's why he was visiting.

So, much like the first time he visited her shop -- just lacking his moogle today -- Ven entered and scanned the room for a sign of life that wasn't plant or cat. "Terra?"

Mid-June-ish?

[greenmagick]

The first thing that comes to meet Ven are the two kittens that have made the front of the store theirs. They paw and meow at him, remembering him and demanding attention as they brush up against his leg.

The shop wasn't much different than before but there are noticably more flowers and the green house in the back of the store is almost complete. There is half of a wall with the rest of it being built that will soon section off the two sides of the store so that customers don't have to see the green house or the mess beyond.

The kittens were moved into a pen towards the counter though as he wonders back into the store he will notice another pen with beds and more toys in the back. He will also notice a futon set up next to it that was propped up on a few crates. The bed was made and everything was neat.

Soft footsteps echoed from stairs that were hidden by what looked like a closest door. Terra's hair was loose falling over her shoulders and she was wearing a light blue sleeveless dress that flared at her waist.

"Ven?" There was a towel in her hand and the tips of her hair were a little bit damp. "What are you?"

May 31

[victorix]

Rikku was a bit out of breath when she reached the shop, but that did not keep her from holding it when she worked at the door. She did not even bother trying to enter through the front, not sure if Terra would want to face customers after dealing with those horrible memories. Instead the thief picked the back door open. Her breath she held because, had her friend not been here - she had no idea where the woman lived.

When the locking mechanism gave way with a click, there was no time lost. In a brightly colored flash she was in, startling kittens and flowers alike - had they the capacity, "Terra?! Are you in here?"

May 31

[greenmagick]

Rikku was right to guess that Terra would be at her shop. She had awoke in her bed and then quickly fled her home before any of her roommates might find her. She didn't want to been seen without having thought of the events that she lived through. She already knew they to be true. She had read the report a thousand times and yet seeing it... it was so different.

As Rikku walked in Terra's gaze looked up at the girl. She was sitting on the floor, the pen open as kittens pawed and played around her. There was now a bed set up next to the play pen but it was neatly made and untouched for the last week or so.

The report that Terra had sat on her lap. Her legs were together and pulled up towards her chest. She was wearing her usual red dress though her hair was unbound falling down her shoulders in waves of green.

"Rikku?" She didn't know what to say or what to think. She had told Rikku some of her past though not all of it and certainly not the worse parts.

After the Memories event

[zodiac_brave]

Ramza had not aimed to wander in to Terra's flower shop. He did so in a daze, as he had done everything these past few days since he had relived his final encounter with Zalbaag. He had wanted to speak with Terra since the dreams they had shared of the events of the past Calamity, but had never found a good quiet moment for such somber conversation.

And so the time for their talk found him as he stepped inside, seeking to buy fresh flowers to lay at the Fallen Heroes' memorial, where he had lurked since he had returned from that other dream realm. He was confused to see his friend behind the counter of the shop, until he remembered the flier delivered by Mognet a couple months prior.

"Good day," he greeted, but with no cheer in his voice. "How are you?"

After the Memories event

[greenmagick]

"Ramza."

There was a kitten in her palm lightly pawing at Terra's finger as she played with him. Her kittens have been stuck to her side since she returned as if knowing the green haired mages distress. She gently placed the black kitten down who didn't look happy as he jumped after Terra.

The new flower girl moved from around the counter looking at Ramza with a worried stare. "Are you alright?"

She didn't remember seeing him in the memories but it looked as if Ramza had seen his own memory.

Early June

[unyieldingspirit]

With the prospect of the trip to the beach, K'pandolu was looking for appropriate beachwear- and what better headwear to take to the beach than a floral hat?

She came into the shop, looking around with interest. Her gaze passed over Terra, and she paused before taking a few steps forward. "Hello," she said, and hesitated, tail waving lightly. "The shop's looking good- you've got a good display set out. Are you the owner?"

Early June

[greenmagick]

Terra looked over at K'pandolu with a tentative smile. She's only just woken up from the memories and she's still a little shaken but she's determined to move past everything that's been happening. The best way to do that was to also get used to talking to people, more so if they are in her shop.

"Yes." She tucked a loose strain of green behind on ear stepping forward as a kitten pawed at her ankle. It was trying to get up Terra's leg but for now the young mage let the kitten be.

"What can I help you find?"

After the evacuation was announced- too lazy to make a seperate post. Sorry. ^^;

[free_spirited_wind]

With an invading army on the way and the city evacuating, Bartz wants to at least check on Terra. Boko jr. isn't with him this time, but Kuposthenes is. Which is rare these days considering the two do not get along. He steps into the shop, glancing around for any sign of it's owner.

"Hey, Terra? You around?"

His tone is pretty casual, given the current circumstances.

That's okay! I've been using this post for current stuff anyway. Cuz I'm lazy

[greenmagick]

Terra walked from the back of the store with two cats on her heels. Bartz might remember them from before but it's been a month since the incident with Boko jr. and the kittens have since grown.

They look more protective around Terra then before as if they know the news as well.

"I'm right here. Everything okay?" Besides the obvious threat of war. It looked like Terra felt at ease which most likely meant she had no intention of evacuating the city.

Later June

[bloodypast]

Vincent finally had a chance to come and visit Terra's shop. It was easy to find, and Ophelia had been happy to give directions. She clearly thought Terra was very nice, and told him how a lot of the moogles really liked her.

He agreed that Terra seemed very nice, and watched as Ophelia flitted off on an errand of her own. That was alright with him, as he wasn't sure where or how the conversation was going to go. Odd, that it was easier for him to be wordy when writing, but he preferred to be more silent in person.

Or perhaps not so; given that one wrote because one had something TO say, usually.

Amidst the riot of color, he stood out in his dark clothing. Not that he didn't stand out usually anyways with his height and demeanor. His gauntlet was mostly covered by the long dark-brown jacket's sleeves, and he was otherwise unarmed. Footsteps quiet as he entered, crimson eyes looking around and taking in the shop and its layout.

Later June

[greenmagick]

Terra was sitting in the back of the store with the kittens when she felt the change in her shop. She didn't have to hear him. She spent all day in the flower shop and so when there was something out of place or someone there she felt the change. She probably spent a little to much time in the shop.

She looked up towards the front of the store, her bright blue eyes dim compared to how they were in the dream. She was wearing her usual form fitting red dress with red sleeves that went from her elbow to her wrist. Mint green hair was pulled back in a loose, messy ponytail while a kitten sat on her lap batting at her fingers. She wasn't wearing any shoes or shocks but it wasn't as if she needed them in her own store.

"Hello?" Her voice was sweet ringing towards the front of the store.

As Vincent moved through the shop he'd first notice the rows of colorful flowers. There's a check out counter to the left with a row of shelves behind it. Behind that was a door that lead up to an unfinished upstairs. Further back was an open door way which lead to where Terra was sitting. Inside was hotter and the room was fashioned half as a green house and the other half as a kitten daycare. There was a make shift bed pressed against the wall that Terra sat on now.

30th June [We may have to retcon a little considering we have a thread going in the meantime]

[shinrasfinest]

It seemed that circumstances had again stolen from Sephiroth the choice that he couldn't make on his own. He was keenly aware of the same as well, but wasn't convinced whether it was a good or a bad thing no matter how it made him feel like he was incapable of making decisions for himself. Forever a SOLDIER, guided by fate it seemed.

He'd come briefly back to Aqures for only one reason; to collect the heavy pack of his military supplies and officially return to Esdham. Trust a near-enough declaration of war to come as he was trying to decide what to do, when really the intention had been as automatic as any old habit. Sephiroth had a place there, responsibilities he couldn't very well just up and abandon. Despite the sour taste in his mouth Shinra left behind, his sense of duty had stood up to attention all the same.

Masamune was also with him, strapped closely to the side of his backpack with the handle protruding well passed his head. Not equipped there for battle, of course, but better to have than not to have.

Wearing his signature leather pants and boots along with a grey vest Sephiroth had to duck into the shop to get the handle of his sword through the door. He noted the thickness of the air as he stepped in, clearly full of the pollen around. He wasn't allergic as such, but had always been sensitive to flora in general having been raised in an environment where there had been precious few.

He looked around, from the doorway to see if he could tell if Terra were even there before advancing further into the room.

30th June [We can figure that out!]

[greenmagick]

The shop was set up with a wide range of flowers. It was now established and looked as if it was laid out with the customer in mind. There were stem flowers to the right side and then potted plants to the left. Flower care items were in the front right of the store while seeds, teas, and other small items were placed around the counter to the back left. It was easy to move through the isles without hitting anything, the floor was clean and except for the two kittens that sat sleeping on the counter to the left it was relatively quiet.

There was an open door way leading to the back of the shop where a green house had been constructed to house plants that Terra was trying to cultivate herself. It was open for anyone to see though from his current view he wouldn't be able to make out much.

Terra could feel when someone entered the shop. She's been spending most of her time here making it easy to notice changes. She caught sight of silver and smiled as the familiar face came into view. She walked from the green house into the main shop greeting her visitor with a pleasant tone.

Terra was wearing her usual red dress except her gloves, shoes and other adornments where gone. There was a purring kitten in her hand that was cradling a little bottle of milk.

"Sephiroth?" She didn't know the reason for his visit though she assumed it didn't have to do with flowers. "Come in." She gestured behind her leading him into the green house. What look like a jungle covered the right half of the room while a daycare for kittens was on the left. There was a bed that Terra used pushed back against the left corner of the room and then a small garden table with two chairs set up in it's center.