melodiesoflife | Opening up the flower shop~

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Opening up the flower shop~

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.

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One of Terra's hands rested over her heart as she responded. It probably sounded like an odd question but it was the only emotion that she couldn't logically understand. It didn't make sense. At first she thought it was because she used magic, that she couldn't feel love but now... now she wasn't sure of anything.

"I haven't felt other emotions but... love" Even when she repeated the word it felt foreign on her tongue. "I can't understand it and... I'm scared. What if a monster can't find love again..." If he knew of love, if Vincent could find love even being what he was then surly Terra could too.

"I'm sorry.. you don't have to answer. I just... I'm the last of my race and I don't truly belong anywhere. I wanted to hope that I could feel something as powerful as love." Something that made her parents stay together even though one was Esper and the other human. It was something amazing and it was something she didn't understand.

Vincent was quiet for some time, pondering how to respond. Part of what she said struck several chords within him. Reminded him of himself, lingering emotions he thought he'd buried but that still surfaced and haunted him even now.

"Love isn't necessarily logical, from my experience. Most emotions aren't. They're often the very antithesis of 'logic'. One can make guesses, and surmise why one feels a certain way, but it often isn't as simple as A leads to B leads to C..."

It wasn't the answer Terra wanted, that he knew for certain. "Emotions also don't need to be felt 'strongly' to be there. There is a marked difference between feeling nothing at all, and feeling something even if it's only a little something."

"I guess... I don't understand."

Her eyes cast downward as she tried to make sense of it. She knew that she's felt a strange warmth in her chest, it had to be love but she didn't know what that meant. Rikku had said there were many kinds of love and the list she had made was confusing and there were just to many types of love.

Terra's gaze fell on the plant that rested on the table between them for a moment before she heard a soft mew at her ankle. A kitten had wandered up to her sensing her distress. A soft smile broke over Terra's features as she reached down to pick up the little kitten. It purred in her lap curling against her as if to lift her spirits.

"Emotions can be difficult things to understand, Miss Terra. They are not born of reason or logic in the way we'd recognize." It was the best he could offer in terms of a comfort. Quiet, letting her take her time and be soothed by her pets.

Terra wasn’t sure what to think, there were so many things she had been unsure of and yet she wants to face them. She wanted to understand. She focused on the little kitten who had curled in her lap for a moment, letting her delicate fingers run along its spine. As long as she had these creatures she felt like she might one day understand.

Her gaze looked back up towards Vincent. “Thank you for speaking with me.” She wasn’t sure what, if anything has changed but she feels a little lighter.

There will always be nightmares of her memories but if she focused then she believed it would be okay. She had to believe that. Terra’s gaze stayed locked with Vincent’s, “I wish there was a way I could repay you.” He had only lent an ear but it meant a lot to the young Esper.

Vincent shook his head, tea-cup held in his hand and half-way to his mouth. "It is not necessary Miss Terra." He wasn't looking for, or expecting, repayment. Especially since he hadn't done much beyond listening.

If he hadn't wanted to come and listen, then he wouldn't have come; it was that simple.

Terra shook her head. “It’s just Terra.” She didn’t want formalities considering her background. She placed down her own tea cup moving a few of the kittens from her lap and from her path as she rose. Her movements were graceful though it’s obvious she didn’t put much thought into it, like it was natural.

“I have something.”

She stepped behind a vale of green as she walked through the collection of plants that she had been cultivating. She stopped at a particular bush with a few stemmed roses growing in harmony. It was a small bush and Terra was going to wait until it grew in strength before selling any of its flowers but there was no harm in taking one. She carefully clipped it treating the end so that the plant could intake more nutrients.

Terra came back to the table with a dark purple, almost black, rose in her hand. As light glinted off it you could see shades of dark blue and purple mixing together. “Here.” She knows that it’s something small and it won’t last forever but it was meaningful which was all that mattered to the young Esper.

Privately Vincent still felt 'Miss' was necessary, but if she insisted then it would be rude to continue. He also didn't feel any sort of gift was necessary. Perhaps it would help ease his own burdens, if he was able to provide solace to another with their own similar trials and troubles.

His head tilted when she returned with the flower, as he'd let her have the space. Focusing instead on gently brushing his fingers through the fur of the cat that had claimed his lap for it's nap. The low purr was soothing, and he could see why others enjoyed pets. Careful of his claws, he accepted the flower and held it delicately. "No gift or reciprocation is necessary. It is appreciated, and lovely though. Thank you."

"Your welcome." She smiled happy that he liked the gift even if he didn't think it was needed. "You are also welcome to adopt a cat." Assuming his roommate was okay with it. She had a dozen cats and she desperately worked to find homes for all of them. It was difficult though a few of the shops took in some of the strays as cute little guard kittens.

Terra remained standing since a large white cat had taken her seat.

"I know that I don't need too but.." She smiled a little shyly. "I'm very grateful that I had met you." Even if they way they met wasn't how she wished too.

"I would make a terrible cat owner." Vincent responded, even if they seemed to like him in the shop. He wouldn't be around often enough for one, nor would Yuffie. It would be cruel to the animal; even if Ophelia'd want one.

Until it started chasing her. Or her scarf. Really, pet-ownership wasn't in his future.

He was quiet until she spoke again, then raised an eyebrow. His expression as as stoic as ever, but there was a hint of amusement in the arched brow and in the low voice. "Usually I do not receive that response to intruding in another's privacy and then fighting them while changed." Closing his eye, expression returning to neutral as he continued to stroke the cat that had claimed him as perch. "I am glad I was able to be of assistance."

His mannerisms were something that Terra was used to. They were always careful, slight and at the same time stoic. It reminded her of herself in many ways. It was comforting to talk to him and she didn't feel rushed or as if she should feel a certain way when she didn't. It was unfamiliar to feel so comfortable but she knew that the warmth she felt in her chest was because of it. Which meant that it was a good thing.

"It was a strange meeting." Terra wouldn't say she preferred it but it left it easy to talk about personal topics even if they both still had their secrets.

She bowed her head towards him slightly. "If I can ever assist you, please let me know." It wasn't as a repayment. She wanted to do what she could to help.

Vincent simply stroked the cat that had claimed him for a moment. Then standing, he placed it on the chair he had occupied and stroked its chin apologetically before turning. "I am not used to asking for aid." He murmured, careful of the flower she had given him as he prepared to leave.

"But I shall remember. Please do the same for me." He would come to her aid if she asked. This had been, overall, a pleasant meeting.

Terra didn't really expect him to come to her but the offer would be there should he need it. She kept her gentle expression turning towards the door to walk him out. She's happy for him to stay but she didn't need to make sure the shop stayed open for anyone interested in buying flowers which meant any longer conversation would most likely be interrupted.

"Yes."

She hoped that her questions had been okay. She knew that sometimes her questions were a bit unusual and it left people a little surprised.

Vincent normally had a long stride, he modulated it to match Terra's pace as she escorted him to the door. The flower she'd gifted was carefully held in his left-hand, wicked looking claws gentle with it. "It was a pleasure to meet you Miss Terra."

His voice was the same deep tone it always was, but there was a hint of warmth. A nod of his head as well, confirming that Vincent meant what he said. It hadn't always been perhaps the most comfortable of chatter, but it was pleasant to meet her.

Then he turned and strode out of the shop, heading off on his own business.

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