melodiesoflife | 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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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.

"Oh, I might as well ask then at what flowers you have right now then." She asked once again looking around quietly looking around. She still couldn't help but like the fact that there was a place here like this. It made her feel safe and comfortable.

"So is this something you like doing? taking care of flowers I mean?"

"I like helping things grow." Terra suddenly felt very shy.

"I only have a few types. Some are still growing and I have a friend helping me find new seeds." She moved to the side and then gestured at the stands within the store. "You are welcome to take a look."

Terra was alright with silence if she wanted to take the time to look through the flowers she had on display. There were a few types that were unfamiliar and then roses, for-get-me-nots, carnations, iris's and a few others as well.

Bloom moved around the store, taking a good look at a few things. There were a few flowers, most of which she knew of. It made her smile slightly as she leant over to sniff them slightly. They reminded of of her adoptive mother.

"This is still impressive. it's been a while since I've been in a store like this. I kind of missed the smell." She turned her head, a small smile on her face. Even she at times managed to miss home even if she was doing something here.

"You know... I have work, but if you ever need help, I'd be happy to. only if you need it of course."

"Yes. Thank you."

Terra smiled back though her smile shifted into a relaxed gaze as her sights turned to the flowers. She loved making things grow and watching them flourish. If she could share this color and beauty with everyone she would.

Her sights moved back towards Bloom.

"Is there anything else I can help you with?"

She shook her head slightly. She didn't think there was anything here she wanted just now as her eyes wondered. She couldn't think of what kind of flowers would be best for the house.

"Right now I am unsure. I mean I would like to buy something, but as to what would bets suit is something I don't know."

Terra smiled shyly. "Take your time." She felt as if she was reading from cards that Tempest had placed out when she spoke. She was comfortable with silence and she enjoyed answering questions, more so when she knew the answer but she wasn't the most social person.

"Potted plants are other there and stem flowers are over there." She pointed though she was sure Bloom could have figured out that much on her own.

She eyes had already drifted over to the potted plants. Those would be much easier to take care of and if she had to move around it helped with that as well. Her hands reached over slightly towards one in particular, a lovely white flower.

"How much would this one cost if that is okay to ask?"

"Oh, Um.. it's written on the bottom of the pot." Tempest had priced everything having helped Terra calculate what she would need for her shop to stay open. The pot was 50 gil and the plant was 150. It was the only one that Terra currently had and so it was a little bit more than the others.

"Do you think it's to much?"

Terra asked softly after directing Bloom to look at the bottom of the pot. She might one day memorize the prices but not yet.

"I wouldn't say it was too much, if I had to be honest, but I do think that maybe you could use little cards to put the prices on. Place them in front of the flowers." She said wondering if the other would know what she meant, if not she was always happy to explain and help in anyway that she could.

Terra flashed Bloom a nervous smile. "I will do that then." She had no idea how without her kittens knocking the sighs down or trying to eat them but then she knew she could think of a way.

"Anything else.. I can do for you?"

She asked a little awkwardly. She was still getting used to owning a place.

She shook her head slightly as she went to pick up the potted plant that she was planning on buying.

"I will just buy this now. I might come back later, who knows really." Odds are she felt like when she isn't busy she'll find herself here.

"Alright." Terra smiled and the followed the protocol that Tempest had set up for her. The money went into a draw and she hand wrote out a receipt for Bloom to keep. She handed it over remembering to flash the girl a shy smile.

"If you have any questions please let me know."

Though Terra was sure that Bloom wouldn't need care instructions or anything like that.

Bloom made sure to give a small smile back, trying her best to help the other through all this. She was kind of glad she had the right amount of money after all.

"I don't have questions, but I can give you customer feedback if you'd like. It's a way for people to help you get better, although I don't really have much to say that's negative. I think you are just doing a good job."

"Thank you."

Terra felt a little bit awkward after the compliment. She was okay with feed back but she didn't want anyone to dictate how she ran things. She would do her best, the best way she can and that was enough.

"..."

Her gaze went to one of the kittens who was close to knocking over a potted plant. She stepped over quickly adjusting the plant and lifting the kitten from his troublesome location.

"If you need anything else then.." Terra tried to smile but she knew the grin didn't reach her eyes.

Bloom held the plant she had carefully before giving a small shake of her head. "No, nothing else. I best be off, but thank you for helping." She said happily as she turned on her heel, heading out and making a note to come back more often if she could.

Opening up the flower shop~

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