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

[greenmagick]

Terra gave the woman an enthusiastic nod. “Yes.” She’d have to spend a better part of tomorrow rounding them up but she should be able to get all the kittens and cats together before then. She also wanted to give the woman some time to get used to all of them. They all had their own unique personalities and some could be a handful.

She turned towards Bartz with a warm smile. “You were right. Thank you.” She was happy and the warmth filling her chest only grew as time inched forward.

Her gaze flicked back towards the older woman curiously. “Do you need any help with your things?” They were already here and it would be a shame not to let a hand.

[free_spirited_wind]

Bartz waves away her thanks with a grin.

"No need to thank me. Granny's doing all the work."

'Granny' chuckles a little. Taking care of some cats is hardly going to be as much work as defending the city. But she certainly won't turn down some help with these boxes. A few of them are a little heavy for her.

That would be very kind of you, Dear. When you get on in years packing can be quite a chore.

[greenmagick]

Terra smiled and then gently pulled on Bartz’s wrist. “Let’s help then.”

She walked forward, inspecting the boxes that she had resting in the living area. She picked one up noting that it was in fact, very heavy. Terra wobbled slightly before catching herself and straightening up. She should probably leave the very heavy ones to Bartz.

“Where should I move it?”

[free_spirited_wind]

Bartz allows himself to be led into the house, and also selects a box. He doesn't have trouble lifting it, but it's clearly heavy.

"Geez, Granny, what've you got in here?"

Possibly her miniature anvil collection? But she just chuckles.

'Those are my dishes. And I was moving everything to the cellar.'


She shows them to a hatch in her floor that opens to reveal a small root cellar.

'I can't bring too much with me, so I hope everything will be safe in there.'

[greenmagick]

Terra gave the woman a nod and began to carefully and slowly step down the the stairs to the cellar.

"I'm sure it will be safe. Since there are so many staying to protect the city." She had to believe that they could do it.

While she spoke Tempest found a tiny box and began following Terra and Bartz with it. She wanted to help instead of just float around and watch. Though after lifting the box in the air she looked over at Kuposthenes.

"Do you mind leading me a hand, kupo?"

[free_spirited_wind]

Kuposthenes offers what he imagines as a very gentlemanly bow and flits over to relieve the lady of her burden. Dork.

I would be honored, kupo.

This time Bartz does chuckle at his moogle's courtly airs. He does make sure to be careful with Granny's dishes though. Old ladies are funny about dishes. The cellar is small, but there is room to stack the boxes. And being underground, it's likely to be spared most of the attacks.

[greenmagick]

Tempest blushed and watched as Kuposthenes helped her with the box.

"Thank you, kupo."

Terra placed the box down and then turned to Bartz. The small cellar didn't give them much room to move and so she slid carefully around him. She carefully climbed back up moving from the moogles path as they lifted the heavy box.

"Are there any others?"

[free_spirited_wind]

There are only a few others. She didn't have a lot of stuff to begin with so they can get the whole job done fairly quickly. Once the boxes are all stacked up neatly, Bartz calls up to the old woman.

"All finished, Granny!"

'Wonderful, dear. I don't know what I would have done if you two hadn't come along.'

At the very least, it would have taken her far longer to get everything stored away.

[greenmagick]

"If you need anything else please let us know." Terra bowed slightly. "Oh and I'll send Tempest over with the cats."

She wanted to thank the woman again and again but she knew that it was time to go. She turned towards Bartz with a smile.

"I think I'm going to head back to the shop to get the kittens ready for travel. Thank you also for all of your help." She bowed her head again, she didn't know what she would do without Bartz helping her. He was someone who always seemed to make her smile.

[free_spirited_wind]

'And I'll be waiting.'

The woman waves to them as they leave. Bartz waves back and then nods at Terra.

"No problem! I got a few things to take care of too, so I'll see you around, okay?"

[greenmagick]

“Yes.”

Terra flashed the old woman a smile, then Bartz and then the two moogles. Though Tempest quickly fluttered to Terra’s side hoping to assist her hero. She was very happy even with the war looming over head.