[OTA] I see it... I like it... I want it.... I got it.

[phoenixstrut]

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[It’s fortunate, at least, how early her broadcast is this morning. Perhaps her agent isn’t awake just yet to see the mess that she is after an obviously restless sleep.

Not that she seems to be all that aware of her good fortune as she turns a weary face to the screen and shoves her disheveled sleep tousled hair back from her face. Her eyes, while currently ringed with a touch of pink, seem…a bit dimmer than usual and her cheeks are flushed with frustration.

She starts to say something, then runs a hand down her face, finally settling on rubbing her temple for a moment as she decides how exactly to start.]

Does anyone know of a greenhouse, or garden, or botanical something that might be interested in some new plants?

[While she’s definitely sitting in what looks like her bed, clad in a nightgown and surrounded by luxurious white pillows and a rather plush comforter, the rest of the room, while…surprisingly empty for a celebrity’s home, is now absolutely covered in vines and vegetation of various sorts, from bright beautiful blooms to snarling, tangled thorns. The colors and shapes are striking against the bare walls and across the surfaces of all her remaining furniture, but they seem to only be a source of pure irritation for the angel. Then again, frustration is much easier emotional for her to handle than fear.]

I’d burn them all myself, but I don’t think the building manager would appreciate it.[That, and she’s not entirely sure she has the control to burn just the offending foliage.

She drags a hand down her face.] Alternatively, if anyone knows where I can burn off some energy...


[ACTION-Feather Light Studio- Genessia]

One of the heavy black cloths covering the glass front of the building has been drawn back, but the lighting inside -freshly installed earlier that afternoon- is low and warm. To anyone who happens to pass by late that evening, they might catch the movement of a lone figure the owner of the space tests out the fresh new floors and sound system.

While the space is far from finished, the studio is already taking form. From polished wooden floors to the mirrors lining multiple walls, the makings of a luxurious dance haven surrounds her, even with the tools and building materials still stacked about. Water cascades down one glittering rose-gold wall into a cleverly constructed base, it’s splashing sound hidden under the steady music that seems to flood the location.

Despite the snow lining the window and ground outside, Dove’s wearing only a pair of loose
rose colored sweatpants and a solid black band around her chest- fitting for the brand of the studio in which she’s dancing.

Even with current events weighing her down, she moves powerfully…gracefully… almost impossibly so as she gives herself entirely to the music. For a while, it’s simply that, a girl moving across the floor, rolling, dipping, bending, and spinning… Once she’s entirely lost to the rhythm, she allows her wings to sweep from her back, flaring and tucking along with her.

A few minutes more, and she’s summoned a spray of that waterfall in the form of tiny, shining droplets that surround her, each filled with her Light and glittering as they swirl around her- stars, all at her command until the song ends and they hover midair in absolute stillness aside from the carefully controlled laboring of her breath.

Late in the evening or no, it’s quite a show to catch and she’s always fond of an audience, but as a fresh new business owner, Dove should probably learn to keep the door locked after hours.]

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[peaceful_shadows]

[Nikola had been on his way home from work when something drew his attention. Music? He frowned faintly before quietly heading towards it only to see movement within the storefront he had been idly passing by before.

He paused before opening the door and then stepping inside. The sight that greeted him...Dove? He nearly turned to leave before her graceful motions drew him in more to watch her display and then startling slightly at the sight of her wings and then the beautiful way she handled the water.

He hung back, watching the show to completion before gently clapping as she finished.]

I hope you don't mind, the door was unlocked.

[Not that it have really stopped him if he really desired to be somewhere.]

[phoenixstrut]

[While the scratch of the door hadn't been quite enough to draw her attention, the voice most certainly did. Her surprise is rather obvious as her control over the droplets falters- she turns, eyes wide, toward him...then cringes as the spray coats the floor and...well, probably both herself and Nikola.

It takes her only a moment to register who he is before she relaxes and shakes it off, setting her hands on her hips and grinning at him even as she surveys the small puddles on the freshly polished floors.]

Hey... Guess I probably should... learn to lock that... [Never mind the fact that her smile promises he's welcome anytime.]

[peaceful_shadows]

[Well, getting wet wasn't quite what he was expecting as he shook his hair out a bit. Nikola then wiped off his face with a slight amusement.]

Yes, I would imagine so simply for your own future safety.

[He smiled slightly as he takes a step further into the studio to look around a little more.]

Though, you do have a nice set up started here. A dance studio, right?

[phoenixstrut]

[She recovered quickly, though still embarrassed, and waved a hand casually in front of her as she headed toward the unfinished desk near the front of the room. The water shuddered, then rose once more, coming together mid-air in a single, shimmering stream that trickled right back into the fountain wall. That done, Dove crossed the room dipping below the counter to procure a small, still packaged towel a moment later. Once unwrapped, she’d offer it to him, before unwrapping another for herself.]

Yes, [she smiled back, toweling off both the water and the sweat she had worked up from the back of her neck before studying the logo embroidered on the fabric.-‘Feather Light Studio’ and a single, delicate feather floating just above the type.] A new…. Business venture of mine, I guess. It’ll start as just a dance studio, but maybe one day it’ll be… more.

[Her tone, if a bit nervous and tired, was full of hesitant hope and just a tinge of pride. It really was coming together nicely.] I’ve represented plenty of businesses, but I’ve never really owned one.

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[hotheadwarmheart]

[Lea quirks an eyebrow at the situation Dove is in.]

How did you end up with that many plants in your room? Or is that even your room? Looks more like Marluxia's old garden.

[phoenixstrut]

[She cringes a little, face still in her hand.]

Ah... nightmares. Too much energy... [Excuses.] I haven't grown plants overnight like this since I first got my powers...

[No use in hiding that much. Besides, she trusts Lea.]

[hotheadwarmheart]

[Lea nods his understanding, though he looks somewhat concerned.]

At least you didn't set anything on fire in your sleep. I can't tell you how many sets of bed sheets I ruined that way back when I first got my powers.

You OK, though? Cause I could come over, if you need somebody to talk to or spar with. Or maybe somebody to help with weeding.

[phoenixstrut]

[She winces. Been there, done that as well.]

Sparring might actually help... and I do need to get these down in case someone wants them. [She's forever grateful for the offer, but talking? She'll just... pretend she didn't hear that, despite her desperate need for it.] If you're not busy, I mean. [She's not really feeling all that confident to just willingly take up someone else's time, even if it's truly offered.]

[om_nom_namur]

[Sunset is the perfect time to catch Namur out and about, and pumping dance music is a surefire way of grabbing his attention. He pauses outside, looking in through the glass for several moments before deciding to slip in. He doesn't bother trying to be subtle- he has a hard time with that anyway, considering his height and girth which require him to duck through most doorways one shoulder at a time. He casts a long shadow across the room, surely Dove would have noticed. Namur leans back against the window, watching with his arms crossed for another stanza. He swears she's looked right at him a couple times, even motioned for him to join her, though it could have been nothing more than adding personality to the dance. Still, he's not one to say no to a dance partner, and slides across the space on his knees in a graceful arc, reaching out to take her hand if she will let him.]

[phoenixstrut]

[While she’s too lost in the music to notice his entrance or the shadow he casts, she does catch sight of him in from the corner of her eye as she spins, skipping just a little in surprise before taking a half second to recover and reaching for his hand.

Sure, she might have been taken off guard, but that smile is easy enough to slide into place, and it slowly becomes a little more genuine as she allows him to lead her, even as she glances toward the door.]

Guessing I forgot to lock that again.

[Not that she minds the intrusion. At all. He’s a very welcome distraction.]

[om_nom_namur]

[Namur tugs at Dove's fingers, leading her into quick spins, then slips his hand around her waist to help her stop and lower her into an easy side dip.]

'M I gettin' in the way a somethin'? Can take my ass right back out the way it come in if y' want.

[He lifts her from the dip, rising up to one knee so he'll have clearance to lead her through an underarm turn, offering her space without losing the beat.]

[phoenixstrut]

[She moves fluidly, following his lead with a smile on her face.]

No, not at all, [she laughs, a little breathlessly, moving away from him, then back.] I was just breaking in the new floors, you know.

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[decisiveconquest]

I think they are a nice addition, though I would be careful; some of them look poisonous. (Besides being thorny and pointy. Daenerys is drawn to the blooms, however.) Do the flowers smell nice?

Oh dear, she's spotted another queen

[phoenixstrut]

[She only lifts her eyes for a moment to see who she’s speaking with before sighing and turning to look at the more thorny vines behind her.

In any other circumstance, Dani’s appearance alone would have caught her attention. This woman commands herself well, it appears.]

I guess? [she sighs tiredly, shaking her head.] I’m loathe to destroy them, but I don’t think the new tenants would appreciate them either. [It’s not just the landlords she has to think about, though their opinions are more pressing, considering she’s only moving a floor up.] Would you like some? [She turns back to the camera, voice going a bit flat.]There’s plenty.

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[melodiouspacifist]

[The music is what draws him here, of course because it's hard for him to ignore such an enticing siren as music herself. Demyx wandered up, but he hesitated for a moment, listening.

Then he tried the door and it was open so he entered the studio. Pleased, he watches her move and dance, just admiring the show. It is an amazing display with the water and everything. No matter what amateur things he can do, it's nothing like this.

When she's finished he'll clap.]

[phoenixstrut]

[She turns with wide eyes in the direction of the sound, losing her control over the water droplets in her surprise. Though she’s not familiar with him, she’s definitely seen him before. On the network. Singing? Playing…something? She can’t quite place it, but she’s definitely seen his face though…she’s fairly certain he wasn’t entirely soaked at the time… like he most likely is now, given how much water she’d been playing with.]

[melodiouspacifist]

[Demyx get soaked? Not a chance. Before the water can hit him or the ground he waves his hand, taking over control and gathering them into a ball of water. It's more instinctive than anything, he doesn't feel like being soaked at the moment.]

Didn't mean to startle ya.

[He grins.]

[phoenixstrut]

[She blinks, wiping sweat from her face as she straightens properly and continues to steady her breathing.]

Whoa... cool trick... [she grins, sheepishly looking around to see if any had hit the floor at all. Someone else with control of water? Yes please!] Guessing I forgot to lock up. [Oops.]

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[alchemistofalanya]

I admit I do not know much about the plants in questions, but things like that would always be good for alchemy purposes.

[phoenixstrut]

[She’s too tired to properly fake a smile at her, but she does at least drop her hand from her face and glance around at the vines in contemplation.] True.. Do you know of anyone who practices alchemy? Or… if the hospital might want them? [Sigh. She doesn’t know. She’s bordering on desperate.]

[alchemistofalanya]

I practice alchemy. It's how I know it could potentially be used. Not sure if hospitals might want them though unless someone can create healing items with them, which can be possible.

[phoenixstrut]

Oh... [Well, that's convenient. She does, at least, attempt a small smile now that that's established.] Would you like to come pick some? I'm embarrassed to say there's a...rather large variety to choose from.

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[readsinbytes]

[ His gaze is careful, scrutinizing her. He clearly doesn't like what he sees. ]

Dove. What's wrong?

[phoenixstrut]

[Well crap. She can’t exactly attempt to hide it from him. Eli’s far too smart for that, and knows her too well…] Nothing. Just a rough night.

[…Not that she won’t try to hide it anyway.]

[readsinbytes]

Right.

[ He sounds both stubborn and hurt. He doesn't believe her, and he's offended that she'd lie to him when she knows how much he cares about her. ]