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[Terra's lips curl into a warm smile as she turns on the video. Her hair is pulled back and lose green curls fall on either side of her face, framing the delicate curve of her cheek. Her smile reaches up towards her eyes and it's clear that whatever she has to say; she's very proud.]

Hello everyone, for those of you who I haven't met my name is Terra. I own a flower shop in Attleton.

[The camera shifts slightly as Terra reaches for something at her side.]

I have two announcements, first is that I want to open a second shop, however I'd need more help to do so. [She wants to spread her love of flowers and opening a second shop is best to do as spring hits it's speak.] If you want to help please let me know.

[Her smile widens slight as if arriving at her main reason for sending out this message.]

The second is that I was able to grow a very special rose. My intent at first was to make it gold but it came out a little bit different than that.

[Terra holds up a rose bud that's delicately held between two fingers. There are thorns along it's stem, tipped with a dark sea blue hue. The rose itself appears to be an off white with small tints of blue. As she spins it in her fingers small glimmers of golden light appear to emanate from it, as if by magic.]

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[ooc: Feel free to run into Terra at her flower shop or carrying a basket of flowers around any of the cities or forests. It's spring so she's collecting what she can.]

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[Terra smiles softly and then shakes her head.]

It isn't science per-say but it's alright not to understand.

[She looks over at him placing the rose on the counter.]

I wanted to talk to you about something. Do you have a moment?

[That's good, because Ronan doesn't see himself understanding magic any time soon.]

Uh, yeah. Of course. What is it?

[Terra moves, picking a jar from behind the counter and placing it for Ronan to see.]

A few things. [She admits softly.] I might hire someone else to run the shop. He swears as much as you do. [Terra doesn’t understand swearing.] If you swear you put a red bill in the jar.

[She’ll probably be able to expand the green house with how often Ronan and Dave collectively swear.]

The second thing has to do with the backroom.

[Terra waits for a moment to see if there is anything he wants to comment on before she continues. She’s thought about this for a while now.]

[Ronan looks from the jar back to Terra.]

You made a swear jar? Are you serious?

[He frowns. Those redbills could add up over time. A relatively short amount of time...]

What about the back room?

Yes.

[She frowns slightly but then moves on.]

I thought you could open a detective agency.

[Terra beckons Ronan to follow her.]

I've cleared the backroom of the shop so you can use it.

[She even bought him a filing cabinet, those are useful, right?]

[Ronan frowned again at the jar, but moved on.]

What, are you saying I'm not doing a good job in the flower shop?

[Not that he would mind going back to detective work. He was much better at it.]

[Terra shakes her head.]

That isn't it. I like having you here Ronan. [Which is the truth.] But I want you to be happy to.

[Her expression softens.]

You're happiest when you're helping people. So that's what I want you to do and I want to help. [By offering the back room.]

[Ronan isn't 100% sure he likes that Terra knows him that well when they've never even talked about anything like that. Julia always said he was a lot easier to read than he gave himself credit for.

Damn it.]

Uh...that actually sounds...nice.

[Ronan is easier to read than he thinks but then Terra has spent a lot of time around him. She's just gotten used to the small things that he does to help her, even if it's just picking up milk when they run low. It's part of who he is.

At his acceptance Terra's smile widens.]

Let me show you what I did.

[She takes his hand to pull him towards the backroom. When they step inside he'll see that she's actually done a lot. The sink is still in place but she's had it set up so that she can reach it in the main room of the shop without disturb him, a hose is attached to the faucet and in front of the sink is a set of drawers with a potted plant set on top to attempt to hide the sink behind it. The table is replaced with a desk with a chair behind it. The shelves have been cleared and there is a filing cabinet placed in the corner. The one window allowing light into the room was open, airing out the flowery smell that lingered there.]

What do you think?

[Looking around, Ronan can't help but be impressed with all the progress she's made with everything. He stepped further into the back room, looking at everything. He'd actually need a computer, probably a camera, but this was...]

...I can work with this.

[He looked over to her, and smiled, if only slightly.]

Thanks, Terra.

[Terra smiles back at him.]

I'm glad you like it. [She'd be really worried.]

I was going to place a sign at the front of the shop as well.

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[He holds up a hand.]

Hey, now. Let's not get hasty. I still need to work out a few kinks. [Like a filing system.]

[Terra pauses though it doesn't look like her enthusiasm is deflated.]

What can I do to help?

[She wants to help.]

[He takes a look around the office. He doesn't want to ask her for any more money, like at all.]

Nothing, Terra. You've done plenty...and I appreciate it.

[Terra leans her head against the door frame, green curls spilling over her shoulder while a smile plays across her lips.]

There are always more ways to help someone Ronan. [He's helped her too though it isn't in a way that he probably realizes.]

And I want too.

[He makes it so that she doesn't feel alone and even if he doesn't want to, he'll still humor her and play games with her. Just having company is the greatest gift that Terra can ask for after a lifetime of loneliness. At least it's better than talking to the cat.]

Howel seems to like it down here but I promise I'll try and keep him up stairs.

Maybe. [But Ronan really doesn't want to bother her any more than he already has.] The cat can come and go as he pleases. That's what cats do, trust me.

[Terra shakes her head.]

There aren't maybe's Ronan. [At least that's what she's discovered, if you want something you have to make it, even if it's difficult.]

Let me know if you do need something else. I have spare things around the apartment that you can use.

Oh!

[Terra disappears from the doorway and then reappears with a potted fern.]

This is a office warming gift.

There are plenty of maybes. [In this world, usually that translated to "let's try this and maybe it'll work", but whatever.]

[He laughs as she returns.] Terra, you've warmed the place plenty but...thanks. I appreciate it.

Maybe.

[Terra replies without realizing what she had said. She pauses and then smiles as she places the plant near the large window behind his new desk. Plants are good for you, they help you think.]

You're welcome.

[She looks around, trying to make sure he doesn't need anything else.]

[He watches her for a second before standing and moving around his desk, reaching out to lightly touch her arm.]

Terra. You've done enough. Seriously.