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❝ Kind of a shame I can’t exactly travel whenever I want. I hear there’s some really interesting Grass-types in Alola. I’d kill for a chance to see them for myself, but y’know. Running a small business on your own doesn’t exactly leave time on your hands. ❞
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amberly:
She’s careful in the placement of the flower – fretting over it every two seconds before finally, finally leaving the poor potted plant alone – and it shows. She’s going to cherish this orchid until it dies (a thought that leaves her heartbroken before she even has the chance to push the stray thought off to the side.) The teasing continues and she turns, leaning back against the counter and stretching her legs out in front of her. Elbows rest comfortably on the marble and she reclines her upper body, head tilting to the side. She’s smiling at him.
“ Not many are brave enough to tease a woman in her own home, Eli. “
She knows the sort of effort he’s gone through to get the flower. There are few orchids that only bloom during certain months, all of which are incredibly difficult to obtain. Especially if it’s an endangered flower. Her gaze slides from him back to the flower, tucked protectively against the window. To go through so much effort for a house-warming gift…
He’s not as smooth at covering his blush as he thinks, as when her eyes do finally return to his face, she can definitely pinpoint every single freckle upon his flushed skin.
“ Oh, have I embarrassed you, Eliwood? “
❝ They ought to be braver. I like to think every girl deserves to feel good about themselves. ❞
God, you sound like such a womaniser right now. Which, really, probably wasn’t too far from the truth. You liked attractive women ─ and she was certainly that. And you’re over here, standing some paces from her and blatantly flirting your ass off because you have almost no self control. That wasn’t to say you weren’t genuinely interested in Amberly ─ she knew her way around sprouts and shrubs, flower pots and all things you immersed yourself in daily. She knew what she was talking about with her Grass-types and you absolutely enjoyed speaking with her. It wasn’t hard for you to be willing to go to some greater length just for the chance to see Amberly. You’re not half as slick as you would like to be ─ she’s caught a glimpse of the colour staining your cheeks before you had the chance to force it down. Oh, you’re such a mess, Eli. All you could do is lift a soft laugh when she’s pointed out the fluster to your cheeks, and that hardly did you an favours in denying it.
❝ Mm, non. Non, not in the slightest. ❞
She did.
You rub your face again, less inclined to hide the fact that you’re trying to ignore the fact that you’re getting embarrassed. This wasn’t the first girl you’ve spoken to, let alone the first one you’ve shown interest in, or anything of the sort. Get yourself together, man. So, you turn the topic away from you, and you point it to work. Something you’ve had your suspicions about, because let’s be honest, you liked Amberly but you wouldn’t come to Kanto just for her. You were certain there was a reason why your new clients were so insistent on having you travel for a wedding.
❝ You know, I had a meeting with a young couple earlier this week to help their wedding planner with the flower arrangements. I don’t usually take jobs like this, but the groom-to-be was so intent on having me be their florist, I found myself unable to say no to him.
When I arrived and met with them ─ and a lovely couple, they are ─
I just couldn’t help but wonder if someone had a little play in convincing him of my talent. ❞
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ambcrly:
Of all things she can say is her favourite about her newest friend, it’s most certainly the way his smile is never quite straight. It’s crooked in its charm and she finds herself tilting her head every time he smiles, as though it would straighten the lopsided quality to it. But she would never, in a million years, hope that it straightens itself. It makes him unique.
She glides across the floor with purpose in every step before she’s placing a hand upon his chest and stretching onto her tiptoes. With her steadying hand, she just barely manages to check her lips upon the hollow of his cheek. Up close, she can map out every freckle that is scattered across his complexion and she finds that she wants to paint him. She makes a mental note to ask him later.
“ Teasing a woman in her own home, the shame, Eli! “
It’s all in jest, though, as she gathers the precious orchid into her arms and meanders into her kitchen, placing it far from the corner, directly next to the window. The natural light will help the flower flourish, even when it’s not in bloom.
“ Merci. “
It was an excuse, because you’re a sucker for pretty girls. And you know what? You’re okay with that. There’s no shame in the fact that you spent the last four weeks trying to get your hands on a rare and endangered species of orchid just so you could give it to a pretty little thing on a wild whim. A wild whim to get yourself in good graces with someone who was on the same level of passion for all things green and colourful ─ god, if only you had a dollar for every time you’ve done something like this.
Then she’s here with a hand at your chest, and she’s raised herself to her feet. You hadn’t once thought about how much taller you were than her until she’s struggling to keep herself balanced enough to grace your cheek with her lips ─ boy. Was that a tint of colour dusting your cheeks? It was and it’s a good thing she’s turned herself away, lest she see those freckles of yours find a way to darken ‘cross your face.
❝ I ─ ❞
Catch yourself, Eliwood. You’ve a little more finesse and skill with speaking than this. You allow yourself a moment to take a small breath and drag a hand down your face. That smile of yours dissipates for but a second ‘fore it’s back in full force ‘til even your nose crinkles, complete with a bubble of laughter. You looked like a god damn fool, Eli.
❝ Guilty as charged. I’m surprised not one person has ever tried to. I don’t think that flower is going to do you justice. ❞
ambcrly:
The second the door opens, Amberly’s hurriedly coming around the corner of her kitchen, brows knit together when she peeks around the corner. She hadn’t been expecting company, so she’s a little on edge. But when her eyes behold the dark skin and bright hair of her friend, the worry eases into a comfortable air of confidence. She knows him.
A friend met while lounging beneath the shade of Bex’s glorious blossom, a man much after her own heart – the passion for plants and Grass-type Pokemon shared with such a fervor, she had been surprised to hear he hailed from Kalos and was not a neighbour of hers. A man with such a passion, she had suggest he be the one to be the florist for her little brother’s own wedding.
“ Eli! Oh– thank you! You didn’t have to do that. “
There’s a certain way, she notices, how those that work around plants walk. It’s short of a swagger, years of practicing dancing around precariously perched shrubbery, of leaping over newly planted flowers. She’s found a home in her friendship with him and it shows in the way she meanders over to him; like she’s filling up all the space just by existing, while simultaneously taking up as little space as physically possible.
“ An orchid! I love orchids… What sort is it? It seems to be out of season. “
There’s a curl that’s pulling at the corner of your lips, pulling it in that wide & lopsided little grin you so frequently display. She’s delighted to have you in for a surprise visit, and you’re just as pleased to be in her company. You’ve only recently met her, but hey. The two of you hit it off marvelously. Granted, when you did first meet her, it was entirely based around you absolutely losing it with how well taken care of her Venasaur was. Not much of a conversation so much as you bombarding her with questions and compliments. What can you say? You can appreciate the work of skilled botanists. The fact she’s just as stunning as her plants & Pokémon was an added bonus.
❝ Of course I had to. What kind of friend would I be if I didn’t bring you a housewarming gift, Amberly? ❞
Again, you were probably fishing for an excuse to see her, let’s be real here. It’s a pretty good excuse ─ who doesn’t like getting potted flowers? Especially mystery ones. Speaking of, she inquired what sort of orchid you’ve gotten her. A curious brow raises, and you hold out the potted plant to eye it for yourself. An over exaggeration of wonder sits on your face for only a moment, ‘til your stupid little grin springs right back into place and in full force.
❝ Interested, are we? Sorry, but I’m not telling. ♪ But, I’ll tell you this much ─ it blooms only for a month, in the summer. And it’s a little fussy and it was absolutely the worst to get my hands on. But I saw it, and you had better believe I would jump through customs to get my hands on this thing. I don’t doubt you’ll be more than capable of getting it to bloom. ❞
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She was a new face with passions not unlike your own ─ it was only natural for the two of you to hit it off so well. It’s not often that you get to travel, and less still that you get to travel as far as Kanto, but when fate presented the opportunity... You wouldn’t let it pass you by. So, here you are with fingers turning the door handle to your new friend’s apartment and pushing yourself inside. Your understanding was that Amberly had recently settled into her new home in Vermilion, and what sort of friend would you be if you didn’t bring her a little housewarming gift? A terrible one, so you’ll say when you’re asked. Maybe you were looking for an excuse to visit.
❝ Bonjour, madmoiselle. Sorry for the short notice, but I was passing through, and I couldn’t say no to stopping by. ❞
Well, passing by Kanto to help with a couple planning their wedding. A friend of theirs recommended you, and... All things considered, you really couldn’t turn down the offer. When you were done with your little meeting, you’re curling your path to Vermilion. Held in the crook of your elbow, a painted ceramic pot ─ and in it, the sprout of a very difficult orchid. Out of season, but you’re sure she will appreciate working to see what bloom it will bear in the summer.
❝ I brought you a little something. ❞
Deep breath, hold it, count to five…
One… Two… Three… Four…
She’s going to casually place the controller on the table in front of them, leaning back as if she’s going to relax… Before she rolls across the couch and launches a surprise tickle attack.
No ─ wait ─ she’s not relaxing. She isn’t trying to shrug off your shitty humour! It’s a setup! Amberly’s flung herself at you, and with her slender fingers wriggling at your side, you’re entirely at her mercy.
“ A ─ Amb ─ erlyy!! Cut it out! “
There is no escape, Eli. You get what you deserve, and you shouldn’t of opened your fucking mouth. No one likes a backseat gamer.
“ Eliwood, you’re great, but I will throw you from my balcony. “
“ I’m sorry, Amberly. It’s not my fault you’ve fallen to your death twice already. Maybe you should get on a different elevator. One that doesn’t stop halfway up. “
“ Would ya– jus’– come on, climb th’– come on, climb th’ damn ladder, Garret! Oh my GOD why did you fall down the shaft?! Come on! “
“ Elevator shaft in the Keep is keeping you down, huh. “
❝ WH ─ WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT LANDED ON ONE.
Move your camera! Show me the die, right now! ❞
There goes your plan to rob the Druid, Eli.
Amberly is tickled pink at the praise her Pokemon is receiving, but it seems as though Bex is uninterested in any sort of anything aside from walking at the moment.
“ Excuse him, he’s grumpy because he didn’t get to throw a fence post across the river. “
“ But yes, someone that I bumped into suggested it at a floral shop somewhere. “
It’s been so long that she can’t even remember where it was that she met the stranger. She leans further down from Bex’s back and drops her chin into her hands to properly address the stranger.
“ My name is Amberly, by the way. Grass-type specialist extraordinaire from Floaroma Town. “
Grumpy, was he? Acting the way he did, you could certainly believe it.
❝ No, it’s fine.
Really, though... I’ve never thought of that. I’ve got to try it myself. ❞
Prim would surely enjoy looking as wonderful as her Venasaur. If this woman was truly the sort of authority on botany ─ especially that of Grass-types ─ then you could easily learn more than a few tips & tricks from her. How fortunate of you to stumble upon her. You beam up at her; lips pulled wide with a hand raised in greeting as you walked with her Pokémon.
❝ Wonderful to meet you, mademoiselle. Eliwood is my name. I fancy myself knowledgeable with Grass-types, and run a flower shop in Santalune.
Would you mind if I walked with you, Amberly?
I’m curious to hear more. ❞
❝ Come on ─ I’ve got a garden to uphold in town. You think I’m above robbing a Druid? I’ll rob that Druid blind. See if I care. I’m the party Rogue. I stacked my Stealth and Sleight of Hand stats for this very reason. I will end this tree-hugger’s hike. Right here. Right now. Mark my words. Now roll, I’m about to hit it big. ❞
Playing D&D on a Skype call might not be conventional, but damn. You’re just a lowly Chaotic-Neutral thief looking to build his plant collection.
“Wrong, and now you don’t get a sticker.”
❝ What ─ do I look like I’m five? I don’t want a sticker. ❞
“I can make you run, or I can get in your way. In you I can inspire life, or your soul I can slay. Alone with me, pulse quickens, breath’s shallow, you can hardly see, in the dark woods alone, I’ll make you flee.
What am I?”
❝ You. ❞
Eliwood, that’s rude.
