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     “ … you want to find a tree, but a small one. “
     “ one that looks exactly like an adult sized tree? “
     it’s not the strangest thing that he’s heard, far from it, actually. honestly, it’s amusing how the girl had taken such a roundabout way to describe a “bonsai” ( though he won’t blame the other for being worried about others not knowing what the term means, especially considering how the village is a mish-mash of people from all different worlds and all different cultures ). a respectable hobby for someone so young. ozpin remembers when he himself had gardened– it’s a hobby that’s dearly missed, even with all the unpleasant memories attached. ( after all, you can never quite get rid of those in any situation. ) perhaps if he finds himself inclined to, he’ll pick up the activity again.
     “ is there a specific species that you’d like to search for? i should know my way around well enough to be able to take you to most of the common flora around the area. “
( @ichibonsai​, this is sure cute. )
 “ … Yes? ”
 That’s exactly what she said, but having it fired back at her like this is really making her feel like a fool. Arisa folds her arms, decidedly looking away from Ozpin to push back the mild embarrassment that’s made itself known by the red on her face. For what it’s worth, she didn’t really think to bring any bonsai with her when she left; her grandmother knows enough on how to keep them safe. Removing them from their home would only leave her feeling guilty should any of them have been damaged.
 “ Oh, um, well… ”
 Arisa runs through the list of bonsai that are best in this type of climate, tapping her foot as if using a pedal to scroll her thoughts. “ … The Mugo Pine. It’s a type that can survive well in this type of temperature, so as long as I get the tools to care for it, I can keep it cared for. ”
