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(SEELIE LOCKED)

[Flora is primly seated with her back straight and resting against a tree.]

Hello everyone and good day to you. For those that don't know it, my name is Flora. It's very nice to meet you and I really hope you're well, especially after what's happened. [She dips her head in greeting, and there is a gentle attentiveness to her eyes as she broadcasts; her words and concern are not surface pleasantries.]

I'll get right to it: I know that some of us were stranded following the mission, so if you need a lift, I'd be more than happy to help bring you back. I do understand wanting to take the scenic route, though; getting the lay of the land is rather important, too. There's a lot out there that's very interesting. [Her eyes light up and her smile widens for a long moment.] Like, there are so many wonderful plants here, I can hardly believe it. I--I am about to get carried away, pardon me.

[There's a delicate noise as she raises a fist and clears her throat. She smiles anew and sincerely, but not quite so wide this time and there's something almost anxious about it, like she wants to say something else, but the moment passes because she wills it to. This isn't the time to share, yet, but maybe she can meet somewhere in the middle.]

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I am curious, though, if you feel comfortable answering. How many of you come from worlds with magic? How many of you don't?

Anyway, I thank you for your time. Please, take care.

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Do you, now? How so, and which world is this?

[She's curious, not disturbed or anything of the sort. That's basically her life.

At the mention of plants, though, she smiles back, brightly.]

Oh yes, very much! They're one of the most important things to me, but I think they're just really important on their own, too.

I don't think it really... has a name. Not like this place. I live in a place named Tokyo, though. [ He pauses, thoughtful. ]

People with magic in my world have to see despair... and move past it. [ Generally. This is something of an oversimplification, but he doesn't want to get too heavy two minutes after meeting a pretty girl. This is hard when your name is Haruto Souma. Appreciate his efforts, Flora. ]

I can tell - and not just because you're named Flora. [ Maybe it's a happy coincidence. ] I'm not very good at keeping flowers, but they seem to cheer people up. [ And if that's not magic, what is? ]

Tokyo? That's on Earth, though, isn't it?

[She's like pretty sure that's in Japan, and by pretty sure, she means 100%.

Which is actually a confusing point because she's pretty sure that that's not how that happened when they brought magic back....

But you're a gentleman and a bro, haruto, four for you, even if her curiosity might get the better of her. Still, even that much leaves her frowning, more thoughtful than concerned but there is that, too.]

I can't say that that isn't familiar in some ways, sort of. [Sure, she almost died one time but there was no despair about it, so it totally doesn't count. haruto's got it worse.] The overcoming element definitely is, but hold on, despair? That can't be right for everyone.

[And here is where universe conflicts begin.]

Yes, they're really wonderful at that! Some of them can be just a little high maintenance, it's true, but they all do their best to bloom as beautifully as they can. But hey, don't sell yourself short, I'm sure you'd be just fine, maybe with a bit of help. [Boy, you will come to regret your life choices, just you wait.]

Edited 2014-05-29 01:38 (UTC)

Ah, you do know it. [ LOOK HOW IS HE SUPPOSED TO KNOW JUST CALLING IT 'EARTH' WILL MEAN... ANYTHING... The last time he was in a weird place it didn't matter what he called it, they all looked at him like he was crazy )8

Or they were in a world where guys fused with trees and attacked him? Which was just as weird. In any event... ]

Yeah, it's on Earth. [ He raises his eyebrows, then hums. ] No, it's... definitely despair, where I come from. You overcome your inner monster, called a Phantom, and hold onto hope. If you can do that, then you can become a wizard.

[ He snorts, looking off-screen. ] You say that like you know for sure. [ Flowers had always been something of Koyomi's. He rifles, off-screen, for the ring that summoned flowers, that he'd received in the Magic Land, and holds it between his palms as he looks back at her, humor in his voice. ] But maybe I'll have more luck with a good teacher.

Yes! I've actually been there! [She grins, and laughs a little behind a hand.] I see what you mean about the name thing. It's a little strange to me since it's mostly water, but "Earth" sounds like a pretty fine name. It grows on you, too.

[Not biased at all, whatchu talkin bout

But she suddenly looks at a loss, and upset.]

Phantoms? But how is that...it's not that I don't think it's true, I do, and I'm sorry if it seemed like I didn't. I just can't believe we haven't noticed them before.

[WOW GJ, WINX, A+ PROTECTORS

but they're talking about flowers, and also important, faith, and she smiles easily.]

I don't know, but I'm choosing to believe in that, anyway. [#yolo

Flora makes an excited noise and actually raises her hand. Oh! Oh! Pick her, Haruto!!!]

Oh! I could do that! I could teach you. I'd love to, if you'd like to learn.

[Dude, turn back now.]

Oh my goodness, though, I haven't asked your name, yet.

Oh! Well then, I'm sad to have missed you when you came to visit. [ HARUTO NO. ]

Where do you live, that you... visit Earth? [ Are you an alien, Flora. That would be so cool but also kind of weird because you look normal. ]

Well, if you're offering, I'll take you up on it... when you get here. [ He gestures above; he's inside somewhere, but it's probably recognizable as Caer Glaem. ] Or maybe we'll meet on the road.

[ He smirks, all dramatics: ] I'm Haruto Souma, your last hope. [ The dramatics fade. ] It's nice to meet you, Flora.

[She can't help smiling at that.]

Well, I do come to Earth pretty often, it's like a third home of sorts. [Which would sound a lot more terrible and ominous if she were an evil alien. Which she's not.

...Probably. (No)

Also wow, she could say the same to her.]

I'm from a planet called Linphea, it's in the Magic Dimension.

[She giggles behind a hand, this time before sounding dramatically relieved in turn.] Well, it's a good thing you've come then, I've just been at such a loss!

[She grins and dips her head.] It's nice to meet you, too. Ah, as for the flowers...[She sighs a little] If there's some sort of neat designated space, I haven't found it quite yet. It might be something I'll ask for from the Monarchs the next time around.

[The corner of a mouth pulls down, not quiiite annoyed but almost. Almost. The only thing she would have had to ask for is permission to do so, if she still had some of her powers. How inconvenient.]

1st Bloom ❀ (Video)

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