For you. [Her irritation practically melts away, the moment he speaks. It's replaced by that warm, gentle affection that's been left to grow between the two of them. It's easier now that it's out in the open. She doesn't feel like she has to tip-toe quite so heavily.]
It's... a romantic holiday. Well, not today, it was two days ago. So sorry about that. But I needed a little more time anyway.
[She nods to the tray in her arms. Of course, just as soon as said affection manifests and wipes away that irritability, embarrassment crashes in right after. The weight of the gift she has to offer feels almost too heavy now. Her fingers seem to stumble as she shifts enough of the weight to the side to use one hand to pull the towel away.
The lid over the tray is clear, protecting what appears to be 24 individual seedling starters. They're divided into six columns, four squares to each piece of flora she's offering up. Each has a small stake planted in it, carefully and meticulously labeling each and every one. Bergamot, Peppermint, Lavender and Lemon Balm all make sense to be together β they're all things you might find in tea. Even Saffron β individual bulbs that are just now poking through β makes sense in this regard. The cornflowers are the odd ones out.
"Be gentle with me," the shopkeeper had explained. It wasn't quite right, coming from her. A promise that she'll be gentle with him, however? That seems much more poetic. That and the fact that they're blue.]
You - said you wanted to start gardening. So I tried to find some things I thought might also help you with your teamaking too. Most of them are for that.
[Just don't ask about the actual flowers. It's fine.]
no this works because now i won't forget what i planned out -
It's... a romantic holiday. Well, not today, it was two days ago. So sorry about that. But I needed a little more time anyway.
[She nods to the tray in her arms. Of course, just as soon as said affection manifests and wipes away that irritability, embarrassment crashes in right after. The weight of the gift she has to offer feels almost too heavy now. Her fingers seem to stumble as she shifts enough of the weight to the side to use one hand to pull the towel away.
The lid over the tray is clear, protecting what appears to be 24 individual seedling starters. They're divided into six columns, four squares to each piece of flora she's offering up. Each has a small stake planted in it, carefully and meticulously labeling each and every one. Bergamot, Peppermint, Lavender and Lemon Balm all make sense to be together β they're all things you might find in tea. Even Saffron β individual bulbs that are just now poking through β makes sense in this regard. The cornflowers are the odd ones out.
"Be gentle with me," the shopkeeper had explained. It wasn't quite right, coming from her. A promise that she'll be gentle with him, however? That seems much more poetic. That and the fact that they're blue.]
You - said you wanted to start gardening. So I tried to find some things I thought might also help you with your teamaking too. Most of them are for that.
[Just don't ask about the actual flowers. It's fine.]