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[23wishes]

[Oh, this is familiar. Aerith's back at it again with another self-made commercial. The video opens up to Aerith, standing in her garden with a sugary-sweet smile on her face.]

Happy spring, everyone! Isn't it beautiful? The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming - there's no better time to brighten up your home with some of my flowers, especially with all of the holidays coming up. Whether you're entertaining for Easter, getting a head start on Mother's Day, or you just want to show someone you care, I've got the best flowers around for you!

And I have some exciting news! I'm teaming up with a good friend for a special offer!

[And pan to Riku, who looks a hundred percent like he's regretting his life choices. He raises one hand in a facsimile of a greeting, eyes meeting the camera for a moment before he looks down at something in his other hand, offscreen.]

You really want me to say this...?

[Aerith hushes him from behind the camera, whispering back.]

It's fine! You got this!

[Riku's brows furrow. Stiffly, he recites, without looking up:]

Riku here. I'm very excited to tell you about our new team-up. Forgotten to pick up a gift for that -- [he clears his throat] -- special someone? Worry no longer, because we now offer no-wait delivery and flowergrams.

[Does he even know what a flowergram is? It's unclear.]

Order today...!

[He almost forgot to try sounding enthusiastic at the end there.]

Uh--

[Aerith doesn't sound sure about that take at all, but nevertheless, the camera cuts back to her.]

Place your orders right here, right now! Or come see me personally at Nonah 06 and pick out your own flowers right from my garden. Don't wait, or spring will hop right by you!


[ooc: this is a joint post, so replies will come from both aerith and riku!]

Comments

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[monge]

[Oh, that's right, it's spring in other cities. Komasan was so used to the Florida weather, he'd almost forgotten how cold the other places have been.]

I think... I'd like a flower, zura.

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[resipiscent]

Well, you came to the right place.

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[monge]

Ah...but I didn't go anywhere, zura...

[He's still very much at home!]

[23wishes]

[Well, that's unusual. Komasan seems way more... down than he should have any business being. He's usually her #1 hype man.]

... Is everything okay?

[monge]

Ah... I'm... [What's the word? It's hard to describe it sometimes.] ...lonely, zura.

[There it is.]

I'd like a flower to take care of, please, zura.

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[lastnerv]

[Shinji is very clearly pretending to stifle a laugh. In reality the laugh is pretty obviously coming out, but it's polite to act otherwise, right?]

Wow, that was uh. That was really great! You two should definitely make more commercials. Maybe even get them on TV. For a wider audience, you know.

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[resipiscent]

... This is not going on TV.

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[lastnerv]

Aw, that's too bad. If this flowergram thing doesn't work out you definitely have a future in advertising.

[is jokey asshole shinji actually worse than mopey shinji? it's a mystery]

[23wishes]

This could go on TV... We did great, didn't we?

[Well, she thinks she did great. But Riku's not so bad!! Nothing another take couldn't fix!]

[lastnerv]

Totally! I'd definitely get some flowers delivered now if I. Y'know. Had a reason to.

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[deadtective]

Whatever she's charging I'll do 85% off of.

[will she actually??? god only knows. but there's nothing wrong with forcing a small business owner to really work for their customers.]

[23wishes]

but you'll get the highest quality from me

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order today!

[deadtective]

Yeah, but you'll still be able to make your mortgage payments if you order from me.

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[resipiscent]

Sounds like a recipe for a failed business.

[deadtective]

Depends on what your business goals are.

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[redigere]

[The camera is pointed at her mural so they can't see her, but there's the very distinct sound of uncontrollable giggling in the background.]

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[resipiscent]

[Rude???? Rude as hell????????]

Nice to see you being so supportive.

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[redigere]

[Look--

Okay fine she has no excuse, but it's not going to stop her giggling.]

I'm going to be very supportive! I'm planning on getting quite a few flowergrams.

[23wishes]

[Aerith leans extra close to the camera like she's got a secret to tell.]

And that was the best take.

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[substrategist]

[Is that...?

Yep, it sure is. That's the same guy Sakuma saw knock out a full grown soldier by putting him into a sleeper hold. It's almost funny seeing how the sharp contrast between that situation and this one makes him so uncomfortable. No...forget almost. It is funny. But Sakuma doesn't dare poke fun.

At least...not aloud.]

Can you suggest a small, hardy, indoor plant?

[It's not a necessary expense, but so long as it isn't too extravagant, having a bit of green inside Heropa 032 might help make the place feel less utilitarian and a little more like home. Which could do wonders in the long run for improving everyone's mood.]

[23wishes]

[Well, this definitely isn't the incredibly dorky and yet apparently dangerous guy answering Sakuma. It's the one that actually knows about plants (and not what her weird friend gets up to when she's not around.)]

you'd definitely want a pothos! they grow very fast without needing too much water and they're happy by a semi-sunny window. plus they're best IMO because with their long vines, they look pretty hanging from the ceiling.

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[resipiscent]

Not really. But you're already talking to Aerith, so you've got that handled. Are you guys decorating?

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[glowsferatu]

You know, you really should have done this two months ago, when the floral market would have really been booming. A friend of mine and I used to offer these sort of services around Valentines when I was younger.

[ Of course, when you're both Space manipulators who love growing things, why wouldn't you? ]

[23wishes]

Yeah... It's a shame. I was pretty out of it for a while when I got back. But that's okay! Business might not be booming, but it's always steady enough.

[Just readjusting to being alive again, it's no biggie.]

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[resipiscent]

There's always next year, I guess.