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[eloquentness]

[ The feed opens up to a young woman sitting behind the counter of a flower shop. Several flower arrangements are lined up behind her, some more artfully arranged - and frankly, more gorgeous - than others.

(They're works in progress, okay?) On the bright side, she's sticking to safe combinations or single-flower bouquets, rather than branching out. ]

Hey, everyone. [ She beams into the camera; first impressions matter, after all. ] I've gotta ask, especially if you've been here a while: what's one thing you wish you'd known when you first got here?

I'm no stranger to parallel universes - trust me, living in Central City will do that to you - but it's still kind of surreal, you know? This doesn't have to be anything life-changing. It can be something small like, oh... I don't know, your new favorite coffee place?

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[eloquentness]

It was a broad question. On purpose, because I didn't know what people would want to tell me. New or not, I'd want to know the truth - and it means a lot that you would trust me with it.

[ She's more concerned for him, honestly. It's hard to bounce back from such a revelation. ]

When did you find out, if you don't mind me asking?

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[soldierman]

No, it's alright. I already knew what had happened when I arrived

[ It’s a incredibly long and complicated story. Danny’s death and what followed were too eventful to forget, but possessing that knowledge hasn’t helped very much when it comes to settling in. ]

But someone from home informed me as to how long it had been. I think that's what makes it hard; knowing all that time has passed when it feels like it's only been a moment.

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[eloquentness]

Yeah, I can only imagine. It doesn't really give you a chance to settle in here, does it?

[ There's a pause. She wants to ask if the person from home is a friend or foe, but that might be too much . . . ]

How long did that person wait to tell you?

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[soldierman]

No. It wasn’t made much better by the freelance job, either.

[ He smiles thinly and forces a chuckle, trying to lighten the conversation just a bit. He feels guilty for springing this on a stranger. It’s the least he can do. ]

She told me as soon as I asked. No beating around the bush. I’m grateful for that.

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[eloquentness]

Ooh yeah. As a former freelancer, it's rough.

[ She says, while preparing to throw herself back in. She appreciates the gesture - and the least she could do is laugh too. ]

Good. I can't imagine either of you had it particularly easy, but it becomes easier if it's all out in the open.