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[bsora]

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[ For the moment, she doesn't have much of an idea of what to grow other than flowers, maybe a few crops here and there, but that on its own is still too vague. If she asks everyone else, maybe that'll give her an idea! ]

Bit of a weird question I guess, but what would you say is your favorite flower? It doesn't have to be a flower either. Any plant will do. [ She pauses, suddenly considering something. ] As long as it isn't poisonous, I guess.

[ Last thing she needs is to grow poison ivy or something. She can already spot some of that on a tree not far away. ]


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[ Like many new farmers, Aerith's first task is to take to her field and clean it up. It's not something she'd complain about aloud, but the chore is still, well, just that. A chore. She'd rather not do it at all, especially with all the rocks littering the way. It seems like every time she turns around, there's another rock! Or a twig.

Or, in the case of her newest find, an entire downed log. Good lord, how long has that been there?

Yeah, she'll definitely have to get some help from one of her neighbors. But that's not so much of a problem! If anything, she welcomes the temporary reprieve and takes to the road back to town to see if she can catch the attention of a passerby. ]

Hey there, would you mind helping me out a bit at my lot? I don't have much to pay you with for the moment, but I can make you tea or something like that.

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[bsora]

I'll have to get my good boots and go for another hike, then! Seems like there's a lot to explore here.

[loving_goddess]

I do advise doing precisely that! Just make sure you don't get lost. I've run into that problem a time or two... not here, mind you, but I used to be a traveler.

[bsora]

[ She nods emphatically. ]

Right, right. What good's a hike if you can't remember the way?

[loving_goddess]

Or if you wind up tramping back to home or camp well after the sun's down when you were supposed to be back early evening.

[But that had only happened once or twice.]

[bsora]

Hmmm...perhaps I should give you a call when I wanna go hiking, then? It's always safer to go anywhere in a group, they say.

[loving_goddess]

I certainly wouldn't argue with a bit of company the next time I go out. Even if my brother seems to be doing everything in his power to ensure I never actually go on my own.

[bsora]

Well we'll just have to distract him and run off on our own, huh? If there's two of us, I'm sure it'll be just fine!

[loving_goddess]

Of course! We can look after each other, I'm certain.

[bsora]

I look forward to it, Miss... [ Oh wait- ] Well, I suppose I should tell you my name then, if we're gonna go hiking together some day.

[ She laughs a bit. ]

I'm Aerith. It's nice to meet you!

[loving_goddess]

My goodness, did we really forget to introduce ourselves?

[Yeah, Aerith's not the only one who finds that funny.]

I'm Martel. Martel Yggdrasill, but please, just Martel will do.

[bsora]

We'll have to go out hiking together sometime then, Martel! It'll be great.

[loving_goddess]

Any time you're available, Aerith. I will greatly enjoy having a new friend to traipse around the wilderness with.