First Bloom (Open Journal)

[senorita_perfecta]

Sender: Isabela
To: Everyone
Subject: Flower Shop Plans Announcement

Hola everyone! I was told that I could announce something in these journals, so I might as well do it in here to gauge everyone’s interest. Oh, I shouldn’t forget to introduce myself. For anyone I haven’t met before, my name is Isabela Madrigal and I’m still new to this world at the moment.

As for the project I’m planning to work on, it is from a suggestion that a kind lady named Susato had told me a while ago during the Flower Festival: I’m hoping to get a flower shop running within the near future since back in my world, I have the ability to grow a variety of plants to spruce up the town I live in and I would love to showcase my ever expanding knowledge on botany and horticulture as well as what I can do with my gift. If anyone is interested in either helping out or wanting to check it out, feel free to write down your thoughts below. I would appreciate the feedback in return.

(OOC: You can all thank Susato for suggesting Isabela the idea of running her own flower shop during the Flower Festival Event/the recent TDM, but she is fully aware that it won’t be easy building one from scratch. If you want to help her or give her your support, feel free to comment down below.)

Comments

[senorita_perfecta]

Well, I think that Madrigal Blooms does sound like a really good name, Susato. That could help some people in finding it when they are looking for it and plants.

(Not to brag or sound pretentious, but Isabela finds the latter idea of using a part of her name as the shop’s name very handy. It would be memorable and easy to find for future shop patrons too.)

[judicialassistant]

[ Towards the end, that's the name Susato decides she prefers too, though it really isn't up to her. ]

I agree! Though you don't have to decide right now. [ Content is more important, though obviously the selection is quite limitless. ] You could advertise bouquets and arrangements for all sorts of occasions. Birthdays, holidays... or even something more personal, like apology flowers.

Did people rely on you for such things back in Columbia?

[senorita_perfecta]

Yes, it’s quite often a lot back in Colombia. If there are things needed to be decorated or be renewed again, I’m usually the one handling that.

[judicialassistant]

Well, presentation is certainly important. I'm certain you'll do well, Ms Madrigal. Just give it time.

And if you need inspiration, we have a library now that you can consult.

[senorita_perfecta]

Oh yes, I will certainly go and check out the library for more ideas. It doesn’t hurt to look for more inspiration for the shop since I’m still adjusting to being in town at the moment.

[judicialassistant]

I understand. I've been spending a lot of time there myself this week... I think some of the security owls have started to notice me.

[ At least, it feels like it. Maybe they just don't like that she acts like she works there. ]

[senorita_perfecta]

That is intriguing so far. Are the owls that strict to begin with? I am just wondering right now.

[judicialassistant]

Their presence can be a little oppressive. I get the feeling they are not to be messed with. Perhaps the books are like their children.

Either that, or they are concerned about the eggs on the top floor.

[senorita_perfecta]

(Hm, sounds a lot like how protective Abuela Alma can be towards the family, the miracle, and Casita in general. She couldn’t blame her though, considering the circumstances that led to Abuelo Pedro’s untimely demise when her Mamá, Tía Pepa, and Tío Bruno were infants.)

Hm, it could be both of them. Maybe they take their job very seriously and doesn’t want anyone to mess around with the…

Wait a minute, there are eggs inside the library? I thought libraries are meant to be filled with books, I never heard of a library that carries eggs too.

[judicialassistant]

...There are two, and they're very large. I've seen them move as well, but no one seems to know where they came from or what they are.

I haven't gotten close just yet, but I have a feeling it is only a matter of time.

[senorita_perfecta]

I’m also wondering about those eggs now that I think about. Did they just showed up all the sudden in the library?

[judicialassistant]

They seem to have appeared with the library, yes. It is difficult to know how to care for them when we don't know what they will become, but at the very least... we should try? [ General "we." ...Shouldn't they? ]