XX4 Entry

[roseofmay]

Sender: Beatrix
To: Everyone
Subject: Oriphi's Grove


This may seem a silly question, given that her grove is largely capable of caring for itself, however I planted some roses there a month ago.

Has anyone been paying visit to care for the plants? If not, I will be making a visit there.

As an aside, I would like to issue a reminder that I do not like my things being touched without my permission. Please refrain from doing such.


[She will be going to the grove anyway, regardless of whether someone has been taking care of the flowers or not.]

Comments

Sender: Dohalim

[menancia]

I looked in on them in your absence, though perhaps not as frequently as I should. The grove did seem to be thriving, when I did visit.

Would you like company?

[He realizes it is very possible that she may not, and intends to respect her wishes if that is, indeed, the case. She has been asleep for some time, and may well need her space— especially given that she is rather solitary to begin with.]

[roseofmay]

I appreciate that.

[She does, even if she's not willing to say much more than that.]

You may join me if you wish. It is not required. I am just going to water the roses.

[And to write letters.]

[menancia]

It would be my pleasure to accompany you. I have been meaning to visit the grove again, myself. It is a thing of beauty.

[And has a great deal of sentimental meaning. It is a poignant but peaceful place, and somewhere he has found himself feeling at ease since its appearance.]

I am finishing my business at the music school for the day. May I meet you there?

[roseofmay]

Naturally. There is no need to hurry on my account. I will be there regardless. Do as you need to and you can meet with me after.

[She assumes that he must be teaching with that violin of his. At least he's kept himself busy whilst she's been napping.]

[menancia]

Of course. I will see you there.

[It isn't long at all until he joins her, in fact, and Dohalim himself is familiar enough with the grove that he finds his way to where Beatrix has busied herself with the roses rather quickly. He clears his throat softly to announce his approach from behind, slowing to a stop beside her.]

While I visited the flowers in your absence, I am certain they missed you— as did I, of course. I do not have your touch when it comes to roses, I am afraid.

[He'd done just fine, of course, but they are rather special to her, he knows.]

[sermom]

I'm sorry, I didn't know about the roses or I would have checked. I haven't noticed anything wilting, though.

I'm glad you're alright. Was someone being inappropriate while you were away?

[Who does she need to smack!!]

[roseofmay]

If you did not know, how can you possibly be apologising for it?

[Leave it to Kisara to be sorry for something out of her control. Beatrix wants to scold her, but it's actually such a heartwarming sentiment that she can't bear to do so.]

I am grateful you looked, regardless. As for my things, I cannot say for certain. I think some things were moved. I have not done a complete inventory check. I suspect I will figure it out in the coming days. I appreciate that people may worry enough to come pay me visit, but I also understand there is likely some temptation to go through my things.

[Considering that Beatrix prefers to keep so much about herself to herself.]

[sermom]

[Shh, Beatrix, apologizing is a courtesy. But maybe for Kisara it's just too easy to do. If this were voice Beatrix would hear a smile in her voice.]

I wonder if it would be prudent to have a short list of people acceptable to visit, when this sort of thing happens. People you trust not to do anything inappropriate or go snooping while you sleep. Just because someone is worried about you doesn't mean they shouldn't still respect your privacy. I'm inclined to come up with one myself, now.

[roseofmay]

That certainly is a thought. Although what do you suppose would happen if one did not think anyone around them would not be inclined to let curiosity get the better of them?

[That is, there isn't a single person in Reverein in the past or the present that she thinks wouldn't eventually go through her things. Not that she has a lot to hide, of course.]

I suppose we could have some form of guardian established for those who were sleeping. An occasional rotation of individuals standing vigil until said individual awakens again. The thought seems worthy of pursuit.

sender: lyria

[azuresong]

There is a garden here!? Hehee, I should have expected but I haven't been by to visit it yet!

If no one has attended to the flowers, I would love to be able to help!

[roseofmay]

[Putting aside that the name is unfamiliar to her, given that new dream walkers come and go as they please—]

There are a few, at least. If you have not seen them all just yet, you will in time.

You may accompany me to the grove. I had intended to pay it visit regardless of whether the flowers were cared for or not.

[azuresong]

I am really looking forward to seeing them, then!

[ She pauses as the next sentence comes in, and hurriedly jots down a reply: ]

I can come, too— really!? Oh, yes please! Are you heading there now? I can come join you!

[roseofmay]

[That is what she just said. Beatrix recognises that she's changed enough in the year plus that she's been in this world that any desire to be hostile has softened considerably. Nowadays, Beatrix can only sigh with some sort of resignation, understanding that she must continue to work on her patience.]

That was my intention, yes. If you do not know the way, then I can meet you somewhere else for your convenience and escort you the rest of the way.

Sender: Satan

[angelbirth]

It's unfortunate that you feel you have to issue that reminder in the first place, but don't you think telling people not to touch your things will just encourage the opposite from the troublemakers?

[roseofmay]

Depends on who the troublemaker is. Some of them are inclined to taking my threats as the promises they are.

[angelbirth]

Dare I ask what kind of follow-up those who don't heed your warning receive?

[roseofmay]

If I told you then it would spoil the surprise for those who are going to meet that. I cannot have you divulging my secrets.

sender: beat

[stillarhino]

me and loops passed by a coupla weeks ago
but we didnt really take care of the plants or nothing

[Then a little bit after.]

good to see ya up patch

[She's not talking about him, is she?]

[roseofmay]

[This explains a little about what she's discovered upon waking, though she supposes Dohalim could have been just as responsible. Not that he would have. He knows how she feels when he touches her things without permission.

More importantly—]

When you are referring to 'loops,' I do not suppose you mean Susato. Is she aware that you are giving her that pet name?

[Never mind that he just called her patch AGAIN. Maybe she needs to have a talk with Eustace about this. But then that implies she can't handle the situation and she absolutely can. Without using her sword, naturally.]

[stillarhino]

yeah thats loops
been calling her that since i got here

[He's quite proud of coming up with that one too, especially with how easily that one had come to him.]

[roseofmay]

Is there anyone here that you call by their actual name?

[She's unimpressed. Kind of. On the other hand, maybe a little impressed by his ability to come up with nicknames.]

Sender: Eustace

[flamekthunder]

Tifa and I have tried to visit it at least once over the weekends with the dogs, and Briallen in particular ensures the flowers are growing healthy.

[A few starflowers have started to blossom around the grove as well.]

[roseofmay]

[She's not surprised at all to hear this. Least of all from Eustace. Of course he would be seeing to it.]

I am grateful to hear it. Thank you. I can visit it with the intention to simply rest, then.

It sounds as though you both have been keeping busy.

[flamekthunder]

We have something in the works.

[Cryptic man is cryptic.]

[roseofmay]

Of course you do. I look forward to hearing more about it when you feel like sharing.