Seventh Rose: Flower Competition [Backdated to last Sunday]

[formerabyssinian]

[The Flower Arrangement Contest has begun! Aya is filming the few contestants they have who are diligently working on an arrangement. Some look relaxed and confident, most look haggard and frustrated because it's harder than it seems! Prizes are on the line, along with Starfish Coins!]

[Aya sets the camera on top of the register, turning it so the lens is now facing him.]

We've officially started our contest, and even those who haven't signed up before today can still walk in and participate. Points will be given on two factors: meaning of arrangement and design. Good luck to anyone who participates. [At the end, he fumbles with getting the communicator to turn off, but manages to do so with some dignity left.]

[The rules are posted in a couple of places inside the flower shop, while a guide on flower arranging is handed out to anyone that wants one:

Rules
1. No magic may be used.
2. Real flowers will only be used.
3. Contestants may bring their own supplies, but will not be able to use their own flowers.
4. There will be a time limit of one hour two hours. No more, no less.
5. Contestants will work individually.

A Guide to the Basics of Flower Arrangement.]

Comments

Selphie's Table - Open

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie has been pretty excited by the competition, and has been looking forward to it for sometime. She'd been disappointed by her temporary blindness, in case it meant she couldn't make it, or help out in anyway.

She's a figure of excitement, all dressed up in a floral print dress too. Throughout the shop she's flitting from one kind of flower to the next, so excited to be able to see all the beautiful shapes and colours. For her own arrangement, however, Selphie starts by gathering up a bunch of pink carnations*

[formerabyssinian]

[Aya is busy with making sure contestants have the supplies they need, so he doesn't see Selphie just yet, not until he sets down some supplies onto a table. Once he turns around, he's pretty surprised to see her moving about effortlessly. Her eyesight is probably back, it seems, but how did he not get the memo?]

[He walks over to her, tapping her on the shoulder as she collects carnations.]

[booyaka_boom]

*She'd been looking around so nervously for Aya, really hoping to surprise him with her eyesight, that when he tapped her shoulder she was really caught off guard and let out a squeal, dropping a couple of flowers as she jumps and spins around. She looks up at him, nothing short of startled, but it soon turns into a huge, huge smile and a laugh*

[formerabyssinian]

When were you going to tell me? [Aya smiles, mostly at how startled she got, and goes to pick up the flowers for her.]

[booyaka_boom]

*Such a sight for sore eyes! She wants to throw herself at him, but that would be entirely unprofessional. Instead, she just smiles more at his smile*

Now! I mean, soon! I wanted to come and surprise you!~

[formerabyssinian]

[Aya is very relived that Selphie got her eyesight back. There were times where he was worried she wouldn't get it back. He hands her the flowers she dropped.]. It's a very good surprise. I guess my services aren't needed anymore.

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie took the carnations back carefully, but her smile faltered slightly as she looked up at him, trying not to stare and everything too*

What do you mean?

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[exorcistinbloom]

[ Oh, look, it's a Shiemi! Let's just pretend she's been around... yes...

In any case, she's excited; she's happily buzzing between all of the different tables and just in general acting like a kid at the candy store right now. So many flowers~! ]

Aaah... good luck, everyone~!

Don't mind me, I'll just... be wandering around, watching all of you for now...

[ She's actually tempted to make one of her own, but right now she's just content with looking at everything... ]

[formerabyssinian]

[Seeing Shiemi really mesmerized by all the flowers like this is amusing, but it's really nice to see someone truly into this event makes him glad that someone will enjoy it. He walks over to her, tapping on her shoulder lightly.]

Are you going to participate?

JUMPING IN - 3 WAY! XD

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie had been selecting a ribbon for her bouquet when she saw Shiemi and Aya talking, so she heads on over, waving the pink ribbon in her hand*

Hi Shiemi!

*She smiles at Aya and Shiemi both, not aware she's about to ask the same question that Aya had just asked*

Are you taking part today too?

asjkdgaskdgsaj YOU GUYS also I'm sorry for being so late, sob... ;3;

[exorcistinbloom]

Ah--! Well... I haven't... decided yet...

[ Shiemi can't help but blush, fingertenting a bit as she looks between Aya and Selphie. ]

But... I'd like to try my hand at it! If it's not too late to sign up, anyway...

No worries! I'll be extra slow due to lack of Internet/moving.

[formerabyssinian]

[It was strange that Selphie asked a similar question to his own. Have they been spending that much time together?]

[He smiles softly to them both.] It's not too late to sign up, but I won't give you any extra points just because you work here.

we are slowpokes XD

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie smiles at Shiemi and shakes her head in reply to her question. Then she glances up at Aya and grins wider, rolling her eyes in Shiemi's direction*

He's such a meanie, huh?

yaaaaaay *joins in slowpoking*

[exorcistinbloom]

[ There's a soft nod of agreement here as Shiemi playfully pouts at Aya, huffing and crossing her arms. ]

Very mean! You could learn a thing from Selphie. She's very nice~

[ She's only teasing, really... ]

[ladyinscarlet]

[An arrives at the flower shop looking thoughtful. She has been looking forward to this event. She looks around, wondering if Selphie is around or where she could take her place.]

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie is indeed around! She's been busy tidying up the ribbons - though she's there as a participant, she can't help but do her job too and keep the place in order. She turns and sees the pretty lady and waves her over towards an empty work space*

Hey! You came!~

[ladyinscarlet]

Good afternoon, Miss Selphie. I am glad not to have missed it. You did a wonderful job preparing everything.

[An follows Selphie to take her place at an empty work space.]

[booyaka_boom]

Oh! Well...actually, I didn't really do any of the preparation.

*And she does seem to look genuinely put out and slightly guilty about this*

I kinda...wasn't well for a while. So Aya did all of this. I'm kinda impressed, to be honest!

*Selphie laughs as she stops by a bench, gesturing to the various things around the room*

[ladyinscarlet]

Oh, I am sorry to hear you were unwell. I hope you are feeling better now.

[So Aya must be the man who recieved her.]

I am impressed as well, it has been a long time since I saw so many beautiful flowers together.

[booyaka_boom]

Oh...yeah. Thanks. It was just a bit of... a thing.

*She waves a hand in front of her face, grinning awkwardly as she thinks of her temporary blindness. But she smiled then in agreement*

Uh huh! Aya's really good at his job!

[formerabyssinian]

Are you here to enter the competition, Miss? [Aya approaches her, carrying a box of pruners.]

[ladyinscarlet]

[An nods with a gentle smile.]

I am, sir. Miss Selphie told me about it.

[formerabyssinian]

Then I'll help you get set up. You can pick any station and I'll bring some supplies over. Do you need a smock?

[ladyinscarlet]

Oh, thank you, sir! You are too kind.

[She chooses a work table.]

And a smock would be wonderful.

[She doesn't want to ruin her dress, after all.]

[formerabyssinian]

[Aya simply nods at her thanks. He doesn't really think what he's doing is any kinder than what he usually does for paying customers.]

I'll be back with your smock, then. They're all one size, though.