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

[booyaka_boom]

*But the whole thing is just so terrifying! At least she recognises she does want to help, though with what she's not so sure*

Hmm...but what if he doesn't? I mean...

*Glancing around to make sure he's definitely not within ear shot*

Is there anything I can do to be...even more lovely? So that I know he'll definitely like me?

[ladyinscarlet]

[Well... An does know a few tricks...]

We could put some make up on your pretty face, and a very cute dress. But you must never forget to be yourself, my dear. And a smile is what makes a girl's face most lovely.

[booyaka_boom]

*Oh boy, Selphie couldn't look any more hopeful if she tried*

Really? I've tried that...but I dunno if it's working... Would you be able to do it so that it would definitely work?

*If only all of this was as simple as magic...*

[ladyinscarlet]

[An smiles and gently strokes Selphie's cheek.]

I shall certainly try, my dear.

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie seems much happier about the idea and looks at An hopefully, her smile bright*

That would mean so much if you could help! And then...then he'll think I'm really pretty...?

[ladyinscarlet]

[An thinks Aya might indeed consider her pretty already. If he doesn't, he's truly an idiot.]

You are already very pretty, Selphie. And if he cannot see that after I am finished with you, then he is blind or an idiot.

Or it could also be he is shy.

[booyaka_boom]

*Hmm...Selphie is really considering this now - surely it's not that Aya's an idiot, but shy makes more sense*

Maybe - but we'll see what happens once you've prettied me up, right?

*Oh gosh, she's too excited about this*

[ladyinscarlet]

[An nods and then smirks.]

And the last thing we will need: an excuse for the both of you to meet somewhere outside the flower shop. Without him realizing it is a date. Then when he sees you all pretty, he shall forget all about being shy.

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie smiles shyly herself at the suggestion, not sure if she'll be able to be as attractive to Aya as she wants to be*

Well, it's a deal! I can't wait! And if there's anything I can do in return...?

[ladyinscarlet]

Oh, do not worry about that now, dear. First we need to make sure this works.

[She winks. Honestly, An will just enjoy playing cupid.]

[booyaka_boom]

*Hopefully that didn't mean that there would be a chance that it wouldn't work. But Selphie just smiles and nods*

Right!~ But for now... I guess we'd better concentrate more on our flowers...

*Not that she hadn't been looking up every so often to see if Aya was nearby*

[ladyinscarlet]

[Well, it might take more than one attampt.]

Oh indeed, I had forgotten about the competition.

[Winks.]

We shall talk about this soon.

[booyaka_boom]

Perfect! Well.. I can't wait! And I can't wait to see your flower arrangement too!

*Selphie unwinds the ribbon she'd been trying round her fingers, and giggles as she winks back*

See you later!~

[ladyinscarlet]

[She smiles at Selphie.]

Will see you later then. I look forward to see your flowers as well.

[She goes to work on her arrangement.]