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[Video] U/N: teacupprincess

[Perne is situated at a cosy-looking table in the Azure cafe. Chin in the palm of her hand, she tucks dark hair behind the shell of an ear.

Last time, she asked about a cathedral and couldn't recall getting a direct answer. She has, since then, assumed such a thing doesn't exist. But it did beckon some very interesting religious theory conversation.

This time, she has something different she is hunting for.]

I have found mineself with an alarming amount of free time and wish to invest it somewhere other than excessive and possibly unnecessary thought. I thought I had once heard rumour of a theatre house here in Lunatia. Is that true? I am aware we have other exhibitions of art, but mayhaps something musically or stagecraft inclined could be of benefit to many of us with such interests.

I acted as patron and worked within an opera house back where I hail from. I should like to reprise the role.

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[...They do have quite a bit in common, actually. Right from instruments (related, though not identical), a pursuit of knowledge, and organisational desires...

Perne isn't certain she's ever met someone so aligned to her interests before.]

What a peculiar happenstance. In some ways, 'tis as though you were simply another version of mineself from another world. I never would have imagined meeting a reflection of mine here.

[Or anywhere. They can be nerds together.]

[ That actually gets her to laugh. ]

Really? [ That's so cool! ] I'm always all about being myself, but I don't mind if there's someone else like me. It just means that we might get along, right?

[She nods slowly. Yes, there is perhaps a sliver of humour in all of this, though Perne is hard to stir toward humour sometimes. If anything, she is simply still marvelling over having much of anything in common with someone. She's accustomed to being... very on her own. Standing out? She's not sure how to say it.

This is a very heavy realisation.]

I suspect that you and I, mine lady, are of familiar spirits. I think 'getting along' is only the beginning of it.

Then... Why don't you tell me more about yourself? How old are you? When is your birthday? What's your favourite colour?

[ She's a lot more eager to have this conversation now than earlier. Of course, she'd been in a good note since the start of their conversation, but she seems a lot more bubbly now. ]

[...She's very excitable. Perne, admittedly, isn't sure how to initially respond, even. This is many things at once.]

I—

[A pause and she smiles gently.] Surely I should not issue all of mine secrets upfront. How else will I manage to keep your interest?

Oh! I completely understand.

[ She nods a couple of times. It's not seen on the video feed, but she holds her hand with the other as she nods. Weiss can be very obedient, if only because she craves the approval of people she's interested in and likes. ]

I'm sorry to ask.

You need not apologise. I confess that I am not accustomed to such interest being shown in me. [Or so directly.]

If you are expecting to learn anything grand, I fear I may disappoint you. I have been sheltered for a good deal of mine life and thus mine worldly experiences are relatively few. I do like plants, however, and studied them from where I came. I have been doing that here also since I arrived.

I want to learn more about plants and flowers! [ Ah, she flaps a hand, like "guuurl". ] Oh, you see, I've always liked to look at them, but now I want to have some in my apartment, but I don't know how to take care of them.

So I mostly have fake flowers around.

I see...

[Perne thumbs at her chin for some moments.]

I confess that I am not so well-versed on the plants here, but I suspect I may be able to help you by providing some of mine observations. If you balance the proper caretaking with light, water, food, and adequate pruning of foliage, I do not think it should be too difficult for you. Not all plants require the same level of commitment or time.

Mayhaps you had something in mind?

There are these crystal roses... they look like regular roses, but there are parts of it that are crystals, and the colours are different.

[ Those are the ones she likes! ]

I just know they're supposed to be in water constantly, but that's it. Do you know how to take care of regular roses? Maybe they're the same.

Oh... I could just buy a book for this, I'm sure, but hearing someone else's experience would do me some good, too. I just know it.

[When Weiss makes mention of the crystal roses, Perne immediately thinks of the crystal trees that were about during Firalia. She, at the time, grabbed some samples of the sprouts, but aside from that, she's still been studying their properties. How they acquired such an appearance and what the various uses could be gleaned from such study and observation.

It is possible the roses in question could be related. It could also be an atmosphere effect.]

Regular roses do not require an excess of water. Most plants that are not sub-aquatic should not need it. Otherwise you can drown the roots. The crystal roses in question, are these native to here, mine lady? Related to the crystal trees, mayhaps?

[ Perne might suddenly see Weiss looking down. It's impossible to see what she's doing, but she's writing down what Perne is saying on her notebook! ]

Sub-aquatic... I see. Then I don't need to water them so much. Do they constantly need trimming, or something? Maybe I can start taking care of flowers that aren't that high-maintenance first... Until I learn more— oh! [ Now she's looking at the camera again. ] Yes, they are. I've certainly never seen anything like it in Remnant.

They look like glass, but when you touch them, they're actually very soft! I think they may be similar to the crystal trees... then again, there are so many things in this world that have crystals in them and on them.

[Settling her chin in the palm of her hand, she mulls over Weiss' information. So educational conjecture was at least marginally correct... She still has some samples she took from the trees during that time. They're not as potent now, she thinks, considering she has simply preserved them for observational study.

...She should get herself some of these roses as well.]

Constantly? I would not put it like so. Other roses, that is—those that are not glass require routine maintenance. They climb and can easily become unwieldy otherwise. It is possible these glass roses may be akin to. Although pruning for a sub-aquatic species—if that is what they are—may prove an interesting feat. It is possible if you allow them their own enclosure that they may not need the same attention to detail.

[...But how will she keep them looking nice?]

It is also possible that merchants here may supply some form of growth-slowing formula that will delay the need for such maintenance. I too, will have to do some research to see what I can find for you.

[A pause, and then.]

We ought to go together, mine lady. A learning experience for us both.

Hm... I see.

[ Yes! More jotting down of notes. Weiss is definitely determined to learn and imbibe whatever she can. ]

Together? Oh! To a flower shop? I'd love to! You already know more than I do, though. I hope that's okay.

If you would like to, mine lady.

[It occurs to Perne that she has come off as being incredibly aggressive and it is possible that is the nobility in her peeking out. If she had her attendants, there never would have been asking. Perne simply would have said she wanted to go and they would have known well enough they would be accompanying her.]

I would never presume to put you in a position where you were uncomfortable. You have not, after all, met me appropriately. This may very well be a lovely opportunity in which to do so. Over our shared and common interests.

That sounds good.

[ Perne needn't worry— if Weiss is uncomfortable about something, then she would be vocal about it. This situation, meeting somebody new and learning something together, doesn't seem all that bad! ]

We can schedule it and then see what happens from there!

Then it very much seems we have an accord, Lady Weiss.

[A pause and then she taps at the bottom of her chin.] I do not think I appropriately introduced mineself. [Because she almost never does.] Mine name is Perne de Archevauliere. I look forward to our meeting with great anticipation.

Miss Perne, then! It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

[ Her full name sounds so lovely and so fancy! Quite like how she speaks, actually. Weiss means it when she says it's a pleasure. ]

We'll keep in touch.

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[Video] U/N: teacupprincess

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