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[tigridias]

[ so, he's been avoiding a lot of the network, but! now he has a pressing question!

here is an uncertain doppo with slightly less terrifying looking eyebags, who is consciously making sure that he doesn't look like too much of a dweeb on a video post. ]

Um... sorry if this has been asked before. But does anyone know where I can get potted succulents? Preferably ones that have no potential of eating you in your sleep.

[ he isn't putting anything past this weird city! ]

Thanks. In advance, I mean.

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[affabel]

[wow a network post that isn't that weird and he actually has something to contribute to, maybe he really is moonblessed on this, the end of iris.

which also means there are slightly elongated pale fuzzy ears atop his head, a new development that maybe lowered the blessed rating a little.]

Are you looking for anything in particular?

[tigridias]

[ doppo agrees with you on the weirdness of the network, abel! and he looks so relieved and happy to see someone normal that he brightens.

also... what kind of ears are they -- ]

I don't mind any type, but I'd love to see if there are any jade plants or roseums. Or maybe moss rose? Do you grow them yourself?

[affabel]

[a ringtail. ...ringed tail included but not exactly visible in whatever selfie mode angle is used for chatting.]

You're used to plants from Earth, then? That makes it a little easier, most of what I've seen here seems similar to what I had back home but still kind of... different. Mmh- one moment.

[abel gets up but doesn't have to move far, the camera shifted and turned towards a nearby table to show off one of his little plants- still something that existed back home but a bit brighter here in the city, complimented with a crystal sheen most everything on the planet possessed.]

Other than the brighter colors they seem identical. There's a few shops in the city that sell plants, you shouldn't have much trouble finding what you're looking for.

[tigridias]

Pretty much, yes.

[ from earth, he's the most earthly of the earth-associated things, and doppo is pleased to see one of his little plants, too. ]

Thanks -- they're safe to buy, right? Won't get weird or anything during the month? That's a beautiful plant you have, by the way.

[affabel]

Thank you.

[he's pretty pleased with it- succulents weren't as finicky as some plants so it wasn't like he'd put a lot of work into his little collection, but he'd kept a few back home and it was nice to have at least one not horny hobby in this place.]

They've behaved, far as I know. I guess it is kind of a strange time to be buying plants though.

[given people are spouting flowers and everything. maybe give it a week.]

[tigridias]

[ he can agree with that -- it's really good to do at least something that isn't related to sex or weird mind-bendy things.

he exhales a quiet sigh. ]

It is. Everyone's becoming plants. These random things always happen every month, right?

[affabel]

Seems like it. Though my first month or so here in the city wasn't that remarkable, outside the weather.

[got to dance at the firialia ball 😌]

[tigridias]

Ah, I remember the tail end of it... it was quite cold?

[affabel]

That's kind of putting it mildly, there was so much snow we had to leave the city for awhile.

[still annoyed!!]

Might still prefer that to whatever's happening now though.

[tigridias]

Same here, this is such a pain...

[ he sighs. but then remembers something! ] Sorry, I'm Doppo. Kannonzaka Doppo. You are...?

[affabel]

Oh- I'm Abel.

[right right, no one had really asked about his disinterest in snow, there had been a point to starting this conversation.]

And here, maybe this will be helpful too. Once it doesn't seem so hazardous to buy plants again anyway.

[just gonna send along the names and addresses of the few shops he's aware of, whatever they might be. get your 2 succs for 10 bucks doppo.]

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[hopticulture]

There are a few stands in the Groves that sell succulents!

un: DOPPO

[tigridias]

[ oh! ms rabbit! ]

I see... Are they safe to buy?
Hi again. Haru, right?

video; un: lucio

[poopio]

I am afraid I have failed to grow any succulents out of my body. However-

[ He waits for a jasmine to sprout behind his ear before wincing as he plucks it out. He then holds it towards the device with a small smile. ]

Should you require jasmines, I seem to be in high supply of them. They have quite a nice fragrance.

[tigridias]

[ UHHHHH WHAT ARE YOU DOING

doppo stares, wide-eyed as he plucks a jasmine from behind his ear! what the hell! ]

Did you just --

[poopio]

[ Perhaps, that was a little too much. He forgets how sensitive mortals are. ]

I do apologize. Would you prefer freshly picked flowers from the ground? I was thinking I would make use of the garden around my head.

[tigridias]

[ thank you! this is a very sensitive peasant-mortal :( doppo can't help but stare at him, baffled. ]

Um... it's okay. Do you just grow them naturally or is it the time of the month?

[poopio]

I believe it is the "time of the month," as you say. Though, normally, my head is adorned with stag horns rather than this floral arrangement.

[ He's not sure which he prefers. The flowers do smell rather pleasant... ]

Have you escaped the toils of transformation?

[tigridias]

The toils of -- oh, yes. I think it spared me this time around.

[ and doppo is both weirded out by that and grateful. ] I'm usually a wolf.

[ he pauses, this guy seems really nice. ] I'm Doppo. Kannonzaka Doppo. It's nice to meet you --

[poopio]

Wolves are rather noble creatures. I would have enjoyed seeing you as one.

[ That's not the weirdest thing he's said to anyone today probably. ]

It is a pleasure to meet you, Doppo. Please call me Lucio - the temporary flower pot. I do believe the greenhouse at the edge of the Nothing may have some of the flowers you are searching for.

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[battlefrenzy]

[First of, he sends an address to a flower shop he's worked at before. It's around the Groves.]

Totally safe succulents for you there. I used to work there so I know. I've dealt with them.

[tigridias]

[ he's got it written down! doppo offers a tentative smile. ]

Thank you, Mr...?

[battlefrenzy]

Lancer. I'm called Lancer. No need to thank me though, just doing the owners a favor and advertising them.