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[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

𝐴𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑩𝑳𝑶𝑶𝑴
ᅳ 𝐽𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔.

[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

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Using magic to make serving others easier? More likely than one might believe.

And while this /might/ be a side job; that is no excuse to not put forth effort !

Truly the gem of the tavern.
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[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

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Claps.
Impressive(?)
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[𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩, 𝘿𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙝𝙨 @KnowledgeIsAll_]

Swallowing a bottle.

[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

❝Me?
I was doing work related things-- as in, adventuring and exploring. Sometimes it keeps me away for extended periods.❞

The elf then sighed, only to offer a shrug.

❝Sometimes it's nice. Other times, not so much.❞

[Nolan Porfirio. @Batonfighter]

"Well, I am.

Where have you been?"

It was the first question that came into his mind given how long she and him crossed paths.

[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

❝Oh, uh--❞

That nearly startled the woman! Talk about quite the fright.

❝Nothing! I was just seeing if anyone was around is all.❞

[Nolan Porfirio. @Batonfighter]

And here he comes someone to approach the mysterious woman.

"What are you doing?"

[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

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Fleur pokes her head in--
Magenta orbs looking right, then left, and then right once more.

No one seemed to be around. Everything was quiet; peaceful. As things should be.
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[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

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the tavern has several drinks--
from the nonalcoholic to alcoholic.
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[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

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There is no need for him to get involved.
He is a customer, is he not?

The elf can handle it.
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[Nolan Porfirio. @Batonfighter]

Does the elf need any help with that?

He doesn't mind giving a hand, or two.

[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

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Unfortunately not.
Though she CAN be his waitress.
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[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

❝Mm. . ?
Oh, you mean make my parasol bigger? That was just a bit of magic is all~.❞

A pleased hum slipped from the white-dyed elf whilst she took a few more steps.

❝Magic is something that I am VERY good at. Along with being a waitress but-- thats irrelevant.❞

[Ꭱєιѕαℓιи Տτουτ @IslandAlchemist]

"...𝙒𝙝𝙤𝙖."

The brunette's hazel hues lit up with childlike wonder, amazed at what she just saw.

"How...did you do that?"

Ryza's face would inch ever closer to Fleur's, her pupils were still glowing with curiosity and excitement.

[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

Oh--

The elf didnt expect that.

[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

@Batonfighter Yes, boing boing.

[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

Boing, boing.

[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

Using her foresight, the elf snapped her fingers--

. . . Suddenly, the umbrella doubled in size. Thus providing double the area of protection. All as a steady drizzle descended from above.

[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

❝Humans have a saying--
'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder'; and I believe it most certainly applies in this case.❞

The sound of droplets striking the canvas of the parasol tickled the ears. And in Fleur's case, caused those elongated ears to wiggle.

[Ꭱєιѕαℓιи Տτουτ @IslandAlchemist]

> drops of rain would land on the umbrella.

[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

❝You say I dont need to, but I will protect you regardless. A pretty young woman like yourself shouldnt get soaked!❞

[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

❝Hm? Oh, yeah. The rain brings me a sense of comfort and helps me sleep. In truth, I prefer it to clear days.❞

Something that most would likely find to be odd. But alas, that only aided the elf in her air of mystery.

[Ꭱєιѕαℓιи Տτουτ @IslandAlchemist]

"Ahaha, you don't have to feel the need to protect me, but I appreciate it."

The alchemist smiled back at the elf, scooting a bit closer to her.

"Do you usually enjoy walking in the rain?"

[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

❝It really is--❞

The elf turned her gaze; now focused upon the sea of flowers that surrounded the two. Home of several different species.

❝It is one of my favorite places. I try to come here often; it brings me peace.❞

[𝑮𝑶𝑫𝑮𝑰𝑭𝑻𝑬𝑫. @BoltMixologist]

Unsurprising, one of the many beautiful mysteries about her. The elf truly was one of a kind, in the best possible way.

With Tobias' arm in Fleur's, away they'd go, him giving a small nod as they went.

"...It truly is perfect out here."

[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

Absolutely adorable. . .
The squeak-like noise only caused the elfs smile to widen.

❝There is nothing for you to fear, I promise. With me at your side, the storm will not touch you.❞

[Ꭱєιѕαℓιи Տτουτ @IslandAlchemist]

"T-The pleasure is all mine, Fleur."

Even her name is beautiful. The sound of thunder did make Ryza jump a little, and even let out a soft squeak-like sound.

[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

Thunder echoed from above; a clear indication that rain was indeed approaching. Even so, the white-haired woman simply giggled.

❝It's a pleasure to meet you, Ryza. My name is Fleur.❞

Fuchsia-dyed hues found their gaze placed upon the brunette.

[Ꭱєιѕαℓιи Տτουτ @IslandAlchemist]

"I mean, that's true, but..."

She knew it shouldn't be anything to be embarrassed about, but when one stands so close to a beautiful woman...

"Oh, um...my name's Reisalin. Reisalin Stout, but you can call me Ryza."

[❀ @TwiceBloomed]

❝Now, now.
There is no need to be so embarrassed.
We are both women here~.❞

Fleur aimed to break the tension.
Whether that failed or succeeded remained to be seen. The elf, however, kept her shoulder touching the brunette's own.

❝Cat got your tongue?❞

[Ꭱєιѕαℓιи Տτουτ @IslandAlchemist]

Taking the elf's advice, she stood underneath the umbrella.

Though their shoulders were slightly touching one another, which made her cheeks turn red a little.