🌸 four | a feeling comes so fast, and i cannot control it.

[everblooms]

Who ⬤ the staff of dandelion, and you, maybe?
What ⬤ an open mingle for the grand opening of hell's newest flower shop!
When ⬤ september, consider this a month long thing.
Where ⬤ Tamamo district
Content Warnings ⬤ pop them in your headers if anything comes up, and i'll edit it in accordingly! no worries at all!

please note there's a myriad of images below the cut!

The last bursts of heat from Summer are so sticky and hot, you can feel it beneath your skin, humidity sticking to your bones. This is the perfect atmosphere for something to grow, though, with clear skies and sunny rays of warmth. In the heart of Tamamo, near Mizukume, there’s a lot of production going on around a little corner shop, nestled between trendy teahouses and fancy, independent boutiques. People file in and out of this little building for weeks; there’s display cases going up, built overnight, installations of new furnishings. Flowers start to appear in the windows, grand arrangements of sunflowers, zinnias, dahlias, marigolds and peonies all gathered together in dizzying, bright and cheerful bunches— within Jigokucho, flowers are a private business. It is personal gardens you’ll find, for the urban jungle of the city doesn’t quite lend itself to the growth of new life. But here, in Tamamo, there is an anomaly: city-bred flowers priced fairly for you and your’s. "Heya! Welcome in! This is Dandelion, and we hope to be your one shop stop for all your flowery needs. If you need anything, give any one of your local Busy Bees a shout, okay? Oh! And I'm Aerith, the owner. If you need me, I'll be around. Sound good?" The shop is called Dandelion. Its sign is a sweet, simple neon light over the awning, white letters burning Spring cloud white, and outside are rows and rows of ready-made bouquets. For the first week of operations, you’ll always see an employee outside of the shop, in the Summer sun, with a basket of flowers, promoting the shop. They flank down people from the streets, and haggle prices of single flowers during the daytime. At night, they’ve gone inside— you’re welcome to try to haggle prices then, too. Who knows, maybe you’ll get that giant arrangement for half-off? Employees are instructed to come up with different ways to have people pay for their flowers in the case of haggling, however, and how that payment is made is up to the Busy Bee you’re stuck with. Inside the shop is just about any flower you can imagine. It smells of wildflowers, like standing in an open field full of them, and the heavy scent wafts all the way through the two-story building. With the owner’s ability to grow them at will, she can afford to grow anything she pleases, and definitely indulges. However, you might be able to catch her, if you’d like to make a special order… The scent of freshly cut florals can be attributed quickly to two different events on either floor of the building. You can sign up for a flower crown course, led by any of the employees of Dandelion. They’re easy to spot by the virtue of the name cards they’ve been asked to wear on lanyards, or the pink ribbons Aerith has given each of them to wear however they please. The course is easy; you get to walk through the store and pick out any flowers you like, bring them upstairs, and the Busy Bee helping you will show you how to weave the stems together to make a crown. Get creative, be a nuisance— just don’t think you aren’t being charged, because you definitely are. On the ground floor, however, are floral arrangement courses, where employees can help you create a mini armature and then stitch your flowers together, instead. The wiring is bendy and can be made into any shape you please, and (probably!) no one will get mad if you’re a little silly or even naughty about it. After all, you’re paying for it. "If there's a certain meaning you want to convey or a shape you'd like to try, let's discuss it in further detail! Every flower has a meaning, so what would you like your arrangement to say?" Calling in favors across Tamamo was an arduous task, but it’s been done. Along with these activities in the shop are hors d’oeuvres, and drinks. Cookies with flowers baked into them, cupcakes adorned with petals, mini cakes and hand pies, all of them with some kind of floral twist. They’re out for consumption and free of charge, with classy business cards advertising the business that’s supplied it. Maybe you’ve got your own concoction you want on display or you’re just here for the food. That’s fine, too, just make sure to take a look around and recommend Dandelion to your friends! To pair with the goodies are drinks, virgin and alcoholic. Some were created by the Busy Bees themselves, and put together on the spot, others advertise bars or teahouses around the area and are laid out for the taking. The expected culprits are here: Floral brewed teas, cocktails and mocktails decorated with petals, extracts made from Dandelion’s special flowers, syrups with the remnants of blossoms in them lining cups… A particular crowd pleaser comes in the form of dried flowers. Pick what you please, and a Busy Bee will drop it into a tea cup with warm water. Then, watch as it rehydrates and steeps, turning the water an inviting amber tone. The flower blooms, unfolding as if coming back to life, petals robust and colorful again… They call it a Cup of Blooms, and if you ask for a Cup of High Blooms, you’ll get one that has a particularly relaxing effect. Some of the tea being made has a very enthralling aroma, green and peachy colors brewing in cups. It might remind a customer of the smell of the end of a concert, or a hippy gathering, as the herbs turns into different types of tea and various options are available. Though the goal isn’t to get you drunk in the shop, the employee serving you is at liberty to keep serving or cut you off as you please. Be nice? Maybe it’ll get you special treatment. "Here we have different types, they'll take about thirty to ninety minutes to hit, so when it does, I suggest you take a look at our food options over there, yeah? I'm here if I can help - if you get the jitters, call for me! I can help." In the evening, the upstairs gets cleaned up, and space is cleared for a little stage. Tamamo is the land of pleasures, after all. Surrounded by flowers, served efflorescent treats and refreshments, with the lights dimmed, you’re welcome to watch performances by anyone brave enough to make their way onto the make-shift stage. Perhaps it’s a Busy Bee themselves; after all, there’s that up and coming musician roaming the floor, and only a month ago had an idol duo advertised Dandelion’s opening. Maybe you manage to wiggle your way onto the stage yourself: It’s not like anyone has reason to stop you. Besides, doesn't the staff of Dandelion look like a great crowd for practicing your stand up comedy routine on? ... ... ... "We're closing. Please finish up and go." this is a mingle log for the grand opening of dandelion, a new flower shop in game. this mingle is open through out the month of september, and you're encouraged to tag as you please! for anyone looking to place a special order with aerith: she can't make fruit or trees, but everything else is on the table. your character doesn't need to be an employee at the shop to toplevel! please go as hard as you like. questions! do you have them? then you can possibly pm me, or pp me @ hagclub. i'll get back to you asap! the code used here is by photosynthesis!

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Midoriya Izuku | My Hero Academia | open

[fullgauntlet]

[🥦 a: flower samples/flower arranging]

[Truth be told Izuku is newer to all of this. He's never had a real part-time job before that wasn't things like handing out newspapers as a kid. But Izuku looks happy to be here with his nametag that has written in bright green letters IZUKU, GREEN THUNDER as well as the apron he's wearing over his clothing. Bright red shoes, bright green eyes and messy green hair to match. He looks like he fits in with all the plants since he has a flower or two stuck in his hair too.]

Welcome to Dandelion! Would you like a free flower sample?

[He's been trying to learn his flower meanings and how to arrange flowers himself so he's doing his best! And hopefully treating some new customers to some needed smiles.]

[🥦 b: stock boy]

[It might seem odd to see one of the employees looking like a young teenage boy lugging about three bags of heavy dirt over one shoulder with ease. But he doesn't look like he's about to break a sweat at all. He's hauling the bags of dirt like they are weightless through the store towards the back.]

Sorry, excuse me! I'll be putting these in the back room and then I'll be right back out!

[A hard-working boy with some hard-working arms, it seems. Who knew he was so strong for looking like a short nerd?]

b

[empression]

Ah, Midoriya-kun?!

[ Haru looks much the same-- soft, pastel colors beneath the apron, though with how much she's been running around today, she's starting to wonder if she should have pulled her hair back into a ponytail to keep the curls from getting too adventurous.

Well.

Not important now. ]

Please be careful, you don't want to pull something!

[fullgauntlet]

[It's a lot of work to help get this place up and running and all of them are doing their part to make the opening a success! So, Izuku is going full plus ultra mode.]

I'll be careful, Okumura-san! Actually, it's kind of nice to put in this kind of work!

[Hauling massive bags of heavy cargo on his shoulders is nothing, oddly enough! He'll set down the large backs with a hefty thump. It's almost like he's missed this sort of thing.]

A

[blackabyss]

[Being Izuku's roommate, Fumikage has heard of Izuku's new job, so naturally he would want to come down and support his friend's new business venture. He enters the flower shop and is hit with the scent of fresh flowers, his mood lifting at the scent. When he sees Izuku, he smiles and heads over.]

You seem to be doing well here, Midoriya.

[fullgauntlet]

Tokoyami-kun!

[He brightens when he sees his classmate and roommate. It's nice to see him come by to wish him a hello and Izuku is eager to help make this place flourish so the support is appreciated!]

Thanks. I actually never thought I'd pick up a part-time job like this but it's been great. Here.

[He holds out that free sample which happens to be a little baby sunflower.]

A

[apshot]

[ Look, of course Bakugou is going to stop by. The hell wouldn't he, considering... Well. Considering. Mostly Izuku has been babbling about this on and off so the blonde figures that there is some sort of boyfriend obligation to come down and see what's going on.

But right now? He's staring right at that "Green Thunder." And snorting. ]

Some title you got there.

[fullgauntlet]

[To be honest he feels a little embarrassed when Katsuki shows up. Of course, they'd been talking about it and maybe a part of Izuku had really really been hoping that Katsuki would show up to see him. It feels nice even if Izuku still blushes.

He smiles and taps his silly nametag.]

I was hoping it'd almost be like a second hero name. What do you think, Kacchan?

A-adjacent which sounds like a stutter

[heir_conditioned]

Shoto has been working all morning with videos and other things to try to pull this lunch together. Without fault he is trying to get the recipe right, trying to do how he was taught. It's not an easy memory to bring up for him, but it at least brings other fond things into light that he gets to remember.

If anything, he wants this to be as perfect as it can be, it's Izuku's first shift of his job that Shoto can visit him in and nothing short of perfection is enough. Except that is the farthest thing from what Shoto can do. However, his idea that he has done well is all he has in hand along with a refreshing drink from the convenience store and the onigiri that the boy likes as well that he can take home with him.

Seeing that smiling face makes his own light up, even if the 'light up' part is something only people close to him will recognize as happy. "It's just me. I'm a little early, so please do as you were. I'll look around while I wait."

Shoto doesn't have a huge interest in flowers, but he certainly does have an interest in Aerith's shop because of her. She is a force to be reckoned with where plants are concerned and her kindness to him has won him over instantly.

wildcard-ish

[mahoraga]

[ It's the start of the first shift, and no actual customers have come in yet. It's the perfect time for Izuku and Megumi to settle down and prepare, putting on their aprons and weaving some flower crowns for them to sell to people. There are scissors, pieces of wire and various flower and foliage clippings on their working space in the backroom. Before they start, they should also prepare their nametags, and Megumi watches as his friend and now co-worker starts writing.

Green thunder? He completely understands the inspiration for that moniker, but he's curious now. ]

Heroes have an alias, don't they? I don't think I ever asked what yours was, back home. [ Was it 'Green Thunder'? ]

aerith gainsborough | tamamo

[everblooms]

I. i hear the music; ( CLOSED to staff of dandelion. )

[ The wee hours of the morning are not the easiest time to get everyone gathered up, so she’s not terribly surprised if a few faces are missing for her ‘orientation’ the morning of the first day of the grand opening. The sun is going pale yellow over the horizon, the baby blues of the open sky of Jigoku-cho mingling with creamy orange shades. The light is still morning dew yellow. Usually, most people are in bed at this time, but there’s a great deal to go over today&mdashl There’s no hard and fast rules to go over, truthfully. Aerith isn’t one for tradition, and she’s not a controlling person either. So long as they get it done, they’re good in her book.

So the backroom has been set up with a whiteboard, still. In the corner of the room is a coffee pot, full and ready for anyone to partake in even if there’s definitely cafes with better coffee around, and a few donuts out for consumption. A menu is laid out for passing around so everyone can order takeout from a local diner for breakfast— Aerith’s treat, naturally. ]

So!

[ Here, she pulls out a pen, and a picture. It’s blurry, but there’s not a lot of men in the city who this could be an image of. A man with long, silver hair, tall and imposing, is in the photograph. Aerith attaches it to the top of the board, sliding it into the groove so it’ll stay there. ]

If you see this guy, he…

[ How does one explain Sephiroth? Hesitation runs through her for a moment, and she doesn’t speak for a moment. It’s already happening though: She has to keep going. ]

He’s a bully and a jerk. If he comes in and approaches you, let me know. I’ll handle him.

I. i feel the beat; ( OPEN. )

[ In the afternoons, Aerith is easily found within the shop getting something done. There always seems to be something that needs doing— who knew owning a business was so time-consuming?! All this hustle and bustle just makes her miss the abandoned church in the slums, where so much of her life has revolved around. These days, she’s most thankful for the company she’s acquired, all the friends she’s made and can share her flowers with, however, and Dandelion is no abandoned church but it is full of people she cares about, and she is able to provide for them.

If you catch her helping with flower crowns, she’s an old hand at it and teaches it quite easily. Arrangements are a little more intensive but she’s here, still, doing what she can. Perhaps you put in a request and see her make a flower out of nothing but a little pot of dirt, just to hand it to your character, roots and all. She’ll ask if you want help snipping it the right way, but the smile on her face is indescribably warm.

On the other hand, at the snacks, she’s taking custom orders for floral teas, chatting up business owners, and handing out cards.

So, where do you find her? ]

[dehallow]

[ Barok feels out of place. It's too warm and humid here, too colorful and crowded. The entire place feels alive and that is not something he generally seeks from his environment. But this is Aerith's big day, so he's here.

Just kind of... lingering, pretending to look at the flowers very intently, while Aerith is teaching some interested customers to tie flower crowns. When she finally has a free moment, she finds him turning at the speed of light to approach her. ]

My congratulations on opening your very own business venture.

[ He takes a bow before holding a small paper bag out to her. ]

Please accept my humble gift for the occassion.

[ When she looks inside, she'll find a rather detailed stained glass candle-holder just pretend it looks more expensive. ]

[invinciblemikey]

(he wouldn't be here if the smell of pastry didn't invade his nostrils as he walked the streets. he doesn't have emma with him, thus, there's no real reason for him to look at flowers, nothing regarding the meaning of them bringing an ounce of interest in him.

but, well, the food. there goes a little more of his money as he gets two mini cakes all for himself, sitting outside and just stuffing his face, all the expression of a happy toddler all over his face - until he sees what the lady had just done. did she just... grow a flower out of the air?

he has to inquire.)

Yo, miss. Could you do that before you got here?

i

[empression]

[ Haru is here-- she's accustomed to being an early riser, far too used to being up before the high school had officially opened back home to tend to the rooftop plants. She's a little groggy this morning, but working on remedying that with tiny sips of coffee. Not the best coffee she's ever had, certainly nothing like Leblanc's, but it'll do the trick.

She's quiet as she listens, focused on the picture Aerith settles on the board, and lowers her cup to speak with a soft air of concern. ]

Do you think he'll come in here to deliberately cause problems for others?

[ He doesn't look like a man who would visit a flower shop, but she probably shouldn't assume anything. ]

[lightduties]

[Aerith's latest shop visitor is a short man with feline-like ears and cat-like tail, a new arrival still finding his feet in both the city as a whole and Tanamo territory.

Rhea'li finds it a little strange to not always be on the road and it's strange to not be able to simply... disappear into nature for a few days whenever he (mostly) wanted. So it's the flowers and greenery that draws him to the shop. He only intends to stop in to look, but when he breathes deep of the heady scent of wildflowers, he visibly relaxes and lingers for longer. He personally has no desire to purchase any flowers, but he does approach the woman on staff with a query.]

I saw there is a flower crown course?

[The question is asked with a slight tilt of the head, an ear twitching, his left eye is slightly discoloured from blindness.]

Feel The Beat

[blackabyss]

[Flower shops aren't usually Fumikage's choice of hangout location, but he had wanted to come and see how his friend Izuku was doing at his new job. He does linger around, looking at the various arrangements and displays. Even Dark Shadow pokes his head out to sniff at the flowers. So when he sees Aerith near one of the arrangements, he smiles to her.]

So you are the owner of this shop... I see.

[Dark Shadow waves happily at her.]

[dissimilar]

[ in truth, it was the smell of baked sugar that drew him into the shop. he'd simply been exploring the territory since his assignment to the clan, mapping out the luxe and lurid establishments that vibrantly flank every road. this is tamamo. he figures he'll need to know sooner rather than later, never being content to just let the wind guide him, too focused and steely for that. yet it's a little gust of it that beckons shou into the busy shop, stopping short just in the doorway.

it's beautiful.

he's visited a modest flower shop in his home city many times before, but here, he thinks he understands the fantasy of the clan, even if only a little bit. it's more digestible, for someone like him. and the thought pops into his head that maybe he should search for something for someone, steps taking him more along the outskirts of the shop to look over the arrangements. pausing at a large display of peonies, he pauses to touch one of the blooms with cautious curiosity evident in his fingertips, minding to not damage the petals.

when someone bustles near him in a flourish of floral scents and colors, he retracts his touch and steps back as if he's in the way. ]

My apologies. I was just taking a look.

i hear the music

[bratherine]

( There are few days when Kate isn't up early, and this certainly isn't one of them. She's running late for other reasons — specifically, the ones that have her arriving already glistening with sweat, a gym bag thrown over her shoulder. Sure, she could have rearranged this training session and gotten here comfortably in time for orientation, but that would throw the rest of her week's schedule off.

She slips through the door just as Aerith tries to explain the blurry photo of a silver-haired pretty boy, skirts to the back of the circle of employees to at least listen to the last of it. )

Y'think he'll turn up here?

( Does he really like flowers or does he just not have a life? )

i comes in late with starbucks u_u

[mahoraga]

[ Ever diligent, Megumi is there are the orientation five minutes before the start of it, already settled down and ready to take in whatever information she shares with him. The timetable, basic information on how to carry out his role, what to do when approached by a customer, plant care and maintenance - he's fully expecting to be orientated on these things, and while he doesn't have a notebook, he's ready to commit it all to his strong memory. The coffee he partakes in, brewing it black and strong, but he's going to need a greater push to accept the treat of doughnuts or a take-out order, being someone who tends to hold back on imposing on others.

Megumi listens with intent, but doesn't quite expect to hear this warning about this person Aerith knows. ]

... Is he a threat to the store? [ And to Aerith, specifically. His fingers flex in an almost habitual response, like he's thinking about it - whether or not violence is necessary. He knows how hard Aerith has worked to put all this together,
and the thought of anyone ruining things for her or hurting her makes him seethe. Even if the expression on his face does not change, Aerith will feel that shift in his demeanor from quiet and calm, to quiet and with a slight edge. ]

hewwo... as promised

[karumic]

[Kazuma is not here to buy flowers, as he has no use for them; he's here to see how Aerith's shop came out, say his hellos, and leave. He finds her near the snacks, just as she's finishing up a conversation with someone else. It's easy enough to sidle up to her, as if he'd just happened to emerge out of the crowd.]

I like what you've done with the place.

[Which is sincere! It's cheerful, well laid out, and tastefully decorated. Kazuma thinks you'd be hard pressed to find a better designed flower shop in any of the territories. Aerith did a great job.]

I especially like that display case.

[nmc0204]

[ If she's going to work for anyone, it seems wise to Ryoko to start with the people in her own clan. And by the suggestions she's gotten, they all seem like decent enough people to work for even if she's more or less a total newbie to the world of being gainfully employed. She tells herself over and over that she's not nervous as she makes her way to Dandelion but once she actually arrives, she finds herself stopped in her tracks just shy of actually going in.

It's so... pretty here. All bright pastels and floral arrangements and she feels more than a little like she doesn't belong. Like her standing here all dour and dark is like seeing a beetle squatting on top of a birthday cake.

... that's probably not the right mindset to have when she's trying to sell herself as an employee so she tries to put it to one side. She rearranges her expression into what she hopes is something that looks reliable enough and makes her way into the store. ]

Excuse me...? I'm looking to speak to Aerith. Have I come to the right place?

Barnaby Brooks Jr. | Tamamo | ota

[hundredpower]

i. browsing
[After being directed here by Kate, Barnaby couldn't resist making a visit to the flower shop she mentioned. Perhaps he should be prioritising more important things after just arriving in Hell -- he is worried about the situation, and about Kotetsu -- but perhaps a place like this is actually the perfect place for him to be. Being surrounded by his plants back home always helped him calm down and clear his thoughts, and since he doesn't have them here, this is his next best option.

He takes some time to admire the premade bouquets and their colourful late summer arrangements, but he's more interested in the potted flowers, picking them up and smelling some of the scented varieties. He's admiring a particularly striking red zinnia when approached. If you're staff, he'll become apologetic.]

I'm just looking for now, thank you. [He can't afford anything until he finds a job...]


ii. tea time
[Or perhaps you can find him sampling some of the floral-themed drinks and snacks, looking content as he tries some lavender cookies and rose petal tea. If you run into him into the early evening when the upstairs area has been prepared, he'll catch your eye and smile.]

Will you be performing this evening?

browsing

[everblooms]

[ That is a face she doesn't quite recognize. It's at this point it strikes Aerith she should check the network, something she hadn't poked at until the Ember 3.0 notification. Even so, she leaves her phone in the pocket of her apron, dirtied with flower-soil and miscellaneous little spots. Paint, and tea; those are the most obvious not soil related marks upon it. So, it's the owner to approaches him, not ignoring the way the flowers hum to her in interest about his presence, and the way the red zinnia practically sings in his grip. Noted. ]

You sure? [ Her head tilts a little, curious and a little teasing. She smiles with familiarity— Aerith knows a flower fan when she sees one. ]

You really look at home with them.

shinichi okazaki | nana | cw underage drug use (of course)

[mindthebass]

𝒊. 𝒄𝒖𝒑𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒔 cw lil intoxication

(who'd thought he could deal with something like that himself? not that he's complaining, it's extremely entertaining to him, and the smell just makes it even more homely for him.

if you do drink it, shin'll be there with compliments and nice words, just to make it hit just right with his power. insults make your insides hurt, your skin break out, but niceties make the good feelings bloom.

here we are.)

So, thank you for coming! The shop is even brighter with you in it.

( :) you should definitely buy more.)

𝒊𝒊. 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒄 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄.

(as planned, he's here with his acoustic guitar at night, fingers strumming - and here's another power. he's able to make moods shift and perceptions twist a little bit with whatever songs he's playing.

he'll choose a melodic, calm vibe for today's repertoire, but once he's off, shin takes a sip of water, smiling to whoever came near him at the stage.)

Hey! Is it a song request?

𝒊𝒊𝒊. 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒇 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 (𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅) cw underage marijuana use

(well, nice for the end of the day. shin's spent the last minutes actually brewing tea from his own stash of weed, which he shares with kate at home - and believe us, this shit's strong. either way, he'll pour one for himself, and for whoever.

it only feels right to do something plant-based instead of popping champagne at the end of the grand opening.)

How many do I pour?

𝒊𝒊𝒊. 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒅

(you know the drill!)

iii

[fullgauntlet]

[Here comes another staff member, poor Izuku, who has no clue what is happening with that tea right now.]

Eh? Are you making tea? Thank you-

[But wait a minute it does smell kind of strange... But he likes tea so it shouldn't be too bad?]

What kind of tea is it?

iii

[bratherine]

( So, apparently "swinging by for orientation" meant missing most of orientation and then staying the whole day. She did, at least, text Emily and tell her she'd be missing today's shift at the clinic, and it's her day off at the restaurant, which means that she's not letting anyone down by choosing to hang out here all day.

Well. Hang out. Run stock back and forth and clean up any messes that occur. Same thing. It's just that the latter makes her more inclined to rest her head gently on Shin's shoulder when she comes up behind him while he's brewing tea.

Very familiar smelling tea. )

Mm... Gimme one.