Board Thread:Roleplay/@comment-25808351-20191103030646/@comment-39280634-20191109214348

While sitting together on the stone bench, near the garden fountain, Lance decides to make small talk, just to further sink in the mood.

Lance: "So, how are ya liking this so far, Meri ?"

Meri: "It's absolutely beatiful here, Lance ! They have all sorts of flowers: dandelions, roses, petunias, poppies, orchids, daysies, tulips, lilies and some that I never heard about or seen before. This place is wonderful."

Lance: "Woah, you sure know a lot about gardening too, huh."

Meri: "Yes... Papa taught me a few things about flowers, besides farming. Sometimes he would work as a gardener to gather more money. He knew how much I liked flowers so he would often bring me one or two with their roots intact, so I could take care of them. He... used to promise that when we make enough money, we would have our own little garden, like this one, where me... and Mira would play together... What about you, Lance ? Are you having fun here ?"

Lance: "Yeah, i'm good. Aside from a few unsettling events, a few morbid jokes from undead people, a few unpredictible stunts... and one 'up-to-no-good' bodyguard who probably deserves a tire-iron to the face... it's all good."

Meri: "...Lance, if there is something wrong, you can tell me. I promise not to tell anyone. If you're not feeling well, I can help you. I... I promise to look after you."

Lance: "Yeah, I know... And thank you. I appreciate what you've done for me, and for that I owe you; you know that. So at the moment, it's gonna be ME doing the 'looking after', alright ? You just kick back, relax and don't worry. Besides, didn't we addressed this minutes ago ? Yeah, I got morose a couple of times today but it's nothing serious. Really."

Meri: "...Hmmm, if you say so... Hey, wait here,"

Meri leaves for a couple of moments to wander off into the garden, almost dissapearing in the dark. A few minutes pass, and just when Lance was ready to go look after her, she makes it back to him with a handfull of flowers she plucked sheepishly from the garden. All the while sporting a playful smile.

Lance: "Hey, what are these for ? I hope no one notices a few missing ones."

Meri: "Oh, I don't think they will, teehee. Now watch what I can do."

Meri then begins to weave the flowers into something round, which eventually turns out to be a small wreath.

Meri: "Tadaaa ! What do you think ?"

Lance: "I uh, think it's cute. Did your dad also taught you this ?"

Meri: "No, Mira did. That's why Papa got into gardening, thanks to her. Mira would always make wreaths for me whenever I was sad because from where she was, it was believed that flowers were a symbol of happiness and good fortune."

Lance: "Well that's a beautiful custom, if i've ever heard of one like that. Good for you. I bet it will look nice on you, hehe."

Meri: "Actually... You know, i've seen you very sad when you talked to Mister Aro back then, maybe he told you something... or how you said you were so scared of 'going back'... I know you went through some harsh times. And thus... I want you to have it. I want you to have good luck. I want you to be happy too."

Meri hands Lance the tiny wreath as a gift, from her kindness, and her heart. Lance was touched by this simple act, wanting to deny it or pass it off as unneccessary and pretend he was gonna be alright. But he felt compeled to accept it, and his reply was equally as simple and heartfelt.

Lance: "...... Thank you, Meri. I... I will cherish this. I don't have anything for you but..."

Lance leans on to Meri, and gives her a kiss on her right cheek. The two don't exchange anymore words for the moment, as their own hearts have spoken already and they decide to admire the full moon and it's pale, beatiful light.