gardeningaia | on Thursday afternoon

[Filtered from Hope, written]

I heard it takes a week for people to be revived. Is that just "about"? Sometimes it can be longer? [The top quickly scribbled out to leave only a period.] Li ~~She's la~~

[There's a sudden break into voice when Aerith mutters:] I feel sick. [She still has to check on Hope... she doesn't know what to say with Lightning not returning--yet. Because she is returning. ]

If anyone sees Lightning, tell her she's in trouble... [Not like it'll make her come faster.] ... for worrying people.

[Action (if people want?) open to Zack, Hope, people passing through the first two floors of C4, as she'll be passing through them herself later. Allie, if you want to do a backdated thread instead to play out her breaking the news, that's cool too? Up for anything, even if Aerith isn't quite. She's looking drawn and paler, despite the sun being out more.]

[ooc: Lightning will be back soon! Part of why this is dated to Thursday. I have to work, so responses will come in about six hours.]

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I'm worried about her. It's not supposed to be this long. [She's been trying to stay calm about it, keep a composed face for Lightning's return, but now that the week is up...]

Sometimes, I've heard, it can take a little longer. I'm sure things will be alright. [At least... he hopes so.]

Just a little longer...

Thank you, Vash. It helps. Have you been okay?

Pretty good, a couple friends from my world showed up not too long ago. [Chaaaaaaaaaaanging topic!]

Happy to see them again? [She'll go along with the change in topic; something to distract and divert.] Who are they?

Yeah, it's been too long since I've seen them. Their names are Milly and Amelia.

Oh, Vash has a lot of lady friends~ [it's...incredibly easy for Aerith to just fall into the normal teasing.]

Hahahahaha! Yeah! I guess I do! I'm a real ladies man~~ [He wishes.]

What are they like?

They're good people. Milly can seem simple at times, but she's really kind and has a huge heart. Amelia is really strong and independent, but she can be a good friend.

There's nothing wrong with being independent.

None at all! I think it can be a good thing, as long as you don't let it keep you from making friends.

They both sound like nice girls. I hope I can meet them sometime.

I hope so too! I'm sure Milly would love to see all the flowers we have at the shop. I'll have to bring her by sometime!

Oh, go ahead. The flowers should be shared with everyone. ... Though I might not be in for the next few days.

That's okay, I'll keep an eye on everything. [He totally understands.]

Thank you, Vash. [She appreciates that.]

Don't worry, besides, I like being at the flower shop.

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[Voice/Private] OH! And she's not under the flower shop in the housing post - but she can be!

[Voice/Private] Already asked for a few additions!

[Voice/Private] Alright! Just didn't want you thinking it was ALL VASH'S NOW! XD It's totally not