the_hawks_eye (the_hawks_eye) wrote in valarlogs, @ 2014-11-19 15:47:00 |
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Entry tags: | !complete, riza hawkeye, severus snape |
Who: Riza and Severus Snape
Where: Flower Alchemy
When Mid November
What Customer talk
Status: Complete
Rating: Low/None
Riza was sat behind the counter working out what stock she’d need to order for the next week. As it got closer to Christmas she knew she’d need to order more one off items like toys, balloons and the like. But for now she was focusing on the flowers and nice ribbons.
The shop was doing well, word had gotten around that she stocked the more exotic and interesting flowers and she had a steady stream of orders and even a few regulars.
There were some rare and unusual plants that Severus needed for his potions-making. He’d tried going to the local nursery, but since the plants he needed were ornamental and expensive, the nursery attendant suggested that he go to a florist and check in there instead. This particular florist. He stepped into the shop and glanced around, taking note of the other customers, the merchandise, and the woman behind the counter.
Riza looked up at the bell going and smiled at the smartly dressed man who entered, she didn’t recognise him. He hadn’t been in before. “Hello” she said in her usual friendly manner coming out from behind the counter, “Is there anything specific I can help you with?”
Severus turned at the sound of the voice and gave a nod in greeting to the woman behind the counter. Though, now she was coming out from behind it. He drew a piece of thick, cream-colored paper out of his pocket and unfolded it. On it was hand-drawn a picture of a rare orchid. It was exquisite. He needed it for a sleeping draught. “I’m looking for this flower.”
“Okay, let’s have a look” she said before taking the picture from him and nodding mumbling the latin name of the flower almost to herself. “I don’t keep them in stock but I have a supplier I can talk to, when did you need them for?” she asked him.
“Ah, as soon as possible? I don’t have a deadline, however.” Snape said, a bit relieved that she seemed confident she could find the orchid for him. “I was hoping to have it before Christmas.” He had some time off of work around the holidays, and his children were only home with him half the time. So he would have more time to brew potions.
“I’m sure I can sort out something before Christmas, give me a couple of weeks. What quantity are you looking for?” she asked him moving to her counter to make a note in her notebook.
“That would be wonderful, thank you.” Snape said, and he almost smiled. He followed her to the counter, assuming she was going to want his contact information for the order. “...Not many. Half dozen?”
Riza nodded, “That sounds fine. Do you have a number I can reach you on? I’ll give you a call as soon as I can them in” she wrote down everything.
Severus pulled a business card from his wallet and held it out to her. “My contact information is all there.” He said, softly. “I appreciate it. I’m looking forward to finally getting my hands on this plant.”
“That’s perfect” Riza said taking the card, “I’ll make some calls straight away and locate them for you. I’m sure it won’t be too long. May I ask why you’re looking for it?” because there were a number of pretty and prettier flowers available.
Severus paused for a moment. “Well, that’s a long story.” And it involved a lot of explanation. He couldn’t just bring it up at the drop of a hat. “Let’s just say that I need this particular flower for a specific purpose.”
“Well that all sounds incredibly mysterious but apart from my own curiosity there’s no need to tell me” Riza replied, “I’ll let you know as soon as I get it in”
“Perhaps some day we’ll discuss it.” He wasn’t opposed to the idea, but for those who didn’t dream, he wanted to maintain the demeanor of a normal, ordinary, human man. A muggle, if you will. “Thank you for your attention to this matter.” He was planning on using this shop for all of his future herbal needs--so long as she could follow through.
“I look forward to it” Riza replied with a friendly smile. Riza had heard rumors of dreams but so far she had experienced none herself. “You’re welcome. I’ll see you again soon. Oh I’m Riza by the way” she added holding out her hand.
“Hello, Riza.” Sev reached forward and shook her hand. “Severus Snape.” Though, it’d said as much on the card. “It’s a pleasure. I’m sure I’ll speak with you again soon.”
“Pleased to meet you too” she said, the name on the card had actually been the reminder she’d needed that she hadn’t yet told him her name. “And you definitely will” she added before giving him a little wave as he left. Right, she had some calling round to do.