Dorian Gray (portraitof) wrote in valarlogs, @ 2015-10-25 12:37:00 |
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Entry tags: | !complete, dorian gray, riza hawkeye |
Who: Dorian Gray and Riza Hawkeye
When: Backdated: Mid October
Where: Flower Alchemy
What: Dorian is looking for some unique flowers for Vanessa
Rating/Warnings: Family Friendly
Status: Complete
Ever since his dream about spending time with Vanessa at the greenhouse, Dorian had been thinking about sending her some flowers, but they couldn’t be just any old flowers. No, they had to be extravagant and unique, but most of the florists in the area did the usual roses and carnations, which were all rather boring. Dorian was about to give up his search when he happened to pass another florist; the name catching his eye. Flower Alchemy wasn’t the usual name for a florist and it drew Dorian’s attention easily. Finding a parking spot, he headed inside to take a look.
Exotic and unusual was what Riza prided herself on, she knew what other places offered and had decided to fill a niche in the market. She did the normal bouquets of course but most of her referrals came from people who wanted something a little different. It set her apart and made for good business. Hearing the bell she turned from the flowers she was putting out and smiled, “Welcome to Flower Alchemy, how can I help?”
As he entered the florist, Dorian’s glanced around at the various plants and flowers before hearing the greeting. Upon setting eyes on the blond woman, Dorian smiled, suspecting that she could be the owner since he didn’t see any other employees in the building at the moment, “Good afternoon. I’m looking for something unique. Something different.” He had a feeling that he might have found the right place, but it was possible that he would be disappointed once again so it all depended on what this woman could do for him.
“Oh well in that case you are definitely in the right place” Riza told him, “Unique and different flowers and plants are why I went into this business. So how unique are you looking for? Any ideas or should I show you what I have at the moment?” she asked.
“Why don’t you show me what you have and I’ll decide if it's what I’m looking for.” Dorian had a good feeling about this place, but he wouldn’t know for sure until he saw some samples of what they had.
“Of course. If you’d like to come this way” she said leading him over to the less usual plants and flowers, she kept the expected flowers to the front of the shop and then the exotics towards the back, though they weren’t entirely out of sight of course. “So right now I’ve received a delivery of calla lilies, orchids and japanese magnolia” she’d also received a deadly nightshade but she needed to move that out to the back since it could be a dangerous flower for those not in the know.
None of the other florists Dorian had gone to had had Japanese magnolias and he was drawn towards them. Reaching out, he brushed the petals with his fingertips lightly, “Do you have anything…” He was going to ask if she had anything more unique when the nightshade caught his eye and he glanced back at Riza, “Is that deadly nightshade?” Now that was the last thing he’d expected to see in the shop.
“Ah yes, not something I usually sell because it's rather poisonous but it was in with the last order I received. I'm assuming they had a trainee sorting things out” Riza said with a wry smile.
“Are they for sale?” Dorian asked, approaching the flowers. He had to resist the urge to reach out and touch them. He didn’t know a whole lot about plants and flowers, but he knew about deadly nightshade. He had a feeling that Vanessa would appreciate the uniqueness of the flowers if she was anything like she was in the dreams. He glanced over at Riza, waiting for an answer.
“Do you know much about them?” she asked, “And would the person receiving them?” she would sell them, as long as it was responsibly. Poisonous flowers could be dangerous in the wrong hands.
“I know that the flowers and berries are extremely toxic.” Dorian said, attention returned to the dark purple flowers, “Hence the deadly part of their name.” He could only imagine Vanessa’s face when these arrived at her door.
Riza nodded, “That’s right. Just a couple of berries or one leaf can be fatal. As long as you and the person receiving them are aware of that and take the necessary precautions then I can sell it to you” she told him.
Dorian grinned, “I think this’ll be perfect then.” He was planning on incorporating other flowers into the mix considering he wanted to send Vanessa a couple different arrangements, but this was a good start, “Why don’t you show me what else you have and then we can put together a couple of arrangements.” He had no doubt that Vanessa would be impressed by the Nightshade.
“Of course” Riza said with a smile before showing him around and discussing which other flowers would work well in different arrangements. Riza was impressed by the consideration he was putting into it, not many men were that bothered. Whoever he was sending them to was a lucky person.