text | un: maximus

[ininhuman]

Well, now it seems that things might be settling down, knock on wood, I'd like to take a moment to let you all know I'll be opening a plant shop in Olympia's market place.

Very mundane to some of you, I'm sure, but growing up without natural plants, I've become very fond of them in my time here. And a business is only as good as it's clientele, so consider this reaching out to all of you - particularly those of you who might be inclined to travel to and from Wyver. I've no doubt there's plenty of interesting flora that might prove valuable or interesting to those who prefer to stay within Olympia's borders.

If you've got a proposition, I'd certainly be glad to hear it.

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text | c.fraser

[nineteenfortyfive]

[Claire sort of wishes this was a video post, but she's fairly certain this is the young man with the unfortunate luck of looking just like Ramsay. She might have been not-so-nice when she encountered him during the riots. She'd be happy to simply pretend that never happened, but of course, he posts about something she has a great interest in.]

Are you interested in coin, or would you also be willing to trade?

[ininhuman]

Both, either one, depending on what's being traded. My time at the Simwe institute has given me a good enough insight at the value of them.

[nineteenfortyfive]

I see. I'm mostly interested in plants that have medicinal properties, so I'm sure you'll be seeing a lot of me.

[Unfortunately. Big girl pants, Claire.]

Though I do owe you an apology. I ran into you during the riots. I was rather presumptuous.

[It was fair, but still.]

[ininhuman]

[ Oh. Well then. Fortunately Maximus is also good at wearing Big Boy Pants. ]

Apology accepted. And I'd be happy to help. Feel free to send me any lists of what you might need.

[nineteenfortyfive]

I'm sure you understand why.

[She's happy to leave it at that. God knows what he knows given who his roommate is.]

Wonderful. I work at the Sanctuary, but given their response to the last crisis, I don't very much trust them these days.

[ininhuman]

Trust is a finicky thing. It's good to have some back up plans.

[nineteenfortyfive]

I only wish I were more dedicated about it before.

[ininhuman]

Pray it's not too late, hmm?

[nineteenfortyfive]

It's not. Not with your help.

My name is Claire, by the way. We never had a proper introduction.

[ininhuman]

Hard to be introduced when you're shouting at me for being someone I'm not.

Maximus. A pleasure, I'm sure.

[nineteenfortyfive]

I deserved that comment.

[ininhuman]

Yes, you did. But I'm a reasonable man. We all make mistakes.

[nineteenfortyfive]

Good to hear. Your flatmate is a friend of mine. Best we get along.

[ininhuman]

Is he? Be that as it may, that doesn't mean you and need to like one another.

[nineteenfortyfive]

No, but I would like it if we did.

[ininhuman]

People generally like when they get along.

I see no reason why you and I shouldn't, now you know I'm my own person.

[nineteenfortyfive]

I trust Theon's judgement.

[Insert laugh track here.]

[ininhuman]

Oh? Have you told him this?

[nineteenfortyfive]

He knows I trust him.

[To an extent, and not blindly, but that's more than most people.]

[ininhuman]

I'm sure he does.

[ Which means, of course, that Maximus is certain he knows better than Claire does. It hardly matters. ]

Will you write up a list of what you'll need? I'll have Theon come collect it from you.

[nineteenfortyfive]

[She certainly hopes she's imagining that tone of his through text.]

I will. Thank you, Maximus.

[ininhuman]

It's my pleasure, Claire.

[ She's not imagining it at all. ]

text; un: rtozier

[summertimeblues]

I don't know much about any plant save for grass, but I'll tell you one thing: don't fuck with the murkwell hollow mushrooms and everything should be gravy, pal

good luck

[ininhuman]

Charming. I'll keep it in mind.

[summertimeblues]

I aim to please the people. Let us all know what you got in stock when you're ready to cut the ribbon, I'm dying to know.

[Here's hoping for more of that good kush.]

[ininhuman]

I get the distinct feeling you might be disappointed, but I'll let you know all the same.

text; un: mikan

[logpose]

Would it be something like a nursery? What a cute idea.

[ininhuman]

Yes, I suppose it would be.

[logpose]

Fruit trees would be a good idea to add to your stock. They aren't that difficult to care for, and they serve as a good emergency food supply.

[ininhuman]

I'm not sure I've got space or means for it yet, but that's not a terrible idea.

text; un: ironborn

[reek]

[ Theon has no interest in plants. He's let Maximus handle this endeavor on his own, but now that he finds himself with idle hands and too much time on them...Well, he doesn't really want to ask, but he should probably swallow his pride before he goes just a little bit mad. ]

Is there anything else you require aid with?

[ininhuman]

I'm sure we can find something for you, Theon.

[reek]

Thank you.

There were't many plants on the Iron Islands either. The soil couldn't grow much. I'm not nearly as fond of them as you are.

[ But he grew up in the North where there were plenty of trees. He refuses to mention that. ]

[ininhuman]

You have nothing to thank me for. We're friends, after all, aren't we?

[reek]

Aye. We are.

[ He thinks. He's hesitant to say, in truth. He hasn't actually named anyone as his friend in...literally years. ]

[ininhuman]

So of course I'll help you, when you need me to.

[reek]

I would like your help.

[ He refuses to say he needs it. He's far too stubborn for that, but he does need it. He's spent too much time alone with his thoughts. ]

[ininhuman]

And I would like yours. You've been here longer than I have, you know Olympia better, and the people here. I'll need the help to grow a clientele.

[reek]

[ Maximus is half right. Theon does know Olympia and he knows of the people who live here, but... ]

I know Olympia, but not many people are particularly fond of me here.

[ And he isn't fond of many people. ]

[ininhuman]

It hardly matters.

[reek]

Doesn't it?

[ininhuman]

Things, generally, are only problems if you make them problems.

[reek]

[ He is the problem, Maximus. ]

I understand what you're trying to say, but the fact that not many people are fon of me is likely to make it difficult to grow your clientele.