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[disgracedprince]

I'm looking for a specific type of flower. It's small and white and it gives off a delicious scent. Maybe it's something like jasmine? I'm not sure. Its been awhile since I had any.

I think the butterflies will like it. {Granted they aren't real butterflies, but surely phantom butterflies love sweet scents too?}

I remember them blooming for most of the year or maybe I'm mistaken? It has been so long. My mind is getting old.

I was definitely spoiled back then. If I asked for them, someone would grow them even if it was the wrong season.

I know better now.

It's just the memories that I miss.

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[disgracedprince]

You have my sincerest gratitude, friend.

[physicianhealthyself]

You can call me Baizhu.

[disgracedprince]

Please call me Lian, Baizhu.

[physicianhealthyself]

A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Lian.

When will you be needing the flowers?

[disgracedprince]

In a few weeks, perhaps? Is that enough time?

[physicianhealthyself]

That shouldn't be a problem, so long as you're not expecting a full field of them.

[disgracedprince]

I'm not. My expectations are healthy.

[physicianhealthyself]

Excellent.
Then I believe we should have no trouble at all. It would be my pleasure to supply you with what you need.

[disgracedprince]

Thank you! Thank you so, so much. I am in your debt!

[physicianhealthyself]

This must be a very special occasion.

[disgracedprince]

It has been centuries in the making you could say.

[physicianhealthyself]

A wedding?

Though something so long in the making feels needing of a grander title.

[disgracedprince]

I'm not sure what else to call it, but I know I want a marriage with him. A real one. No matter how grand the ceremony, the outcome is what I seek.

[physicianhealthyself]

The outcome is the most important part, of course.

I will let you know when the flowers are ready to be collected. I should be able to make them last longer than they ordinarily might.

[disgracedprince]

Thank you. Anything you can do to make them last would be wonderful. I do want to keep them.

[physicianhealthyself]

Oh?

Are you familiar with flower pressing?

[disgracedprince]

I'm a beginner. I'm starting a book!

[physicianhealthyself]

I have ample experience with drying herbs and flowers as well as pressing them, if you would like some advice.

[disgracedprince]

Yes, please! How should I go about cutting them and drying them?

[physicianhealthyself]

It might be easier to demonstrate in person. What do you think?

[disgracedprince]

Shall I come to you?

[physicianhealthyself]

You would be very welcome! I have a small shop in Sunwaning, if that wouldn't be too far.

[disgracedprince]

I will pay you a visit in a few hours! If that's alright?

[physicianhealthyself]

Of course, I'll be sure to leave the shop door open for you.