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[adsum]

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[adsum]

[ The corners of his mouth turn down when she waves— not angrily or upset, but more in concern or thought or "why tf do you have a blanket, this is a school," but it's enough for him to set down his watering can and approach the window, because I refuse to play two characters who are selectively mute. ]

What do you want?

[ His voice is somewhat muffled by the glass that stands between them, with a strange lilt that might remind her of Kansai-ben but not exactly. ]

[mermaidcursed]

To say hello. I haven't seen anyone out here before!

( oh! they can talk! she was worried about actually communicating for a moment- she never was the best at thinking things through... and she's so sincere when she speaks, even if she somewhat fears someone catching her talking to a man she can only see with the return of her spirit sight. )

Do you tend to the plants all by yourself?

[adsum]

[ I hope other people turn the corner, see Nene talking to a window pane, and decide to just turn around and leave. ]

Your eyes were not open before.

[ He was always here, y'all are just blind. He glances over his shoulder at the plants in question, the tree at the center of the courtyard and rows of bushes lining the edges that are peppered with flowers. They don't look carefully cultivated or especially manicured or anything, but he never misses one when he makes his rounds watering. ]

It is not so much work that it requires more than one person. This is my job.

[mermaidcursed]

It looks wonderful, though!

( not especially planned out, but natural growth is just as lovely to her- and, well, it's been a bit since she's gotten to even consider gardening! ... she may have second-guessed her idea about a gardening club to be honest, considering they can't go outside unless with a teacher. and even that's a new development. )

What should I call you?

[adsum]

All things in nature are wonderful.

[ It doesn't need saying, but he still looks up at the tree and smiles fondly— look at his soul tree thrive... ]

You may call me Kazuki. It is not my name, and I do not wish to hear yours. It would be wise not to speak your name in the darkness.

[mermaidcursed]

Oh- okay. ( after all the nonsense in boundaries? she can respect that. and weren't there old legends and stories, too...? ) I understand. But it's nice to meet you!

( speaking of the soul tree though... )

I've never seen a tree like that before- it's beautiful, but... ( it's a bunch. of. tiny souls??? she may be lowkey goth but like. that... is kinda sus. )

[adsum]

"But"?

[ There should be no buts about it? The soul tree is beautiful, period, thank you very much. But he seems to consider the possibilities to her tapering off, and nods to himself before long. ]

A tree such as this is best observed from a distance, little one, especially during the night.

[ "It's beautiful, but I wish I could take a closer look"? maybe?? he's making his best guess. ]

[mermaidcursed]

( .... SURE LETS GO WITH THAT. with a pout, nene seems to accept this. yes, that's where this was going. )

Awwww, but I've never seen anything like it before... ...well, I guess you'd know best, wouldn't you?

( not that she CAN go get a closer look. but ehh... probably better to not mention it. )

How does a tree like that grow?

[adsum]

[ head... tilt... what does that mean, how does the tree grow ]

It grows as all things do: with nutrients, care, and time.

[ Blood water and maybe he hums to it before he naps— either way, it's doing well, and the man doesn't seem to do anything special for the tree when he takes care of the courtyard. ]

Are you interested in assisting with the gardening? Or does solely observing suffice?

poor kazukis sO CONFUSED LKJ;AFSD

[mermaidcursed]

( oh wow look at her just perk right up at the idea of helping with a garden again. )

Yes, absolutely!! I raise flowers at home!

( let him decide what that means. )

But I don't have a lot of space, so I can't really do more than that or some vegetables... someday I want a berry bush!!

PLEASE WHAT DOES SHE MEAN HOW DO TREES GROW

[adsum]

[ There's a small quirk of his lips when he sees Nene brighten up so, but it's back to his usual flat expression as he nods and leans back from the window. ]

A berry bush is rather ambitious. We can start with something smaller. Tomorrow morning, return to this window with an empty egg carton, and drained coffee grounds.

IM CRYING SHE DOESNT KNOW HOW SOUL TREES WORK AND DOESNT WANNA SAY IT

[mermaidcursed]

Ah, yeah... but someday!!! ( someday for sure!!! she's!!! going to have time!

at his instructions, nene nods seriously. she's going to help so good!!! ) Okay!

keep it company and sing it songs... all things good for the soul

[adsum]

[ Good girl. He dips his head and then wanders back to the tree without another word, because he still has to finish up and the night only lasts so long.

He's gone by the time the sky lightens to a dusty purple, giving way to the morning. When Nene returns to the window, she'll find a small satchel of seeds on the windowsill, along with a large ...pile of soil... just dumped on the floor in front of it. For lack of a container, maybe. But with these and what he asked her to bring with her, Nene should be able to make her own little windowsill planters to grow around the school, even when she can't be outside. ]