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Noltie's Botanical Novelties is a peculiar little shop which looks as though humanity has abandoned it entirely and nature is trying its best to take over. While the storefront is similar in appearance to the stores on either side, tendrils of plants have broken through and weaved in and out of the brickwork and there are strange and beautiful flowers seemingly growing right out of the mortar.
Inside the store its generally humid like a greenhouse and it smells fresh and loamy - definitely heaven for anyone with the proverbial green thumb. The plants are organised by their geographic origins, and as you approach certain areas you might notice temperature changes and weather charms expertly in place to best serve the plants in question.
Noltie's prides itself on acquiring and stocking only the best magical and mundane herbology supplies. Even those plants which are not on the permanent inventory can be acquired on request, so too can almost any non-magical plant, for a price. Nothing illegal is stocked here. Noltie's will not sell dangerous plants to minors, or anything that requires a license without the appropriate paperwork, everything in this store is above board, though we have heard there is a shop in Knockturn Alley that takes care of that sort of thing...
Text Cut: Inventory
Magical Plants
Alihotsy - 15 Sickles
Bouncing Bulb - 4 Galleons 3 Sickles
Bubotuber - 9 Galleons 17 Sickles
Chiming bluebell - 6 Galleons 12 Sickles
Chinese Chomping Cabbage - 17 Galleons 2 Sickles
Dittany - 5 Galleons 3 Sickles
Flitterbloom - 18 Galleons 14 Sickles
Flutterby bush - 20 Galleons 13 Sickles
Honking daffodil - 5 Galleons 8 Sickles
Mimbulus mimbletonia - 15 Galleons 16 Sickles
Puffapod - 5 Galleons 11 Sickles
Screechsnap - 16 Galleons 14 Sickles
Shrivelfig - 2 Galleons 8 Sickles
Singing lily - 3 Galleons
Sopophorous plant - 6 Galleons 11 Sickles
Water Plants
Blue Lace - 1 Galleon 19 Knuts
Brain Coral - 4 Galleons 9 Sickles
Colly Bugle - 6 Galleons 2 Sickles
Gillyweed - 7 Galleons 4 Sickles
Pounce Stink - 2 Galleons 8 Sickles
Victoria Amazonica - 5 Galleons 10 Sickles
Toadstools
Bulgarian Lily - 1 Galleon 12 Sickles
Cleopatra’s Caps - 3 Galleons 9 Sickles
Elvin Army - 2 Galleons 8 Sickles
Fuzzigzaged Fungus - 2 Galleons 4 Sickles
Leaping Toadstools - 2 Galleons 11 Sickles
Needlefig Nail - 3 Galleons
Pixie Platters - 4 Galleons 9 Sickles
Shaggy Sapphire - 4 Galleons 2 Sickles
Talking Toadstools - 2 Galleons 9 Sickles
Waxy Wheel - 5 Galleons 1 Sickle
Flesh-eating plants**
(due to the dangerous classifications of these plants, customers must be Of Age and have the necessary license to purchase)
Chokeberry Bush - 17 Galleons 3 Sickles
Dwarf Snargaluff - 20 Galleons
Fanged Geranium - 14 Galleons 8 Sickles
Self-fertilising Bush - 18 Galleons 12 Sickles
Weigela - 16 Galleons 1 Sickle
Mundane Plants
Aconite - 1 Galleon 6 Knuts
Belladonna - 1 Galleon
Foxglove - 14 Sickles
Knotgrass - 12 Sickles
Lavender - 9 Sickles 5 Knuts
Rue - 10 Sickles 3 Knuts
Valerian - 13 Sickles 2 Knuts
Wormwood - 1 Galleon 1 Sickle
**a seasonal variety of mundane garden flowers also available, price subject to type and availability
Plant Products and Herbology Supplies
Dragon-hide gloves - 12 Sickles
Dragon dung fertiliser - 3 Galleons 2 Sickles
Mooncalf fertiliser - 4 Galleons 5 Sickles
Dragon dung compost - 2 Galleons 8 Sickles
Gnome-Away garden pest repellent - 4 Galleons 13 Sickles
Hand spade - 12 Sickles 11 Knuts
Shovels - starting at 3 Galleons
Soil - 1 Galleon 11 Sickles
Pots, assorted sizes - starting at 15 Sickles 27 Knuts
**Other supplies and plants (magical and mundane) can be ordered upon request.
This shop is NOT STAFFED and has a NPC shopkeeper.
Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll
SPOILER!!: Claudine <3
Quote:
Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19
Claudine would have laughed had she known what Heath was thinking. Yes, she was full of surprises. One never knew what she was going to say or do next. This might be a good thing as this could mean Heath would hardly be able to predict her and was less likely to be bored of her.
Looking at him again, she wasn’t sure how he felt about her remark about Ariel. Suddenly, she wished she had kept her mouth shut. But she also knew that she could trust him with anything, even her opinions that were different from his. “I suppose she’s looking out for you. Still… she should know by now that I’m not intentionally going to hurt you.’’ Claudine was slightly indignant at that moment, her dark eyes flashing slightly. She knew all too well why Ariel was protective but the older girl wasn’t going to be around every moment of Heath’s life to look out for him, was she?
“We can both buy a plant for her then. Just don’t tell her I contributed to the purchase.’’ The last thing Claudine needed was Ariel to think that she was a suck up. “What about something for your mother too?”
Something about the way Claudine was looking at him made Heath wonder if he’d just said the wrong thing. Stupid Heath, stupid! He inwardly berated himself. Why do you have to be so awkward all the time?! He gave her a reassuring smile. “I think she’s finally seen that,” he said softly, and his smile faded at the sight of her flashing eyes. He tilted his head down so that his eyes were level with hers and whispered, “And even if she never does, it doesn’t matter because I love you…”
He looked at her, his dark eyes shining with adoration. His hand suddenly twitched, and he had to hold it behind his back to stop himself from taking her hand right here in the middle of the store for all to see. Her next words jerked him out of his thoughts, and he blinked, grateful for the timely distraction from his rising emotions. “I won’t tell a soul,” he replied with a knowing smile, a smile that quickly turned to a laugh. “If I didn’t know better, I’d think you planned to give gifts to everyone in my family but me!” he teased, shooting her a playful look to indicate he was joking. “What are you going to give me?”
He shook his head, his expression turning more serious. “But in all seriousness, Mum would like a plant that’s nice to look at and useful,” he said. HIs eyes scanned the shop for an example of what he had in mind, eventually landing on a pot of lavender. “Like this lavender, for instance.”
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Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true...
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Heath! <3
Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMadamMalfoy
Something about the way Claudine was looking at him made Heath wonder if he’d just said the wrong thing. Stupid Heath, stupid! He inwardly berated himself. Why do you have to be so awkward all the time?! He gave her a reassuring smile. “I think she’s finally seen that,” he said softly, and his smile faded at the sight of her flashing eyes. He tilted his head down so that his eyes were level with hers and whispered, “And even if she never does, it doesn’t matter because I love you…”
He looked at her, his dark eyes shining with adoration. His hand suddenly twitched, and he had to hold it behind his back to stop himself from taking her hand right here in the middle of the store for all to see. Her next words jerked him out of his thoughts, and he blinked, grateful for the timely distraction from his rising emotions. “I won’t tell a soul,” he replied with a knowing smile, a smile that quickly turned to a laugh. “If I didn’t know better, I’d think you planned to give gifts to everyone in my family but me!” he teased, shooting her a playful look to indicate he was joking. “What are you going to give me?”
He shook his head, his expression turning more serious. “But in all seriousness, Mum would like a plant that’s nice to look at and useful,” he said. HIs eyes scanned the shop for an example of what he had in mind, eventually landing on a pot of lavender. “Like this lavender, for instance.”
Why was it when she wanted to be angry, Heath always knew what to say to calm her down? What was the point of having a boyfriend if she couldn’t vent to him since he’d use logic, make her see reason and calm her down? She meant this rhetorical question in a good way. “Are you going to make me blush the entire day?’’ she asked quietly, now considerably softened by his words. And Claudine supposed he was right. Ariel didn’t have to like her. How could she forget that she never cared about who liked her or not?
Then he had her laughing. Just what was she going to give him indeed. Well, there were a few ideas up her sleeve but Heath need not know that, did he? “Haven’t thought of it,’’ Claudine told him with a hint of a smirk. “Maybe it’s a surprise, maybe it isn’t.’’ [i]That[/url] should keep you wondering, Heathcliff Jones.
Heath’s mother wanting a useful plant did make sense, and she was inclined to agree with his suggestion. “Isn’t lavender oil considered an ‘essential oil’ in the Muggle world?’’
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SPOILER!!: Claudine <3
Quote:
Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19
Why was it when she wanted to be angry, Heath always knew what to say to calm her down? What was the point of having a boyfriend if she couldn’t vent to him since he’d use logic, make her see reason and calm her down? She meant this rhetorical question in a good way. “Are you going to make me blush the entire day?’’ she asked quietly, now considerably softened by his words. And Claudine supposed he was right. Ariel didn’t have to like her. How could she forget that she never cared about who liked her or not?
Then he had her laughing. Just what was she going to give him indeed. Well, there were a few ideas up her sleeve but Heath need not know that, did he? “Haven’t thought of it,’’ Claudine told him with a hint of a smirk. “Maybe it’s a surprise, maybe it isn’t.’’ [i]That[/url] should keep you wondering, Heathcliff Jones.
Heath’s mother wanting a useful plant did make sense, and she was inclined to agree with his suggestion. “Isn’t lavender oil considered an ‘essential oil’ in the Muggle world?’’
If Heath had known what Claudine was thinking at that moment, he would’ve laughed out loud and assured her that it was his job to try to make things better when she was angry or upset. What kind of useless boyfriend would he be if he didn’t? He grew up in a Gryffindor family, remember? He was just playing the part of the knight in shining armor, as he’d been taught.
He did laugh at her next words. “I will certainly try,” he replied with a playful look in his eye. That blush was adorable, did she know? How could he resist trying to make her do it more?
For one fleeting moment, Heath worried that Claudine wouldn’t know he was joking about the gift, but that fear was put to rest when he heard her laugh. He chuckled a little along with her, but his expression soon turned questioning at her words. Oh, she hadn’t thought about it? He highly doubted that… What he would give to be a Legilimens and see inside that mind of hers!
Before he had much time to ponder the meaning behind Claudine’s words, she was asking him about lavender oil. “Yes,” he said, nodding. “Muggle use lavender essential oil for relaxation, sort of similar to its purpose in sleeping potions.” It was only after he’d spoken that he realized how nerdy that answer sounded, and he blushed, dropping his gaze. Sorry for the Ravenclaw moment!
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Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true...
Quinn had been to Diagon Alley enough times now that he only felt a minimal amount of dread going into new stores unaccompanied. His mom and aunt seem to trust the area enough to let him roam by himself aways (though never too far from them), so he probably wouldn't have to worry all too much. Today, Noltie's happened to be in range of their shop of choice, and Quinn thought it was time to test the waters. Sure, the outside may be intimidating, what with the vines growing out of the storefront that look like they belong to a large sentient man-eating plant that will snatch him up as soon as he opens the door and drag him to the back, never to be seen again. But at least the flowers on them were pretty.
Plants were Quinn's favorite, but somehow he still managed to be afraid of them. You're fine, Quinn. Everyone else can go in and out of here just fine, or else the shop would be closed down. Nothing's gonna eat you.
Quinn opened the door slightly, peeking in. When he made sure that none of the plants closest to him were whipping around in search of a meal, he stepped through the door. He was struck by the humidity inside—he knew that greenhouses were like this so plants would thrive, but he had never been inside a greenhouse before. Quinn looked around in awe at the abundance of plants, crazy colors and vines and branches and blossoms everywhere he looked. He walked the aisles, taking in all the sights, and a smile crept across his face. These would look so cool in his garden!
The Shaggy Sapphires were so vibrant and wonderful! The Puffapods were taller than he was, and they came in a bunch of different colors—Quinn figured this was caused by the different temperatures they were kept in. It was chilly near the cooler colors and warmer near the, well, warmer colors, and Quinn found both of these appropriate. The pink, however, was his favorite. He would love to take some home with him, though he wondered why they had little nets around them, about halfway down the stalk. They seemed to be filled with seed pods.
As Quinn moved down one of the aisles, one of the plants started shaking at him. Quinn let out a sharp "Eek!" as he jumped back, falling backwards onto his butt. From the floor, he could see that his aggressor was marked as a Flutterby Bush. That... didn't sound very intimidating at all, actually.
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Heath <3
Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMadamMalfoy
If Heath had known what Claudine was thinking at that moment, he would’ve laughed out loud and assured her that it was his job to try to make things better when she was angry or upset. What kind of useless boyfriend would he be if he didn’t? He grew up in a Gryffindor family, remember? He was just playing the part of the knight in shining armor, as he’d been taught.
He did laugh at her next words. “I will certainly try,” he replied with a playful look in his eye. That blush was adorable, did she know? How could he resist trying to make her do it more?
For one fleeting moment, Heath worried that Claudine wouldn’t know he was joking about the gift, but that fear was put to rest when he heard her laugh. He chuckled a little along with her, but his expression soon turned questioning at her words. Oh, she hadn’t thought about it? He highly doubted that… What he would give to be a Legilimens and see inside that mind of hers!
Before he had much time to ponder the meaning behind Claudine’s words, she was asking him about lavender oil. “Yes,” he said, nodding. “Muggle use lavender essential oil for relaxation, sort of similar to its purpose in sleeping potions.” It was only after he’d spoken that he realized how nerdy that answer sounded, and he blushed, dropping his gaze. Sorry for the Ravenclaw moment!
Claudine rolled her eyes at his reply to her question but smiled immediately afterwards. She could bet that Heath was going to stand true to his words. Should she be on her guard or not? Hmmm. Decisions, decisions.
Wasn’t Heath just the Ravenclaw at all times? She liked that about him. Other than his good looks, she found that she was attracted to his intelligence. “Mhmm. Then it’ll definitely be perfect for your mom.’’ Claudine moved in to grab a pot of foxgloves for Ariel. “Now that it’s settled, shall we get the gloves and head out, Heath?’’ Maybe they could get ice creams next.
Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll
SPOILER!!: Claudine <3
Quote:
Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19
Claudine rolled her eyes at his reply to her question but smiled immediately afterwards. She could bet that Heath was going to stand true to his words. Should she be on her guard or not? Hmmm. Decisions, decisions.
Wasn’t Heath just the Ravenclaw at all times? She liked that about him. Other than his good looks, she found that she was attracted to his intelligence. “Mhmm. Then it’ll definitely be perfect for your mom.’’ Claudine moved in to grab a pot of foxgloves for Ariel. “Now that it’s settled, shall we get the gloves and head out, Heath?’’ Maybe they could get ice creams next.
Heath had to stifle a giggle as Claudine rolled her eyes at him. He wasn’t laughing at her - he would never do that and didn’t want her to think he was! He found it funny because coming from anyone else, he would’ve been offended by the eye roll. But coming from her, it was kind of cute. Even when she rolls her eyes at me, I melt. Who would’ve guessed I’d become such a lovesick idiot? He thought to himself. Now it was his turn to blush! “See? You’ve made me blush too,” he said. “Now we’re even.”
At first, he was unsure how Claudine would react to his moment of nerdiness. He half-expected another eye roll, but he was grateful to see that didn’t happen. Seriously, how could she be so patent with him? Her words distracted him before he had long to ponder it, and he nodded in agreement. “Sounds like a plan,” he said, picking up a pot of lavender. “I’ll meet you at the front.” He started to turn away but stopped in his tracks as a thought occurred to him. “So, shall we go half and half on the gifts?” he asked. That seemed to be their norm as far as paying for things on dates went, but he would gladly pay for all of it. Either way, it couldn't hurt to ask!
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Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true...
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Heath! <3
Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMadamMalfoy
Heath had to stifle a giggle as Claudine rolled her eyes at him. He wasn’t laughing at her - he would never do that and didn’t want her to think he was! He found it funny because coming from anyone else, he would’ve been offended by the eye roll. But coming from her, it was kind of cute. Even when she rolls her eyes at me, I melt. Who would’ve guessed I’d become such a lovesick idiot? He thought to himself. Now it was his turn to blush! “See? You’ve made me blush too,” he said. “Now we’re even.”
At first, he was unsure how Claudine would react to his moment of nerdiness. He half-expected another eye roll, but he was grateful to see that didn’t happen. Seriously, how could she be so patent with him? Her words distracted him before he had long to ponder it, and he nodded in agreement. “Sounds like a plan,” he said, picking up a pot of lavender. “I’ll meet you at the front.” He started to turn away but stopped in his tracks as a thought occurred to him. “So, shall we go half and half on the gifts?” he asked. That seemed to be their norm as far as paying for things on dates went, but he would gladly pay for all of it. Either way, it couldn't hurt to ask!
Why was it that when she was with Heath, she became someone else? Someone who wasn’t completely reserved, or wrapped up in wanting to be alone, or impatient. He brought out the opposite in her, making her feel lighthearted and extra happy. It was safe to say he brought out the best of her. This was something the girl was slowly realising. She chuckled at his words. “That we are. For now.’’ Yes. For now.
There was another thing about Heath that she liked: with him, they didn’t usually take forever to make decisions or they didn’t get into arguments about petty things. Maybe it would change, maybe it wouldn't but for now, Claudine was just grateful that they were at the current stage. Foxgloves plant in hands, Claudine started to follow Heath, keeping in mind that she needed to pick up those dragonhide gloves. “Half and half, I think.’’ She knew why he was asking, of course. Maybe someday she’d surprise him and let him pay completely while they were on a date.
After grabbing the gloves, Claudine headed along with Heath to make their payments. And yes… she really could use an ice cream. It was almost like
a craving now.
Baguette | there is no D in my name | TRAITORclaw | Queenie of Narnia
This was not a shop Regina frequented, but...there was a first time for everything, right?
She'd decided to spruce up her flat a bit for the new year, and the best way to do that would be trying her hand at taking care of a plant. Herbology had never been her best subject in school, so a magical plant was out of the question, but maybe a mundane one would be okay. She liked to think she was more responsible when it came to things like this now - her fish were still kicking even after a few years in her care, so clearly she was doing something right.
As soon as she stepped into the shop, though, she nearly turned right back around and left. Merlin, it was humid. How could anyone work in this type of environment? She was not a fan.
Maybe she could just...find a plant quickly and get out of this awful place before she regretted trying something new.
Unbuttoning her winter coat a bit in an effort to feel less icky - was it hard to breathe in here or was it just her? - she moved over to the mundane plant section, searching for something that would work for her. Lavender maybe?
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There were only two good things about today. The first was that she had not had to blast another coffee maker into smithereens for incorrectly brewing her morning cup of coffee. The second was that it was snowing and thus reminding her how much she preferred winter to all other seasons. The third, which apparently there was a third today, other was right now: visiting one of her favorite shops in the Alley. Between someone neglecting to recall the simple and straightforward task of watering her plants while she was away on an unfortunately mandatory press circuit and Duchess her alihosty plant down to the stem, Valerie was long over due for a visit to Noltie's. Her newly constructed ingredients windowpane garden had survived its trial run and was ready for proper stocking.
Craving some proper intellectual stimulation, she had pushed herself to make an effort to contact the only person in the area who she felt could appease the need and meet her here. Well...besides Kyle who may actually be finally returning to the United Kingdom after exhausting that scholarship he had won during the IMPS. It would be nice to have him close once more and, perhaps, it was that prospect that had her in a good mood.
It certainly was not the temperature and humidity of the place which, speaking of the IMPS, reminded her entirely too much of the African jungle of their final task. She much preferred this environment, obviously. No nuisance runespoors here.
Moving towards the toadstools with remarkably light strides despite her heavy combat boots, she found herself lingering between the Pixie Platters and Plum Pharaoh - also known as the P section of the toadstool region of the shop while she peeled off her outermost layer , brushed some snow off it, and hung it over her satchel bag hanging off her shoulder.
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This was not a shop Regina frequented, but...there was a first time for everything, right?
She'd decided to spruce up her flat a bit for the new year, and the best way to do that would be trying her hand at taking care of a plant. Herbology had never been her best subject in school, so a magical plant was out of the question, but maybe a mundane one would be okay. She liked to think she was more responsible when it came to things like this now - her fish were still kicking even after a few years in her care, so clearly she was doing something right.
As soon as she stepped into the shop, though, she nearly turned right back around and left. Merlin, it was humid. How could anyone work in this type of environment? She was not a fan.
Maybe she could just...find a plant quickly and get out of this awful place before she regretted trying something new.
Unbuttoning her winter coat a bit in an effort to feel less icky - was it hard to breathe in here or was it just her? - she moved over to the mundane plant section, searching for something that would work for her. Lavender maybe?
Okay, so...having a kneazle meant getting rid of all plants. Or at least...making them less accessible. He had ONE single plant in his room, and it was attacked DAILY by Nando. Scottie entered the plant shop curiously. He needed a new pot because the other one had been BOPPED over and broken.
Thanks Nando!
It was a bristling cold day, and Scottie shook his shoulders a bit as he entered the shop. He took his gloves off, neatly tucked them in his coat pockets, and tried to eye up where to go next. That was when he spotted a familiar face. She worked at the ministry with him, he thought. Was she...the gift shop person? He realized he might be staring. Well then.
Scottie gave an awkward wave and a small smile. "I know...we both work at the ministry, but I can't exactly remember your name. Didn't want you to think a random WEIRDO was staring at you. Was staring because you looked familiar." Scottie awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck, his cheeks turning a little pink. Why couldn't he be Logan in times like these? Talking a coworker? A WOMAN coworker?
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Text Cut: Scottie!
Quote:
Originally Posted by kayquilz
Okay, so...having a kneazle meant getting rid of all plants. Or at least...making them less accessible. He had ONE single plant in his room, and it was attacked DAILY by Nando. Scottie entered the plant shop curiously. He needed a new pot because the other one had been BOPPED over and broken.
Thanks Nando!
It was a bristling cold day, and Scottie shook his shoulders a bit as he entered the shop. He took his gloves off, neatly tucked them in his coat pockets, and tried to eye up where to go next. That was when he spotted a familiar face. She worked at the ministry with him, he thought. Was she...the gift shop person? He realized he might be staring. Well then.
Scottie gave an awkward wave and a small smile. "I know...we both work at the ministry, but I can't exactly remember your name. Didn't want you to think a random WEIRDO was staring at you. Was staring because you looked familiar." Scottie awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck, his cheeks turning a little pink. Why couldn't he be Logan in times like these? Talking a coworker? A WOMAN coworker?
Out of the corner of her eye, Regina noticed someone nearby, but she was focused on loosening the scarf around her neck. Yes, that definitely helped - she could breathe a little easier now, even if the air still felt gross.
She glanced at the person then and realized both that he was staring right at her and that he seemed vaguely familiar. Uni maybe, but she thought she'd more easily recognize someone from a class. So perhaps he was from the Ministry, since she did see a lot of people pass by every day she was working, and there were a lot of people who worked there that she still didn't know even after several years. Partly because she wasn't always great at striking up conversations.
But it looked like she wouldn't have to do that because he was doing it for her. And making her chuckle. "Well, I guess it is good to know you're not a random weirdo. Just a Ministry one," she said with a smile of her own. "But I guess I was kinda staring too, so that makes me one too." So no judgment here. "I'm Regina."
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Women were so so so scary. Scottie was surprised he had even spoken to one just now. Regardless, his confidence issues were getting better, weren't they? He even smiled easily at Regina. "I apologize. I know...like...I wouldn't want to make anyone feel nervous." Weren't women wary of men? He didn't want to be a SCARY BURLY obnoxious man. Offering her his hand, he continued, "And I'm Scottie Ferguson."
Oh shoot.
He had introduced himself as Scottie and not Scott. Should he correct the situation????? Was it too late? He was forever branded as Scottie, wasn't he? She would always refer to him as Scottie now. Too late TOO LATE. He blushed and cleared his throat. "I mean..Scott." OKOKOK guess he was going for the correction, then????? "Scottie is fine. Scott. SCOTT. Call me Scott. Or. You know. Whatever. Call me whatever." Hands shoved in his pockets immediately.
Why was this so awkward why was he so terrible goodness he just needed PLANTS.
Ahem,
"Anyway. You looking for plants, then? Like....plants for your house? Work? Personal reasons?" he chuckled once more, feeling the blush on his cheeks cool off just a tad. "Nice to officially meet you, Regina."
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kayquilz
Women were so so so scary. Scottie was surprised he had even spoken to one just now. Regardless, his confidence issues were getting better, weren't they? He even smiled easily at Regina. "I apologize. I know...like...I wouldn't want to make anyone feel nervous." Weren't women wary of men? He didn't want to be a SCARY BURLY obnoxious man. Offering her his hand, he continued, "And I'm Scottie Ferguson."
Oh shoot.
He had introduced himself as Scottie and not Scott. Should he correct the situation????? Was it too late? He was forever branded as Scottie, wasn't he? She would always refer to him as Scottie now. Too late TOO LATE. He blushed and cleared his throat. "I mean..Scott." OKOKOK guess he was going for the correction, then????? "Scottie is fine. Scott. SCOTT. Call me Scott. Or. You know. Whatever. Call me whatever." Hands shoved in his pockets immediately.
Why was this so awkward why was he so terrible goodness he just needed PLANTS.
Ahem,
"Anyway. You looking for plants, then? Like....plants for your house? Work? Personal reasons?" he chuckled once more, feeling the blush on his cheeks cool off just a tad. "Nice to officially meet you, Regina."
Regina shook her head. "It's fine, no worries." People staring definitely could make her nervous, but it also depended on the context. And maybe how she was feeling already. If she was already anxious, then being watched increased that tenfold. But despite the uncomfortable humidity of this place, she was actually feeling pretty at ease right now. It helped that he seemed nice and...well, kind of funny too.
Because she had almost reached for his hand to shake it, about to say that it was nice to meet him, when he interrupted himself. Not Scottie? Scott. Or either one? No? Scott then? Or either?
An amused smile had crossed her face by this point. "If you prefer Scott, then that's what I'll go with." It was his name after all. She didn't want to use one he didn't like. "It's nice to meet you too."
As for why she was here... "For my flat, yeah. Thought it could use something to brighten it up a bit, so I thought a plant might help. I'm not sure what I want though." She glanced at the plants nearby, then turned her attention back to him. "What about you?"
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"Scott is just fine, then," he said with a sheepish rub of his neck. "My mum, brother, and sister all call me Scottie, so sometimes it's...hard to code switch, you know?" he smiled and glanced around at all of the plants. He touched the leaves of a nearby one and sighed.
"Well."
More sighing.
"I wish I could help. I'm looking for a nice plant for my desk at work. Let's see what we're working with here..." he jumped back as he touched what LOOKED like a normal lily that suddenly started SINGING. GOODNESS GRACIOUS. "Ummm." He laughed nervously as he looked over at Regina. "Honestly, my kitten would HATE these."
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"Scott is just fine, then," he said with a sheepish rub of his neck. "My mum, brother, and sister all call me Scottie, so sometimes it's...hard to code switch, you know?" he smiled and glanced around at all of the plants. He touched the leaves of a nearby one and sighed.
"Well."
More sighing.
"I wish I could help. I'm looking for a nice plant for my desk at work. Let's see what we're working with here..." he jumped back as he touched what LOOKED like a normal lily that suddenly started SINGING. GOODNESS GRACIOUS. "Ummm." He laughed nervously as he looked over at Regina. "Honestly, my kitten would HATE these."
Scott it was then. "Yeah, I get that." She nodded. Nicknames, especially from family, sort of stuck, and once people got used to them it was hard to change, even if you wanted to. Regina supposed she was lucky that the most she'd ever gotten as a nickname was "Gina," and though she preferred her full name, she also didn't mind all that much.
And it sounded like he was as lost with these plants as she was, which...was nice in that at least she wasn't alone, but it also made it harder for either of them to help each other. But that was okay.
But then the lily started singing. She blinked. What the??? "I think I agree with your kitten then," she said with a small laugh. Really, who wanted plants that could sing? Plants were supposed to add to the peace and quiet of a home, not take away from it. "At least that's one I can cross off my list." Talking plants were an instant no.
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Scott it was then. "Yeah, I get that." She nodded. Nicknames, especially from family, sort of stuck, and once people got used to them it was hard to change, even if you wanted to. Regina supposed she was lucky that the most she'd ever gotten as a nickname was "Gina," and though she preferred her full name, she also didn't mind all that much.
And it sounded like he was as lost with these plants as she was, which...was nice in that at least she wasn't alone, but it also made it harder for either of them to help each other. But that was okay.
But then the lily started singing. She blinked. What the??? "I think I agree with your kitten then," she said with a small laugh. Really, who wanted plants that could sing? Plants were supposed to add to the peace and quiet of a home, not take away from it. "At least that's one I can cross off my list." Talking plants were an instant no.
"Do you have any nicknames you utterly abhor?" he asked curiously. What sort of nicknames did Regina even warrant? "For yourself, I mean." But it was hard to concentrate on conversation when STUPID SINGING LILLIES WERE BEING SING-Y.
He almost swatted at them, but remembered they were plants and quiiiiickly tried to sidle away from them. "What other plants like, do they have in here?" he glanced around. "Same. Anything Nando would get into is probably off the list...though..." he hmmm'd to himself. "I'm not really looking for a plant he could get into anyway since it's for my desk at work. I'm not even AT my desk a lot, but still," he shrugged ran his fingers over another nearby plant. "Wanna' see a picture of my kneazle? He's dead cute." He smiled boyishly just thinking of his feline child. Merlin, he and Logan loooooved that kneazle so much already. And to think! His twin hadn't wanted a cat at all! THE AUDACITY. That was also why Nando's immense love for Logan annoyed Scottie so much. LIKE LOVE US, NANDO. WE ACTUALLY WANTED YOU.
He was already rummaging through his wallet to find the little charmed pictures before Regina could answer.
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"Do you have any nicknames you utterly abhor?" he asked curiously. What sort of nicknames did Regina even warrant? "For yourself, I mean." But it was hard to concentrate on conversation when STUPID SINGING LILLIES WERE BEING SING-Y.
He almost swatted at them, but remembered they were plants and quiiiiickly tried to sidle away from them. "What other plants like, do they have in here?" he glanced around. "Same. Anything Nando would get into is probably off the list...though..." he hmmm'd to himself. "I'm not really looking for a plant he could get into anyway since it's for my desk at work. I'm not even AT my desk a lot, but still," he shrugged ran his fingers over another nearby plant. "Wanna' see a picture of my kneazle? He's dead cute." He smiled boyishly just thinking of his feline child. Merlin, he and Logan loooooved that kneazle so much already. And to think! His twin hadn't wanted a cat at all! THE AUDACITY. That was also why Nando's immense love for Logan annoyed Scottie so much. LIKE LOVE US, NANDO. WE ACTUALLY WANTED YOU.
He was already rummaging through his wallet to find the little charmed pictures before Regina could answer.
She shook her head. "Fortunately no," she said. "Not too many awful nicknames that you can get out of Regina, I guess." There was Gina and...what else was there? Reggie maybe? Actually, that was one she probably wouldn't like. But no one had ever called her it either, so did it really count?
As for the annoying plant... Regina followed his lead and moved away from it as well. "Well, there's also..." She glanced at the plaque for the next group of plants. "...honking daffodils?" Singing AND honking plants? Really? Why was this a thing?
It took her moment, when he mentioned a Nando, to realize he was talking about his cat. Er, kneazle? Right, yeah. Despite not being good with animals herself, she did always find it funny how proud of their pets people got, like they were their kids or something. It was cute. "Sure, yeah," she said, even though it looked like he was planning on showing her regardless of her answer.
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She shook her head. "Fortunately no," she said. "Not too many awful nicknames that you can get out of Regina, I guess." There was Gina and...what else was there? Reggie maybe? Actually, that was one she probably wouldn't like. But no one had ever called her it either, so did it really count?
As for the annoying plant... Regina followed his lead and moved away from it as well. "Well, there's also..." She glanced at the plaque for the next group of plants. "...honking daffodils?" Singing AND honking plants? Really? Why was this a thing?
It took her moment, when he mentioned a Nando, to realize he was talking about his cat. Er, kneazle? Right, yeah. Despite not being good with animals herself, she did always find it funny how proud of their pets people got, like they were their kids or something. It was cute. "Sure, yeah," she said, even though it looked like he was planning on showing her regardless of her answer.
"Regina...Regina....it's a regal name, you know. Means QUEEN in Latin. I'm sure you know that, but still. Male version of your name is REGIS." He was prattling, wasn't he? Too much of it, honestly. He was doing that thing where he was telling information to someone who probably already knew said information, and he could TELL it was annoying.
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He laughed as she read the tag proclaiming the daffodils as the infamous honking ones. "Yikes...we're not having luck finding nice, quiet, CALM plants, are we?" he chuckled as he pulled out the photo of Nando and showed her. The cutest SQUISHIEST orange kneazle with the POINTIEST of ears. Oh goodness, he could melt the iciest of hearts!
Scottie was obviously very proud of his feline child.
"I live with my twin, and we're papas!" He snickered some more as he explained himself. "It's all ridiculous, isn't it, how pet owners can be. I've never been one before - my dad, growing up, didn't really like pets that much. And he definitely wouldn't get along with any cats." He snorted just a little.
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"Regina...Regina....it's a regal name, you know. Means QUEEN in Latin. I'm sure you know that, but still. Male version of your name is REGIS." He was prattling, wasn't he? Too much of it, honestly. He was doing that thing where he was telling information to someone who probably already knew said information, and he could TELL it was annoying.
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He laughed as she read the tag proclaiming the daffodils as the infamous honking ones. "Yikes...we're not having luck finding nice, quiet, CALM plants, are we?" he chuckled as he pulled out the photo of Nando and showed her. The cutest SQUISHIEST orange kneazle with the POINTIEST of ears. Oh goodness, he could melt the iciest of hearts!
Scottie was obviously very proud of his feline child.
"I live with my twin, and we're papas!" He snickered some more as he explained himself. "It's all ridiculous, isn't it, how pet owners can be. I've never been one before - my dad, growing up, didn't really like pets that much. And he definitely wouldn't get along with any cats." He snorted just a little.
It was indeed something she already knew, the queen part at least, but she must've been in a better mood now than she thought because she was mainly just amused by all the information he was giving out. "Thank Merlin my parents named me Regina then. I think I'd want a different name entirely if they named me Regis." Maybe she'd go by her middle name in that case. Though...would it still be Mae or something else? Hmm. Maybe something to ask her parents later, just out of curiosity.
Regina shook her head, laughing lightly. "Apparently so. Maybe we need to check the other side of the shop." Surely all the annoying plants were set up together, so all the nice and quiet plants would be together too. Maybe?
She did genuinely smile upon seeing the photo of the very orange little kneazle kitten. "Aww, he's adorable!" Of course, she would have said so even if he wasn't - it wouldn't be right to insult someone's pet, you know? - but she did mean it in this instance. It was probably the big pointy ears. That just completed the cute little kitten look.
And what he said next made her perk up. "You have a twin too?" It wasn't really too uncommon to find someone else in the wizarding world with a twin, but she still thought it was neat every time she met someone else who was. "I guess I can relate to your dad though. I'm not all that great with them either, to be honest. Naia's good with them though. My twin."
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There were only two good things about today. The first was that she had not had to blast another coffee maker into smithereens for incorrectly brewing her morning cup of coffee. The second was that it was snowing and thus reminding her how much she preferred winter to all other seasons. The third, which apparently there was a third today, other was right now: visiting one of her favorite shops in the Alley. Between someone neglecting to recall the simple and straightforward task of watering her plants while she was away on an unfortunately mandatory press circuit and Duchess her alihosty plant down to the stem, Valerie was long over due for a visit to Noltie's. Her newly constructed ingredients windowpane garden had survived its trial run and was ready for proper stocking.
Craving some proper intellectual stimulation, she had pushed herself to make an effort to contact the only person in the area who she felt could appease the need and meet her here. Well...besides Kyle who may actually be finally returning to the United Kingdom after exhausting that scholarship he had won during the IMPS. It would be nice to have him close once more and, perhaps, it was that prospect that had her in a good mood.
It certainly was not the temperature and humidity of the place which, speaking of the IMPS, reminded her entirely too much of the African jungle of their final task. She much preferred this environment, obviously. No nuisance runespoors here.
Moving towards the toadstools with remarkably light strides despite her heavy combat boots, she found herself lingering between the Pixie Platters and Plum Pharaoh - also known as the P section of the toadstool region of the shop while she peeled off her outermost layer , brushed some snow off it, and hung it over her satchel bag hanging off her shoulder.
David, meanwhile, had experienced many good things today. Seeing it snow was one of them; seeing his girlfriend was another; and having a little bit of time to himself to get explore one of his favorite shops was a third good thing about today. Oh, and a fourth, he supposed, was meeting Ms. Gray in the aforementioned shop.
Stepping into the shop, he wandered lightly in, not in a rush, not in a mood; just feeling neutral and benevolent in general. He paused beside Valerie, who had the unfortunate tendency to stick out in any room she was in, and tapped her lightly on her blue-coat clad shoulder. Poking the bear? Maaaaaybe.
"I like this," he complimented her unnecessarily, perhaps awkwardly. "Great color. It suits you." Though he suspected that a red peacoat would suit her more? Perhaps? And thus concluded David Truebridge's knowledge of fashion. Coats. People needed them, they were warm, they came in more than one color. Yes.
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It was indeed something she already knew, the queen part at least, but she must've been in a better mood now than she thought because she was mainly just amused by all the information he was giving out. "Thank Merlin my parents named me Regina then. I think I'd want a different name entirely if they named me Regis." Maybe she'd go by her middle name in that case. Though...would it still be Mae or something else? Hmm. Maybe something to ask her parents later, just out of curiosity.
Regina shook her head, laughing lightly. "Apparently so. Maybe we need to check the other side of the shop." Surely all the annoying plants were set up together, so all the nice and quiet plants would be together too. Maybe?
She did genuinely smile upon seeing the photo of the very orange little kneazle kitten. "Aww, he's adorable!" Of course, she would have said so even if he wasn't - it wouldn't be right to insult someone's pet, you know? - but she did mean it in this instance. It was probably the big pointy ears. That just completed the cute little kitten look.
And what he said next made her perk up. "You have a twin too?" It wasn't really too uncommon to find someone else in the wizarding world with a twin, but she still thought it was neat every time she met someone else who was. "I guess I can relate to your dad though. I'm not all that great with them either, to be honest. Naia's good with them though. My twin."
"Regis is rather....an unfortunate name, yes," Scottie said with a small chuckle into his hand. It sounded like an old man's name, honestly. Regis. "Regina is much better of a name. As are most of the feminine forms of names," he shrugged.
His eyes roamed the place, searching for something nice, small, and most importantly not loud."I think there's some non-magical plants over there. The lavender one looks good to me because I really like that smell...well, not ALWAYS, but I feel like it'd be a nice smell to have at my desk. Relaxing. Calming. Especially with all the stuff lately," he slipped without really meaning to OR noticing that he had said anything at all. He just headed in the direction of some baby lavender plants, leaning in to take in a good whiff of it. Ahhhhh. Already relaaaaaaaaaaxed......sort of.
He had also kind of left Regina WITH the picture of his kneazle and hadn't even noticed. He was distracted by the lavender!!!!
BUT WAIT WHAT
SHE HAD A TWIN!? Scottie's head shot up as he looked over at her pointedly. "Did you say TOO?" His eyes got WIDE. Were they sparkling??? Was he blushing? Was he suddenly all WHOAH ANOTHER TWIN AND SHE IS CUTE TOOOOOOOOOO????? because....he suddenly swallowed and turned red. "I can't believe that!! I'm a TWIN! Me! We're BOTH TWINS?!" he gestured from himself back to her.
GOODNESS. SHE WAS SO AMAZING *___*
AHem.
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"Regis is rather....an unfortunate name, yes," Scottie said with a small chuckle into his hand. It sounded like an old man's name, honestly. Regis. "Regina is much better of a name. As are most of the feminine forms of names," he shrugged.
His eyes roamed the place, searching for something nice, small, and most importantly not loud."I think there's some non-magical plants over there. The lavender one looks good to me because I really like that smell...well, not ALWAYS, but I feel like it'd be a nice smell to have at my desk. Relaxing. Calming. Especially with all the stuff lately," he slipped without really meaning to OR noticing that he had said anything at all. He just headed in the direction of some baby lavender plants, leaning in to take in a good whiff of it. Ahhhhh. Already relaaaaaaaaaaxed......sort of.
He had also kind of left Regina WITH the picture of his kneazle and hadn't even noticed. He was distracted by the lavender!!!!
BUT WAIT WHAT
SHE HAD A TWIN!? Scottie's head shot up as he looked over at her pointedly. "Did you say TOO?" His eyes got WIDE. Were they sparkling??? Was he blushing? Was he suddenly all WHOAH ANOTHER TWIN AND SHE IS CUTE TOOOOOOOOOO????? because....he suddenly swallowed and turned red. "I can't believe that!! I'm a TWIN! Me! We're BOTH TWINS?!" he gestured from himself back to her.
GOODNESS. SHE WAS SO AMAZING *___*
AHem.
Were most feminine forms of names better? Regina...couldn't think of any other names off the top of her head to contradict that, so she supposed she agreed. And it was probably true that if she had any favorite names, most of them would probably be more feminine so...maybe it was true.
It was also probably true that she was overthinking it by this point, but that was a bad habit of hers. So she just nodded, smiling.
Lavender... Yes, that had been one of the ones she was most considering. It did have a nice, calming smell, and it was quite pretty. "Lavender's not a bad choice." ...All the stuff lately though? "Work stuff?" But he was already wandering off toward the mundane plant section, and she wasn't sure if he had heard her. Which maybe...was okay? Maybe she shouldn't pry? She wasn't sure what his job was yet, only that he didn't sit at a desk often, so clearly it was one of the more active ones.
Oh, and...she was still holding the kneazle picture. Probably should give that back, though she would've followed him over to the next section regardless.
The sudden excitement that came over him at the mention of being a twin made her pause and...laugh lightly. Here he was, being adorable funny again. "Yeah, I guess we are! Pretty cool coincidence, huh?"
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David, meanwhile, had experienced many good things today. Seeing it snow was one of them; seeing his girlfriend was another; and having a little bit of time to himself to get explore one of his favorite shops was a third good thing about today. Oh, and a fourth, he supposed, was meeting Ms. Gray in the aforementioned shop.
Stepping into the shop, he wandered lightly in, not in a rush, not in a mood; just feeling neutral and benevolent in general. He paused beside Valerie, who had the unfortunate tendency to stick out in any room she was in, and tapped her lightly on her blue-coat clad shoulder. Poking the bear? Maaaaaybe.
"I like this," he complimented her unnecessarily, perhaps awkwardly. "Great color. It suits you." Though he suspected that a red peacoat would suit her more? Perhaps? And thus concluded David Truebridge's knowledge of fashion. Coats. People needed them, they were warm, they came in more than one color. Yes.
Fourth. How charming, David Truebridge. It was truly miraculous how easily you could irritate her in such a short period of time and likewise a true blessing that she was no Legilimens. It would be a one way transfiguration to cockroach. Or perhaps spider, then he could at least weave webs for her amusement and be of some use.
But, safe he was. For the time being.
Not accustomed to ever receiving compliments about her appearance, or perhaps it was more so that she was skilled at dodging them like bludgers, she was under the assumption that he was referring to the toadstool currently cradled in her hand. Her pale fingers brushed over the pot, dusting a bit of dirt from the label, and nodded in agreement briefly. "I have always found the deep plum color of the caps aesthetically pleasing...and the navy stem as beautiful as it is useful." Despite this praise, however, she set the pot back on the shelf and cast her gaze over the other toadstool options available without casting a glance just yet at him. "Do you think it the best option for me then?"
The Plum Pharaoh, that is.
This was their way of saying hello, obviously, and it worked for Valerie as she had no patience for small talk.
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Were most feminine forms of names better? Regina...couldn't think of any other names off the top of her head to contradict that, so she supposed she agreed. And it was probably true that if she had any favorite names, most of them would probably be more feminine so...maybe it was true.
It was also probably true that she was overthinking it by this point, but that was a bad habit of hers. So she just nodded, smiling.
Lavender... Yes, that had been one of the ones she was most considering. It did have a nice, calming smell, and it was quite pretty. "Lavender's not a bad choice." ...All the stuff lately though? "Work stuff?" But he was already wandering off toward the mundane plant section, and she wasn't sure if he had heard her. Which maybe...was okay? Maybe she shouldn't pry? She wasn't sure what his job was yet, only that he didn't sit at a desk often, so clearly it was one of the more active ones.
Oh, and...she was still holding the kneazle picture. Probably should give that back, though she would've followed him over to the next section regardless.
The sudden excitement that came over him at the mention of being a twin made her pause and...laugh lightly. Here he was, being adorable funny again. "Yeah, I guess we are! Pretty cool coincidence, huh?"
Yes, work stuff. That wasn't wrong, and Scottie didn't feel like much going into it. Especially now that he realized he had said something. "Working in the MLE can be stressful in some ways," was all he said, not at all thinking that other departments had NEARLY enough crap to deal with like they did. He was wrong, of course, but he wasn't thinking. Scottie had a bad habit of just assuming he had the worst of things sometimes.
His grin, though, grew even wider, and he nodded. "A very strange coincidence. What's your twin's name? What does she do? Assuming she IS a she. Maybe he's a he. Or abides by neither...or you know," he shruuuugged, trying to be CHILL(TM) and whatnot. He picked up a packet of lavender, but then he noticed there were some baby ones already in tiny little pots. He supposed that would be the better route to go.....he wouldn't have to do the hard work of getting them to sprout up out of the dirt. "My brother's name is Logan, and he's part of some....security company, I think? He works with trolls," he made a disgusted face. "And he smells like one, too, honestly," he snorted. "I am the more...refined of the two of us. And smarter. Loads smarter," he tried to do exactly what Logan did to HIM whenever HE talked to girls. Like, pretty ones. Only Logan bragged about being more attractive...pffft. They were pretty much identical! They looked the same. So Scottie liked to say he was the smart one.
Bloody shame Logan had to fall back on the looks aspect since he had no brains to speak of.
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Yes, work stuff. That wasn't wrong, and Scottie didn't feel like much going into it. Especially now that he realized he had said something. "Working in the MLE can be stressful in some ways," was all he said, not at all thinking that other departments had NEARLY enough crap to deal with like they did. He was wrong, of course, but he wasn't thinking. Scottie had a bad habit of just assuming he had the worst of things sometimes.
His grin, though, grew even wider, and he nodded. "A very strange coincidence. What's your twin's name? What does she do? Assuming she IS a she. Maybe he's a he. Or abides by neither...or you know," he shruuuugged, trying to be CHILL(TM) and whatnot. He picked up a packet of lavender, but then he noticed there were some baby ones already in tiny little pots. He supposed that would be the better route to go.....he wouldn't have to do the hard work of getting them to sprout up out of the dirt. "My brother's name is Logan, and he's part of some....security company, I think? He works with trolls," he made a disgusted face. "And he smells like one, too, honestly," he snorted. "I am the more...refined of the two of us. And smarter. Loads smarter," he tried to do exactly what Logan did to HIM whenever HE talked to girls. Like, pretty ones. Only Logan bragged about being more attractive...pffft. They were pretty much identical! They looked the same. So Scottie liked to say he was the smart one.
Bloody shame Logan had to fall back on the looks aspect since he had no brains to speak of.
Ah, so he was in the MLE department. She didn't think he'd said what his job was earlier, only that they were both at the Ministry, so the department helped narrow it down. "Yeah, I can imagine that. It seems like an intense department." A lot of the departments probably could be, she supposed, but that one in particular seemed both stressful and scary. Definitely not one she could work in every day.
Regina chuckled as he continued on asking about her twin. "Naia's her name. She's studying to be a healer. And she's the younger twin." Very important information of course. Even if it was only by a few minutes. Ahem.
Listening to him talk about his twin, she took a cursory glance over the lavender plant options before her face was turned toward him again, an eyebrow raised. "Trolls? They must be...interesting to work with." She was glad that she had human coworkers though. Another chuckle escaped her though at his insistence that he was the smarter twin. Competitive, they must be. "I suppose I can believe that," she said with a grin. "I would assume the Ministry wouldn't hire people who weren't smart into the Law Enforcement department." Otherwise they would just hire trolls too, right? So there had to be some level of competence and intelligence required.
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