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[judicialassistant]

[ Her eyes automatically wander towards the large tree where the letters and baubles were originally left. As much as she has come to appreciate flowers now, she could not hope to know as much about them as Ori, or Aerith. So she really can't say she has a preference.

She can see the roses when Beatrix asks, however, and already, she is pulling out an unopened water bottle. It's not in a proper watering can, but hopefully it will do. ]

I would be happy just to admire your roses. I didn't get to see them before, but they rather stand out now.

Perhaps you would like to do the honours? [ She offers Beatrix the water bottle. ]

[roseofmay]

[Do they? In the grove surrounded by all of the other rather beautiful things that Oriphi left behind, Beatrix would think they look rather insignificant. Yet they are young roses. Roses come filled with potential, but are not necessarily impressive until they are at their most full grown. The pinnacle of success, some might say. Although others might counter with the idea that roses are infinitely lovely.

At the question, Beatrix shakes her head.]

No. By all means. I have watered them plenty of times since I planted them. It is important that they become familiar with others besides myself. I want them to be familiar with everyone.

[judicialassistant]

I understand.

[ When Beatrix gently refuses, she pulls her hand back, bottle included. She looks at it for a good, long moment before she twists the cap open. The sun continues to shine on the young roses, and as Susato slowly tips some water onto them, the wetness causes them to glisten.

She may be seen mumbling a silent prayer, but she doesn't want to drown them, so she'll stop before long, leaving about half a bottle. ]

[roseofmay]

[Beatrix looks... pleased by the way things turn out. She tends to say what she means and there's no lack of sincerity in how she phrases herself here. It is important that the flowers not only ever rely on her. There are plenty of others, she suspects, who will take refuge in the grove and care for the various flowers.]

You have worked with plants before, I take it. You seem to know what you are doing, after all. There are some here I have had to explain not to over-water.

[judicialassistant]

[ She recaps the bottle with a smile as she turns to look at the General once more. ]

My father and I learned together after he built the greenhouse for the Dawn flowers. I've read a lot about them. At least the ones that we've managed to plant there.

[ Since he woke, however, Susato hasn't really gone out of her way to add anything new. ]

I am hardly an expert, but it pleases me to see them flourish.

[roseofmay]

I feel the same way.

[Neither is she an expert, but she does find a degree of pleasure in watching them grow. Maybe it's the concept of life. An easier existence than anything she's might have experienced. Perhaps she envies flowers a bit. Beatrix could believe that, even if she's not exactly willing to say it.]

I remember your father making mention of the greenhouse as well. I am pleased that you are taking care of them.

[judicialassistant]

[ For a moment, she can see, feel her father's smile. The words, particularly coming from Beatrix, are quite uplifting. ]

I think he would be, too... [ She can hope, at any rate. ] Especially since I must go out of my way to do so now, since I have been living at the Harvest. But it has already proven to be worth it.