Plant Parenthood; Thursday [07/25].

[what_big_teeth]

Hopefully, there wouldn't be too do waiting for Eleanor when she headed into the shop for her shift after her class, because she was in no mind to actually do anything that required a lot of focus. Her mind was still drifting a little over the still-surreal events of last night, which she realized would probably not feel that way for most people, but she'd never really been like most people. Not even a little.

So her mind kept drifting to last night's movie night, but if you'd have asked her much about the movie, she probably wouldn't have much to say there. But she could tell you about racing hearts and touching shoulders. Of light kisses on cheeks and interwoven fingers. Of every single part of the movie that made Kamala laugh and at least one occasion where it'd made her sing. And about how every attempt to keep herself from tumbling and falling absolutely head over heels right now had failed miserably, because god forbid a Zarrin ever feel a normal amount of emotions about any given thing...

So she was distracted today, and for once in her life, it felt like a good, positive, hopeful distraction, which was weird and strange and made her incredibly nervous, but it was there and what could she do but revel in it?

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[slothbabyproductions]

So there was about an hour long internal debate on whether Kamala should drop by and see Eleanor at work today. Was it too soon after a date? Was it too needy? Should she play it cool? Maybe text her instead of visit?

Well she's walking through the door right now so you know how that debate ended.

"Hello attractive shop keep!" Kamala said walking in like a proper customer should. "I am in need of another house plant. And some good smelling hand lotion. Would you be able to assist me in my purchase?"

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"Hello, equally, if not even more so, attractive customer," Eleanor said, once she'd taken a moment to sort of blink and confirm that her wandering mind hadn't worked itself up to full hallucinations, which would not, after all, be entirely out of the realm of possibility. "You're in luck. I would be able to assist you with exactly those things. "

And then she set aside the act for a soft, pleased smile.

"Bonnie and Bennie thriving enough to bring someone else on board, too?"

And it was just then, as well, that Eleanor realized she never met up with Arden after the movie to see her plants. In fact, now that she thought about it, she was realizing she hadn't seen Arden at all after the movie started.

....huh.

[slothbabyproductions]

"If by thriving you mean they are still alive despite my lack of green thumb, then yes," Kamala said with a nod and a wide smile. "And not an excuse at all to come and visit you during your job. That thought did not even cross my mind."

Kamala had also noticed Arden leaving before the main event and had nudged Cal to go check in on her. Kamala also intended to check in on said bestie to ensure everything was okay... later.

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"Oh, no," Eleanor nodded solemnly, her own smile not so wide but just sort of....lingering there, all the same, "of course not. I would never even think that you would do such a thing."

Well, maybe a week ago? That would have been actually true. But now?

"Did you have anything I'm particular in mind? Or should we start with lotions first?"

[slothbabyproductions]

"Well, I have a spider and a snake plant," Kamala said pretending to put a lot of thought into this. "So perhaps another plant that pretends to be an animal? Or maybe just a plant that has an animal name. Just to keep the theme going."

[what_big_teeth]

Eleanor thought about it for a moment, trying to consider not only animals, but also the alliteration of it all.

"Well," she finally offered, and she turned to go and try to find what she was talking about, "there is a shrimp plant. See? Because the flowers look like shrimp. They're usually tropical, but they're good pollinators, I think."

[slothbabyproductions]

“I love it!” Kamala said leaning on the counter. “Or is that too easy? Because if I buy it now I don’t have an excuse to hang out with you longer. Or are we done with that pretense?”

[what_big_teeth]

"I think we can be done with that pretense," Eleanor assured her. "You don't even have to buy a plant every time you come in. Or anything at all. Although maybe a candle every once in a while just to keep my boss happy probably wouldn't hurt."

[slothbabyproductions]

“Pretty sure I like plants more than candles,” Kamala admitted. “Or at least I do now. Besides there are salves and lotions here too. Ooo! Lotion. I just need something for my hands when they get dry. But maybe I’ll save that for next week.”

She smiled.

“I mean if you want me as a repeat customer. I can always just loiter here.”

[what_big_teeth]

"I'll be completely honest with you, Kam," said Eleanor, smiling back and feeling emboldened pretty much since the moment she walked in and deciding to put that to some good use, "I don't care how you waste my time at work, as long as it's you who's wasting it."

And saying it sort of just made her chest flutter more from the weight being lifted from it.

"But sure. Let's save the lotions for next week. It'll probably take some time to really hone in on one you really like anyway."

[slothbabyproductions]

Kamala blinked at Eleanor and judging by the expression on her face, Eleanor’s comment made Kamala’s own heart melt.

“Okay then!” She said in a higher tone than she meant. She cleared her throat and tried to sound like she had t lost her cool. “We can do that. Since lotion involves… stuff. Let skin texture. Oil content. Uhhh. Yeah like that.”