[ On a certain beautiful day, early in the first week, Yamato gets a polite knock on his door. When he answers, he'll find Ginger standing in front of his room, a little nervous, a little excited. In his arms, a vase of beautiful lilies. ]
[ That -- that sort of excitement actually brings a very genuine smile to his lips. It's nice to see Ginger so happy over something that Yamato would normally deem inconsequential. It's something that seems to mean a lot. ]
You were so excited that you had to share the news, huh? Haha, well, that's great. Fresh flowers can last a while where I'm from if they're handled correctly, so make sure to take care of them.
He's never been told that before. Honestly, it renders him speechless. He smiles, and it's more sad than bitter, but he looks up at Ginger with a soft expression. ]
You're too kind, Ginger. Thank you, though. That's more grace than I deserve.
You can have one of mine. You know, when I was growing up, I thought babies came from flowers. That I was born out of the hope my parents held together - for their love to blossom or something silly like that.
[ And then his dad ruined everything pure about that idea. ]
So with this flower, I hope you can change in a way that makes you happy.
That's quite a sweet sentiment. Ginger is kind, isn't he?
Yamato takes the lily. He holds it delicately and looks at it with a fond, longing smile. The kindness he's been extended is not deserved, in his opinion, but he'll receive it nevertheless. It feels nice. ]
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week 1, before east shenans
Good morning! I was, ah, hoping you were in.
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Morning, Ginger-
[ And...a vase of lilies? ]
Hm? What's this for?
[ Are they going to do something with the lilies, or is this a gift...? ]
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[ He is delighted. ]
Usually, fresh flowers don’t last past the day where I’m from.
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You were so excited that you had to share the news, huh? Haha, well, that's great. Fresh flowers can last a while where I'm from if they're handled correctly, so make sure to take care of them.
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Oh - that’s the other reason why I’m here. [ Looking at Yamato with begging eyes… ] Do you know how?
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[ He's no gardener, but he at least knows how to water plants. ]
Did these just show up in your room out of nowhere?
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[ He murmurs that last line to the flowers specifically. ]
These were in my room from the first day. It kinda feels like they’re mine to take care of.
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[ The enthusiasm is nice...it'll even get Yamato to step out of his room. ]
We'll need to find a water source. There's a gardening area, isn't there? We can borrow the watering can.
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By the courtyard I think. [ And as they start walking in that direction: ] Do you like flowers, Yamato?
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[ From someone he never wanted them from. ]
It's complicated. I don't really like who's gifting them to me. Why do you ask?
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[ ... ]
It's...my father.
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[ In a knowing tone because dad issues? Same. ]
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[ A mirrored reaction, but one of understanding all the same. ]
You, too?
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[ Ginger is kind of - traumatized by his childhood??? ]
Well, it’s stupid and complicated. Mostly embarrassing. And you? If, um, you want to talk about it?
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...My father's a liar.
[ Just like him. He lets out a short, bitter laugh. ]
That's the gist of it.
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[ Sympathy for bitterness in that laugh. He wants to give Yamato a flower right now to - help somehow. ]
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[ That's how he sees it, anyway.
He closes his eyes. ]
I had to find out certain things on my own. I was a kid, when I did. It changed who I was...and who I am now. I'm not proud of it.
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[ He wonders why a liar would send his son flowers…? Apologies offered too late, maybe. ]
But… Yamato, you were a kid, right? You probably coped with it the only way you knew how.
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[ That's...
He's never been told that before. Honestly, it renders him speechless. He smiles, and it's more sad than bitter, but he looks up at Ginger with a soft expression. ]
You're too kind, Ginger. Thank you, though. That's more grace than I deserve.
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I just don't think a child should have to blame themselves for the results of an adult’s mistake. You don’t really have the power of choice then.
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[ ... ]
Anyway, all of this to say...I could probably grow to like flowers more than I do now.
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You can have one of mine. You know, when I was growing up, I thought babies came from flowers. That I was born out of the hope my parents held together - for their love to blossom or something silly like that.
[ And then his dad ruined everything pure about that idea. ]
So with this flower, I hope you can change in a way that makes you happy.
[ Here, have a lily. ]
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That's quite a sweet sentiment. Ginger is kind, isn't he?
Yamato takes the lily. He holds it delicately and looks at it with a fond, longing smile. The kindness he's been extended is not deserved, in his opinion, but he'll receive it nevertheless. It feels nice. ]
Thanks. It certainly motivates me to try.
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[ That’s a nice smile. A little sad, but Ginger gets it. ]
I don’t know if we’re wrong, but they’re probably right.
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