Shanodin
Major
The Chamberlain, Her Chivalrous Immensity, Lady Botanica. The Unyielding Vanquisher of Weed Killer
This is NOT her field of dreams
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Post by Shanodin on Jul 20, 2009 9:00:57 GMT -5
"It's unhappy. Not flourishing as it should," she murmurs, before becoming entirely lost in communicating with the shrub. Of course, to the layman's eye, the plant is doing perfectly well, and would probably be fine if left untended. But Botanica is ever a perfectionist when it comes to her children.
"Ah!" she exclaims after a moment, "Too much water, and the soil texture is off by a fraction. Both easy fixes. But I shall have to leave you to tend them." She turns back toward Prowl.
"Please, stay as long as you like. I will head back to my work area near the entrance. If you are ever desirous in learning a bit of botany, feel free to drop by or ring me at <frequency>."
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Post by Prowl on Jul 20, 2009 17:53:07 GMT -5
"Does... That plant need help?" he asks suddenly, eying it. He steps forward, cocking his head a bit to the side. "I'd enjoy learning to care for plants, if you would not mind teaching a novice at it, such as myself."
He moves over and kneels next to the plant as well, looking it over. He dares not touch it, however.
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Shanodin
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The Chamberlain, Her Chivalrous Immensity, Lady Botanica. The Unyielding Vanquisher of Weed Killer
This is NOT her field of dreams
Posts: 700
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Post by Shanodin on Jul 21, 2009 9:51:08 GMT -5
"Hmmm? " she asks, mind already focused on the minute adjustments to the irrigation system she will have to make and the additives she'll have to bring back to the plant later.
"Oh, it doesn't need help, really. It is a hardy species, and it will adapt and grow even in sub-optimal conditions...." Did he just ask to be taught gardening?
Watch it Prowl. Telling Botanica you want to learn about plant care is like telling Perceptor you want to learn about metallurgy.
She tries to rest a hand on his shoulder, at the same time reaching out and gently cupping a stalk. She bridges the space between the plant and Prowl's hand. "Just be gentle. Most shrubs can take such handling without damage. It is the flowering species which one must often fear bruising." Prowl might note that at her touch, the plant's color seemed to deepen, and the silvery edges of the spikey leaves almost glow. Even the fragrance grows stronger.
"I am linked to every plant within this place," she explains, "And as it is my fault they have been removed from their natural habitat, I feel it my duty to keep them happy, not merely content with good enough."
"And...I should very much like to teach another their proper care," she adds softly.
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Post by Prowl on Jul 21, 2009 10:59:48 GMT -5
Prowl has his own areas of expertise as well, though he may not be as talkative about them... He doesn't mind the touch as he focuses on the plant in front of him and then gently puts a hand against the top of it, before stepping up and then holding up a finger in a sort of 'wait' way. He moves to the side of the clearing and transforms into his vehicle form and detaches the sidecar and nudges it to the side before transforming back, now being armorless. He shifts a bit, still slightly stuck in the mentality that his armor is necessary for fighting threats, but calms himself with a cycle of air and then steps back over, kneeling down next to the plant.
"I would enjoy to learn," he says, nodding slightly. "Is there anything that can be currently done, or will that require extra supplies?"
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Shanodin
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The Chamberlain, Her Chivalrous Immensity, Lady Botanica. The Unyielding Vanquisher of Weed Killer
This is NOT her field of dreams
Posts: 700
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Post by Shanodin on Jul 21, 2009 18:03:34 GMT -5
"Well, I've already mentally calmed it and given it a bit of a strength boost. I need to make a minute adjustment or two to the irrigation for this sector, and bring out some different soil compounds....all of that is back near the entrance however."
She looks down at Prowl, smiling. It please her to have someone about who seems to care for the plants as she does. But still...she does not want to be a bother to the mech.
"You are welcome to assist me if you wish. But do not feel obligated. I do not want to intrude on your personal time more than I already have."
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Post by Prowl on Jul 21, 2009 21:03:35 GMT -5
"I will be here," Prowl says, as he gently puts a finger on the top of the flower before getting up and then moving to the side of the clearing and then standing arms held shoulder height before drawing them close together, putting his hands together. He then drops slowly down into a sitting position, his legs crossed over each other. He starts meditating, very quiet and content.
Prowl smiles.
He likes it in the biosphere.
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Shanodin
Major
The Chamberlain, Her Chivalrous Immensity, Lady Botanica. The Unyielding Vanquisher of Weed Killer
This is NOT her field of dreams
Posts: 700
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Post by Shanodin on Jul 21, 2009 23:02:30 GMT -5
Botanica merely nods and smiles again at the ninja-bot before heading back the way they came. She will actually give him awhile to himself before returning, even though it will not take her over long to do what needs doing.
She hums a bit as she walks. It is quite nice to have another gardener aboard ship. Quite nice indeed. She should find Jazz and tell him about today; he always likes to listen to her ramble. Yes, she thinks she just might do that.
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