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[showsnopiety]

"You are speaking to Caren Ortensia. I'm here for your needs."

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[showsnopiety]

[This was a mild surprise. She knew that One was not a social person, and Caren usually did not have a reason to seek the other woman out. But when she was stopped, she nodded, her head tilted in curiousity.]

Of course. What may I do to assist you?

[She's uncertain what the other woman could desire. Perhaps she needs to find something?]

[querella]

I apologize for not sending word before seeking you out.

[ She pauses, adjusting the numerous tomes in her arms, some still filled with an assortment of colorful markers. Others showing little sign of any wear or tear. ]

It seems that I have collected far too many books since my arrival. I wish to give some to you... if you have an interest in botany.

[showsnopiety]

It's fine.

[She shrugs; it is a courtesy for certain but...well.]/small>

That's quite generous of you? I have some interest. But it's specialized in culinary and medical plants.

[querella]

Then these will do.

[ One shifts her bundle around, only to gingerly hold out at least six. Multitudes of sticky notes dote the edges of pages, some with The Flower? scrawled upon them in her neat script. Others have simple questions, marking toxicity and the like. ]

I know it's been some time since last we spoke, but I know few here who could use these books. And... at this rate, I feel like my time here might be waning.

[showsnopiety]

Thank you.

[They'll be useful. Though at one point, she'll have to ask about the notes about The Flower. Just because Caren is a curious young woman.]

There might be more that can use them then you think.

[But in hearing that, she pauses, head tilting.]

You think you may be recalled soon?

[By the gods or by the government?]

[querella]

Would it be so strange? I have recently become restless, speaking with a cruel tongue about those who hold our leash. I have few ties in this world... to cut my leash would go unnoticed, I would think.

[ How strange, accepting a fate that has yet to be decided. But One thinks it best to share, should the worse come to be. ]

Should I vanish on the marrow, take it as a warning.

[showsnopiety]

It's not surprising you would speak with cruelty, the rest is...mildly so.

[Caren would notice One was gone. Alice would, she thinks, but others? It is difficult to say, with noiser people around them, and heroes vanishing in silence all the time.]

But thanks for the warning.

[She supposes in any case. She's not the best with goodbyes.]

[querella]

And if I do not leave this place...

[ Clucking her tongue, One's gaze returned to the books she had given to Caren. She did not mean for this to have any form of sentiment where there needn't be any. So it was easy to return to business. ]

What notes I've made in those books most likely will have no impact on you. It was simply personal research from my first few weeks here.

[showsnopiety]

[If she doesn't leave...well. She doesn't know if One is one of those who wants to stay or go. It's always difficult to tell what's on her mind. But business continues.]

And if you are still here, and I have questions...will you answer them?

[Perhaps not. She would be interested though.]

[querella]

I would... under certain conditions.

[ She did have to protect herself, had to protect what she was and who she was. The only person who knew the truth about her being, the flower... they were long gone. Little more than a memory. ]

Though, I'm certain you assumed that already.

[showsnopiety]

[Of course she would. Caren would do the same. But...some things...are interesting and could be used, perhaps, for one thing or another.]

I did. If you didn't, then I would wonder if I was truly speaking to One.