Flowers for Life (Open/Anyone)

[Jezebel Kendrick]

Jezebel hadn't been in town for more then a few days and already she was getting to know the city like the back of her hand. Today she was out searching for a flower shop so she could send them to her mother along with a present for her birthday. Her mother had always loved flowers no matter what they were but that love had not been passed to her only daughter so she was going to need help. Earlier that morning before leaving the hotel she had asked the desk where to go for flowers and they had pointed her in the direction of Kelly Bloom's. She had been told it was by far the best for miles around but until she arrived and actually did business with the place she would reserve judgment.

It took her several minutes to find the right street and quite a few more getting to the building. It wasn't that it was hard to find but the other store fronts held a lot of appeal. There was several places she made a mental note of to visit at a later time or even later today if possible. Finally arriving at the door she stepped inside and looked around at the activity, there was quite a few people in residence. Some of them were working and others were either waiting on something or looking. The flowers were gorgeous without a doubt and they smelled wonderful but what really caught her attention was the smell of bear. The fact that she could smell it over everything else meant there was one in residence which was rare. Going by the scent and general feeling of power she guessed it was male but she couldn't find the source.

Gathering herself she closed down on what little she had allowed to leak through. There was no doubt he would know she was there but she didn't want him to think she was presenting a threat. Turning her attention to the flowers Jez busied herself looking through them until he appeared.

[Erick Kelly]

Erick was in the back gathering a few of the pre done arraignments and they looked like miniatures in his large arms. The deep tan he sported year round was visible to his mid bicep in the pale green shirt he sported that was tucked into the charcoal gray slacks. He was massive and tall but as gentle as they come unless pushed. Hair pulled tied back from his face, showing off the strong features and deep brown eyes. He felt something or someone come in then it was like it shut off, head titled he shrugged to him self and then put the new things down on the counter.

Pausing to speak to an elderly woman hemming and hawing over two different orchids, pointing out the better one for her to care for and winking to her. Then going behind the counter and speaking to his cashier, telling her she could take her break. When she wandered off then Erick looked around and spotted Jezebel and let his eyes linger she smelled different then the humans so he knew she wasn't in the strictest sense but since she seemed to be shopping he wouldn't invade her space. Tho he would let her know he knew she was there." Miss if there are any questions or something special you need let me know and welcome to Kelly blooms Im the proprietor Erick Kelly"

Satisfied he'd made an introduction his attention went back to the other shopper answering questions expertly and even making a few bouquets from scratch quickly with a talented eye.

[Jezebel Kendrick]

Jez shifted her attention from the flowers the instant he stepped through from the back. Even had he not been a lycanthrope, he was just one of those men that commanded attention and had the tendency to fill a room. Continuing the futile search on her own she watched from the corner of her eye has he interacted first with the old woman that actually blushed when he winked and then the cashier that disappeared after he spoke to her. She could feel his eyes on her the instant his attention turned to her. He was good looking in a very masculine way that she was definitely enjoying but she had to remind herself that wasn't what she had come here for.

Looking up at him she smiled and nodded her head as he spoke to her or at least that's what she assumed. She was actually a bit surprised that he owned and ran the shop but if that was what he wanted to do who she to question it. Jez made her way to counter giving him and the customer plenty of time to talk before she got there. Leaning on the counter she watched Erick work, "I do need some help actually. I need flowers to send to my mother and I have no idea what I'm doing. Can you help me?"

[Erick Kelly]

Most folks thought his choice in careers odd but he loved nature and gardens and the smell of flowers. He didn't just cut and arrange them he grew them and was a wiz of sorts with their care. Hed become a bear at a younger age it shaped him gave him a better appreciation of nature and the things in it. So when she stepped up he grinned and nodded" Of course I can, just a few questions and I can get started"

He took a pad of lined paper from the space near the desk and looked back into her eyes the irish brogue he had to tone down on occasion peeked through his speech" occasion is birthday im guessing since mothers day has passed does she have a favorite color or smell ? Do you want big and splashy or something more sedate?"

While waiting for her answers he tried poking at he shields just a bit playfully wanting to see how her wolf would react since he finally figured out her flavor being closer to her. 

[Jezebel Kendrick]

Jezebel's mother had never been traditional, she detested anything that didn't make a statement no matter what it was and that meant the flowers would also have to be bold and bright. The smell would be a little more tricky though. It always depended on the mood she was in. Some days she wore light and clean while others her perfume was so heavy you could choke on it and her flowers were the same way.. Maybe the bear would have something that was in-between, she could hope anyways.

"I must say that what you ask for is a bit difficult but I bet you can still come up with something." Jez was flirting lightly but also flattering him even though he probably didn't need it. "Yes this is for her birthday. The colors you use don't matter but they absolutely must make a strong statement. The smell on the other hand is more of an issue. She likes light and frilly or clean but she also loves flowers that produce a very strong scent. So I'm hoping that maybe you can come up with something in the middle."

Her eyebrows lifted a little as she felt him probing her. The wolfs fur rose in her head not at all pleased but she found it kind of funny. Mentally stroking the fur back into place Jez grinned mischievously and slide her aura across the counter making it feel as if it were stroking him all over upon contact. A few seconds later she pulled back from him not wanting to cause a stir even though it would be a mute point if there was a sensitive anywhere near.

[Erick Kelly]

He listened intently starting to sketch as she spoke like his hand was possessed of its own things and thinking, nodding that he understood and started seeing something full of fall colors and massive with a basket base. Listening to her he could hear the love in her voice for her mother and that made him smile he'd not seen his own in some years. It was getting easier for people like  them to get on planes but still you put a were on a plane people got nervous they might catch it and if you were new it was a no go because anything could trigger a change from the anger of tsa issues to the kid that wont quit kicking your chair.

Feeling her respond he laughed then the feeling she put across the counter made his big body tremble like hed been stroked by lots of hands it was hilarious to watch. His eyes twinkled with amusement and he winked, and coming from around the counter as his shop girl returned and he was more free to move with her. Going first to a display of baskets and choosing one of a deep reusable cherry finish and wood. Then a tall foam block and a shorter one of biofoam if you wet it it melted into a green fertilizing type deal.

Motioning her to the back where he kept the uncut plants and some of the ones that needed special care and were already cut. As he set him self up securing the foam in the basket and getting out actual maple leaves in vibrant colors and stargazer lilies some orange and yellow carnations and astrid. Curly willow and bamboo in whites and reds, and full blooming pink tea and hybrid tea roses to add spots of color and a scent." so where are you from you dont sound like a native"

But neither did he supposedly.

[Jezebel Kendrick]

She watched in amazement as his hands sketched out the way it would look in a sense she smiled liking what was drawn but she was also pretty sure the end result would be a lot better. As he walked out from behind the counter at the return of the woman, Jez followed after him but still keeping out of his way. When he started for the back of the shop she stopped short wondering if she was supposed to wait until he motioned for her to join him.

Walking into the back after Erick her eyes flicked over the flowers loving the assortment of colors and smells. Kind of made her wish she knew more about plants and flowers but then she remembered she much preferred other pursuits. Moving over to a clear spot she leaned against one of the tables hoping it wouldn't start moving on her. She watched as he worked putting the basket together. Having no idea what types of flowers he used she just admired the way he moved.

Jezebel blinked a bit at his question and gave him a bit of a weird look before answering. "That's because I came from Florida but you sound a bit more out of place then I do. Your brogue ya know gives it away. So what isle are you from?"

[Erick Kelly]

The current process made the arraignment look like a waterfall of flowers that fell from the top of the basket into the bottom of it with the willow twists looking like spray he even got a bit of undulation in the layers with his placement. Making sure he covered the back with moss so that one side was clearly the front but the back wasn't just green foam. Hearing her he smirked then peeked at her.

" little town called ballybeag Ireland far smaller then maybe jersey is here..but Ive lived here in the states for going on ten years now and new york for five its just hard to get rid of how I was raised speaking "

He was nestolgic but aware that being here had its pluses. Turning the near finished work to her he got a pale pumpkin and pink plad silk ribbon of the skein tied it expertly and bowed to her." m'lady"