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๐“๐“พ๐“ฐ๐“พ๐“ผ๐“ฝ๐“ฒ๐“ท๐“ฎ ([personal profile] immortalrose) wrote in [community profile] netherwork2022-11-01 11:17 pm

A Grand Opening | video โ–บun: bloodrose

[Guess whoโ€™s been working their tail off in hopes of opening a new little flower boutique in town? This grumpy purple gentleman over here. Augustine begins this video with a clear shot of the boutique in question. The footage is a little grainy here and there but thankfully itโ€™s doable at least. His knowledge regarding technology is a bit lacking at best but Augustine at least knows how to record video.

The storefront is mostly black and gray with a couple of dried herbs hanging from the glass awning above. It looks a bit worn, almost as if everything was made from random scraps of metal and glass. A testament of his resourcefulness despite being very frustrated over the lack of resources he can afford. Judging from the footage, this shop is just a few avenues away from the busy marketplace in the Harbor. While itโ€™s not the most ideal location, itโ€™s better than nothing.
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What I failed to achieve in life, I plan to achieve in death.

[Now entering the establishment, the video pans slowly through the cramped shop showcasing all of the exotic flowers and plants on display. Gardening was always his favorite hobby but flower arranging is his second passion. Thereโ€™s a couple of noticeable bouquets on display with some flowers artfully displayed within decorative skulls and shiny brass tin chalices. Donโ€™t ask if those are real human bones because he wonโ€™t answer.

This video tour comes to an end once Augustine sits his phone high upon a wooden shelf nearby. The purple dhampir is finally in view and he looks as dapper as ever. While he still retains his usual aloof nature, Augustine certainly seems quite pleased with himself. Proud, even.
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Welcome to Anthanasiaโ€™s Hortus, the newest florist boutique in town. For those who donโ€™t know me, Iโ€™m Augustine Gheorghe Rosethrawn, the proprietor of this lovely little shopโ€“

[Just as he was about to continue, a blinding bright light suddenly appears besides him in the form of a glowing blue faery with bright blue wings and a nasty attitude. While the pixie's silhouette can barely be seen, its shrill squeaky voice can be heard quite loudly.]

This cheeky old vampire thinks he's a gardener despite stealin' all my flowers for himself! He got some nerve, don't he? He's all proud of himself for settin' up shop in this dirty old hole in the wall.

[Looking absolutely mortified by the sudden appearance of this unwanted guest, the faery continues defaming his character for all to witness.]

You know what else he's been doin' around here? Whinin' and moanin' about his misfortunes like some wee babe. I get sick of just listening to him! Honestly, you would think someone as old as him would be more at peace with oneself but he's not!

A cryin' shame, really.


[His shock gives away for anger as he tries to swat the faery out of his face but he misses. It flies high above his head for a moment before getting just eye level with him again.]

He thinks himself as some sort of hero for helpin' find the Mourning Lantern but he's just another HEARTLESS idiot who thinks he knows everything!

[An honest to god hiss escapes the dhampir as he tries in vain to grab the faery. However, she thankfully vanishes just mere seconds before he could crush her within his bandaged palm. Yes, his right is hand is bandaged for some oddity. Maybe something happened before hand? Probably. Nevertheless, the faery leaves him to deal with the aftermath.]


โ€ฆWell, it seems I have a pest problem.

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(ooc: anthanasia's hortus is open for business! if anyone's interested in the shop, feel free to reach out in DM or the likes.)
seaboard: (โŒœ๐™ธ ๐š‘๐šŽ๐šŠ๐š› ๐šŠ ๐šŸ๐š˜๐š’๐šŒ๐šŽ ๐š๐š‘๐šŠ๐šโŒŸ)

[personal profile] seaboard 2022-11-11 02:50 am (UTC)(link)
[ Her voice is still rasping, and the bruise on her cheek has slowly, after weeks and weeks, turned a sickly faded yellow and brown as it healed - but her smile is honest, crinkling the corners of her eyes, pleased, ever so pleased, to see him. ]

As well as may be. I have been so dreadfully busy trying to prepare what I can, for whoever needs it.

[ She sweeps her skirts underneath her, tucking herself in neat as she goes to sit, trying not to - fluster over him being such a gentleman to her. ]

And you? A store all of your own, in such a short time.
seaboard: (โŒœ๐™ธ ๐š๐š‘๐š’๐š—๐š” ๐™ธ ๐š๐š’๐š๐š‘๐šโŒŸ)

kicks back in the door FINALLY

[personal profile] seaboard 2022-11-17 01:08 pm (UTC)(link)
I am afraid I should not know myself at all, if I were not busy.

[ Don't read into that, its fine, probably. ]

It suits you well, to be surrounded by such beauty, Master Augustine. I am glad you have found such a wonderful endeavor for yourself.