crash and burn--!
“I insist, you mustn’t fault yourself for this accident.” It warms his heart when the distressed frown on Sumia’s face is replaced by a smile, akin to his, for although Sumia was clumsy— and Chrom, while not the best and brightest when it comes to observing traits about others— had half a notion that it was a force beyond her boots that was leading to her constant tripping. But alas, he would never voice it, because what if he was wrong?
“I don’t believe I’ve been over yet, no,” he answers, regretfully, handing the flowers over to her and watching her salvage what she could, out of them, bringing life back to flattened flowers. That had always been a talent of hers, how plants responded to her touch, as if it were magical, and for a brief second, he loses track of his thoughts, as he watches her apply her special treatment, fluffing the flowers up to be as good as new.
Certainly, her hobby was a bit eccentric, but the man partook in some odd customs as well, and it wasn’t like him to judge someone as odd without a glimpse into their heart. “Surely, it isn’t that bad? The rest of my day is free to spend with you, if you’d like.” He stoops back down, plucking stray stems from the ground and adding them to the floral pile in her arms. ”Maybe I could help you out with your garden? If not, I could always stop by and drop off a nice vase for you. You’re always working so hard, Sumia.”
With the messy bouquet rearranged in her arms, Sumia almost drops the floral arrangement yet again when she hears his offer of spending the ENTIRE day with her. Goodness, it's so exciting, she feels like her heart's about to burst right out of her chest, especially as Chrom puts even more into her pile.
Although she'd love to accept his offer to hang out for the entire day immediately, she doesn't want to come on too strong. If anything, she'd rather play it cool; be nice and steady with an offer to maybe be together for only a few hours, seeing as how they both must have some sort of work to be done! Yes, that'll show a nice sense of responsibility and maturity -- that's what Chrom likes, right?
"Hahahahahahehheeheeheeahahehhehhee HA! Oh goodness YES I'd LOVE to spend the rest of my day with you!" Oh horse plop, so much for playing it cool. "Hahahaha!! If you'd like to we can most definitely work on my garden together. Oh you and your silly vases, don't worry about me, I have plenty back at home, believe it or not!" And so much for not taking him to visit home.
"S-so come on! We can go right now -- if it doesn't trouble you at all of course!" With even more nervous laughter than before, she holds the bouquet close to her chest with a nod before starting off into the direction of her home. "Okay, well, it's this way!"




















