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[shebang]

Who: "Thistle Do Nicely" employees, volunteers, and you!
When: November 16th - November 23th
Where: Residential District and flower shop @ shopping district!
What: Employees and volunteers go through desperate measures to attract customers and sales when a certain flower shop starts to fail.
Rating/Warning: PG-13

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A: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, SOMETIME AT NIGHT TO MORNING...

[Something mysterious is happening around the apartments where you live. No one is entirely sure what is going on, but perhaps you will catch a glimpse of someone running/flying/what have you outside your door. Or if you don't, then you will see something in the morning.

In front of your door is a tiny gift. It's a pressed flower card, which has the address to "Thistle Do Nicely. A Flower Shop."]



B: SHOPPING DISTRICT: THISTLE DO NICELY, OPENING HOURS...

[Actually, there might be some desperation when it comes to services in this flower shop. Flower shops are essentially boring, as all they do is sell flowers. Granted, this single shop also has a little tea area for you to relax and drink their especially concocted teas and flower-influenced foods, but honestly? It's not doing much right now.

And so the management decided to have this fantastic plan!]

BUY A BOUQUET OF FLOWERS, KISS OR RECEIVE A KISS FROM A STAFF MEMBER OF YOUR CHOICE.

[Is this place even serious? It sure is, but thankfully, if you're not into cute girls, they've somehow managed to have a few male volunteers to help them out! Amazing! So buy some flowers, make them rich, and receive a cute kiss on the cheek.

Yata is the cheapest Here's your Fake Valentine's Celebration, Cerealia Or you can just blend with the crowd and buy half a bouquet and avoid this nightmare.]



C: SHOPPING DISTRICT: THISTLE DO NICELY (TEA AREA), OPENING HOURS...

[On the other hand, you could just sit back and enjoy the light cakes and teas they have on hand. It's quite natural and delicious, and maybe you would like to discuss with other people about your day. There's a delightful scent in the air. Is it the flowers? Yes and no; it's the oils of the flowers, heated by a candle and the scent wafting through the air.

Maybe you would like to stay here...forever. No we're kidding, this is a nice establishment, just chill out.

Mingling and thread jacking is highly encouraged here. Feel free to set up your own prompts as well!! ]

setting/quick links:
shop info ✿ menu

Comments

[perfectstrike]

[pLEASE DON'T HOLD THINGS UP RIGHT IN FRONT OF HER FACE. One hand immediately snatches it out of the way so it's not obscuring her vision before she actually tries reading it.]

I take it you did not speak to the young lady in the apron dress?

[She means a maid dress. Same thing, really.]

[niceguypose]

A young lady... [He shakes his head quickly.] No! Was she the culprit?!

[perfectstrike]

She may have been. There may have been others working alongside her, as well. I am not certain.

[In any case, she glances over the paper to see that yes, it's similar to what she'd seen before.]

It is not something harmful, unless the tea shop itself is attempting to lure people to it for nefarious purposes.

[Which she doubts.]

[niceguypose]

[He nods as he takes it all in and then he looks over the flyer himself, studiously.]

Nefarious purposes? Hm... Perhaps I should investigate.

[perfectstrike]

[Maybe it's a cover for information brokering... or drug dealing? Maybe there's a protection racket being run nearby that means the shop needs more money than before, hence why they're resorting to means such as this. Who Knows... it's probably nothing like what Peko's thinking, but it's still something worth checking out.

She nods, passing the flyer back to him.]

In that case, I can accompany you, if you would like.

[Not like a date, though. Just to case an establishment. That's all.]

[niceguypose]

[Rock Lee doesn't come across run-of-the-mill criminals very often, but he knows that one rule is that there is a first time for everything. Will this be his first time?! For catching criminals in a hideout.

He takes the flyer back thoughtfully.]

Peko-san... I would be honored to investigate at your side, if truly would like to help. Hmm... Should we employ disguises?

[perfectstrike]

[A partner? Alright, she'll take it. A firm nod at the request for investigation, then a pause. Disguises...]

No.

[Bluntly. Disguises would just make them more suspicious.]

Unless you have made a reputation for yourself?

[niceguypose]

[His eyebrows rise and sink for a moment in thought. Then he shakes his head.]

I do not believe that I have. I- I may be remembered for the time when I did those shameful acts... but I do not believe I went near this establishment at that time!

[perfectstrike]

That's fine.

[As long as he didn't make a reputation for himself as like, a police officer or vigilante, that should be totally fine.]

Then whenever you are ready, we can depart.

[Two people going together looks less suspicious than just one... and Lee is so over-the-top and noticeable that Peko figures she'll be able to look into anything she needs to without attracting attention to herself. What a pal.]

[niceguypose]

[He nods carefully and then cracks his knuckles.]

No more preparations are needed! Already I am fired up to investigate this!!

[perfectstrike]

Fine.

[This guy is a little weird, but there's no denying that he's strong. Not that Peko is really expecting any trouble at the tea shop, but...

But what is smalltalk while they're walking over. Peko is not very good at carrying a conversation by herself.]

[niceguypose]

[Lee moves along with a brisk spring in his step. He's kind of excited at having a mission to do and a friend to work with. But of course, he's one to make conversation as they move.]

Peko-san! How have you been?

[perfectstrike]

I have been well.

[She glances toward him with a bit of confusion. Why does he ask??]

[niceguypose]

I am very glad to hear that! [He nods with a chipper smile and flashes a slight thumbs up.] I have been well myself. Having three jobs is quite the workout!