video ☆ march 14th, late morning.

[hexappeal]

[The video opens with a view across a large, modern kitchen table; at the end sits Zatanna, accompanied by coffee and a plate of partially eaten Brioche.]

Good morning, Death City. [Her smile is light and airy and her voice a touch raspy. She has been up for some time, but she's still adjusting to the day.] I've thought about this for a while and I feel it would be wise to implement a non-combative or investigative group for those that, for whatever reason, cannot aid the war effort in those ways. So I figured -- [She lifts up her cup and takes a sip, softly clearing her throat when she swallows.] -- I could be of some use with that.

As of right now, this is not endorsed by Shibusen, but I'd like to put together a Beautification Committee. Well, less beautification and more about functionality. Some of you may recall, a while back we were cut off from the food supply. To avoid that happening again, I can teach you all how to garden, how to can fruits and vegetables, and how to make practical salves and ointments without the use of magic or other abilities. Basically, a community garden and some classes.

[She picks at the remainder of the bread.] So, who's in?



[OOC: Please see this post for details! I'm busy over the next week, but I'll post an open log after that and link it in the OOC!]

Comments

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[ioudas]

(guess who is sneaking up behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist and eying the communicator with interest before yawning against her neck. basically, she is being latched onto by a giant ginger barnacle.)

I could use some help.

[hexappeal]

[Girnacle? She looks behind her shoulder and managing to only get red hair in her line of vision, she opts to nuzzle.]

With? [She slightly (slightly) regrets asking.]

[ioudas]

Stuff.

(god he's hungry, he's taking her food and he's taking up her space.)

Might be good for them to learn basic first aid.

[Video]

[sayatakagi]

I would like to join, Zatanna-san. And help, if necessary.

permavideo;

[hexappeal]

I'd like that. The format's sort of loose right now, but I think we could easily work something more formal out.

[sayatakagi]

[nods]

I'm not an expert with plants' properties, but I know how to garden, so I can help with that if you'd like.

[calamaried]

Oh, me! Pick me! Call me the gardenator.

[hexappeal]

What a convenient name! I hope you live up to it!

[calamaried]

My actual name is even more convenient. Which would be Pit.

But I intend to rock this gardening thing out.

SOUND ONLY;

[diedforyoursins]

Whether it is for beauty or function, that sounds like a wonderful idea.

permavideo;

[hexappeal]

Can I count you in, then?

[diedforyoursins]

Of course. I cannot claim to know a great deal about taking care of plants, but I would be happy to learn.

video;

[sermonize]

I wouldn't mind attending as well.

video;

[hexappeal]

You're more than welcome to!

video;

[sermonize]

I wouldn't mind some extra practice. It would also be good to know what would work for us as trolls and what wouldn't.

[oblivious_klutz]

A garden? That could be fun! I'd love to try. I never got much of a chance to do that sort of thing back home, but here....if we can, I'd love to help!

[It was sad, seeing the plants and crops withering back in Sylvarant with the lack of mana. Maybe here she can learn how to look after them and help, at least in some small way.]

[hexappeal]

I think it's very possible; if not within the city itself then within our own apartments -- [She leans over the table and picks up the camera, giving a view of some potted herbs and a flourishing tomato plant.] Though this isn't much, I think these are the easiest to learn.

video;

[punches]

I'd like to offer my assistance if I can. [ A firm nod. ] I'm familiar enough with herbs and poisons that I can assist with salves, as well as a few other things. I was trained well and can prove it if given a chance.

video;

[hexappeal]

Absolutely! It will be incredibly helpful to have another watchful eye around, especially regarding poisonous plants.

Would you maybe like to meet for coffee -- or something else? -- a little later so we can talk more? My treat.

[Video]

[snipingyourfail]

You do not really need our endorsement to proceed. But as it is, this sounds like a good idea.

permavideo!!

[hexappeal]

I figured I didn't, but I wanted to make it clear. [She waves her hand around a bit.] How do you suggest I proceed in terms of location? I don't recall there being a greenhouse here, but I could be wrong.

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[comradery]

Gardening, huh? Well, I did some of it with my wife, uh... I'm not a pro or anything, but I think it'd certainly be great if a community garden could be started, and I'd love to help out if I can. That's definitely a better sort of beautification anyway, considering we're in the middle of a desert.

Do I need to know anything particular beforehand?

permavideo;

[hexappeal]

While ideal, I'm not sure if a garden is feasible. I'd have to acquire a bit of land, if that's the case. It might be better to start off with things people can do in their own homes with limited space.

Hm, let's see... no, no. Nothing right now, at least. I'm still trying to work things out.

[trageteas]

Is beauty for its own sake not a worthy goal?

[He'd join anyway, most likely.]

[hexappeal]

That's just a bonus, I'd say.