216 Near Disasters

[cal_sitter]

My first day back at work, and I have to call in our gardener for an emergency consultation because his vines are playing catch with the wait staff. As I understand it this is not an unusual occurrence when he's involved with plant life of any kind, but he assures me the difficulty was the result of a curse, and the plants here at Lux should

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[missesthestars]

You have got to be kidding me.

[cal_sitter]

About the plants or the man who talks to them?

[missesthestars]

Either. Both. Although the former more than the latter.

[cal_sitter]

It does feel a little like revisiting the low budget movie theme.

[missesthestars]

So long as the don't burst into song as well.

[cal_sitter]

Kurama further assured me there would be no begging, singing, screaming, or otherwise awkward vocalizations from the plants.

[missesthestars]

Well, that's reassuring I suppose. I suppose I'll be sticking to the paved sections of the City when I walk into work tonight.

[cal_sitter]

No need for an escort?

[missesthestars]

If one happened to make himself available, I certainly wouldn't turn him away.

[cal_sitter]

As it so happens, I'm taking a short shift to appease my accountant.

[missesthestars]

Then it appears I'm in luck then, aren't I?

[cal_sitter]

When should I stop by?

[missesthestars]

Sunset's been between 7:15-30 lately, so 8pm?

[cal_sitter]

I'll see you at eight.

[missesthestars]

Splendid.

What's this I hear about Delilah working at the Lux? Isn't that a little more... upscale for her experience?

[cal_sitter]

Ishiah employed her here in the past, and she remained with the club after he left and the management was transferred to me. She knows what's expected.