and flowers filled the room

[mermaidcursed]

 WHO? Gardening Club and those who may be interested or visiting! 
WHAT? A catch-all and mingle of sorts for the gardening club, though its not necessary to restrict club activity here!
WHEN? Through the month of August!
WHERE? Room 3-E! 
WARNINGS? None yet!

and the place got smaller as they grew taller

and taught me to bloom


 

 

 the flowers of the gardening club seem to be thriving! what with the, um, nutrient-rich water and the abundance of plant food and sunlight, and experienced members there to keep a helpful eye on things for the new gardeners! a pot and a planter seem to have been removed from the room, however- and a small potted tree has joined the group, carefully labeled with a sign requesting it not be touched. nene's own private flowers carry a similar sign on their planter as well. turing's jade plant is unofficially in her care, as is hinata's flytrap until he at least knows it belongs to him. the wisteria tree outside is hauntingly beautiful, and the sky rains ash sometimes. it's fine. they're fine. in a world of turmoil and the occasional week-long disappearance, sometimes you have to stop and make sure the roses are still blooming.

gardening club open posts to follow!

Comments

[carpevinum]

A standard gardener will care for their plants by watering them appropriately and giving them enough light to live a prosperous life.

[Lucifer nods, appreciative of the enthusiasm. Ishimaru's work ethic has always given him hope for the rest of the world; please, please rub off on others. He's begging.

In the middle of that train of thought, Lucifer picks up a pair of small gardening shears sitting nearby and begins snipping off dead leaves with a practiced, steady hand.]

A pro, however, remembers to properly care for the plant itself in other ways — fertilizing it, studying its growth, and most importantly, cutting off dead leaves and buds so that new ones may bloom in its place. I find that beginners are scared to do the latter more often than not, as there is a high probability of harming the plant. However, experience brings better results over time — when it comes to gardening, practice makes perfect.

[That applies to most things, really, but in Lucifer's experience many people think that gardening is simply putting a plant in the ground and letting it sit there. They think it's easy, and then they're shocked when their yards don't look as pretty as their neighbours' yards do.

All of that aside, Lucifer flips the shears around and holds the handle out to Ishimaru with a small, encouraging smile, pointing with his free hand to another dead leaf hanging limply from the stem of the plant he's working with.]

Since I don't have much else on hand to teach you with, I suppose we can start with something like this. A steady hand and focus is all you'll need. Go on.

[moraloutrage]

[Believe him, he really hopes above all else that his work ethic spreads among this student body! ...Well maybe not above survival, that might debatably be a higher priority. Ishimaru continues to listen to Lucifer with a focused stare, as he watches him clip at the leaves. The more he learns about taking plants, the more work it sounds like. And the more excited that makes him feel!]

There are so many factors that go into plant care... Simply incredible! [He says with an awed gasp. Truly, this is a hobby that was meant for him.

He claims the handle of the shears and looks towards the indicated leaf carefully.]

I see. I can understand the fear that you mention! I would not want to hurt a poor plant. I... do not want to hurt anything. [Or anyone. But he shoves those thoughts away and focuses on the plant. That dead leaf...]

But I can also see - I know what must be done. It looks like hurting, but this... this will help. I trust in that, Lucifer-san.

[With that, he holds out his shears towards the plant. His grip is shaky at first, but then he manages to steady it. Quickly and effectively, he snips off the dead leaf.]

There! ...Was that sufficient?

[carpevinum]

[It's hard not to notice the way Ishimaru's voice seems to shake as he says he wishes not to hurt anything at all, but Lucifer isn't a man in the habit of souring moods where it isn't necessary. By the time he thinks he might ask about that — something to do with that battle months ago, perhaps? — the leaf has been cut, fluttering to the soil beneath, where Lucifer is quick to pluck it out with his fingers and toss it into a nearby garbage bin.]

Yes, it was. Great job. It's not so hard, see?

[Ishimaru gets an encouraging, fatherly pat on the back for that one. And with that, the plant looks much healthier already, probably more so because it's bereft of a dead leaf rather than having an instant improvement to its health.]

If you'd ever like to practice more, feel free to come by. [He nods once, and then adds,] Though, we would certainly be honoured to have you as an official club member, if you have the free time.

[moraloutrage]

[The idea of helping an entity by hurting them is a difficult concept for Ishimaru. But at the very least, it is much easier for him to grasp in this specific context. Trimming a dead leaf of a plant seems... logical. And he can see the results almost instantly, bringing the hint of a smile back to his face.]

Yes, you are right. This plant already looks as if it has been relived of a dead weight! ...Thank you, Lucifer-san.

[He nods along firmly and gives a quick bow.]

I humbly thank you for your offer! At this point, I am hesitant to commit fully to the club. I have time to spare helping out while it is summer break, but once school is officially back in session, I will be much busier. If I feel that I can make time to devote to this club while the next semester is in motion, then I would be honored to officially join you all here.