[b]Kotori Shirohane - Shinza Shopping Square: Shirohane Flowershop | Wednesday, April 29 2015[/b]

[color=green]"Alright,"[/color] Kotori confirmed as she briefly wrote something down - presumably adding a quick note along the lines of 'pick up', judging by the way she mumbled those words too. As the girl then brought forth her wallet before handing over some money, Kotori looked over to the flowers to quickly check the price, too - whilst she'd always been good with remembering which flowers were where, the numbers attached to them were a little more elusive. Luckily though, Shizuka had the exact amount handy as she asked whether it was alright for both the flowers and the pickup. [color=green]"Ah, yes, certainly,"[/color] Kotori said, giving a bow as she took the money. [color=green]"I'll set them aside on the day, Otonashi-san,"[/color] she ascertained with a small smile - it was always nice to see people giving others gift flowers to make them happy.

[b]Tsubame Shirohane - Shinza Shopping Square: Shirohane Flowershop | Wednesday, April 29 2015[/b]

Tsubame's wide smile slowly turned smaller and more thoughtful as the young man spoke upon seeing the bill - whilst what he said hadn't been beyond her expectations, the scope thereof had been. It was touching to hear someone so devoted to their family - and at the same time almost saddening to know that he'd be quite willing to go to the lengths he described. Tsubame stayed quiet as he spoke, no longer smiling but merely listening - but as he ended, a gentle one slowly returned. She could tell that Alexei took his debts very seriously and was going to see them honoured, no matter what.

[color=ivory]"Dragunov-kun,"[/color] she said. [color=ivory]"You're right, I am undercharging you,"[/color] Tsubame confirmed outright - it didn't seem right to make some excuse up, after all. [color=ivory]"But please, don't think of it as a favour but rather an expression of gratitude on my side,"[/color] she said before looking over to where Kotori and Shizuka stood, her smile widening for a moment. [color=ivory]"You see, it was actually Kotori who asked in the first place and it's the first time she actually brought a friend along. And I think it would sadden her far more to know that you were having to go through hard times becaues of her. Besides, it's not like you haven't already offered your help, which is greatly appreciated."[/color] Her smile was taking on more of its usual cheer as she spoke.

[color=ivory]"So if I may perhaps call in that offer at a later time and you'll continue being her friend, then I'm going to have to ask you to indulge this old lady wanting to dote on someone because her daughter just won't let her and make another family happy in the process. That would more than make up the balance."[/color] Though Tsubame spoke with a joking tone, it was clear that she meant what she way saying - that she intended neither to doubt Alexei and his abilities, nor was she going to be backing down on her part.