Adam follows Artimes as she falls, catching her with Ivy. He lets go only once Ivy has her arranged comfortably, then stands. "[color=ffe34c]Okay. This is ridiculous,[/color]" he mutters, eyes shifting to teal in an instant. He pulls his staff out and points it at the quarreling two. "[color=00ffff]Ha-tep,[/color]" he says, the hieroglyph glowing at the tip of his staff. A sense of calm falls over them.
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Leila closes and locks the shop, then turns to Jeremy. He was her only employee: a son of Chloris, a nymph, and a human father. He had a natural gift with plants, but was very sociable.
"[color=66c266]Be here at least an hour before opening, and make sure to triple-check the shameplants before you leave.[/color]"
"[color=c0ffee]I've got it, Leila.[/color]"
She hands him the keys. "[color=66c266]And keep an eye out for my Iris. If you need to call me, there are drachmas on the bottom shelf.[/color]"
"[color=c0ffee]I know, Leila.[/color]"
"[color=66c266]Don't forget the big order for that wedding.[/color]"
"[color=c0ffee]I've [i]got it[/i], Leila. [i]Go![/i][/color]" He pushes at her shoulder gently.
She grins. "[color=66c266]I know you do. Have fun. Feel free to crash upstairs if you want,[/color]" she says, finally taking her leave. She whistles loudly, and moments later, a pegasus flies down and alights on the sidewalk in front of her. She mounts and gives him a final wave before leaning down and whispering, "[color=66c266]Get me to Ivy.[/color]"