[Well, as long as Basil didn't fully believe in himself Kel could be there, giving all his support and showing faith in him... right? He knew the other was naturally inclined to make others happy when he could, this was just.. an option.
He reaches for the other's hands, giving him time to push back but also trying to hold them if allowed.]
I know, I know... you've always been so kind, after all...
Psh, letting me down? Basil, the 'I don't want to let you down' is more of a me sentence than yours. And I wouldn't let you handle all on your own. We could also keep things small, comfortable... use it mostly as an excuse to show everyone what wonderful blends you can make.
We can split duties, I can drop some of my training to help more in the garden. I just... want to see you happy.
You could never let me down. ( Basil says those words with confidence, reading for the other's hand without much hesitation, his fingers intertwining comfortably with Kel's. ) I know that... there's a lot of things that I'm not very confident in, but that's something that I know.
... If the both of us doing it together, I... think I could really try. At the least, sharing something special with you sounds really nice. T-Though, I'm kind of surprised you had this idea... I've always liked doing things like this as a hobby.
( He pauses for a moment. Teas were one thing, but Basil's passion really belonged to growing things, bringing them to life. If not for everything at home, it may have ended up being photography moreso than that, but... )
If I could... I'd... really like to use my flowers to bring some happiness to others here, too.
Don't challenge me, Basil. I'm really good at messing things up. [but he says that with a small chuckle and as a genuine joke. He gives the other's hand a gentle squeeze.] I... want to work on that. To help you be more confident in a lot more things.
... It's a deal then? Should we get things organized and get a permit? I... there is a lot of things I want to share with you, Basil! So, yeah.... I... wanted to do things properly? And, hey, couples do settle to do cool stuff together, right? I think you will be the coolest behind a counter, selling pretty flowers and offering sweet teas.
[That's him saying he absolutely already approves the idea of mixing flowers to the original idea.]
We could make the entire place all plant themed. Grow stuff in there for use, too. Maybe sell potted plants too so you don't have to cut them... anything you want, really. I am a bit selfish, perhaps, but I really want to see you smile.
( Basil could spend hours talking Kel up, much like himself. To him, Kel was far more amazing than he gave himself credit for. He was someone who Basil admired greatly. Even with his faults, there were things that Basil wanted to strive to be more like when it came to the other.
But, even with how sweet he's being, he can't help but laugh quietly. ) I don't really think 'cool' and 'pretty flowers' normally belong together, but... I-I think I could try, if we do it together.
Do you really think I'm good enough to sell anything, though...? Gardening's just been a hobby of mine for a long time...
( But, he really liked being able to help others as he had been. There were people he leaned on him for advice, as much as he had thought that others could do far better than himself for such things. )
You know -- you... don't have to do that much to make me smile. You just being here -- it's more than enough for me.
[He let out a small 'psh', rolling his eyes in a most amused way, teasing.]
I don't know, Basil. You're cool, you're definitely incredibly pretty, you are also our local flower boy... I think those things work together easily when I look at you.
Not to mention some of those flowers you told me about can be pretty awesome. I mean, the Monkey Face Orchid? The naked man orchid? Huh it's always orchids, but still... there are so many fun and weird flowers, too. You're making me love them!
And... well... I think you could, really. But if you don't want to actually sell maybe we could just take in offers? I mean, we'd be self-producing stuff, right? Even if I think we MAY look into keeping things small as we get started.
[He shamelessly beams in the other's direction before getting up and walking around the table, leaning in to plant a kiss on the top of Basil's forehead.]
I can say the same. I feel like I'd be completely lost without you. But still... I want to do more for you so...
[He kneels down, chuckling and still holding the other's hand. He's always been one for silly gestures and dramatics when he's just happy.]
Basil, my best bud of all best buds, if you know what I mean... would you like to open a small tea-flower-bakery shop with me?
( He avoids Kel's gaze when he starts to shower him with compliments, looking to the table as his cheeks heat up. It's a lot to take in. Kel's always been good at giving compliments to others. It was one of the things that drew others to him, Basil thinks. Even back at home, Basil always thought that he had grown popular with others as the years went by...
Basil and Kel may not have spoken to one another often, but he had overheard enough to know. )
I feel like those should be words that I should say to you... B-But, if I could teach you a little about flowers and caring about them, then... that's enough for me, too.
( Basil isn't so sure that that'd be the case -- Kel, lost without him? There were so many people who were capable of helping him here, so many people that enjoyed his company... )
You've helped me more than I can say. ... I-If this is something that could make you happy, too, then... I really want to try.
( He grips Kel's hand tightly, leaning in to press a brief kiss to the others lips. He still feels uncertain about all of it. He feels like he'll ultimately fail, and maybe others wouldn't be interested in a place like that... But, having a place to help others if they need it sounds nice. So many people here enjoyed gardening, after all. )
There's no one else I'd rather try something like this with. If we do this, then -- that means so many people will know how talented you are. I'd really like that...
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He reaches for the other's hands, giving him time to push back but also trying to hold them if allowed.]
I know, I know... you've always been so kind, after all...
Psh, letting me down? Basil, the 'I don't want to let you down' is more of a me sentence than yours. And I wouldn't let you handle all on your own. We could also keep things small, comfortable... use it mostly as an excuse to show everyone what wonderful blends you can make.
We can split duties, I can drop some of my training to help more in the garden. I just... want to see you happy.
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... If the both of us doing it together, I... think I could really try. At the least, sharing something special with you sounds really nice. T-Though, I'm kind of surprised you had this idea... I've always liked doing things like this as a hobby.
( He pauses for a moment. Teas were one thing, but Basil's passion really belonged to growing things, bringing them to life. If not for everything at home, it may have ended up being photography moreso than that, but... )
If I could... I'd... really like to use my flowers to bring some happiness to others here, too.
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... It's a deal then? Should we get things organized and get a permit? I... there is a lot of things I want to share with you, Basil! So, yeah.... I... wanted to do things properly? And, hey, couples do settle to do cool stuff together, right? I think you will be the coolest behind a counter, selling pretty flowers and offering sweet teas.
[That's him saying he absolutely already approves the idea of mixing flowers to the original idea.]
We could make the entire place all plant themed. Grow stuff in there for use, too. Maybe sell potted plants too so you don't have to cut them... anything you want, really. I am a bit selfish, perhaps, but I really want to see you smile.
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But, even with how sweet he's being, he can't help but laugh quietly. ) I don't really think 'cool' and 'pretty flowers' normally belong together, but... I-I think I could try, if we do it together.
Do you really think I'm good enough to sell anything, though...? Gardening's just been a hobby of mine for a long time...
( But, he really liked being able to help others as he had been. There were people he leaned on him for advice, as much as he had thought that others could do far better than himself for such things. )
You know -- you... don't have to do that much to make me smile. You just being here -- it's more than enough for me.
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I don't know, Basil. You're cool, you're definitely incredibly pretty, you are also our local flower boy... I think those things work together easily when I look at you.
Not to mention some of those flowers you told me about can be pretty awesome. I mean, the Monkey Face Orchid? The naked man orchid? Huh it's always orchids, but still... there are so many fun and weird flowers, too. You're making me love them!
And... well... I think you could, really. But if you don't want to actually sell maybe we could just take in offers? I mean, we'd be self-producing stuff, right? Even if I think we MAY look into keeping things small as we get started.
[He shamelessly beams in the other's direction before getting up and walking around the table, leaning in to plant a kiss on the top of Basil's forehead.]
I can say the same. I feel like I'd be completely lost without you. But still... I want to do more for you so...
[He kneels down, chuckling and still holding the other's hand. He's always been one for silly gestures and dramatics when he's just happy.]
Basil, my best bud of all best buds, if you know what I mean... would you like to open a small tea-flower-bakery shop with me?
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Basil and Kel may not have spoken to one another often, but he had overheard enough to know. )
I feel like those should be words that I should say to you... B-But, if I could teach you a little about flowers and caring about them, then... that's enough for me, too.
( Basil isn't so sure that that'd be the case -- Kel, lost without him? There were so many people who were capable of helping him here, so many people that enjoyed his company... )
You've helped me more than I can say. ... I-If this is something that could make you happy, too, then... I really want to try.
( He grips Kel's hand tightly, leaning in to press a brief kiss to the others lips. He still feels uncertain about all of it. He feels like he'll ultimately fail, and maybe others wouldn't be interested in a place like that... But, having a place to help others if they need it sounds nice. So many people here enjoyed gardening, after all. )
There's no one else I'd rather try something like this with. If we do this, then -- that means so many people will know how talented you are. I'd really like that...