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Owl to A
A,

I believe it is time for us to consider the lessons I spoke to you about.
Please meet me in the mangosteen grove as soon as you are available.

-Kurama

Attached is a magnolia flower, the meaning of which is "newness, and a love for nature."

Owl to Kusuriyuri

Kusuriyuri,

I have invited A to the first lesson, I would appreciate your company and insight. We are meeting in the mangosteen grove, please come at your leisure.

-Kurama

Attached is a white chrysanthemum, the meaning of which is "truth."

Date: 2008-07-27 06:04 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] i-am-an-hero.livejournal.com
Nodding, A lets his eyes close, trying to sense the seed's own energy as he visualizes a sunflower, trying to let it tell him what a sunflower is, picturing the heavy head, the vividly yellow petals, the thick green stem and broad leaves.

Date: 2008-07-27 03:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] i-am-an-hero.livejournal.com
"I can, I can feel it." There was wonder in A's voice, but he fought to maintain his concentration. "I can feel it being alive."

Date: 2008-07-27 03:39 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] edomedpeddler.livejournal.com
Kusuriyuri watched, paying close attention. The channels that Kurama used were ones he could feel but not control or use. He could write wards to block them and maybe ones that would reinforce those channels, but to do as A was doing was beyond his skills. He was impressed that Kurama could coax such energy from his deshi.

Date: 2008-07-27 05:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] i-am-an-hero.livejournal.com
The sight made A smile delightedly, and he sent a flicker of eagerness to the seed in his hand: See? That could be you. That will be you!

Date: 2008-07-27 09:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] i-am-an-hero.livejournal.com
A looked at the little shoot in his hand, so green and proud and new.

"I think, I, I think I would like to see it grow, see it do the rest of its growing at its own pace."

Date: 2008-07-27 09:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] i-am-an-hero.livejournal.com
A set the seed down very gently, not wanting to jostle it too much.

"I would," he told Kurama softly. "I have only seen sunflowers in photographs."

Date: 2008-07-27 09:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] i-am-an-hero.livejournal.com
"It's beautiful," A said in awe. The fast-forward progression from seed to tall, proud plant made him gasp with wonder.

"But will it live as long?"

Date: 2008-07-27 09:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] i-am-an-hero.livejournal.com
"Cut flowers are not as lovely," A said a little sadly. "They are not growing anymore, away from sun and soil. If they're not being used as food, or medicine, or to make dye or ink, or something like that... then, then I would not pick one."

A ripe fruit seemed like a better gift, to A, than a bouquet.

Date: 2008-07-27 10:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] i-am-an-hero.livejournal.com
If the plant's rapid growth had provoked awe, seeing it regress into a seedling brought shock.

"You can... you can do that?"

Date: 2008-07-27 10:58 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] i-am-an-hero.livejournal.com
A lifted the pot, nodding. "I will plant them, and care for them so they will flourish."

He looked at Kurama thoughtfully. "Thank you for the lesson."

Date: 2008-07-27 11:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] i-am-an-hero.livejournal.com
Holding the pot carefully, A left the grove for his garden, to plant the sunflowers in the earth.

Date: 2008-07-27 11:25 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] edomedpeddler.livejournal.com
Kusuriyuri nods. "It was needed. He was badly damaged. He would not have progressed so far or so well without it." He pauses. "There was much malice inflicted on him." Kurama would understand the effects of malice on the spirit, even if L had dismissed it.

Date: 2008-07-27 11:45 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] edomedpeddler.livejournal.com
Kusuriyuri looks down at the compliment. "He was eager to learn, to know. He was open to direction. He also seems to have an almost instinctive understanding." He looks back at Kurama. "We have moved our sessions from my room to the greenhouse and he responds much better, as if he is drawing on the plants."

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