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[ Stained glass creates colorful rainbows of patterns on the wooded floor, beams of sunlight streaming in through the holes in the roof. Despite the decrepit nature, the church is fairly well kept, clean and free of most forms of debris (though there are more than a few shattered wood beams and pews scattered here and there); the one thing that stands out the most being a large flower garden in the center of the main area.

It's a healthy garden, growing lush and vibrant, almost sticking out like a sore thumb in its surroundings.

And Tifa is there, kneeling next to it, looking for weeds and other things that might keep the garden from growing.

It helps her feel like Aerith is really still there.

She comes here, sometimes, to clear her head, to take a break. It really is a peaceful place in what's left of Sector Five, a small private world for those who remember the flower girl who used to come here. Sometimes Tifa thought about taking some of the flowers home with her, decorating the bar with them..

But she always ended up feeling as though they were better off here, hidden away, where only those who came looking for them and knew they were here could find them. ]

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[ Usagi's not sure when she got here -- if the dream connect had her already walking or if it had just unceremoniously dumped her at the front door step of the church. Either way, it's piqued her curiosity and she nudges the door open to peek inside.

The place looks like it's seen better days but there's something about this church that makes Usagi feel.. at peace. She likes it so she continues on forward. The main pathway towards the back of the church is cleared out, but she can't help but wonder what happened to a place like this that it could look like this. ]

Ah!

[ It's then she finally catches sight of Tifa and she pauses before she gets too close the flower garden that the older woman is currently kneeling and tending to the flowers. ] I didn't know someone was here. I'm not bothering you, am I?

[ The sudden noise startles Tifa a little -- she's not used to the peace of this place being disturbed, and she turns slowly, dusting her hands off as s he stands up.

The younger girl seems innocent enough; by now, Tifa's good at spotting a threat, and the blonde in front of her is obviously not one, so she smiles a little, shaking her head. ] Not at all. I think the flowers like it when people visit.. [ At least, that's what Aerith used to say. ]

Oh, that's a relief!

[ Knowing that she isn't disturbing the older woman, Usagi walks in a little more relaxed, still idly looking around and yet keeping distance enough to be respectful.

It isn't until she reaches the edge of the garden and kneels down to let her fingers brush against the yellow petals of the flowers. ]

These are very pretty. It's like these flowers seems to fit here.

[ There's a nod, and Tifa crouches again, close to one of the flowers. ] You think so, too? These flowers only grow here. My friend.. used to sell them.

[ There's something in the way that Tifa speaks that word that pings in the back of Usagi's brain. So instead of asking, Usagi just smiles while her hand draws back. ]

I'm sure she's glad that the flowers are being taken care of!

I think so, too. [ Grinning, Tifa stands again, moving around to stand near Usagi this time, carefully parting the plants in her search for weeds. ]

[ Usagi's eyes curiously look over as Tifa is in search for weeds. .. Instead of any normal person asking, she's just going to keep leaning over, hoping that she'll figure it out any moment now before she ends up falling from being leaned over too far. ]

Found one! [ And Tifa reaches for the offending plant, plucking it from its spot nestled among the lilies. ]

... Oh~! [ Usagi's face lights up in realization when she sees what Tifa's doing and decides on her own to start searching for weeds too.

It's always fun to do things together, even if it's something as mundane as pulling out the weeds so plants can grow. ]

You just want to find the ones that look like this.. that's what she told me. [ Tifa hands the weed over to Usagi, smiling. ] Thank you. It'll go faster with the two of us!

[ Holding the weed in her hand, Usagi turns it over once before setting it aside and getting to work! ]

Not a problem! It'd be a shame if weeds took over a pretty place like this!

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/finally gets to tag back! *FIST SHAKE AT LJ*

/finally gets to tag back! FIST SHAKE AT LJ