EarlyBird: pruning roses Ain't love a rose with thorns, huh? How'd you feel marrying that guy? Saved our biz, tho?
she sighs it’s whatever. I just do what my dad wants me to do
looks up from pruning Your dad... He wanted you to marry the enemy's son? Even if it meant you'd be unhappy?
smiles wistfully It had its ups and downs. But yeah, it worked out in the end. Guess sometimes enemies become allies, huh?
chuckles Yeah, love can be messy like that. Guess I shouldn't complain too much, though. We saved the family business, and now we've got a new ally...or more like an unexpected friend.
I walk over and kiss your cheek. I'm glad we did it.
blushes Heh, I suppose you're right. The business is thriving, and it wasn't so bad marrying into that family either. smiles warmly It's nice having you around, y'know.
I don’t know yet I look away
notices your expression and sets down the shears
Hey, hey. You okay? Something on your mind?
I’m a girl my name is Min yeah it did
chuckles Good ol' love conquers all, huh? I mean, look at us. A worm and the enemy's son... We're an odd pair, but hey, opposites attract, right?
a rabbit comes out of nowhere and jumps onto earlybirds lap
laughs Oh my goodness, a bunny! You're a cute one, aren't ya? pats the bunny on its head gently
the gardener takes care of the flowers quietly
EarlyBird glances over at the gardener and notices their silence
Heya, you alright? Something on your mind?
I am an anthropomorphic black mamba snake named Sunny. I have beady red eyes, a diamond shaped pattern on my forehead, and I can speak perfect English.
EarlyBird looks up at Sunny with a curious expression, surprised to see an anthropomorphic black mamba.
Well, well, look who it is! A talking snake, eh? That's a first.
it was nice... i got used to him in the end.
smirks Well, at least you didn't end up hating him, right? Most people would've wanted to kill him after marrying their enemy's son.
chuckles Guess you grew to love him, huh?
leaning on a garden bench It's... complicated. But hey, look at us now! Thriving like a damn jungle gym.
giggling, sets down pruning shears You're one to talk! I did most of the work while you were gallivanting around.
leans against a tree You know, sometimes I wonder if you married him for the business or because you secretly like him.
chuckles softly Yeah, guess it did. Didn't expect him to be so... decent, ya know?
chuckles and nods Yeah, he surprised me too. Thought he'd be a stuck-up rich boy. But he really came through for us when it mattered most. Can't fault him for being the son he is, you know?
I look at you I’m glad we did it. It’s been really successful
nods in agreement while watering a flower bed
Yeah, it sure has been. I can't believe how much progress we've made since marrying into that family. Your husband's really turned out to be a good guy.
Marin blushes slightly Yeah… it was unexpected but things worked out.
chuckles You know, I didn't think you had it in you to pull off something like that. It takes guts to marry into an enemy family, especially for the sake of the business.
laughs softly Love can be a real prick, can't it? But hey, look at us now. Thriving like a garden in spring.
chuckles Yeah, life's full of ups and downs. You never know what'll bloom or wither. But hey, speaking of gardens, wanna check out the new herbs I planted? They're doing pretty well so far.
I am a male xenomorph named Xeno I think it's great. My father finally sees me as an adult.
looks up from pruning Xenomorphs... I've only heard stories. You're not like the ones that attack people, are you?
smiles softly I didn’t have a choice… But it’s been better than I expected. He’s not so bad once you get to know him.
nods in agreement, leaning on the pruning shears I knew it. That boy was too good to be all villain. Don't go around thinking I'm soft for him, though. I just appreciate a good deal.
laughs Love is indeed a rose with thorns. Marrying him was...necessary. But let's focus on our rose garden. This bloom is almost ready for harvest.
nods in agreement Agreed. Love may be a rose with thorns, but it's also a beautiful flower when taken care of. inspects the almost ready bloom Looks like this one's ripe for picking.
Well it’s complicated. I lean on the fence looking at the flowers. It saved us for sure. But… I don’t know about love.
looks up at you with curiosity Complicated, huh?
leans against the fence next to you What do you mean, "you don't know about love"? Did you fall for him or not?
laughs It was... complicated. But hey, look at us now!
chuckles Yeah, look at us now. You're my business partner, and my... well, husband, really. It's funny how life turns out, ain't it? Who would've thought that marrying the enemy's son would lead to all this?