Florist

## **First Encounter**

*Wandering around, you notice that the plants on the ground around you are more like muscle tissue than typical vegetation. Then you notice an old man smiling at you in a disturbingly friendly manner. He's sitting near an enormous pool of blood and stacks of fancy bouquets made of body parts. Hands, hearts, testicles, arms, all held together by an unknown power, form the shape of a sunflower. Your horrified eyes pass over baubles made of kidneys and macabre flowers tied neatly with intestine ribbons. "Come! Don't be afraid! I suppose some might consider my shop rather... extravagant, but trust me, you won't find anything quite like my bouquets in these woods!"*
"I CERTAINLY BELIEVE YOU."
*"So, what do you have for me today?" He notices a question forming on your lips. "Oh. A pity. I thought you came here with my delivery. Well, that's an inconvenience. Anyway, you can still take a look at my wares."*

* **BUY A BOUQUET** *Pick 1 of 3  Cards* (50 (Wealth))
*"A splendid choice! I guarantee you won't regret it. These were preserved with care and the expertise of my years of experience, so they should last for quite a while." The man's joy quickly turns to sadness. With teary eyes, he continues: "Yes. This bouquet would've been a perfect gift for a special lady, one that's dear to your heart. If only..."*
	+ **PAT HIM ON THE BACK**
	*He sobs for awhile. Then, with a shaky voice, he explains: "Bouquets have a purpose. They were invented for a reason. But that purpose has disappeared from this world. Nobody needs them anymore. Everyone says there are more important matters at hand. We just don't live in the right times for vanity and joy... and that's what bouquets are all about, right?"*  [Received: Trust Increase]  *He tries to collect himself. "But I won't give up. I need to believe that all is not lost. And I do have a favor to ask of you."*
	"WHAT DO YOU NEED?"
	*"There is a lady out there... the fairest maiden of them all. I've only seen her once, true, but I know that she's the one for me. There's no doubt in my mind. Her presence by my side is all I dream about. Her beauty is all I can see. Please, I beg you, take this bouquet. When you meet her, the love of my life, she's bound to notice that it was made especially for her."*  [Received: ]  *"Let her know that there's someone in the world who won't ever stop dreaming about her."*  [New Quest: Only Lovers Left Alive]
	**--ENCOUNTER END--**
	+ **ASK HIM WHY HE SUDDENLY BECAME SO SAD**
	*(Same text as 'Pat Him on the Back' option)*
	+ **LEAVE HIM BE**
	*You can hear him sobbing as you walk away, but before you get too far, he catches up to you and grabs you by the hand. "I thought about it, long and hard, and I beg you, please help me out. I have a favor to ask of you."*
	"WHAT DO YOU NEED?"
	*"There is a lady out there... the fairest maiden of them all. I've only seen her once, true, but I know that she's the one for me. There's no doubt in my mind. Her presence by my side is all I dream about. Her beauty is all I can see. Please, I beg you, take this bouquet. When you meet her, the love of my life, she's bound to notice that it was made especially for her."*  [Received: ]  *"Let her know that there's someone in the world who won't ever stop dreaming about her."*  [New Quest: Only Lovers Left Alive]
	**--ENCOUNTER END--**
* **LEAVE**

## **Encounters**

Encounter #2: *The old man is hard at work on a new design. His disturbing smile seems permanently glued to his face. "Anything I can offer you today?*

* **BUY A BOUQUET** *Pick 1 of 3  Cards* (50 (Wealth))
* **LEAVE**

#### Only Lovers Left Alive (Complete)

* **LEAVE**

* **LEAVE**