Day 194

## Story

Lily and Regina begin renovating the White House Rose Garden; Whitney begins training for the FBI.

## Tasks

Players must earn 42 stars to complete the tasks of this day.

* Federal Egg Shells
* Madam President
* American Oasis
* Special Agents
* Gold Star Roses
* Presidential Plans
* Civic Weeding
* Rose Up
* Lily v the Barbaras
* Green Primping
* Stair Stares
* Pillars of History
* Smell the Roses
* First Assignment
* Attention to Detail
* Phone Home
* Lily for President
* Carry a Big Rake
* Helm's Deep Throat

## Dialogue

#### Opening Scene

> **Lily**I cannot believe we are standing in the White House Rose Garden...!
> Look at these roses! They're the most patriotic roses in the country!
> What if I never stop sniffing them? Is it possible to drown in roses?**Regina**Calm down, Lils.
> Please don't die before you meet the President.**Lily**Oh my gosh, do you think we will?
> Do we just stand here? Do we bow? Do we shake her hand??
> Don't touch ANYTHING! We could be arrested for disturbing a petal!**Regina**Well. At least if we're arrested, we know somebody in the FBI!

#### Federal Egg Shells

> [Outside FBI building.]**Whitney**This is definietly a federal building. The tension is palpable.
> The walls are painted Egg Shell #FFF9E3 standard in all government structures.
> Hmmm. But where do I go?**Isabel**Whitney Wells aka Wiebke Wellhausen aka ShaldoreiBabe81?**Whitney**You hacked my WoW account?**Isabel**No, I heard you talking. Your observational cadence is... specific.
> You do the same thing when exploring a new world map in your video games.
> Of course I looked you up, learned your style, your strengths, and weaknesses.**Whitney**Are you a stalker??**Isabel**I'm your roommate. Special Agent Isabel Carrera. I take our training very seriously.**Whitney**Me too! I mean. I will! When it... starts...**Isabel**It started the second you signed up, Wells. And it never stops. We're partners now.**Whitney**That's even more intense than the infrared laser scan my luggage is still going through.

#### Madam President

> [In the White House Rose Garden.]**Regina**Do we...should we... I mean, there are a lot of weeds, Lils.**Lily**I really think we shouldn't prune anything presidential until we get the go-ahead.**Hazel**Ladies. Welcome to the White House. I'm so happy to have you.**Lily**Madam President! Wow! Do we bow? Do we curtsy?
> I have ruined this moment before!!**Hazel**Haha, no Ms. Roberts, none of that. I'm a president, not a queen.**Regina**Democracy, Lils. Equality. Geez.**Hazel**But I am FRIENDS with Queens. You two came highly recommended by Queen Amarantha.
> And I read about Dara's Community Gardens in Los Angeles. Beautiful work!**Lily**I have never been cooler than I am right now.**Hazel**And your accessibility work is really quite inspiring, Ms. Jones.**Regina**Okay, she's got my vote.**Hazel**I'm thrilled to have you both here in the White House to work on our gardens.
> Why don't you dive in and get started on these weeds? Then we'll talk strategy.**Lily**Yes ma'am, Madam President!**Hazel**Amazing, ladies. Now let's get to it.

#### American Oasis

> **Hazel**So as you may or may not know, each President of the United States can alter the gardens.
> Usually this is purview of the Presidential Spouse, but my husband Everett is... shy.
> He travels for work and likes to keep to himself.
> Honestly? He's a bit of a nerd.**Regina**Relatable, Madam President. So relatable.**Hazel**I love gardening. And these gardens. I find them so peaceful.
> An absolute oasis admidst a whirling storm of politics. So I have taken them on myself.**Lily**Your sanctuary!**Hazel**Precisely. I thought we would begin with the Rose Garden.
> These roses could use some attention. I'd love to bring them back to life.**Lily**Tools and Tulips is ready to serve at the pleasure of the President!

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> **Hazel**That's more like it! Great work, you two.**Lily**I want her to be proud of me so badly.

#### Special Agents

> [At the FBI building.]**Isabel**That lecture was bracing. I dunno about you but I'm ready to kick a door in.**Whitney**I think the point of the search and seizure lecture was not to kick doors in...
> Unless you have probable cause...and a warrant.**Isabel**I know the protocol, Wells, relax. I'm not a loose cannon.
> But I think you'll find that sometimes, in law enforcement, a door needs kicking in.
> You know. The enforcement part.**Whitney**My legs don't have that kind of range of motion.
> Anyway, we should get some study time in before the next lecture.**Isabel**This is the ideal spot for studying.**Whitney**Yes, I deduced that as well.
> So... let's... work together?**Isabel**Fine.
> This is efficient. It'll do.

#### Gold Star Roses

> [At the Whitehouse.]**Lily**I have an idea for the border here, Madam President!**Hazel**By all means. You're the professionals, Ms. Roberts!**Lily**Yep. Yes. We so are.

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> **Hazel**Such an improvement!**Lily**It's like getting a gold star but a million times better for my self-esteem.**Hazel**Normally, our Head Groundskeeper, Juan-Miguel will be working with you.
> He's off today and I wanted to greet you personally, but rest assured, he is an expert.
> He will be sure you have everything you need.**Lily**I can't wait to meet him!**Hazel**I will check in periodically, but these gardens are as much his as they are mine.**Lily**We'll miss you!**Regina**She means-- We'll take good care of them, Madam President!

#### Presidential Plans

> **Hazel**Now I've made sure all the design plans and limitations have been sent to your phones.
> And any renovations done to the gardens are released to the public on our website.
> We welcome the nation's criticism, but hope most people will be pleased.
> Just be sure to follow the plans. Those crabapple trees? They stay.**Lily**Yes ma'am!

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> **Lily**The White House gardens are really spectacular. The Rose Garden is my favorite, though!
> I want to know all about it.**Hazel**Well, originally it was a stable, if you can believe it. All the president's horses.

> **Lily**Wow! That's so... eh eh eh revolutionary!**Hazel**First Lady Edith Roosevelt, in 1902, created what she called a proper colonial garden.
> And there have been gardens ever since!**Lily**Just imagine, Regina! George Washington stood right here!**Hazel**Well. His horse may have.
> I have to continue on to my next appointment. Do your best, ladies!**Lily**We will, Madam President! Thank you!

#### Civic Weeding

> **Lily**When President Yuan was here, weeding felt... important.**Regina**It's still important, Lils. It's still presidential weeding.**Lily**You're right, let's do our civic duty!**Regina**She didn't have any secret service with her, did you notice that?**Lily**Hmm. Maybe they're in bushes like Mountain rangers...**Regina**Nah. Secret service are like...actually not at all secret.**Lily**Well, I'm sure there's security somewhere. Everywhere. We're in the White House.
> I still can't believe it!!**Regina**And nobody else will, since we couldn't tell anyone except Luke and Whit.
> Which is weird, right?
> Since they released the plans for the garden to the public and everything...**Lily**It's the White House! Everything is top secret, your-eyes-only, this message will--**Regina**Aht! Don't make self-destruct jokes in the house that Washington built, Lils. Don't.
> I'm still traumatized by Independence Day.

#### Rose Up

> **Lily**I'm going to make sure every single rose here is beautiful!
> And has every chance to thrive, advancing beyond its station in life.**Regina**The rose bushes are not Hamiltion, Lils. But I like where your head's at.

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> **Lily**And we did it all without singing or rapping!**Regina**Or dancing.
> Man, I wish Whit could turn her phone on. I wanna know how her first day is going.**Lily**At least you know she's close by, Regina.**Regina**That almost makes it worse, actually. Because I know she's right... there! Somewhere.
> But she's living at the FBI so we're still apart. Ugh.**Lily**It won't be forever, Regina! You'll be together again soon.

#### Lily v the Barbaras

> **Lily**Oh gosh, these beautiful Barbaras need some love. I'm all over it.

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> **Regina**Wait, Barbaras, what?**Lily**Well most of these are Streisands, but that's a Bush over there...
> My dream is to one day have a rose named after me.**Regina**How does that even work?**Lily**It takes like 10 years. They research, they develop the rose...
> And there's a personality battle to decide who the rose will be named for!**Regina**Brutal.**Lily**But mark my words, Regina. Someday, my name will be on the Combined Rose List.**Regina**I believe it, Lils. Your personality could totally take on Streisand's any day!

#### Green Primping

> **Regina**We've got some more greenery to beautify.**Lily**These green thumbs were made for primping! And that's just what they'll do.

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> **Regina**Solid work, Lils. That's one top-tier tree.**Lily**Thanks, Regina! I learned a bit about tree restoration last semester.**Regina**Your botany course! How's that going? I haven't heard about it in a while.**Lily**I'm still doing it. We actually just finished our exams...**Regina**And how'd you do, poindexter?**Lily**Aced it. Totally aced it. 100%. Perfect score.**Regina**Ha! Then why didn't you tell me? We could have celebrated.**Lily**I thought if I told anybody the teacher would realize she made a huge mistake.
> I'm great at studying for tests. But believing in myself? I'm working on that...

#### Stair Stares

> **Regina**What are you staring at, Lils?**Lily**The stairs! They're pretty, but can't they be prettier?**Regina**Whatcha thinking? Making them out of moss?**Lily**Nothing that crazy! Just adding some flowers along the edges.**Regina**You don't think this rose garden has enough flowers?**Lily**Regina, when have I ever thought a place had enough flowers?**Regina**How could I be so foolish? Let's get planting!

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> **Lily**See? A garden is more than what goes in the ground.**Regina**Listen, Lils, you already convinced me to do more work. Don't rub it in!

#### Pillars of History

> **Lily**Regina, do you think we can...**Regina**Work on the White House? I was just thinking the same thing.**Lily**It's just that it's... the White House.
> Not just a white house but the literal WHITE HOUSE!**Regina**We were hired to spruce up the place. The White House is part of the place.**Lily**Then let's get sprucing! Those pillars are crying for flower power!

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> **Lily**Wow! Oh my goodness! Wow, wow, wow!**Regina**Lils, you're getting too excited. Take a deep breath.**Lily**I can't calm down. It's all feeling so real now.
> We're working on the ACTUAL White House. We're officially a part of history.**Regina**I agree... but if you don't calm down, you'll BE history. Deep breaths.

#### Smell the Roses

> **Regina**How you feeling, Lils? The deep breathing calm you down?**Lily**Yeah, I feel better. But I'm still giddy over your pillar designs.
> And I think some new lights will better highlight your genius.

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> **Regina**Bright idea, Lils. And thanks for the compliment.**Lily**Of course! Now that I'm breathing, I'm feeling strangely relaxed.
> How about we take a break? Call home? Smell the roses?**Regina**Sounds like a plan, Lils. This garden has a relaxing aura to it...
> Mostly because I know we won't have any issues with payment!**Lily**But also... no hubbies hanging over fire, no shipwrekcs, no greedy uncles!
> This is the safest place we've ever been. It's great!**Regina**Safest place? This is high exposure stuff, Lils. Just wait'll the reviews come in...
> And a 24-hour news cycle shreds us apart over a few tacky dahlias.

#### First Assignment

> [At the FBI building.]**Whitney**I just got emailed my first assignment! How exciting!!!
> "Whitney Wells. Your nation depends on you. Your first assignment will be..."
> "Clean up the monument"? Seriously? Is that really FBI agent work?
> Well an assignment's an assignment. Let's get hygenic.
> There ya go! You're cleaned. Happy?
> This musta been some sort of stinkin' initiation. Stupid, no good...
> But I'm not complaining. No, I'm not complaining...
> It was a stupid waste of time, but I'm not complaining.

#### Attention to Detail

> **Whitney**I wonder what other "exciting" assignments I have in store.
> Refilling the napkins? Cleaning the toilets? Swinging a big sign that says "FBI"?**Isabel**Finished with the monument? That was a doozy, right?**Whitney**Well I guess it wasn't too easy, the shape is a bit strange...
> But thankfully I've picked up a thing or two about cleaning from my buddy, Lily.**Isabel**Haha! You actually "cleaned" the monument?**Whitney**I feel like I'm missing something.**Isabel**You're definitely missing something.
> Try "cleaning" the bottom of the monument.[Whitney inspects the bottom of the monument.]**Whitney**"Investigation requires intense attention to detail. Well done, agent."
> A hidden button underneath the plaque! I should've thought of that...**Isabel**Expect the unexpected, newbie. I won't always be here to help.

#### Phone Home

> [Back at the White House.]**Regina**I'll take my call under the pillars. I'm proud of these guys.[Regina calls Whitney.]**Regina**Hey Whit. How's my favorite federal agent doing?**Whitney**Stressed! Annoyed! Radiant!**Regina**So you're having fun?**Whitney**I was supposed to clean a monument but actually I was supposed to find a secret button.**Regina**Okay.**Whitney**But I didn't find it. And Isabel had to help me.**Regina**Oh that's gotta be tough, hon. But you're just getting started. Chin up!**Whitney**Thanks... and Isabel did tell me that she only knew about it from a tip...**Regina**Oh! Then you shouldn't feel bad at all.**Whitney**But where are my tips? I gotta get a tip jar or something...[Lily is on the phone with Luke.]**Lily**And the president said my name. And tomorrow I meet another pro gardener!**Luke**Sick! Making some connects in the biz. It sounds so fun.**Lily**Yeah, it's fun. But... but... I miss you!**Luke**Dude!!! I miss you. I'm so bored. I think I'm gonna learn close-up magic.**Lily**At least I'm not bored! This place is beyond exciting. So so cool.
> Wait a second... did you say close-up magic?**Luke**Yeah! Actually, the delivery guy's here with my kit. I'll talk to you later, Lils.**Lily**Good luck, Lorenzo the Magnificient. Love you!

#### Lily for President

> **Lily**That's enough lazing about. Who's allowed to be lazy in DC?**Regina**You would be surprised...**Lily**Well, not us! There's weeds to be pulled.[Regina and Lily clear the lawn.]**Regina**A fine pruning, Lils.**Lily**It's easy working here. I've been seeing it on the back of $20 bills all my life.
> In some ways, it's like pruning the garden back home.**Regina**Your life would be a bit different if you inherited this place instead.
> You definitely wouldn't have had to deal with an annoying, banjo-playing neighbor.**Lily**What would it be like to be in the First Family.

> **Lily**I'd kick my legs up on the Presidential Desk. Add some flowers to the Presidential Seal.**Regina**You'd have to keep Karen away from the red phone...
> And Luke away from the press room. His dad jokes could embarass the entire country.**Lily**Nevermind! Being in the first family of the United States is too stressful.**Regina**Well if you ever change your mind, you've got my vote. Lily for President!

#### Carry a Big Rake

> **Regina**Okay, Future President Roberts...**Lily**Oh stop!**Regina**How will we be handling the foilage around here?**Lily**My work speaks for itself. I talk softly and carry a big stick.
> And by big stick, I mean my rake. Let's do it.

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> **Lily**Stupendous work, Regina. But being a fake future president is exhausting...**Regina**Yeah, I'd love to stay longer, but we better take it easy.
> Plus we should probably talk to the groundskeeper before we take on bigger things.**Lily**Totally! I'm really excited to meet him and "talk shop."**Regina**Atta girl! Now let's go to our fancy hotel, eat fancy food, and enjoy a fancy night's sleep!**Lily**How very, very... fancy! Hehehe!

#### Helm's Deep Throat

> **Isabel**This place is so annoying. I wanted to be at Quantico. Not some college dorm...**Whitney**Well, I love it here. I am close to my dear Regina, at least if only in spirit.**Isabel**Why do you talk like this?**Whitney**Regina is doing important business, but I can't say what it is.**Isabel**I don't care.**Whitney**Because it's confidential.**Isabel**You sound like a lying schoolgirl.**Whitney**I'm not lying! My girlfriend Regina is working for the president.**Isabel**Oh no.**Whitney**What?**Isabel**You did it this time.**Whitney**I did what?**Isabel**You blabbed. You just leaked confidential information.
> What were you thinking? You'll be booted out for sure.**Whitney**I... I... I... Oh no!!!