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[bergamotrose]

Name: Lorenz Hellman Gloucester (un: LHG)
Date: 1/1, afternoon
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To Whom It May Concern:

Although it has been a week since the holiday has passed, I would like to thank the anonymous benefactor who gifted me a lovely bouquet for Modranicht. The summer blossoms are still bright and strong despite the frigid weather. The spirit they show is nothing short of inspiring.

If you wish to step forward, I would like to share a cup of tea with you and thank you personally. If you prefer your anonymity, I wholly understand.

You've brightened the wintry gloom with your passion.

Thank you.

To Others Interested:

If you are in need of company or an ear that will listen, I will gladly share tea with you as well. Please send a note and we can make arrangements.


-LHG.

Comments

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[mirrortide]

wild you got one too huh

it was kind of weird having someone give me dead plants

[bergamotrose]

Dear Lapis,

They clearly have not enjoyed many conversations with you. Flowers are certainly not the way to go!

-LHG.

[mirrortide]

whats the point in giving someone you dont know stuff

seems weird

[bergamotrose]

Lapis,

It is a gesture of goodwill during a holiday amongst strangers. While it is a little strange, I see nothing suspicious about such a gesture.

-LHG.

[mirrortide]

its absolutely suspicious

no one gets something for nothing

but also whats a holiday is that like a birthday or a wedding or a funeral

[kuroi_taiyo]

Might be the same person that's been giving cookies and flowers out to people, too. If it is, they probably want friends, so it won't be long before they respond.

[ Oddly enough, the lilies were quite tasty. Not that he'll ever mention that. ]

[bergamotrose]

If that was their intent, then they clearly spent a lot of time planning their move. It was quite touching to recive a gift from an unknown stranger.

-LHG.

[kuroi_taiyo]

Whomever they are, they know you, or of you, enough to know that you'd like it that much. Just because it's a little different.

I don't get why they'd do this, with a note wanting to be friends or something, and not say who they were.

[bergamotrose]

Perhaps for the challenge of the hunt?

I know not their reasons, but that is one of the ones I would have if I were to do such a thing.

-LHG.

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[integrous]

are you saying you'd just have tea parties with anyone??

[bergamotrose]

Is there an issue with that? Dining with someone is an excellent way to get to know them.

-LHG.

[integrous]

i mean...

[ She almost feels weird bringing it up when this person seems so blasé about it. She's not the weird one here for thinking this, right? (You may be, Asahi.) ]

what if you end up having tea with a total jerk? it'd just ruin the whole atmosphere

[bergamotrose]

[Lorenz laughed out loud at those words, intrigued by this stranger's care and concern in such circumstances.]

Please, my dear.

If a person accepts an invitation to tea, then they can hardly be as rude or uncouth as you seem to suspect. Sitting with strangers does have it's risks-- but so much can also be learned.

Thank you for your concern, but fear not. Even if danger arises, I am quite able to take care of myself.

-LHG.

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[thejoyrider]

[That’s really nice to hear!]

I am glad to hear that you liked the gift, Lorenz! These flowers reminded me of you so it was an obvious gift choice, I am happy to hear that it was well received! I would also gladly have tea with you whenever it is convenient

[bergamotrose]

My dear Marie,

It warms my heart to learn that the anonymous gift giver was you. Though we only met the one time, clearly your intuition is refined enough to grasp my personal aesthetic tastes.

Tea would be lovely. I have open availability any afternoon you wish.

-LHG.

[thejoyrider]

Wonderful! Please be my guest anytime it suits you!

[bergamotrose]

My dear Marie,

That would be lovely, and I find myself looking forward to the day when we can meet once more. Is there anything you wish for me to bring in return? A particular tart or scone, perhaps?

-LHG.

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[battlebound]

[ While none of his gifts were flowers, it's good to know he wasn't alone in finding mysterious gifts on his doorstep. ]

You as well? Is it tradition to not leave a name on gifts here?

[bergamotrose]

That I cannot answer, as I have only been here for a short while. However, given what others have said about receiving strangely pertinent gifts from a similar anonymous benefactor, it would not be a far cry to guess that this person is someone with a big heart who delights in showering others with little gestures to warm their hearts.

Typically in Fodlan-- the land I hail from-- you would leave your name on a gift you were giving away unless it was intended to be a surprise. That may be the case elsewhere, but it would be foolish to make assumptions.

-LHG.

[battlebound]

People on Tierra normally give their gifts in person.

[ Or, at least, that's how Steak has always experienced it. But more to the point— ]

Did you find out who it was?

[bergamotrose]

Steak,

People in Fodlan are very much the same. This is an interesting deviation from the standard, is it not?

And to answer your question, yes. I learned that our benefactor is a young woman I met last month, named Marie.

[darkcharge]

So, what? People are supposed to send gifts for this festival/holiday thing?

[bergamotrose]

So it would seem, although in my experiences in my homeland, gifts are given to those with whom you have met or share a connection with. Anonymous gifts like this one are a rarity, which piques my interest in who our mysterious benefactor actually is.

-LHG

[darkcharge]

I would think that you aren't supposed to know. If they desired it, then they would have signed their name.

[bergamotrose]

That may be so, but it is also quite nice learning that others in this city have had similar experiences. Even if our benefactor wishes to remain anonymous, I merely wanted them to know that their work was appreciated.

-LHG.