Preparations

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Even though it may not forbidden to pick bluebells, you wouldn't want to do that, Due to the superstition of bad luck. Picking bluebells and bringing them to your home is said to invite bad luck into your life. Because based on folklore, fairies cast spells that bring bad luck to anyone who dares destroy or pick the majestic-looking flowers.




The birds sang jovially as the sun's rays penetrated the treetop canopy.

(Y/N) had woken up before their song began, and was tending to her grandmothers herb garden.
It wasn't that (Y/N) was a morning person, she just happened to wake up early today.

She heard the sliding door behind her open, and her grandfather's familiar voice greeted her. "Oh, good morning (Y/N). You're up early."
She looked over her shoulder at her elder and smiled. "I wanted to check on the new Sage that Granny planted."

"Dulon! Dulon! I have great news!"
Your neighbor Sei was calling out to your grandfather as he ran over, narrowly avoiding the sprouting marigolds.
Your grandfather opened his mouth to speak but was interrupted.
"A Royal from Nadrous will be visiting our little ol' village! The letter that Krysta received said that the Queen is worried about her looks, and is hoping we’d have something to help her Age more gracefully."
Your face immediately lit up with excitement. This was a great opportunity for your village! A Queen would likely pay quite a lot for a Calla Lily tea or herbal bath mix.
Your neighbor and grandfather were discussing the visit prep, but you had been lost in thought, until your grandfather's voice cut through.
"Tomorrow?!"
You hurriedly stood up and looked at them with worry.
If the visit was tomorrow, you and Granny would have to work all day preparing the Calla Lily's. Since Calla Lily's are not naturally edible, and can be fatal if ingested without magic tampering. Of course that isn't including all of the other herbs and flowers that go into the tea and bath mixes.
"Everyone is getting the village ready, it's Chaos near the front gate. Mei is already cleaning your shop though, that way you're free to focus on making something for the Queen."
Sei smiled and looked over at you "I'm sure the three of you will do great."

Sei left after a short chat with Your grandad about the preparations.
"I'm going to go wake your Granny and tell her the news. In the meantime, could you go visit Lynn for me and ask her if we may borrow a few of her Morning glories?"

Sei was right, it was utter chaos.
People running to and fro with mountains of supplies in their arms.
You accidentally bumped into a girl as she ran past you with her basket in hand, Though it didn't seem to waiver her pace.
Thankfully you had already arrived at Lynn's house. You knocked on the door, but nobody Answered.

You had knocked a few more times before you heard somebody speak up behind you.
"(Y/N)? What're you doin' here?"
You turned to see Lynn behind you, holding a basket of clothes under her arm.
"Oh, Grandpa wanted to know if you'd be willing to trade a few of your morning glories?" You ask Politely, stepping out of her way so that she could open her door.
"I'll tell you what, I'll trade you some morning glories for a bit of that wool your little sheep boy makes."
She smiled at you as she set her basket of freshly dried clothes on her couch.
"Inui? I'm sure he won't mind a haircut. But I'm not sure if I'll have time today."

You look at your feet, remembering how much work you'll have to do with Granny today.

"No, No, Don't worry, it doesn't have to be today. Just get it to me by Monday, alright? I'll drop the Flowers off at your place after I finish my laundry." She gave you a pat on the head as if you were a child, even though the two of you were close in height.
As you were leaving, she added:
"Oh, and watch out tomorrow. I heard that the Prince has a bit of an obsession with Magic."

You had been helping your grandmother purify the Calla Lily's All day, as well as the Purple Irises. Though you were thankful that Irises were easier to detoxify.
The morning glories that Lynn brought were the easiest to deal with, all you had to do was remove the seeds and dry them.
"I think that's about all we can do. we'll let them dry overnight on low heat."
Your grandmother stretched as she spoke. She had always been in good physical health for her age, likely due to the amount of Viola and Pagoda she used.
"Let's head to bed now, so we can wake up early and get everything ready."

You lay in your bed, drifting off into the land of dreams. You unconsciously stare out your window in your sleepy haze. Just before sleep overtook your mind, you could've sworn that you saw a lone bluebell resting on the Windowsill.

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