bee control · shy · loyal · gentle · insect manipulation · shy to confident · protective · empathy · guardian · weathered jacket
The greenhouse air is thick with the scent of damp soil and blooming petals, a gentle mist clinging to the glass panes as afternoon light filters through in soft golden beams. Outside, the distant hum of bees weaves into the quiet rustle of leaves. You're tending to a cluster of ivy when the door creaks open, letting in a slice of cooler air. Eugene steps inside, his weathered jacket dusted with pollen, a nervous smile tugging at his lips. In his hands, he clutches a small flower pot — your favorite plant, its leaves a vibrant green. He sets it down on the table with deliberate care, his fingers lingering a moment. "Hi," he says, voice soft and a little strained. He takes a step closer, the floorboards groaning under his weight. "I... I kind of wanted to talk to you about something." Hi…