2024

SYRRAH:

Greetings. Am I interrupting? 

KARANTHIR:
Not at all.

ZYFAN:
Syrrah, is there something you need from me? 

SYRRAH:
Not you, Karanthir.

KARANTHIR:
Moi? Name it dear lady.

SYRRAH:
First, let us sit.

SYRRAH:
… Did Zyfan tell you that during the long journey back 

from our realm much of our conversation focussed on you?

KARANTHIR:
Really? I’m not too surprised. After all - I’m such an interesting fellow.  

SYRRAH:
Indeed. Zyfan speaks very highly of you, your intellect, your 

loyalty, your ability to adapt, and overall how brilliant you are.

ZYFAN:
It is true Karan. It never ceases to amaze me 

how well you do … well, everything.

SYRRAH:
Which is why I want you to manage Chinatsu’s flower shop. 

KARANTHIR:
I beg your pardon?

SYRRAH:
We just received word that Chinatsu and Shichi plan to wed, and 

will remain with his clan indefinitely. Therefore, we need someone 

to look after her business. I believe that person is you.

KARANTHIR:
Honestly Syrrah, I’m flattered but I’m not looking for a job at this time.

SYRRAH:
What does that matter? You are the logical choice. Vanni  already manages
his art gallery and my clinic. Zyfan is on Sabbatical and attends the
university. Phae is in high school. You are the perfect choice.

KARANTHIR:
Madam, I know nothing about flowers. Besides, I have Orrie to consider.

SYRRAH:
Oh yes, I have been told he has the gift and will be attending Magick School. Congratulations. It should not take but a few days to get him 

settled. Then Vanni will show you all you need to know.

KARANTHIR:
Manager of a flower shop - moi? Really, it’s not something I ever
pictured for myself. Still, I think I’ll need to think about it …

SYRRAH:
What is there to think about? You are family, and your family needs 

you. You will be manager, you will love it, and you will be a great success 

at it - of this I am certain. I will go tell Vanni the news. 

KARANTHIR:
Wait a minute …

Syrrah leaves. 

KARANTHIR:
Syrrah? Syrrah, I haven’t agreed to this. Syrrah?

KARANTHIR:
… My prince, I don’t appreciate the way your sister tends to 

bamboozle me into doing her bidding. 

ZYFAN:
Oh Karan, I think it is a wonderful idea. Just think, you will be 

helping people pick out flowers for parties, weddings and …

KARANTHIR:
Funerals.

ZYFAN:
Those too, but with your flair, you will excel at it. 

She is right - you are the perfect choice.

KARANTHIR:
Perhaps …. Zyfan, what exactly did you say to her
that she should even consider me for this?

ZYFAN:
Well, I may have mentioned that I thought you were in need of a 

new challenge, and I feared you were growing bored … 

KARANTHIR:
Bored? You thought me bored! I should be so lucky. Don’t you realize 

what’s been going on around here? I mean really - I haven’t had a 

moments peace in months. First I had to deal with Wysh …

ZYFAN:
Yes, and you solved that. She is now teaching at Magick School.

KARANTHIR:
Then there’s Orrie’s new gift …

ZYFAN:
And he is now enrolled in Magick School …

KARANTHIR:
Then there was that whole Herita catastrophe …

ZYFAN:
That is over too. The doll is with Trey and the real Herita is safe 

at the Tower of Wellness. Think on it Karanthir, the timing is perfect. 

ZYFAN:

… And with Vanni’s guidance - you will soon be the boss.

KARANTHIR:
The boss - yes I will, won’t I? I do like the sound of that. 

Hmmm, manager of a flower shop … Sure, why not?