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I would say...

She's told me that roses remind her of her mother- more than once. And as a person, I'd want to give her that comfort.

But also, she is someone you care for and are responsible for. I'm not going to undermine you. So this is what I'll say:

As a warden, I would say I'm not sure if I should right now. And as a gardener, I would also have to say roses don't last very long in a vase.

[Jedao turns his teacup in his hands, humming thoughtfully. As Justine's warden, he happens to know just how complicated her feelings about her mother are. So that's interesting.]

Thank you. For your kindness to her, and for your judgement. I'll discuss it with her.

You're welcome.

[Her smile is small, but it is genuine.]

Sometimes...it's hard to know if I've been really kind or just soft with her. But, I'll keep trying.

[He tilts his head, considering her.]

What would being too soft with someone look like? In your opinion.

Letting people get away with something you know is wrong without speaking up.

At the very least.

Not the 'sneak a cookie' sort of wrong. Bigger ones.

Are you letting her getting away with something?

I don't...think so? Not right now. I mean- I might get soft with her in the future but-

Well...unless keeping the roses was soft and not practical long term...?

The ones in the greenhouse, you mean?

Yes, those ones.

Maggie wanted to make sure we didn't have the correct roses, just in case but...another might have just taken out all of them. Just in case.

And has she caused harm that I don't know about with the greenhouse roses?

No.

I would have known if something happened to any flower in the Greenhouse.

Then your kindness has not let her get away with anything.

Aerith...I have some idea how much strength it takes, to remain kind in the face of great pain. Please do not...diminish, or reprimand yourself for it.

[Aerith peers up at him, surprised. She blinks, before shaking her head, and leaning forward to gently touch Jedao on the hand.]

I'll try not to. Thank you Jedao.

I think, maybe, I just haven't had enough sleep lately. That's all.

Thank you for being a friend to her.

I'll talk to her about the flowers. You get some rest.

Least I can do.

Thanks for meeting up with me about this. I'll go...take a nap or something

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