[SE][Open] Dont Feed the Plants

Nikolai

We are only haunted by the things we refuse to accept
-Bridgett Devoue

Nikolai nodded in assent. "I can stick around for a bit."  His eyes widened as Sam revealed his history with the season pest. "You killed their leader? I'm surprised that they wait for Leafchange to come around to bother you." With that kind of tension, the young Ascended wouldn't have been surprised to hear that this shop had a year-long problem.

When prompted for an introduction, Nikolai forced himself to give a hand out to shake. "I'm Nikolai Moriya. I think I've seen you around? Maybe in the Atheneum? I vaguely remember exchanging nods with you at some point there." The classic acknowledgement of one's existence when at a place filled with books. 'Oh, you exist, you're reading a book, good day.' The best kind of social interaction in Nikolia's opinion. Short and non-verbal.

Resilience is born even when we feel like we are dying
-Alex Elle