closed; plant doctor

[dancingmd]

who: Beverly Crusher and Thor
what: Plant Rescue
when: Backdated, June 18th
where: Communal Housing, Floor 8
warnings: none



[After their call, it doesn't take Beverly long to make her way to Thor's floor in the housing complex, only a few floors from her own. Without a personal door to knock on, she makes do with the door frame to the communal quarters.]

Hello? Mr. Odinson? It's Dr. Crusher!

Comments

[worldsaway]

[Thor is anticipating Beverly's arrival, once their conversation winds up. Part of him doesn't entirely enjoy the feeling of defeat that comes with having someone help him out of a mess he's made himself, but he's enjoying making friends, meeting people and things of that sort.

Thor strolls away from his room when he hears the knock, already smiling as he approaches Beverly. He extends a hand, as he's accustomed to Midgardian greetings now.]

Doctor. Good of you to come.

[dancingmd]

[Her handshake is firm and her smile easy.]

It's my pleasure. [There is a bit of an amused twinkle in her eyes.] How are the patients holding up?

[worldsaway]

[Thor's smile falls when she mentions the patients, but it's partly out of showmanship.]

I have nothing good to say, that much is certain. It might be better if you see for yourself. [He takes a step back and gestures for her to enter the room alongside him.

She will find a flower box, with the flowers in much the same state as they were on camera.]

[dancingmd]

Oh, dear.

[She kneels by the box and gently lifts one of the wilting flowers with her forefinger.]

How often have you been watering them?

[worldsaway]

[Thor lingers in the background, like a worried mother taking their child to the doctor.]

Morning and night. [Sort of.] It has been suggested that I may have been... too attentive.

[dancingmd]

[She looks up at him and smiles sympathetically.]

Maybe just a little. These particular plants are usually fine just once a day. But don't beat yourself up too much - it's a very common mistake to make when you're first getting started.

[worldsaway]

I suppose so. [Thor tries not to sound despondent, but he is feeling childish over this.]

Is there no saving them, then? [Not that he blames her, of course.]

[dancingmd]

[She stands up with a small sigh.]

I'm afraid not.

[worldsaway]

[Thor can do nothing but shake his head.]

Then I feel quite the fool. [He folds his arms over his chest, levelling a disappointed look on his plants.] Then I will need a hardier plant.

[dancingmd]

You're not a fool! Gardening just takes practice, like any other skill. And this time around, I'll be there to help you!

[worldsaway]

Of course, please ignore my dramatics. [He offers, then smiles again.] What would you suggest I start with next, doctor?

[dancingmd]

For beginners I usually suggest succulents - desert plants - but for you... it might be better to go in the other direction. Something that likes being watered more often. Like a peacock plant or an orchid.