3rd Sparkle is for Spring arriving

[kiramekiouji]

Outside, Courtyards, Lawns

[It's spring! You can feel it in the air and in the warm rays of the Sun, when the spring inevitably draws closer, the long nights fading, giving space for more sunshine. Whenever Equinox passes, Yogi feels the energy returning to him, that had recessed in winter. It's time for new life to spring from the dead cold ground, and thus, one late March morning finds Yogi up early, starting on his spring gardening project, that he did each year. Planting flower seeds of Daffodils, Tulips and Hyacinths in about every lawn that Hogwarts had, he can barely wait until they bloomed into an explosion of a million colors.]

Inside, Anywhere, Hufflepuff Common Room, Great Hall

[After the work is done, or when the breaks for food roll around, Yogi finally sits down and enjoys a quiet moment. Usually he's back in the sunlit, cozy common room, freshly showered and smelling of roses, or in his favorite chair in the Great Hall. When he's rested enough - usually after about five minutes pass - he pulls out his journal (which is addressed to his cat, and starts writing again.]

Dear Nyanperowna,

After Spring arrived last week, today I found the time to plant the Spring flowers. I can barely wait 'till they bloom!

[He pauses to look at his words, then continues to write, much in the same manner as before, pouring his feelings out.]

Comments

Courtyard, Lawns

[watchesthesea]

[Kairi sometimes enjoyed going outside and having a little wonder from time to time. So when it was finally spring, Kairi was rather glad that it meant hopefully one could go out more often and enjoy the fresh air. However when she came across Yogi, she stood there arms behind her back.]

Are you planning flowers?

Courtyard, Lawns

[kiramekiouji]

[Yogi turns to smile at his fellow Hufflepuff happily. It's not the first years he does it, so his house mates at least usually know what he's up to.][He answers cheerfully.]

It's the best time now... Though I'm a little late on the Daffodils.

[He should have done those earlier this month already, but he's been busy with learning. Hirato threatened him, that if he doesn't up his grade in Transfiguration, he'll spend the summer at Akari's, so he had to work hard.]

Courtyard, Lawns

[watchesthesea]

Could you not do them indoors?

[If he wanted to plant them she figured that would be a good idea. But she leant over to at least taken a closer look at what he was planting.]

Courtyard, Lawns

[kiramekiouji]

Huh?

[Yogi has to wonder at that before smiling.]

They feel better outside. They have more space to grow. And I just didn’t have the time, whether I was outside or in…

[But as long as they bloomed - which they would - it’s all okay.]

Courtyard, Lawns

[watchesthesea]

Fell better outside? You can tell how they feel?

[She didn't know that was an ability that people have really.]

Courtyard, Lawns

[kiramekiouji]

Sure.

[Yogi chuckles at her bewildered look, but it's really nothing complicated.]

You can tell too how people feel, by the way their lips curl, eyebrows pull, or just by looking in their eyes, right? Flowers are the same. You can tell by the way they bloom, or how their leaves look, or how strong they are, whether they feel good or bad.

Re: Courtyard, Lawns

[watchesthesea]

I never would have been able to figure that out. How did you manage to?

[Colour her more than a little curious as she moved in slightly. She really wanted to know.]

[createsdioramas]

I guess this is what you do to relax?

[Ryou had been trying to find a nice quiet spot by himself. A small smile on his face as he looked at the flower bulbs.]

Though, sorry if I sound silly, but what flowers are you planting?

[kiramekiouji]

[Yogi turns to look at who's talking to him, to see the familiar face of the Ravenclaw and smiles broadly.]

Yes! I like gardening.

[He chuckles and shakes his head.]

It's not silly. I'm planting spring flowers. Mainly Daffodils, Tulips and Hyacinths, since it's their season. They like it when the ground is still cold and soaked with the melted water from the snow. They'll bloom in a few days~ I look forward to it. It will be so colorful and happy here, finally. I think after the dark winter, everyone is happy to see something bright.

[createsdioramas]

They were always nice to see when I was growing up.

[He had been Muggle raised so flower like that were normal to see often at least.]

They were always beautiful and I'm sure they'll brighten up this place even on the outside of it..

[kiramekiouji]

I hope so!

[Yogi answers with a bright smile. It was really nice to see flowers in full bloom, especially after those dark winter nights.]

But more than that I hope they can make people smile.

[He adds, then chuckling sheepishly at Ryou, scratching the back of his head.]

I guess that’s a little naive.

[createsdioramas]

No, it makes sense. Not sure if it will, but who knows.

[He knew someone who would probably destroy them if he caught sight of them.]

Just hope no one wants to ruin it.

[kiramekiouji]

[Yogi gives him a startled look.]

Huh? Why would anyone want to ruin it?

Lawns

[backtobasics]

[Shiraishi's helping Yogi out with the project and planting the seeds with him. It's very relaxing and he seems very content about getting to do something like this, especially in company.]

Lawns

[kiramekiouji]

[With a small sigh, Yogi wipes the seat from his forehead, as he stretches a little, after finishing in the corner of a bed and turns to look at his companion. It's really nice to have company while doing this, for a change. And with the two of them, the work is going faster as well.]

Thank you so much for helping me again!

[He says with a bright smile.]

It's really more fun with the two of us.

[backtobasics]

It's my pleasure. Thank you, for letting me help.

[He finishes what he was working on, looking proudly at the work he's done before smiling at Yogi.]

Let's take a break before moving on? I brought some tea.

[kiramekiouji]

Nothing to thank for. Your help is really welcome.

[Yogi says with a warm smile. He loves gardening, but his back loves it a little less. It crosses his mind that Dr. Akari will send his regular howler to remind him about that soon.

His eyes light up at the mention of tea and he nods.]

Yes, let's do that!

[backtobasics]

[At the agreement to the idea, Shiraishi walks over to where his bag is and takes a wizard-made thermos can from there. It looks like a normal muggle one, but it's designed to fit into smaller places and still provide enough tea for two.]

I hope you're fine with herbal tea.

[kiramekiouji]

It's fine.

[Yogi says with a smile, as he sits down next to Shiraishi. He prefers sweet black tea with milk, or a fruity tea himself, but after a few hours of hard work, any kind of the hot beverage would feel refreshing.

He pulls out the biscuits he's incidentally brought with himself to have something to nibble on. They'll go well with the tea, he thinks as he puts them between them, motioning for Shiraishi to have as many as he'd like.]

You're really good with flowers! Where did you learn?

Hufflepuff Common Room

[really_sketchy]

What are you writing?

[Namine is pulled over by the fresh scents that hang pleasantly in the air around Yogi. It reminds her of spring and she can't help but smile. She's wanted to draw flowers for days and yet nothing has bloomed from the cold hard ground outside.]

I'm sorry.

[Her voice grows softer as if remembering something.]

I shouldn't interrupt.

Hufflepuff Common Room

[kiramekiouji]

[He startles a little, not noticing her approach and turns to give her a smile.]

Just my journal. What I did today, my thoughts and stuff. You're not interrupting. What are you up to?

Hufflepuff Common Room

[really_sketchy]

Nothing yet.

[She hasn't begun drawing or studying which are the two activities she's used to doing.]

I didn't know you kept a journal.

Hufflepuff Common Room

[kiramekiouji]

Were you going to draw?

[He asks, because he usually sees her with a sketchpad in her hand. He doesn't want to keep her.]

It must be nice to draw in spring. The flowers will bloom soon.

[He turns back to look at what he'd been writing and chuckles. It's probably a little silly.]

Yes, I do. It helps me go over things and sort stuff out, or remember to do something I've forgotten. It's gonna be fun to read it in a few years!

Hufflepuff Common Room

[really_sketchy]

[Namine's lips twitch into a smile.]

That sounds nice, it's a very good idea.

[She does something similar with her drawings though it isn't the sort of thing she can explain.]

I don't know yet. I keep wanting to draw something new but its hard to find new places around Hogwarts.

[At least since she's been here for a few years.]

[kiramekiouji]

[Yogi chuckles. He supposes that's right, but he also thinks that even when you know something, or someone really well, there are still new things to discover.]

Maybe you need a new angle?

[He suggests with a smile.]