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“But all those years it spends in the soil, until one day, the roots have all grown. Then the bamboo shoots upward faster than anyone could have imagined.” -regarding bamboo trees

“Every plant has its season, Serin. Some flowers come into bloom in the spring-time, while others wait for summer or autumn. And a few don’t show themselves until the coldest winter days, when all the other flowers are frozen. My job here is to nurture them one and all, using the sweat and tears people shed as they strive toward their goals. I make sure that each flower blossoms beautifully in its time.” 🥹

“Essence of sweet nothings. It’s the stuff humans whisper when they first fall in love; it’ll keep you energized for a while.”

“ I’m a Word-Taker. I make fragrances from words u take from human hearts.”

“Oh that’s an inspired choice. Fitting, too. I made that stink spray with condescending words I gleaned from humans.”

“That scented candle? I made it with human encouragement.”

“I know what I want to steal now!” he said breathlessly. “When a human suffers, I’m going to take away the resentment from their heart. That way, they’ll be able to endure those hard times, just like the clams with their pearls, until the human has made a beautiful pearl of their own, too!”

LOVE

“You know how some people go through the worst hardships but still manage to make their dreams a reality? It’s thanks to my Father, the Resignation-Taker. He takes away the temptation to give up.”

Sooo interesting !