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he nods, tries to hide his internal, completely unreasonable panic. it's a plant. they all die eventually, so what if his happens to die a lot quicker than most ? he’s managed to keep it alive for the last hour, which in it itself feels like a wild accomplishment. " you know what, you're right. it'll be fine. i'll be fine. i mean, i'm a dog dad. plants have got to be easier, right ? way easier. " except his dog, charlie, was difficult to forget about. wouldn't let you forget when he needed fed, or walked. soon a heavy sigh emits, regret kicking in deep. " but now that i'm thinking about it, i don't think i need the plant. my moods great, i don't even have stress, " he says, whilst being visible stressed. dealt with so much bigger and impactful responsibilities in his life so he's not quite sure why this one scares him so much. " so do you, uh . . . want a free plant ? "
alyssa couldn’t help but smile at ace's flustered explanation. his earnest struggle with the concept of plant care was endearing, and she found his awkwardness rather charming. “ ace, you’re not doomed,” she said, trying to suppress a laugh. “ honestly, a little plant isn’t as high-maintenance as you think. if you can manage caffeine intake, you can definitely manage watering a plant. and yes, setting reminders is a great idea. as for ‘plants for dummies,’ i'm sure they exist—or at least a quick online search will do the trick. trust me, you’ve got this. just remember, plants are pretty forgiving as long as you show them a bit of love and attention.” her tone was warm and reassuring, aiming to lift his spirits and ease his anxiety about the seemingly trivial task.