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As usual the museum was a fairly popular spot, especially with tourists. The new wing proved to be an excellent draw, and people weaved around Julien to get a look at everything on display. The Crystabloom proved to be a favorite of many of the guests, but none stayed to look very long when there was so much more to see... at least until the flower's soft glow intensified. Then people young and old slowed, marveling at the light. Even with the barrier between them, the Cystabloom's glow felt... soothing. Rejuvenating, in a way. It really began to draw a crowd now.

"Quite beautiful, isn't it?"

A man stepped up towards the glass beside Julien, the person who looked to be the most transfixed by the flower. It was the curator, the same [url=https://i.imgur.com/ZRptdB4.jpeg]man[/url] from the stage last night - though obviously without the brooch. He'd wanted to be present for the wing's grand opening to gauge the public's reception of it, and making sure everything went smoothly. Thankfully there hadn't been any hiccups so far, although the Crystabloom's shining was a new development.

"Its root system is so robust that even a snipping like this can easily be transplanted in any kind of soil and it will still live. It doesn't even need water or sunlight. It's frankly a mystery how it has so much... well, [i]life energy[/i], for lack of a better word. I have my theories, although..."

At some point Bernard had brought a hand up to idly stroke his beard as he spoke, but once he realized what he was doing he blinked and shook his head lightly.

"Ah, but I must be boring you. Never mind - I'm just glad to see young people visiting! Seems you've come at the perfect time too. I can't recall ever seeing the Crystabloom shine like this..."