On that particular day, the town was bustling with activity. Two weeks after Zev met with Rydel, everything in Rivendell was back to normal. Zev's pack couldn't relax just because things were calm and there was no active assault. And even after two weeks of radio silence, tensions remained high.
At a local florist, Zev and Jody make a floral purchase. Store employees loaded flowers into Zev's trunk.
"We won't be able to purchase more flowers since you bought everything."
Both Zev and Jody looked toward the speaker. Zev knew her, but Jody didn't.
"They have more flowers, Mrs. Anilao," Zev said with a smile.
The flower store owner said, "That's correct. We truly prepared a lot of flowers today for all souls day."
The elderly lady laughed and said, "I'm just joking. I've been coming to this shop for years, but I wondered why you have so many flowers?"
Zev sadly said, "For my friends who died, Mrs. Anilao."
