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Giacomo Puccini: Crisantemi

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'Fiori'

Apiarist | Longhorn Bee | Florilegus condignus | Fae

Although diligent, there are times that Fiori can be sidetracked by other pursuits. While mostly level-minded, there are similarly occasions where she can become excited over a prospect and become more energetic by extent. Often shouts when near larger persons to be better heard; although does not become upset if disregarded, even if purposeful. Tries to be equitable with others, assumedly in part due to being disadvantaged on occasion; but following typical fae mentality may disregard or in less chance inconvenience persons who display active hostility.

Likes

Camellia or coffee flowers

Quartz fragments

Silk material

Copper coins

Warm days

Light rain

Dislikes

Running or still water

Fire and smoke

Wintery days

Rain and hail

Iron alloy

Large birds

Art by Mimots on Carrd

History

Crafting and apiary work appears a long-standing focus in her case.

Although she tends to change locations periodically and nondescriptly, the construction of ambrosia and related products is a near-constant.

Satchets of these are sold at nearby markets and through indirect parties when occupied in her work.

Trivia

Larger than a typical longhorn bee, around 14 cm in length.

Features blue-tinted eyes, alike to females of typical Florilegus condignus.

Steals silk from tent caterpillar and browntail moth nests for various purposes.

These mainly involve stretching relevant material over cache places to ward away thieves, if not to craft other net-based tools.

Has various caches located in random locations. These are kept to mind through a sound memory.

Carries a lot of materials daily, and refuses to work in the rain unless needed; despite that necessity can say otherwise sometimes. (Suggested by someone.)

Can carry somewhat heavy things surprisingly; slightly more than half her weight.

Often absconds with things she believes have been abandoned.

Currently possesses various copper pieces that were lost or perhaps discarded.

Copper spoons and forks also have slight relevance. The latter variety is used as a makeshift spear infrequently.

Likes feathers due to the different variations existent, and often collects those as well.

Lives in a burrow under a bush somewhere lined with wax to keep water out and to provide a structure otherwise. Various items, either made or pilfered, exist around that space.

Can see in very dim spaces, having ocelli. Relatedly can hear with her whole body due to sensory cells around her hairs despite not having ears.

Despite being without lungs, instead possessing a different circulatory system, can smell and be influenced by aromas.

Due to this, remains often aware of dangers long before apparent to others. If fleeing, that can be a sign something is wrong.

Nectar from coffee and tea plants features caffeine and is the equivalent of an energy drink in some cases. She does not need that.

Males of her species are sometimes considered 'lazy' for sleeping outdoors more often than not, despite capability. All are solitary in behavior, preferring to keep distant from each other.

Occasionally dances or hops in place when excited, and may even spin in a circle to that extent.

Can bite and sting, but despite that is more likely to slap someone if confronted with aggression. This would not do anything most likely in some cases.