[Aerith holds a patient smile as she listens, reflecting on just how seriously Mizuki interprets that. There's no right or wrong answer here. There never really is when it comes to assessing one's person. The thing about people is that they are a bit like water, too. They are never one thing. They are never simple. They are never still.

The gears in her head are turning as she considers the kind of flower that she feels might suit Mizuki the best. Something with thorns, but not a rose. And Aerith can understand why a rose might not be the best choice. Mizuki understands that she has growing to do. It's a very mature evaluation.]

Oh, I think I know. I didn't see any of the flowers here, but...

[And that's not a surprise, all things considered. She didn't see any roses, likely for the same reason.]

There's a plant called a bougainvillea. It's kind of like ivy, if you know what that is. They flower and they climb. They have thorns, too. But the flower of the plant signifies the idea of abundance and protection. It can also mean prosperity or represent one's passion for relationships with others. I think that all sounds a bit like you. You're strong, so you can use that strength to protect others and you sure seem to have an abundance of heart. I think if you want to protect others, then you must feel very deeply for those you'd want to guard.

[In short, these plants seem very well-suited for someone like her.]