Benevolence observed Charley's reactions with a mixture of curiosity and amusement. The girl's enthusiastic response to the prospect of ice cream was endearing. As Charley eagerly placed her order for two scoops of ice cream, Benevolence exchanged a knowing smile with the shop girl who had come to take their order. It was a simple pleasure, but it was heartwarming to see Charley so excited. It was a remarkably restrained order - all things considered.

As the shop girl left to fulfill their order, Benevolence turned her attention back to Charley, her expression becoming more serious as she explained the purpose behind the book she had given. "Well, you see, this book is about the more... intriguing side of plants," Benevolence began, her voice taking on a slightly mysterious tone. "It's not just about pretty flowers and their colors. The ones from that the ladies who buy from the shop want. It's about the power of plants, their abilities to heal, to harm, and sometimes even to deceive."

Benevolence leaned in a little, her eyes holding Charley's gaze. "You see, the world of herbology is vast, and it's not just about arranging bouquets or cultivating the basics. The most skilled herbologists delve into the manipulation of plants, the dangerous ones that can be used for both good and, well, not-so-good purposes." Her voice low, as though importing some enigmatic secret, a great mystery. She gestured toward the book, a small smile playing at the corner of her lips. She was trying hard to sell it, to hope the girl who had had very little schooling would find something she could hang her hat on.

Benevolence's gaze shifted to the window, where the vibrant flowers outside swayed gently in the breeze. "The shop, filled as it is with all those beautiful blooms, that's just the tip of the iceberg. The real work of a herbologist, the real work I do often involves these dangerous plants, the ones that require skilled hands and careful manipulation."

She turned her attention back to Charley, her eyes softening. "I thought this book might open up a new world for you, a world that goes beyond the surface and reveals the power that plants hold." her voice faltered at the last, wondering if it was as lame as it sounded to her own ears. Benevolence paused, studying Charley's reaction closely.