[ Now, don't go accusing him of being kind or anything like that, that's a surefire way for him to start yelling or grumbling. But despite being a vampire, Bones does take being a doctor seriously. He listens and keeps an eye out for symptoms, watching him closely as he lists... quite the list. ]

Shit, kid, you weren't kidding.

[ Planting an orchid is probably possible? Bones isn't much of a botanist, but they should be able to set that up, somehow. The other things almost make him want to roll his eyes -- he resists, but barely. Maybe he really is going to have to take up guidance counseling, for Founders' sake. ]

Orchids we can work with. And we can get you some cough syrup, maybe a vocal coach. [ Especially with the Spring Salon happening, someone is bound to have some background with that. ] Friends... that one's gonna take you a bit, kid. I'm sure as hell not the guy to give advice there, I can count the number of friends I have with one hand.

[ It's easier said than done, in other words. Bones knows that, too. More importantly, healing people comes first. Which is why he has no trouble offering: ]

You can kiss me if you want, I don't care. Long as it keeps you from coughin' up more flowers. 

[ Which is true. It's clear by his offer that it would be deeply impersonal -- but he offers all the same. They're walking and talking anyway, so it's something to do. ]

As for music, you picked the right time of year for that. Though it's gonna depend on what you call "beautiful." You got a favorite genre, or what?