Well, the company in charge of handling everyone's energy needs isn't exactly known for their charity work.

[She has a lot of Words about Shinra, but this isn't really the time or place. She smiles again, a little sheepish this time.]

It's enough to get by. More importantly, it's an honest living, and there are way worse ways to provide for yourself in the slums than selling flowers. It's not very glamorous, but... it's enough. Besides, you're right about them being rare. I've seen them put smiles on more than a few faces, and that's always worth it.

[More importantly:]

You're a singer? I've never met a real performer before!