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nemuri) wrote in bakerstreet2014-01-12 01:56 pm
the floriography meme
the floriography meme
Flowers, in the Victorian Era (1837-1901), were often used as means of communication when people could not openly say things that we do these days. Think about someone who is naturally repressed; now imagine a whole society focusing on being repressed. You can see why lovers needed some sort of secret code. Poor things.
No longer used much, there are some remaining, well-known meanings—roses inspiring passion and love are a classic example. So, grab a bouquet and give it to someone special. Beware of what certain flowers could say, though. Not all flowers were used happily.
note: some prompts might cause triggers; be aware and specify in your comments
Flowers, in the Victorian Era (1837-1901), were often used as means of communication when people could not openly say things that we do these days. Think about someone who is naturally repressed; now imagine a whole society focusing on being repressed. You can see why lovers needed some sort of secret code. Poor things.
No longer used much, there are some remaining, well-known meanings—roses inspiring passion and love are a classic example. So, grab a bouquet and give it to someone special. Beware of what certain flowers could say, though. Not all flowers were used happily.
note: some prompts might cause triggers; be aware and specify in your comments
oo1. comment with your characters
make sure to put names, series, & preferences somewhere!
oo2. reply to others in character
oo3. go to RNG and roll 1-20
oo4. play out what happens! anything goes!
oo5. profit? profit!
oo6. originally from here
p r o m p t s
oo1. begonia ❀ beware
A hidden message is always appreciated. You need to keep an eye out, because your best friend might be banging your girl, or your girl is trying to off you!
oo2. chrysanthemum ❀ you’re a wonderful friend
Commonly used for funerals, this flower can also be used to send a gentle message. Someone is interested in you, but you only see them as a friend. Sorry.
oo3. clover ❀ promise
Promises, promises. Sometimes you mean them, sometimes you break them. Today, you promised your lover the best day ever. But does it work out?
oo4. daffodil ❀ unrequited love
There is an old tale of how a youth fell in love with his reflection and drowned. This is the ultimate rejection: no sparing of feelings, no kind words. Crush their souls.
oo5. forget-me-not ❀ memories, don’t forget me
This well-known flower is often given to loved ones as parting gifts. Who knows how long you’ll be gone? Maybe for only a day, or forever and a lifetime.
oo6. hazel ❀ reconciliation
You and a former love have parted ways for one reason or another. Time has cooled your head, but not your heart, so maybe it’s time to rekindle that fire.
oo7. hyacinth ❀ sorrow, forgive me
This holiday does not bring happiness to everyone. Yes, you’re sad and alone this year—but what are you going to do about it? Hopefully not mope with ice cream.
oo8. marigold ❀ cruelty
Love doesn’t mean a thing to you. The people around you are all puppets, and you love playing with them in the meanest way possible. Have fun, you psychopath.
oo9. mistletoe ❀ kiss me
Pure and simple: give someone a kiss! Your lover, your little sister, a stranger from across the room, or go wild and give the whole town some love!
o10. orange blossoms ❀ wedding, marriage bliss
Oh yes, you’re doing it: having a wedding on one of the cheesiest days of the year! Bring your rice and gifts, a priest is waiting to unite two people in love.
o11. plum blossom ❀ beauty, longevity
It’s a long shot, but you gotta try it. Flattery and buttering people up is one of the best ways to get what you want… romance, a date, money, sex…
o12. poppy ❀ oblivion
It is never good to be oblivious, and it’s awful to not see that someone is in love with you. But sadly, you are. Or is the other person the clueless one?
o13. primrose ❀ can’t live without you
You need them. More than lust or financial stability, you cannot imagine a world where you are not with this other person. Who said anything about a healthy relationship?
o14. rose (dark red) ❀ mourning
You never broke up with them, you never forgot about them. This is true love separated—they’re dead and gone. But have you moved on?
o15. rose (red) ❀ i love you, confession
Today is the day to express love, and nothing is better than expressing a love not expressed before! So go on, confess those beautiful feelings!
o16. rose (white) ❀ secrecy and silence
Sometimes you have to keep secrets. Sometimes that secret is someone else. So, enjoy a midnight rendezvous or run away for a passionate day somewhere.
o17. rose (yellow) ❀ infidelity
You couldn’t help it, this other person was just too… something to resist. That’s right! You’re cheating on your public lover today, but do you care or not?
o18. saffron ❀ abuse
Not all love is happy. Sometimes the problems are worse than money or cheating. It’s not limited to physical abuse either: there’s emotional, verbal, psychological…
o19. sweet pea ❀ good-bye
This day can really suck sometimes. Not as bad as being dumped on Christmas, but all the same. Your special someone obviously doesn’t feel the same anymore.
o20. violets ❀ let’s take a chance
Go for it! Love is exciting, and you don’t have to stay in a rut. Date someone new, elope, or do something creative. In the end, be different from the norm this year!
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I--I've been fine.
[Okay maybe not so much muscling through.]
Same old, same old...work and stuff.
[Okay maybe actually being very awkward.]
What about you?
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Not a lot! Still running the supply store when I'm not busy with missions myself, so I've been busy too...
It's nice, though... I also admit it's a little lonely, too. I haven't been able to talk to the others as much as I want to.
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[Oh god no, mind, don't start flustering she did not ask Shiemi out on a date, it's just a friend thing!]
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[ Shiemi's excited! It'd be a great way for them to catch up, wouldn't it? Though... she does pause in thought at another things Maka mentioned. ]
... why not... go for the lunch date now? I'm not doing anything, so... if you're free now, we could.. do that, if you'd like...
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LUNCH DATE.
LUNCH DATE.]
[The Maka you are trying to dial cannot be reached, please hang up and try again.
Until she resets her brain and remembers--no--"date" as platonic connotations too.]
S-sure! [Ah her voice might have cracked a little. Responsible Adult Maka Albarn over here.]
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Her nervousness lasts all of a few minutes before she grabs Maka's hand and starts tugging it, wanting to lead her somewhere... ]
O-okay! I'm... I'm glad... I was worried you'd be busy, so...
Let's go! There's a place I want to take you to, if that's okay...
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I'll go anywhere you go.
[...In a friendly way, of course. Don't screw things up with your friend, Maka.]
You know, I saw a lot of flowers when I was traveling...they always made me think of you, especially when I didn't know what exactly they were. I knew that if you were there you'd identify them immediately and what their properties are.
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[ Shiemi smiles brightly, nodding as she gently tugged Maka towards the plaza.
Tilting her head, she can't help but smile, and perhaps blush a little at how Maka mentioned that she was on her mind whenever flowers were involved - but let's be honest, when ISN'T Shiemi blushing like crazy? ]
Really? I'm... I'm flattered. Sometimes I got customers that reminded me of you, too... strong-willed, dedicated people. Along with those who used scythes in battle like you did.
... it's a little silly, but whenever I was reminded of you I felt that perhaps you hadn't really left at all. That my mind and heart remembered you, and that you were still there even if you weren't physically there with me, you know?