the floriography meme

[nemuri]

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.

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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!

Comments

oh good let's humiliate ourselves (and durbe) some more

[dubhe]

[ The kiss surprises him - if he'd still been holding his books, he likely would have dropped them again, and right on Nasch's feet - and Durbe lifts his hands to hover in the air, a little unsure of what to do with them. Does he touch Nasch? Does he wrap his arms around his waist or his neck? Does he-- his glasses are gone and he squeezes his eyes shut, trying to not to focus on the fact that he wouldn't be able to see if they were open, and one of his hands finds its way to Nasch's chest. Durbe's fingers curl in the fabric of his shirt and he's just... unsure of what to do beyond that - is that even okay? It must be, he's seen it in all of those movies he's watched, he's dreamed it too.

And the feeling of Nasch's lips against his is something he's wanted to feel for a while, he's wanted to feel Nasch close to him in an intimate way, not just the way they would be as friends. Though this isn't the most romantic place for a first kiss, once Nasch pulls away and settles his glasses back on his face, Durbe thinks he wouldn't have it any other way. The fingers in his hair definitely are a nice touch too, something so affectionate being given to him.

When Nasch takes his hand, Durbe feels like he's ready to melt - hand-holding and a kiss, and so soon at that, but he'd never complain or turn it down - but he squeezes Nasch's hand and follows, trying to adjust his glasses and keep his bag from slipping off his shoulders all at once. And he's a little speechless, uncertain of the right words to say after something like that, but he tries all the same, and it isn't until they leave the school that he even manages to say it. ]

I'm glad we can finally be like this.

practically my day job.

[rhinestones]

[Nasch takes the speechlessness from Durbe as a compliment meaning he must have liked the kiss or, at the least, it wasn't entirely awful. That had been his first and considering he hadn't had any idea what he was doing? He thought it had gone pretty well, all things considered.]

I had wanted to do something about it before, but well, I wanted to make sure you were ready first. I figured if you were going to be sending me a love letter than you were probably prepared. [He smirks at Durbe and squeezes his hand, just teasing him as he usually would. Durbe's easy to tease, perhaps too easy, but that's just part of the fun when it comes to Durbe and he knows the other boy doesn't mind.]

i know the feel

[dubhe]

[ Oh of course Nasch is going to tease him - he knows perfectly well that it's one of Nasch's favorite things to do, but at least it's always harmless. Durbe knows Nasch would never hurt him, and that's admittedly one of the many things that draws Durbe to him, that makes Durbe never want to leave Nasch's side.

Feeling Nasch squeeze his hand, Durbe lets his smile grow and he ducks his head to try to hide it from Nasch's sight. ]

I suppose I've always been so transparent, haven't I?

[ But he doesn't sound upset by it - he's sort of accepted it by this point. He glances down at Nasch's hand and feels his face heat up for seemingly no reason at all other than what seems to be the typical 'he's touching me' reaction. Durbe really is almost like a giddy schoolgirl at this time. ]

... Would it be too soon to ah... ask for a date?