the floriography meme

[denkou]

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!

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[ofthewaste]

[His smile comes a little easier with Asa's sudden assertion. Insistent, yes, but filled with a kind of earnestness that could not be faked any more than the blush that colored his cheeks. It's refreshing, Asa is the only person besides his siblings who can truly set aside the expectations that come with his position. Others might say it but Edmund can see the way their minds work before every answer, every word as carefully placed as a chess piece.

It is that, amongst other things, that gives Edmund the courage to stroke his fingers over one flushed cheek, brushing loose strands of copper hair back as he let his fingers trace the dappling on the younger man's skin.]

Then let me say first... that you are beautiful. One of Narnia's fairest treasures. Both inside- [Edmund shifted closer, letting his hand drift down to settle over Asa's heart briefly.] and out.

[He paused, drawing in a deep breath and letting it out slowly. Even a king could be nervous when speaking plainly of things that had been a well hidden ghost of thought for many months.] Second... I... If you would permit me... [His hand returned to Asa's face, not stroking his hair this time but cradling his cheek, resting his thumb just below full lips as though he might stroke the pad of his finger over the lower but stopping himself just shy of it.] I would taste the lips that have so often uttered the sweetest of reassurances to my weary heart.

[ohhdeer]

[ the compliment flusters him; he's never quite known what to do with them, though it's not the first time he's been told he's attractive. still, it's the first time that it's been by someone he loves, and in such a manner.

he leans into the palm cupping his face, gold eyes wide and stunned and maybe just a little amused as edmund stumbles through his request. it's nice to know that he's not the only one here a little nervous, treading uncertain waters. when he manages to get it out, though, asa can feel his heart jump up into his throat, hammering like the animal he somewhat resembles.

kiss. he's asking for a kiss. he's asking for a kiss, asa's first, and asa wants it so bad he's startled with himself. he is so painfully in love with this man, and he's pushed it away for so long that it's a wonder he even recognizes it, now.

his breath hiccups in his chest, hands lifting to curl in edmund's sleeves. ] Yes. Yes, I-- I'd like that very much. [ he barely manages it, breathless and trembling, leaning in slightly as if his answer wasn't affirmation enough. ]

[ofthewaste]

[Yes and Asa says it so fervently that Edmund has to wonder at it. Overthinking and privately second-guessing himself is something of a habit, a bad one but habit nonetheless. For a moment he has to do just that, to wonder if he had put off his own feelings for too long due to impropriety or if he had should have waited still for Asa to come forward in the end lest he sway the younger man by virtue of his kingship.

But Asa was a gentle, cautious soul and, though Edmund scarcely let himself believe it could be true fo so long, he was not one to be so bold as to say outright what was in his heart. It had to be him that final put words to the careful tension between them. Now that he had he could hardly believe the response, though. 'Yes' on sweet lips and a gesture that screamed 'Kiss me, please!' and then Edmund was leaning in to meet the younger man.

It was only the lightest brush of lips against lips first, a ghost of a kiss that was followed by a soft breeze rustling through the trees. Edmund turned aside to look up at them briefly, holding a finger to his lips and shushing the dancing murmur of a silver birch with a gesture that was as close to playful as he ever got. Then his gaze went back to Asa, a true, full smile on his lips and amusement in his tone.]

I give it till supper before Lucy comes nagging at you with questions on my behalf. [And then he was finally, finally pressing his lips to Asa's in a firm, sweet kiss, savoring the spark of heat that warmed his cheeks and his heart with even that simple gesture.]

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[ohhdeer]

[ the first brush isn't nearly enough, and asa has just enough time for a moment of panic. they've been seen, they've been seen, and asa isn't nearly good enough for edmund, and he's a nobody with no family to speak of, no homeland that he recalls--

but then edmund is leaning back in, and the kiss sends every coherent thought flying right out of his head. edmund is sun and earth and warmth, his mouth firm and knowing against asa's own, and the redhead finds that he's trembling a little as he leans into it, lips parting slightly in a small gasp. his hands lift, gripping the older man's forearms, as if afraid that it'll all disappear if he lets go.

it's everything he's wanted and nothing like he'd expected and so much better because of it. to his supreme embarrassment, he finds heat stinging his eyes, spilling down his face, and when they finally part, he has to laugh a little shakily, lifting his hands away from the other man to scrub the moisture away. ]

You-- You have no idea how long I-- [ a tremulous smile, and he curls his fingers in edmund's sleeves again, leaning back in to press a gentle kiss to the curve of his jaw. ] .. Again?