... I know it well. 'Hanakotoba' is a practice in my home, as it would be used even amongst the nobility as flowers were given codes and passwords to pass along messages. These are the rituals an old man such as myself knows well.

[he will let his fingers idly trace upon the tattoos on molly's arm, admiring the ink]

This past Monday, a bouquet of flowers was delivered to my room. One of their meanings - 'Thoughts of Those Dearly Departed'. My crane and Estelle received some as well... and my impression is that they are from those who have fallen.

I would like to teach you, and others... in case they might try to reach us again.

Today, our hearts will likely remain heavy... Tomorrow, and the next, and the next, I would like to try again. For those still watching over us, and who we wish to see again.