[hand given... mikazuki will just bring molly's hand into his own lap, holding it gently between his two. he lets his thumb brush over the back of it in slow, idle motions]
It is difficult, for certain. One's heart only becomes more battered over time.
[ . . . ]
Tell me, Mollymauk Tealeaf, might you be familiar with flower language?
... 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.
... they bloom first, you know, even against the snow. Nobility would have viewing parties, just to watch plum blossoms herald the beginning of spring.
They symbolize perseverance, and beauty amidst adversity. As they would often mark the end of a cold winter, they would also mean hope.
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It is difficult, for certain. One's heart only becomes more battered over time.
[ . . . ]
Tell me, Mollymauk Tealeaf, might you be familiar with flower language?
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[ which is funny, considering the field of flowers he has tattooed all the way up his arm. ]
What about you?
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[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.
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You think it's gotta be that? And not just a secret admirer with a poor grasp of flower meanings?
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To similarly send me other flowers that mean to say 'Caution' or 'Danger'. 'Deceit' or 'Falsehood'.
One more that means to say 'Sweet Dreams'.
[jiji's bouquet was so fucking ominous the other ones were so nice]
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That is ... quite a lot of statements for just a few flowers. Fuck. So-- if I get a bouquet, I'll bring it to you. How about that?
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After all, much as I would like to remain on this side to interpret, there is nothing for certain in these experiences.
Nonetheless... I do consider it a fortunate sign - that we might be receiving more communication from those departed soon enough.
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[ He sounds as if he doesn't want to get too hopeful about the prospect, quite yet. ]
... What do plum blossoms mean?
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They symbolize perseverance, and beauty amidst adversity. As they would often mark the end of a cold winter, they would also mean hope.
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[ He huffs out a bit. ]
Someone once filled my whole room with them.
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Now that sounds like a proper admirer, indeed.