... to bring joy to Shinobu Kocho. They are her favorite type of tree, and hold some kind of significance to her home. I had thought they might lift her spirits.
And because I am fond of what they symbolize. [he will provide the explanation so no one has to consult a book] Longevity, primarily. Long, fortuitous life.
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Did you believe I was sending low level poison to mark my letters....?
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[ he keeps pulling them out. there is. so much stored in his armpit? it's like a neverending supply pouring out ]
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... yes, well, it is not in my nature to do such a thing.
[so he kind of hoped that would explain enough,]
Though they are capable of being used in poisons, they would need to be refined - otherwise I would not have asked for these trees to be planted.
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And because I am fond of what they symbolize. [he will provide the explanation so no one has to consult a book] Longevity, primarily. Long, fortuitous life.
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They were commonly used in Japanese nobility courts to express certain messages and sentiments - so I am pleased to see the art revived yet again.
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...I'm still not gonna learn flower language though.