#Roses symbolize innocence. or a kind heart

[sl33pyst4r5]

Yeah, they deserve that. No thorns, only roses.

(I started drawing this right after I saw those tags, so thanks for the idea @ashyronfire)

[harmoonix]

𝓗 𝓐 𝓡 𝓜 𝓞 𝓝 𝓨

(Astrology Observations)

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~ Something like a dream has found me ~

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🌺 - Every element symbolize a mythical creature your rising sign is associated with

Earth Risings with Fairies 🌺 ~ Grace

Water Risings with Mermaids 🌺 ~ Rarity

Fire Risings with Dragons🌺 ~ Power

Air Risings with Angels 🌺 ~ Serenity

🌺 - Moon - Jupiter aspects (both harsh and positive aspects) have an inner wisdom, their energy feels like a vortex, very wise for their age

🌺 - Sun in Pisces, (Pisces Degrees 12°, 24° Or Sun in the 12th house) are attracted to mysticism, fantasies, fairytales etc... The Sun here has the energy of dreaming/dreamy

🌺 - Cancer/Pisces/Scorpio Risings = Heart of the ocean, they're untameable like the ocean waves, very innocent with dangerous shadows, very romantic like the ocean aswell

🌺 - Moon in water degrees (4°, 8°, 12°, 16°, 20°, 24°, 28°) love with their soul, their love is so precious and surrounded of peace. They have a calming inner harmony

🌺 - Rising/Ascendant under water degrees (4°, 8°, 12°, 16°, 20°, 24°, 28°) have the most peaceful eyes you'll ever seen, their eyes are so serene and magical, their eyes will get memorized in your head

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🌺 - Sun aspecting Chiron will heal your insecurities, like they can be the people to call out your insecurities and to help you overcome them

🌺 - Venus aspecting Neptune (Both harsh and positive aspect) = Hypnotizing beauty, both Venus and Neptune represent beauty and let me tell you when they're connecting eachother is like an explosion of cherry blossoms

🌺 - Chiron and Pisces/Chiron in 12th house can make you addicted of them, they are the type of people who are lonely or may like to stay alone but once you come up in their energy you can become addicted of them (Pisces effect)

🌺 - Capricorn Sun/Moon/Rising/Venus and Venus in the 10th house have ageless beauty, their beauty remains in time just like the old wine

🌺 - Asteroid Bella (695) in elements and your beauty

Bella touched by the air have an electric beauty, outstanding personality and they're very chatty in their words. They feel like the breeze of air in the morning, breath of life

Bella touched by the water have an mesmerizing beauty, appealing personality, something about them seems so magical and enchantix . Enchanting aura

Bella touched by the fire have an wild beauty, something that you'd feel in love when you see it, strong personality and wild at heart too

Bella touched by the earth have the gracious nature of a nymph, so feminine, so soft and elegant like a rose, natural beauty and classy vibes

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🌺 - Ascendant - Moon aspects (Both harsh and positive aspects) give snow white vibes and I don't mean the skin color, I mean the vibe and the energy of snow white, that pure and nostalgic aura of it, just like that are these aspects too, very kind, helpful, positive, dreamy.

🌺 - Out of all the signs Sagittarius and Pisces give the most tropical and exotic vibes they're like this friend of the group who's gonna teach you their traditions and culture

🌺 - Mercury in Cancer/Taurus/Pisces have very soft voices, their voice can be very feminine aswell no matter the gender for example boys with those signs in Mercury can have soft/sweet voices

🌺 - Part of Fortune in the 7th house are really blessed/fated with a very good relationship/marriage because the Part of Fortune shows where you're the most lucky

🌺 - Libra, Leo and Gemini Moons can be the type of friend who always has a prominent smell of parfume. It can be from their obsession with perfumes

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🌺 - Uranus aspecting the Midheaven (MC) can experience having unexpected moments in their career, on their career path or at their jobs (maybe as a surprise 🫢)

🌺 - Asteroid Hera [103] aspecting MC = Being seen as the loyal one in the relationship, the faithful one, the attention will be for you first

🌺 - Sun/Moon in the 5th house can make you very emotional and connected to kids, like that type of person who is always encouraged by kids

🌺 - Neptune and Jupiter in good aspects can make the native very spiritual/intuitive/ with these aspects you can often get lost in your dreams aswell

🌺 - Neptune aspecting the ascendant (both harsh and positive aspects) make the native stunning. They can literally look like some ocean/river nymph with those aspects

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🌺 - Uranus aspecting Mars > If you are from the lgbt community this can be an indicator of attracting the same gender. Especially men

🌺 - Sun in the 11th house have the cutest relationship ever with their friends. Is really very precious what they have with eachother

🌺 - Virgo Sun/Moon/Risings can nurture themselves with long baths, it can be a nurturing method to escape the reality and to focus on yourself for a bit

🌺 - Virgo Mercury or Mercury in Virgo Degrees (6°, 18°) can really bring any topic in conversation. Like jumping from one topic with another and at the end you can forget what you were talking about

🌺 - Sagittarius Moon/Moon in the 9th house give the vibe of Tarzan/Mowgli because of their explorer spirit (If you have this placement and you like these shows it makes more sense). Applying if you also have moon in Sag Degrees (9°, 21°)

🌺 - Cancer/Moon in the 7th house is such a cute placement to have if you're looking for a cute relationship or partner

🌺 - Gemini/Mercury in the 5th house can make the person very sensual in talking and especially at flirting. They can also talk dirty at some points

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🌺 - Aquarius Moon or Moon in Aquarius Degrees (11°. 23°) may like to stay alone/or to be left alone when they are in that type of mood, because they can feel way better alone than with people who stress them out

🌺 - Lilith h12 or h13 aspecting Moon can be the type of person who comforts you when you're low emotionally. Because they can understand you 100% perfectly

🌺 - Neptune aspecting the ascendant are really very sensitive/soft people. And there is nothing wrong with that. I actually think these type of people are the kindest people ever but they're born into a evil world who may hurt them at a soul level

🌺 - Saturn in the 4th house/Saturn in Cancer are the type of people to comfort you when you need to nurture yourself the most because even with all the chaos in their lives. They still have the most peaceful soul

🌺 - Moon in the 2nd house loves sweets, you can always see them sneaking to eat some, they're usually very picky when it comes to sweets tho

🌺 - Moon feels very chill at 3°, 15°, 27° degrees because it makes them be the most aware of the things that happen around them. They have a very strong sense of hearing aswell

🌺 - I wanna give a shout-out to the people with Cancer Lilith and Lilith in the 4th house because they were raised in toxic families/households and still manage to smile. They're so strong

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🦋 Have a very beautiful day to everyone reading my observations, have a blessed day 🦋

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[goldenchocobo]

Here’s what I’ve been working on, it’s taken a month, but I’ve finally completed it!

All 13 14 Organization XIII members with flowers!

I did reuse some flowers; but I’ve been wanting to redraw those portraits for a while now, so I can cross that off the list too

Under the KEEP READING are the flowers included, along with why I chose them for that Organization Member.

- You've clicked the 'Keep Reading', so you're in for the long-haul; 14 flower analyses in one! Better get snug!

I. Anemone flowers (also called wind flowers) have a lot of meanings, more negative than good ones; the ones I singled out for Xemnas was death and loss. Flower meanings require a lot of context- like sentences, so in this instance, I’ve used ‘loss’ to mean ‘loss’ in a general sense- Xemnas lost his heart, his comrades, his emotions; and by the end of KHIII; even his motivation; saying he doesn’t really care for his comrades’ demises, and that after he’s gained any kind of sensation back; it’s regret.

II. Knowing Xigbar is keeping all kinds of secrets, and knowing them is his business, Snapdragons are perfect. White and purple denote the spiritual and mystic. Them covering his mouth means that he knows something you don't, and he won't tell you anything.

III. We don’t know much about Xaldin- or Dilan. But with how I interpret him and his actions; he’s someone who has been scorned before- or at least has a lot of jealous dislike towards relationships and is sickened by how love makes people act. Hydrangeas are a flower both used for some wedding bouquets, as well as denoting jealousy, especially in their purple-blue colouration, as it's higher pH that causes the flowers to be that colour.

IV. Azeleas are flowers of two halves. They can mean Temperance and intelligence, but also temptation and caution. This is why I thought it was perfect for Vexen. Not only does he give into the temptation of his (immoral) research- more than once, but also ignored the dangers of it. When he's recompleted, we can see that he's gotten rid of these temptations (or at least I hope so). I made them orange to deeper the 'danger' and 'caution' theme as orange is a colour in nature that denotes it- like toxic amphibians and insects.

V. Lexaeus is a quiet man; so I don't really know much about him other than that he's strong and wants to protect Ienzo/Zexion; as such gladiolus- a symbol of such strength and protection is perfect for him.

VI. Zexion is interesting because I kind of see him as a tragic two-sided character. His scheming, 'throwing morals out the window and toying with people' Zexion in CoM side, and his more naïve, innocent and caring Ienzo side we see in KH3. I gave him Begonias for this reason; the purple in one hand representing mystique and curiosity, whilst white being for a more innocent side to him. I specifically chose Begonia pavonina leaves because they look weird and mystic and kind of match his shimmering hair.

VII. I've already used yellow roses for Siax/Isa, in the same configuration as well; and the meaning remains the same. Yellow roses can sometimes mean jealousy- especially towards friendships. Siax got too into his head about Axel making friends. That was when his jealousy took over, and he was lead by it.

VIII. Axel has had Alestromeas before- as they usually mean strong bonds of friendship; something Axel and Lea has shown over and over again. Like with Siax, I chose to make them a crown to show that, that friendship and keeping those friends safe is what drives him.

IX. It was kind of hard to come up with a flower for Demyx. originally I had him with Geraniums as they can represent folly; but instead, I went with Daisies; with the adage, 'Lazy Daisy'- for obvious reasons. Daisies- or asters- come in a large variety and specie. For Demyx, I chose two for aesthetic purposes; common daisy for around his head, and leucanthemum daisy for his neck- for their size.

X. Finding the right flower for Luxord was difficult. I did originally just have him with clovers, but felt that they didn’t suit. I chose poppies instead, as while they’re known for being symbolic of war & peace, fallen soldiers and death, there’s an under-current of time meaning; time being passed while we sleep, the time we remember the departed, and time marching on until the grave.

XI. For the longest time, Marluxia was going to have roses- it’s his whole motif; there’s rose iconography everywhere. But I chose Magnolias due to their symbolism of remembrance. While not fully aware until the very end, Marluxia was always searching for his sister, not believing that she had gone. The yellow Magnolias represent the joys he shared with her, whilst the purple imply the dignity of being a Union Leader, and Lord of Castle Oblivion.

XII. Marigolds are pretty, but their meaning is not... sometimes. Out of their meanings, I've chosen their meaning for Larxene to be one of cruelty and coldness. Because that's what she is to everyone.

XIII. Roxas keep his Dahlias from his original flower piece. The meaning remains the same; That- even in the face of hardship and despair, he will remain kind, friendly and cheerful.

XIV. I was going to reuse the obvious choice of Forget-Me-Nots for Xion; but honestly, I felt intimidated by how small they are, and- if you've paid attention, kept a strict number limit on my flowers; so that wasn't doable. Instead, I chose a Cornflower, which has a similar meaning of not being forgotten, as well as hope, devotion and love.

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The stones inlayed in the frames have no real significance other than that they match the character's colour scheme; Here's what each stone is: Xemnas: Pearl Xigbar: Smokey Quartz Xaldin: Amethyst Vexen: Emerald Lexaeus: (orange) Agate Zexion: Lepidolite Siax: Moonstone Axel: Sunstone Demyx: Sapphire Luxord: Hematite Marluxia: Rose Quartz Larxene: Topaz Roxas: Snowflake Obsidian Xion: Obsidian

OK- I lied a little; there's some theming between characters, but nothing majorly deep; I haven't really looked into gemstones and their meanings.

If you've read this much, congratulations! Flower Count: Xemnas has 13. Xigbar has 3. Xaldin has 1. Vexen has 7. Lexaeus has 5. Zexion has 13. Siax has 7. Axel has 7 Demyx has 20 (13 common, 7 leucanthemum). Luxord has 7. Marluxia has 5. Larxene has 5. Roxas has 7. Xion has 13.

The only outlier is Xaldin; but Hydrangeas are hard to draw and only had the motivation to draw one.

[halaxia]

— the language of flowers 𓆩ᥫ᭡𓆪 the jjk boys

❥ featuring | itadori yuji, fushiguro megumi, inumaki toge, okkotsu yuta, gojo satoru, geto suguru, nanami kento, kamo choso, and mahito ❥ cw | mostly fluff, unrequited love in megumi’s (sorry), brief mentions of violence in mahito’s ❥ note | reposted from my old blog, rewrote some stuff :) also not proofread lol don't come for me for typos/stuff that doesn’t make sense i'll edit it in the morning!!! also some of these are ooc i know i don’t wanna talk about it :,(

❀ ITADORI YUJI : DAISY — INNOCENCE, LOYAL, LOVE, AND PURITY.

Yuji's love was akin to that of a day in mid-spring when sweet birdsong filled the air and the smell of flowers wafted through the atmosphere as the trees rustled with a gentle breeze passing by. Yuji's love brought you peace, contentment; it was kind, gentle, and welcoming, and it felt like home. Anything you could ever want, ever need, Yuji tried to provide you with it to the best of his ability. Meeting his affectionate gaze never failed to bring a smile to your lips and warm your cheeks, much like the sun would on a beautiful day.

Your love was pure—Yuji didn't care for your flaws or imperfections, nor did you for his. All that mattered was that, after a long, tiring day of exorcising curses or enduring gruelling training from your seniors or sensei, you could find solace in the arms of each other.

— After your first date, Yuji gifted you a crisp, fresh, white daisy, and would continue to do so whenever he noticed the ones he'd given you prior begin to wilt. Now, though, he is sure to get you one each day before seeing you; they're becoming a small bouquet of clean, white flowers on your dresser in a crystal vase next to a framed photo of the two of you.

❀ FUSHIGURO MEGUMI : GARDENIA — SYMBOL OF SECRET LOVE.

Megumi loved you, and you loved him, too, but not in the way he so craved.

Passing smiles and lingering embraces were never enough to quell his ever-growing love for you. Megumi wanted nothing more than to see the look in your eyes when he confessed his feelings to you, to let you hold his aching heart in your hands and watch you handle it with care, to hear you whisper the four words he'd been dreaming of hearing leave your lips; "I love you too."

How he longed to kiss you, feel the way your lips slotted perfectly against his and taste the fruit-flavoured chapstick he always saw you applying. He wanted to hold your hand when you were scared, tuck your hair behind your ear and tell you that he would always be there for you, that everything would be okay as long as he was by your side.

It hurt him, not being able to show you just how much he loved you. He swore to himself that one day he would be honest with you, let his mind step aside and let his heart take over. That day, however, had yet to come.

— Megumi's eyes always fall on the gardenias arranged neatly by the exit as he leaves the store with you by his side. Next time, he thinks. I'll give them one next time. Deep down, he knows that next time will never come.

❀ INUMAKI TOGE : WHITE ROSE — SECRECY, SILENCE, INNOCENCE, AND CHARM.

What you adored most about the love you and Inumaki shared was the innocence of it all; warm, comforting hugs after tiring missions, stolen kisses in empty corridors, giggly nights spent together in each other's rooms after everybody else had retreated to their rooms to sleep.

Nobody else knew about what you and Inumaki shared, but the two of you preferred it that way. The love you two had was secret, hidden away from all but the chirping crickets and hooting owls that surrounded you on those warm summer nights spent together on the roof of Jujutsu High.

Your love was pure, innocent, perfect, and you wouldn't trade it for the world.

— Inumaki never fails to greet you with a smile, peppering your face with kisses just as the door shuts behind him. He places his fingertips on your eyelids, a silent instruction to close them, before sliding the stem of a white rose behind your ear. You leave it there for the rest of the night, and before Inumaki is about to return to his room, just as the sun kisses the horizon, he gingerly removes it from where it had found a home behind your ear and places it on your nightstand, beside it, a note written in his distinct scrawl: "sleep well, my flower." He leaves silently, though not before placing a gentle kiss on your temple.

❀ OKKOTSU YUTA : LILY OF THE VALLEY — RETURNING OF HAPPINESS.

Yuta felt himself begin to regain his humanity after becoming acquainted with you. He could finally begin to appreciate life for what it was—he would smile as the warm summer sun kissed his cheeks, close his eyes and relish in the natural sounds of nature, a breeze sweeping delicately through the trees, the sounds of birds singing happily to one another. He felt present, he felt alive, and for that, he had you to thank.

You were the one who showed him what a joyous, content life could look like, and it was because of you he, for the first time since his childhood, felt happy. Every time he felt your lips against his, heard your harmonious laugh and saw your smile that never failed to warm his heart, he was reminded of his reason to try every day—you.

— Yuta is sweating bullets the first time he asks you out on a real date (Panda, Inumaki, and Maki all insisted that the two of you spending time together during a class outing barely counted as a date). When he knocks on the door of your room and sees the grin on your face the moment you lay your eyes upon the bouquet of lily of the valley he held in his shaking hands, he could feel his anxieties almost immediately melt away. Since then, he's made it a tradition to greet you with those same flowers before each date—he can never get tired of seeing you smile.

❀ GOJO SATORU : DELPHINIUM — OPEN HEART AND ARDENT ATTACHMENT.

Satoru didn't let just anyone in—despite his bubbly exterior and friendly (although irritating to some) exterior, he was rather particular about who he let take a stroll through his aching heart. At the beginning of your relationship, he, of course, welcomed you with open arms and loved you wholeheartedly; he made you feel like you were the only person in the whole world who mattered to him. You, however, could feel the distance at which he kept you—he was open, but only enough so that you wouldn't question whether or not he trusted you with his secrets.

It wasn't until further into your relationship that he finally began to feel as though he could further drop his guard around you and shed his (sometimes) forced sincerity. It started slow at first, with Satoru telling you short stories of his youth and his friends from his past. He would tell you just enough that you were practically dying to know more, but you never pushed, not once.

One night, however, when a spring thunderstorm left the roads far too dangerous for you to drive home, you spent the night at his, and just like the ferocity of the downpour which transpired outside, all of Satoru's feelings poured out; his fear of becoming attached to you just as he once was with Suguru, how he was afraid of loving you with his whole heart lest he had to hurt you, leave you in the same way he did his best friend. It was the first time you'd seen him cry.

Although he expected you to shy away, leave him after seeing his vulnerability and realize that The Strongest was nothing more than a weakling who couldn't so much as get over the death of his best friend, that he was only a child who'd been forced to grow up far too quickly, you embraced him and told him you'd love him no matter what.

— Satoru loves to place the heads of delphiniums around your home whilst you're at work. You were vaguely annoyed by it at first, scolding him (though with no spine) for making a mess of your place of living. One day, though, you find yourself smiling at the violet-blue buttercup staring you in the face from the inside of your medicine cabinet. Satoru makes sure to hide extra flowers for you to come across whenever he has to go on long missions, leaving you something of his for you to find so you "don't miss him too much". You feel your heart swell with love each time you find another flower.

❀ GETO SUGURU : ZINNIA — LASTING AFFECTION, DAILY REMEMBRANCE, AND GOOD MEMORIES.

You and Suguru were textbook high school sweethearts—spending your days together outside of classes, holding hands or locking pinkies whenever you were in the vicinity of one another, watching the sun rise and set together. You were practically made for each other, and as grossed out by you as everyone else was, they couldn't deny that fact. You and Suguru were undeniably, irrevocably in love with each other.

That's why his betrayal left such a dark stain of hurt on your heart, so full of him that you weren't sure you could call it your own anymore. Waking up to a cold, empty bed that you once shared, buying him things you think he'd like just for them to gather dust on your dresser—not one day went by where you didn't think of Suguru and the curse of love he'd left with you, gnawing away at your heart as a constant reminder of not only what once was, but what could have been.

You never held any hatred for the boy who was a traitor to Jujutsu Society, the one who would meet your lips with a sweet kiss each morning, night, and any time in between, who would dance with you in your room to a song sung by himself to cheer you up after a particularly gruelling day. You remembered nothing but the good things, and you could only hope he remembered you, too.

— Suguru has a bouquet of zinnia kept in a delicate vase next to a photo of the two of you on a small table in the corner of his room. He finds himself smiling as his eyes land upon them, spritzing them with a bit of water if he finds that they're drying out, replacing them upon noticing the petals begin to wilt. With each spritz of water, he remembers everything the two of you shared, both the good and the bad—now, all that's left of the two of you is a fond memory.

❀ NANAMI KENTO : LILY — PURITY OF THE HEART AND REFINED BEAUTY.

Kento was a tired man who devoted himself to his work, so much so that he never really had the time to let himself think about anything but an upcoming project or deadline he had to meet—that was until you managed to worm your way into his heart.

Your innocence was what initially drew him in, your gentle gaze and soft hands clean of sin. Your ignorance, at first, bubbled a sense of annoyance from deep within his chest, but only after pondering his feelings did he realize he did not resent you, but envied you, your purity and kind-heartedness.

If he was unable to live a life of comfort, of happiness, then he could at least keep you safe from the angry claws of the cruel world. The feeling of solace Kento so craved, he found in you.

— No matter how tired he was after a long day at work, once a week, Kento always makes sure to pick up a bouquet of lilies for you before returning home. Seeing your eyes light up and face break out into a smile always manages to brighten his day, too, no matter how exhausted he's feeling; if you're happy, then he is, too.

❀ KAMO CHOSO : GLADIOLUS — REMEMBRANCE, FAITHFULNESS, AND SINCERITY.

No matter what time or day, Choso's thoughts were clouded with nothing but the thought of you. He was undeniably infatuated with you, from the way your fingers ran through his hair on a lazy day to the way your shampoo and perfume always seemed to match. There wasn't a moment in his life where he didn't think of you.

Choose was sincere in his feelings for you—when the words "I love you" fell from his lips, he swore that, leading up to that moment, nothing he'd ever said held as much truth as did that declaration.

— Choose gifts you a small arrangement of gladioluses, along with a small note attached to the metallic string holding them together. Written in his messy scrawl is a short message about how he adores you so, all wrapped up with a small, asymmetrically-drawn heart and a dopey smiley face. You keep the note in the drawer of your bedside drawer and find yourself looking at it when you're missing him.

❀ MAHITO : LAVENDER — LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.

With Mahito, it wasn't so much love at first sight as it was intrigue.

You weren't afraid of him the very first time he'd appeared before you, nor when he'd turned the two attackers attempting to shake you down of your valuables into faceless, disgusting curses—hell, you'd even asked him to walk you home. What kind of a person wouldn't be afraid of him? Who could do such a thing?

That's why Mahito was so utterly fascinated by you.

He began frequenting your apartment, something which caught you by surprise the first time he did so (you thought he was an intruder and threw a tv remote at him, he thought it was funny), but after a while, you began to grow used to his somewhat eerie presence always lurking behind or beside you—you found your apartment feeling almost empty on the days where he didn't show up.

You craved the moments when he would appear beside you, plopping down on your couch next to you and completely disregarding your evident exhaustion following a hard day at work to ask you incessant questions about what you'd done that day or if you'd missed him (he did so only to see the way you grew flustered and furiously deny his proposition). Feeling a sudden presence behind you as you typed away tirelessly at your computer, stopping only when you felt his hands fall on your tense shoulders and feeling your face grow extremely warm upon hearing his sultry voice purr in your ear: "Only relaxed when I'm around, huh?", you could no longer deny the voice in your head telling you that you liked having the curse for company.

You enjoyed having him around, however unnerving he was, and with each night that he found himself at your apartment, Mahito realized he enjoyed being around you, too.

— Mahito once asked you why you liked to keep a vase of flowers in the main room of your home; What's the point of taking care of something without a soul, much less put in the effort to keep it alive? It gives you a sense of responsibility, you tell him. If you find yourself too tired to take care of yourself, you can at least find happiness in the small flowers that relied on you to live. One day, he notices the petals growing dry and lifeless, and after coming home one night from work, plagued with exhaustion, you're pleasantly surprised to see the purple flowers replaced, flourishing and blossoming once again. Although you don't know why he did so—you seldom know why Mahito does anything, really—you can't help the smile making its way onto your face at the thought of the blue-haired curse who placed them there.

[lazywriters-blog]

SISTER's SUPPORT

Summary: A sister has gotta do what she gotta do. Slight dark undertones, implied stalking, very mild yandere behavior? But could be read as fluff or dark comedy, but questionable. Kinda dumb-

Why do I imagine Lynette being the pushy and bickering sister-in-law in support of her dear brother who hasn't cared to mention that you are partially still a stranger? And he hasn't gotten the chance to even introduce himself? But, he's a little shy and head over heels and implementing subtle tactics to bring you in.

"Do you care for a trick?"

You've heard it before, and though you never believed in magic or magicians you turned around to see the young man bowing his hat, a hand behind his back, and an elegant posture.

Magicians are but clever in deceiving and trickery, concealment, and whatnot. You could list a few more.

However, in favor of answering his voice, you speak up, "Oh no, thank you." The least you could do was smile and walk away, and you were going to until he stepped an inch and insisted, "Please just one trick?" he pleaded with his eyes this time.

You looked away, dealing with persistent people never went well in your case so you nodded, and he grinned big. Sighing and whining internally, you fold your arms and watch him reveal the insides of his hat, you've seen it done many times.

"Don't blink!" he playfully cautioned.

You dare not.

He examined you for a brief moment then pulled out a picture from the empty hat, and quickly handed it to you with a wide smile. You had been expecting a rose or something that symbolizes passion, or love. But not what you were seeing.

A hazy picture of black and white with a figure whose face resembled a ghost. It was an eerie sight to witness first thing in the morning.

"What... What is this?"

"Oh, did I hand you the wrong one?" he feigned innocence leaning over and taking a peek, "Oops!! My apologies, even magicians make mistakes!!" he exclaimed, stealing the picture out of her hand and replacing it with a ticket instead.

"As an apology, please accept this free ticket to my magic show this evening, I would love to see you there!" and then, he vanished into the alleyway.

You did not give much thought to the incident and went on your day, the ticket at the bottom of your pocket forgotten and missed. Cruel or sad may it be, you had no business being someplace you didn't want to.

It would have stopped there normally.

But it didn't...

"Oh!! Hello there!" It was his voice again you heard on the streets, he wasn't alone this time, "I must have freaked you out with my wrong trick, I figured that's why you didn't come to my show." Faking ignorance seemed harsh so you ceased your doing and glanced at the twins, you wanted it to be swift and stress-free.

"Not really, I was busy with work and I'm not a fan of crowds, Sorry I couldn't attend it." his sister had been staring long and fiercely, an odd sibling you assumed and acted, "I hear it was marvelous, the show you put up, people are still talking about it."

"You liar." That's the first thing you heard from his sister standing by his side, glaring and throwing knives into your chest, not literally but your heart did skip a few beats.

And strangely, it seemed to agitate the magician more than you. "Ha-ahaha! She just likes to tell jokes, don't mind her!"

"Oh... Uh, I see."

The conversation had turned sour, and none of you spoke a word or met eyes if it hadn't been for the young man, you would have been stuck in the silence for much longer.

"Um... We were heading to get dessert, you should come with us." he offered, friendly-toned and cautious of how he was being viewed, Despite the kind suggestion, you would rather decline than take harmless risks.

"Thanks... But--"

"Just shut up and come with us already. You have nothing to do tonight we know."

"Lynette!!"

If the earlier comment hadn't affected you, it did now. Sadly for you, his sister wasn't done yet and took a step forward to point an accusing finger at you, as if you had gone and killed someone dear to her and laughed it off in her face.

"Do you even know how sad my brother was when you didn't come to his show? You should be sorry for what you're doing to him! Why are you causing him pain?!"

Perhaps, asking for no trouble invited it instead.

"You torment him with your moody strikes! And you have the guts to ignore him! How dare you tear apart my brother's heart and act as if you're this kind lady who doesn't hurt-"

"Lynette!!!" Confusion couldn't dare to describe how you were feeling, the scene looked like a family quarrel, and you weren't even a part of it.

You felt like a wife scolded by her sister-in-law. Would saying anything work to quell the tension brewing in the air or even the eyes watching them? If you had to make a bet, the people were having the time of their lives watching the drama unveil.

"I'm sorry, I'm not sure I follow... I've never really talked to your brother-"

"You're coming with us!!" The only thing left for her to do was drag you there herself, that would be humiliating.

"Alright."

You felt like a part of the family alright.

[nhoirr]

IM A BIG BOY NOW — ! Dazai Osamu. ✘ reader

!! Mentions of death , (reader is a year older than him.)

PM!.Dazai Osamu was infamous during his Mafia days, but even he — was still a child.

To you, atleast; The oh-so notorious Demon Prodigy — they called was but a child in your hold, cradling him to your embrace when you soothe his wounds. Once suddenly turned into a regular occurrence, frequent visits and daily check-ups — you had a hint of growing suspicion that he was doing it on purpose, the growing wounds he had. But who were you to ask the man? For you were nothing but a nurse, this was nothing but a job in this line of work.

Oh, but to the man — Dazai Osamu, thought you were nothing less than an angel, pure bird who was caged within this dark world. Beneath the grassy plains where the sun could not reach, it felt like you — an angel from above, was not supposed to be in this cruel place; much so comparable to hell, when you belonged to the heavens above.

BUT THE INFAMOUS DEMON PRODIGY DID NOT COMPLAIN, FOR HE FOUND SOLACE WITHIN YOUR COMPANY — to the wings that nestled him close, akin to a mother bird protecting it's children from the world birthed his greed, the sin of desiring to possess something he couldn't have.

You gave the man the company he longed, the affections he never knew he began to crave long since your first meet — you were growing on him, more faster than he could count the days on his fingers. More so, he realized when he always seemed to seek you after a long day; It was then he realized that you were now closer to his heart than he could ever imagine, opening the doors to reveal all the weak parts through every cut and every wound — It came to the point that his blood, his every bleeding was for you. His home, his solace, the remedy to his pain.. and the love of his life.

PM!.Dazai Osamu had always dropped the signs, through measly symbolizations of his attachment to you — minor gifts and trinkets that meant his love, like a color of a rose that would represent an indirect professions of his growing affection for you, pure and untainted love — white roses he'd gift to you.

But nothing ever got through your thick skull, much to his frustration, to the point he almost — almost confessed it all to you out of annoyance from the long wait. However, the Demon Prodigy was no prodigy for no reason, he was no fool. He knew those eyes of yours that held warmth, beneath them lied nothing more than just kindness; Clearly different from his that burned for you like a blazing flame, his was love. While yours were nothing but tenderness, nothing more and nothing less than an expression you'd give when you gaze fondly at a CHILD.

BUT — The man longed for you like the sun, providing him the strength he needed, and the weakness he never asked for. Perhaps that was the reason why it started to burn him, the desire; GREED — burnt his fingertips the moment he begins to come too close, the warmth of your presence he began to have too much of — like a moth to a flame, but he lets himself turn into ashes, if it were for you; that was his weakness. (He always wished to die, if he were to die by your hands, it didn't seem like a bad idea at all for him.)

BUT OLD HABITS DIE HARD, for Dazai Osamu was born in the dark. To work amongst the darkest nights, tainted hands drenched in the blood of his foes — the highest sin to be committed, taking the life of another; a sin he could never turn from, but a burden he will carry till the end of his life. That is why, he could never be in the gaze of the sun, bathing within its light.

And perhaps that is why he one day disappears from your life, as fast as he came. You longed for him, for the memory of every time he'd gift you a flower to his visits — the moment when the roses once displayed within your humble office shed a petal for every passing day; innocent wonder to when he'd visit again, a sign of hope.. was nothing but NAIVETY. It was but a fleeting moment, the feelings of adoration was. Once beginning to show signs of rot, no longer seeing worth of getting another rose if it wasn't from him — Perhaps if time meant it, you could've reciprocated his feelings the same.

Oh, but you fell too late.

ADA!.Dazai Osamu never forgot the time when the sun graced him of it's light — Not once. The memory imprinted in his mind like a symbol of his faithful devotion to you; He may have left the comfort of your embrace, but that would never hinder the love of your humble abode. The warmth you bring was never the same as the sun, after all.

But yes, like the prodigal son who journeys back to his roots — you will forever be the home he returns to. After all, OLD HABITS DIE HARD FOR THE OSAMU DAZAI.

So he comes back — its late at night and the sun is setting from the horizon when he knocks at your front door.

Theres a nervous sweat forming in his hands, from the way he grips the bouquet of roses in his fingertips that were beginning to turn white. He thinks for a moment if the timing was right, because there was no response from the other side.

But all his worries set aside the moment the door opens and he gets a whiff of that scent he missed long ago, the warmth that seeps into his veins mixing with his senses of his every breath — yes, the scent of home.

"Osamu?"—Your voice breaks him from his captivation; but instead, he feels his knees buckle the moment he meets your gaze — his heart stops beating for a moment, its getting hard to breathe as if you've got him on chokehold. It gives him everything to respond.

"Y/N," He whispers your name in breath — like he could finally breathe again, as if the name held so much weight in his heart. Carrying it for so long until it found it's owner once again — you.

You steal his words from his mouth before he could even speak, "Its been so long, you've grown taller." He notes that you looked—"Beautiful," He mutters it out his thoughts, but theres no shame in his expression. Oh, but in fact, he welcomes it as a start to the conversation, "—and you've become so beautiful, haven't you? Belladonna." He continues, offering you the bouquet in his hands and this time, you're the one speechless. (;;the wilted roses did seem to need a new replacement, perhaps a chance to let the seeds of love to grow too — this time.)

He takes your reaction as a sign when he begins to lean over, towering your smaller form with a smug expression. "DONT YOU THINK IM A BIG BOY NOW?"—And it seemed he never lost his silver tongue.

Content written by nhoirr ! Dont copy please. <3 Reblogs are greatly appreciated !!

[raven-at-the-writing-desk]

Hi hi! Have you seen the new Rook and Jade cards?

TWST REALLY SAID HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR (they dropped these card designs when it was still Christmas day in my time zone www) 🤡 IMAGINE THE PURE DISTRESS AND TERROR I FELT WHEN I SAW THE NEWS FOR THE FIRST TIME, I ALMOST CHOKED ON MY BREAKfAST The New Year Attire card artwork looks fantastic this year!! zs,j bdhjvkas3t77135f38odwOYdtSIvyiadiyisa I THINK THE tHIRD ANON SAID IT BEST, TREY, ROOK, AND JADE LOOK LIKE YAKUZA DRESSED NICELY TO USHER IN THE NEW YEAR 😭 and Ortho's there to be their cute and innocent errand boy nephew (when in reality he's committing just as many crimes as they are); I KNOW this kid's not above pulling out a laser beam and threatening people to get what he wants.

Trey finally gets another event SSR (man deserves it after like 4 Rs OTL) and not gonna lie, he kinda looks like my grandpa in that outfit... I really like the pattern on his rose print scarf and the flowerpiece though; you can also see the classic Heartslabyul solid sleeve-checkered sleeve combo. The parasol he's holding is nice too, it makes me think about him whimsically twirling it around as he walks through confetti.

This isn't one of my favorite looks for Ortho, but again I really appreciate how the designers and artists used their creativity to reinterpret the traditional NY garb into robotic parts! You can tell Ortho's "clothes" are more blocky and rigid than the others', yet it still retains the festive feel of the line. There seem to be cables and wires attached to the piece pinned to his chest, and, of course, three doggos at his waist to symbolize Cerberus~

Trey and Ortho being on the same banner... It feels like Ortho was dropped off for Trey to babysit, and Trey's the kind old grandpa who dotes on his grandkid.

... Okay, that's enough of being civil 😇

t315751vAUVgddfiyCUvILNDADFFIYAIBFQEOBNABHOACsdaafjkuc??F<>>Mw/q12yft7BLINJZ>?????m,A'PSCPK[QJNsn;nbegquo PLEASE, I'M SCREAMING AND CRYinf aG ON THE GORUNDA RN OTL Of course TWST would release a new Rook SSR not too long after I said Rollo has replaced Rook in my heart as the superior pseudo French anime boy, OF COURSE. WHY DiD THE YM HAVE TO GIVE hiM SUCH A SMYSTERIOSYF SMU g FACE TOO..... . . . ........ . . . .... . . . . AND THAT LIGHTING??//????? ? ?? ? ?hELLO??? ?? ? ?? ? ????? ? GORGEOUS 😭 THE FAN??? ? ?? ? ? ? ?? ? ?? HOW HE's POSED AEJQWHLBIWQ WIHT IT, weL,Ccopmaifn G YOU INTO YHTE SHOP... I'M GOIBNG TO DUCKIUFN G CHEW HSis FINGNERS OFF, HOLD ME BACK BEOFRE I DOn kqw fhgutiuqfvwofueiyviHnsoguewtqtbwipFFQEGFVIVOQE8?>vLM;N;AEGFLQMJEINP I'm not super into Rook's outfit though; the peacock imagery incorporated into his robes and stuck in his hat are kinda... too much for me? The colors are also weirdly blocked out; it looks odd to have the hat as being the one prominent part of the outfit in red. I would have expected... I don't know, more red throughout the entire outfit? BUT IT'S OKAY, ROOK'S FACE STILL LOOKS GOOD AND THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS HERE

ADKJBLBSLiyfiysafvoyvgad8fVEFQGIYUOVBVADLM;vsomjvsM,.38920TH??:vL;,AD'PGDMA'PFSm J WORD, NEW YEAR'S J WORD IS HERE 🤡 I'M SO GLAD HE';S NOT THE SSR, I CAN EAISLYR MAX HIM OUT BLESS YOIU MCIUAHRD MOUSE 🙏 ABSHLDVUYADVOQDWADOLBIPfsp ip BIG FAN, HUGE FAN OF HIS POSE HERE OTL rUBINGNG HIS HANDS TOGETHE R AND BENDING SLIGHTLYT FORWARD, INCLinING HIS HEAD TOWARD YOU...... .. ............ . .... . .. . . . . . . .... I CAN SMELL THE USED CAR SaLESMAN ENERgy COMING OFF OF HIM it's working on me He looks like he's still wearing a suit and threw extra shit on top... THAT'S LITERAELLY THE SAME HAT HE WEARS FOR HIS OCTA dORM UNIFORM, HE JUST SLAPPED ON A DIFFERENT HATbaND ACCESSORY. AND SAME WAY OF weARING THE SCARF, JUST USED A DIFFERNT SCARF THIS TIME

I love the fact that Rook and Jade are on the same banner this was made specifically to target me/j, shady bitches deserve to be next to other shady bitches 🤣 Imagine how much pettiness and fake smiling will be had between them????? ???? ??? ? I’ve been dying for more interactions between these two, so this is really a treat for me!! 😋

To summarize: yeaaaaaah uh my rolls are in trouble come 2024 🪦

[hanafubukki]

Lilia Vanrouge’s Flower Bouquet Meaning

Twst Bdays Flower Language Masterlist

Lilia, in true Lilia fashion, surprised us all with news of his birthday card release. I wasn’t expecting his card to release for another few days at the least. But of course, he had to go against those expectations. 

As Lilia is one of my faves of twst, I will be writing a lot more than I usually do and will be adding possible theories along the way and mentioning Book 7 and other cards that have been released, so heed spoilers for book 7.

At first glance, his happy smile and the pinks and greens of his bouquet stood out to me. After book 7 release, it was nice seeing seeing him happy. 

As I looked further into his bouquet, I kind of wished he had more flowers but that's more of a personal preference. The flowers and foliage they have chosen for him though fits him perfectly as you will see. It’s full of meanings that really personifies what we know of him so far and some of the symbolism found in his bouquet can possibly give us a clue as to what’s to come in the future (please my heart). 

Some observations from the get go, Lilia’s flowers are mostly pink and green. Usually, Lilia has a habit of being a mix of pink and blue as a homage to Sleeping Beauty and the Fairies.

In this case though, you see that Lilia’s bouquet mainly consist of pink flowers. As Lala and I discussed, it seems that to us, this bouquet shows that he is not in between anymore. As if he had finally made a decision, and if we consider what happened in book 7, maybe it is a sign that Lilia had decided to leave NRC. 

Now of course, we don't know for sure what is going to happen in book 7 and this is all theorizing, but considering that Jamil is his interviewer and DUO. It makes sense if they went this route. Jamil and Lilia both have something in common and its that they want/love traveling. So it would make sense, if Lilia decides to leave NRC after talking about his traveling experiences and wanting to retire to do so.

Now another color we see is green, which can represent the green fairy, but as mentioned before usually Lilia can’t decide between pink and blue. Hence his shoes in his Union Birthday card. The one time he did choose green over pink and blue was in his SR groom card when Silver and Sebek couldn’t decide between Pink or Blue that would fit him best suit-color wise. Though technically, Lilia does have all the colors of the fairies. The pink and greens in the bouquet and his clothes are blue, representing all three. 

In the SR Groom card, Lilia had a flower with his green suit which was a White Rose. In Flower language, the White Rose can mean protection, truth, purity, and honesty. Additionally, white roses can also mean remembrance and reverence. It can also convey respect, pays homage to a new start, and expresses hope for the future. With the new content drop, it is rather telling isn’t it? In Japan, white roses have additional meaning of devotion and innocence.

On another note, I am curious to see his groovy and his flying capabilities given that in book 7 he said his power was depleting and he couldn't teleport anymore. Though, birthday cards can’t be taken seriously when it comes to time continuity anyways, but seeing him flying in the groovy will bring aches of pain and tears to us, the viewers, given what we know for now. (I know I will, that’s for sure!)

Now, onto the flowers 🌺💕💚

[As usual, my disclaimer from before stands, flowers have many different meanings depending on region and color, so the meanings I have might differ from the meanings you know]

His flowers are kind of hard to tell, so I put whichever ones I thought they might be. Get your hearts ready and anything you have that you can yeet that has Lilia’s face on it because this Fae just...you’ll see.

Flower Colors: 

Pink Flowers: Giving thanks, happiness, gentleness. Pink flowers are usually given on Mother’s day because of these associated meanings. As Lilia can be seen as a parental figure/father to Malleus, Silver, and even Sebek at times. It fits, wouldn’t you say?

Lavender/Purple flowers: Success, royalty, admiration, and tradition.

Green Flowers: Health, resilience, good fortune, and youth. Lilia and his always trying to be cute antics and Silver always wishing for his father to be healthy (don’t look at me, I am swimming in feels).

Bouquet: 

Pink Roses: gratitude and admiration, for those that you appreciate the most. Get well, healing, I’m sorry.

Pink Carnation: Thank you, I will never forget you, heartfelt gratitude 

Peonies: Good luck, prosperity, also know as the ‘king of flower in Japan’ and is known for bravery and honor. Peonies can last over a hundred years, often outliving the ones who planted them. (Which fits Lilia, doesn’t it? How many loved ones has he outlived?) 

White Roses: Reverence, remembrance, homage to a new start and expresses hope for a new future, devotion and innocence. (Man, my heart.)

Amaryllis: to sparkle, pride, strength, determination. These flowers blooms every year despite looking frail and it doesn’t take much to have them grow year after year. An interesting story is about a maiden who fell in love with a cold hearted man. She pierced her heart with a gold arrow and visited his cottage. After 30 days, her droplets of blood became beautiful flowers and the man fell in love with her and she was healed. Another type of Amaryllis is the cluster ones, we know it as the spider lilies. Common ones are the red spider lilies which is basically a red flag because it it means usually death and last goodbye. In this case though, it is pink meaning love and passion.

 Butterfly bush: rebirth, resurrection, and new beginning. (possible tie in with book 7? Most likely considering the theme and the fact that Lilia is slowly dying. This flower gives me hope)

Hops: These are said to have divine powers that give deeper insight of dreams while sleeping. (which is very very interesting considering the possibilities). Other meanings: injustice, pride, healing, sleep, and mirth.

Purple Bell Flowers: Elegant, wealth, gratitude, and faith.

Baby’s Breath: everlasting love, be present in this moment, breathe, love.

Lavender Sprig: Calmness, devotion, silence, purity.

Gerbera Pastini Venezia:  Hope, perseverance, always moving forward, Gratitude, devotion, sublime beauty. (Thank you @irafuwas​ and this post for the info  ☺️🥰🌺)

Random Fact: Anniversaries could also be considered, since its the 3rd bdays for all the boys, their flower will be Sunflower: strength  be well, happiness, male healing, confidence, self-esteem, assertiveness. Sounds just like them, doesn’t it?

Credit: Thank you to Lala (@/mobagehellocal) for her help as always. Please go talk flowers with her too. We love talking about them. 🌺🌻

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• Roses stand for love, beauty, passion, and romance. Their color ranges from deep crimson to soft pink, but they still hold the same meaning in their petals. They represent a pure and timeless love, which William admires as a man who believes in the strength of loyalty and devotion.

• In some cultures, the colour blue can be related to the infinite sky, while the roses symbolise love and passion. Together, they can be used to send a strong message to his lover about how much they mean to him.

• William would give a bouquet of blue roses to someone he truly cared about since he feels blue roses could describe them. The meaning of a bouquet of blue roses could be that of eternal love.

• William also loves the meaning of blue roses since he's someone who gives his heart unconditionally.

• William would want to be gifted with lilies of the valley. This flower can symbolise happiness, innocence, grace, and humility.

• To William, this flower represents how he wants to be seen by his lover. He wants them to think of him as someone sweet, someone humble and someone who is content. Someone who is willing to give just as much love as he could receive.

• William would be over the moon if his lover were to give him a bouquet of flowers, especially if it was lilies of the valley.

• William would be surprised after you give him flowers, but delighted, and he would also be very touched since it's not something that is done often.

• He would thank his lover for the flowers and express how important it is to him that they thought of him in that way.

• He would be incredibly flattered and grateful, and would most likely express his happiness in different ways.

• He would even offer to keep the flowers in a place where he could admire them every day.

• So He'll surely put the flowers in a vase and keep them in a place where he could see them easily.

• Albert adores chrysanthemums, he feels they are very romantic flowers and he would give these flowers to his lover on special occasions and romantic dates.

• These flowers also show loyalty, purity, and devotion, and he believes that these sentiments are essential in any relationship.

• As a nod to French folklore, the flower is also believed to protect against illness and injury, so he would want his lover to be protected and safe.

• Albert's could only think of dahlias when he asked about his favorite flower. There was just something about their vibrant colors and bold stems and stalks that he associated with love. So, he also likes to gift his lover his own favorite flower too...

• There was a certain power to dahlias that felt... appropriate. And when his lover received a bouquet of dahlias, they would know it was from him. Perhaps with a smile on his face as he gave it to them, too. The man loves his romance.

• Albert would be most touched and pleased to be gifted carnations by his lover. In the language of flowers, carnations symbolize affection, gratitude, and love.

• Albert also would want to be gifted daisies, he feels the simplicity and pureness of them to be very romantic and they are beautiful in their own plainness. They are also said to symbolize innocence and joy and therefore would remind him of his lover's innocent and happy thoughts of him whenever he saw them.

• Albert would be utterly charmed and happy that his lover gave him flowers, and he would express his gratitude and delight quite openly and affectionately.

• He would likely also tease them a bit because he knows how easily flustered they get.

• Albert is not normally one to receive gifts of any kind, he prefers to give them out instead, but his lover's gesture would make him feel incredibly special.

• Flowers are a very meaningful gift, especially from someone that he is romantically invested in and he would feel so special and cherished to be given such a thoughtful gift.

• If the gift-giving was in person, he would probably Wrap his arms around his lover, give them a tight squeeze and a kiss before thanking them profusely and showering them with love and affection.

• It is unlikely that Louis will give flowers to anyone in a romantic context.

• However, if he did, the flowers he would choose would depend on the individual's preference.

• While William enjoys roses, Louis would likely choose a more unusual and rare flower to offer to someone he admires for their uniqueness and intellect.

• So he would give you Sunflowers.

• They're a classic sign of devotion and love, and a simple yet beautiful one. He would have given this to William on many occasions, for sure.

• Lilacs are also look like a good choice in his eyes. They're his favorite flower...

• Or if he wanted to be more romantic, he would select orchids to give to his lover.

• He would be utterly delighted after you gave him flower as a gift.

• As Someone who rarely shows their affection and emotion, a romantic gesture like that would mean the world to him.

• As a flower-lover, the gift of a lovely bouquet is one that Louis would hold close to his heart.

• He would express his gratitude and affection, and he would surely savor the memory for quite Some time to come.

[a-d-nox]

web of wyrd: lesson from the fatherly energy in your life / what inspires your growth as a person

the number we are focusing on today is based on the SUM OF YOUR PUBLIC ENERGY NUMBER AND YOUR HIGHEST SELF NUMBER (ex: my public energy number is 9 and my highest self number is 10: 9 + 10 -> 19 (recall that numbers must be summed a second time if they total 23 (i.e. 2 + 3 -> 5) and above)).

but what does this number mean?

this number represents what inspires our character growth in this lifetime. this number can help us to balance our public energy and our highest self energy - it essentially helps to provide continuity between our character. as my alma mater says, "be who you are and be that well." and as i say, "say what you mean and mean what you say." that is to say this number can help us become more genuine in day to day life when practiced. it is also the first number in our "male generational line"; often it is symbolic of the first male energy we interact with in life which is typically our fathers - so this is the biggest lesson we learn from our father figures as well.

so let's talk about some examples:

3 - the empress

rider-waite smith's empress is a regal lady sits on red (passion) cushions in a fertile forest where strong trees and wheat crops flourish. she is at one with nature. a heart shaped stone with the glyph of venus (what she represents) is beneath her cushions - she appears at ease with the possibly uncomfortable seating conditions. she stares are the viewer (confrontational) of the card, dressed in a white (innocence) pomegranate-patterned (pomegranates -> passion, fertility, and cyclicality of life) dress. she is adorned with a crown (has 12 stars - alluding to the 12 zodiacs) and a scepter showing her strength as a matriarch.

3s are inspired to grow when they learn to be patient, sit back, and receive rather than chase after answers/objects. hobbies that inspire patiences are meditation, yoga, gardening, writing, cooking/baking, reading, learning new languages, fishing, quilting, crochet, knitting, adult coloring books, puzzles, etc. it is important that 3s stay relaxed and follow their passions (with the 12-starred crown these people tend to be passionate/inspired by astrology) while creating what they desire most (any medium of art is also good).

3s are likely to be closer with their father than to their mother. their father is likely to illustrate to them unconditional love either for them or model it around them in some other area. they also could be a creative that lets the 3 explore their passions. 3s could learn to see the world through rose-colored glasses from their fatherly figure. their father can also be very granola - they can encourage going outside to become one with nature or they may be naturalists/naturopaths.

10 - wheel of fortune

click here for the card description of the wheel of fortune found in my 2nd wyrd web post.

10s are inspired to grow when they learn to connect with spirituality (so many occult symbols are present in this card, don't be afraid to search beyond just one belief). these people need something to connect with when times are rough - they need something to believe in. belief is a powerful tool that often boosts morale in the best way possible. to better connections with spirituality try joining a bible study, following a daily devotional online, going on a nature walk, joining a yoga/meditation group, journaling, volunteering in the community, planting a tree, practicing tai chi, etc. they also need to be around constant change so that they do not feel stagnant - outdoor exercise (or in a gym facility) is probably the best hobby for these people so they can build physical strength and endurance as they do they same emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. they should also pick up a hobby that is unpredictable as they need to realize that not all things can be controlled: practice one random act of kindness a week, manage a bonsai tree, take a different route on the drive home, try any random/new hobby/activity/workshop, surprise someone with a gift, make conversation with a stranger, go to a psychic, etc.

10's fatherly figure tends to teach them that fate can lead them anywhere. their fatherly figure can teach them that if they understand something and believe, they can accomplish anything that they want to. they could also teach them that there are patterns in life - a cycle - so they should never fear what comes nexts. trust what the universe has in store for everyone.

19 - the sun

click here for the card description of the sun found in my 2nd wyrd web post.

19s are inspired to grow when they learn to embrace their inner child. inner child work is extremely important to becoming anyone's best self, but for this person it is extremely beneficial to be around children and to get to understand the people around them and their inner children as well. because the truth is we are all children in spirit. practice hobbies that allow reconnection with the inner child: shadow work, make a mess - bake / paint / play dress up and do make up, buy a cute stuffed animal, throw a themed daytime party - i.e. a fairy themed picnic, play outside - garden / forage, volunteer to read to children at your local library, have a sleepover with your friends, pick up something you used to do when you were little - hula hoop / hatch butterflies, make your favorite childhood meal, try mantras/manifestation, etc. by practicing any of these things it will help to bring in to focus what productivity means to them. it could renew clarity towards life (perhaps you have been taking life too seriously), and/or it could make them feel alive again.

19's father figures likely taught them what it means to be healthy inside and out. it might be that they are able to see that youth, sadness, health, and/or illness is all temporary. these people's father could be childish themselves (perhaps 19s grew up too fast to enjoy childhood the first time around as well) and modeled what it is to embrace the energy of the sun card. they could also model for 19s what passion is when it comes to hobbies.

that's all for today. the next number we will be looking at is the right-most number, who we are destined to be.

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[rockingrobin69]

Disastrously

Not the orchids. Draco squinted his eyes, tilted his head: no, definitely not those. Maybe… tulips? Ugh, what was he even on about. Roses. It had to be roses. Or—this was a disaster. Elbows sliding down the counter, head in his hands: disaster, disaster, disaster.

“Darling…”

Disaster, disaster, di—

“Darling.”

The stern voice didn’t do it, but the pinch certainly did. Draco jumped with a cry, rubbing the reddened skin of his arm. “What! Can’t a man drown in his sorrows anymore?”

“Not in my flower shop,” Pansy smiled. The inconsiderate cow.

“Just because you’re happy,” he said, but didn’t finish. Didn’t need another lecture on how he could have been ‘thoroughly plowed’ and ‘ravingly adored’ all the way back last year. About how if he wasn’t such an idiot, and knew how to communicate like a regular human person, he could have been bloody engaged by now. Just like Pansy—then she’d show the outrageous ring the Weaselette got her, and, well. Nobody wanted that.

“Quit moping, you’re scaring the other shoppers. I won’t lose any more business on your sour face, darling.”

Draco huffed something very scathing and very quiet. “Help me, then. What flowers does one bring on a first proper date?”

“Define proper.”

“Well.” He wasn’t sure. Fairly certain they were going to a restaurant, and somewhat positive Potter knew it was a date. This time. Date-date, as in romantically speaking, strings-attached actually-doing-this kind of thing. It took a while to explain the concept to Potter’s open-mouthed, flushed face. Draco really wasn’t very regular-human-person when it came to… this.

But Potter nodded, swallowed an obscene number of times. Said he’ll arrange something, meet him at seven. Tonight. Leading to this, a disaster, as always.

“All right, I’ll help, stop making that face. How about—lilies are always nice?”

“Not lilies.” Nothing symbolic. This was hard enough.

“Daisies?”

“I’ll kill you, Pans.”

She sighed. “You know what your problem is?”

Oh, boy, did he. Every single one of them, actually. Instead of the usual monologue, Draco grunted. “Self-absorbed, unimaginative friends?”

“Piece of…” Pansy pulled him up by the hair. “Stop feeling sorry for yourself. Potter’s going to go bonkers anyway. You’re overthinking, same as always.”

“I don’t overthink,” he thought, at least. “I just… The way he looked at me when I asked him. You can’t even imagine. Do you realise he didn’t have an inkling I was so bloody… and I was pathetic. Nearly ran out of there with my face on fire—no, this has to be perfectly clear. Romantic and perfect. Can’t bear to do it again.”

“Do what? Have an honest conversation?”

“Yes. They’re exhausting.”

She laughed, the cow, patted his arm in a half-consoling manner. “It’ll be fine. Potter’s obsessed with you too. Always coming here, ‘is Draco in’, ‘have you seen Draco’, ‘d’you think Draco would like’… the man’s an utter sap. Trust me, it won’t matter what flowers you bring, or how mumbly you get about the touchy-feely stuff. Oi—are you even listening?”

“Yes, yes, calm down.” He wasn’t, but sure wasn’t going to tell her that. Pansy’s stinging hex was notorious for a good reason. “Just give me something, won’t you? anything. I want Potter to know how much…” his head thunked down on the counter, breath whooshing out in a groan. “That he’s important to me, all right? Really important. Like that.”

“Erm, maybe—”

“No, I know, I know what you think, but… Pans, he’s driving me mad. I start rambling whenever he’s around. I don’t know how to tell him how deeply…”

“Draco—"

“Revolting! I know! I’ve been yearning like a fool for so long, that I’ve completely forgot how to act like a normal person—”

“Don’t think you’ve ever been normal, to be fair.”

His heart stopped. Physically. Dropped dead in his chest. “Wha… Potter?”

Yep. Standing right behind him, hands in his pockets, smiling like the most innocent little fiend. “Yearning? Really?”

Draco swallowed fifteen different swearwords in fast order. “What’re you doing here? We’re not meeting until seven.”

“I know.” Why did he have to smile like that? Draco couldn’t remember how to breathe. “Just came to get—I know you like your flowers.”

“Oh. That’s…” his mind went blank.

“Deeply, it would seem.” Potter’s smile widened, and he stepped closer. “And me. You like me. Deeply. Yearned like a fool, even.”

“Kill me now,” Draco whispered to Pansy, who wasn’t there, retreated to the backroom. The cow. “Potter, I’m—”

“Mad,” he laughed, crowding Draco against the counter. “Yeah. I knew that already.”

“Potter,” was all he managed, weakly. They were so close. If he leaned the tiniest of fractions, they would be touching. With their lips.

“I’m mad too. About you. I sort of hoped you knew.”

He could count the freckles on Potter’s cheeks, in the little crinkle of his nose. Potter opened his mouth—Draco’s chest clenched—then leaned back, away.

“Until tonight, then,” he winked. And left. Draco, who was prone to disasters, melted onto the counter like a pile of goo.

Potter was mad. In general, but also about him. Mad, he said. Draco could probably get him any flowers at all.

Maybe orchids? No… definitely not those. He pushed himself up, wiped the smile off his face. Pansy was right. Not that he was ever, ever, ever going to tell her that.

[onomatopagu-et-cie]

Cyrus, Katerina, Campbell

First impressions after re-reading DGM Some theories and observations Notes on Link, part 1 & part 2

Have a nice week-end!!

Again I'm sorry for the awkward english!!!!

(SPOILERS UP TO CH247!!!!)

▶ « Cyrus » and Cross

After focusing on Skulls and Link’s names, I wondered if there was something for Cross and Katerina, two enigmatic characters!

In volume 24, サイラス (‘Sairasu’), which is localized as Cyrus in the English translation, Mana and Neah’s ‘uncle’, is mentioned. This could add to the ‘Cross = Cyrus’ theory:

Cross’s name in Japanese is クロス, which is pronounced ‘Kurosu’. The ancient greek form of Cyrus is Κῦρος, pronounced ‘kuros’ (like how you would pronounce ‘hybris’).

Is Cross the name Cyrus adopted after whatever happened at the Campbell mansion (and also, a symbol of the heavy cross he has to bear for Mana, Neah and Katerina)? Though it’s interesting to note Neah calls him Cross in ch215.

Now in the French translation, his name is localized as ‘Silas’, and the Japanese prononciation could lead to both localizations so I don’t really know if this holds any meaning!

▶ « Katerina »

Katerina is a variant of the name Catherine.

The name became attached to the ancient greek adjective καθαρός, ‘pure’. Also, « Marian Cross » might be a reference to a kind of religious cross:

A SAINT, you say....................

A side note: on the miraculous medal, there were twelve stars, symbolizing the twelve tribes of Israel and the apostles. There are two hearts on the medal. One heart bears a crown of thorns — the Christ’s Sacred Heart —, the other is stabbed by a knife — the Immaculate Heart of Mary —. Joined together, the two of them represent the Christ and Mary’s love of the world.

I don’t know if it’s relevant or not, but in ch121, Lavi managed to get out of Road’s dream by stabbing Allen’s illusion in the heart, which ends up piercing through Road’s own heart. And volume 13’s cover features a colorful focus on Lavi and the knife spilling blood in the foreground, which contrast with Cross, two crosses and the coffins coloring the background.

Not to mention:

1) Grave of Maria accompanying Cross: her dress is adorned with roses which are associated to Mary, sometimes represented with a rose crown (the rosary also originates from them). The ‘saint’ from Luberrier’s family is drawn wearing a (presumably) white rose, symbol of purity, innocence and devotion. The black ribbon that covers Maria's head ends up in a butterfly-shaped bow. In christianity, butterflies symbolize rebirth after death like the Christ’s spirit. Though rare, Mary has been represented with butterflies (I also saw that butterfly in spanish is 'mariposa' and its etymology was sometimes supposedly linked to Mary, I wish I could read in spanish ;;).

2) The association of Maria to what looks like a memory of Katerina:

3) In volume 13, Allen says Maria is the corpse of a parasite-type accommodator that is now controlled by Cross’s magic. Though it’s a forbidden spell, he was granted an extraordinary permission from the Order.

On the other hand, Cross suggested that Allen searches for Katerina in the mansion. This leads to the belief that she's pretty much alive, so perhaps Maria and Katerina are unrelated and Cross just remembered Katerina because the two are similar in personality. Their association is really tempting, though.

Especially since her whole face is concealed by her ribbon and we were recently given this page linking the two together!

Or who knows, maybe her soul got separated from her corpse or some other magic happened? We know so little so anything could happen!

It's a great stretch in all this, but Katerina’s name origin has also been linked to Hekate, a goddess of, among other things, liminality between spaces/worlds (entrances, exits, city walls, doors, gates, boundaries and crossroads, the living and dead realms ; one of her epithets was Enodia, ‘she of the road’), the underworld (she was considered the guardian of Hades’s keys, served as a guide), witchcraft (eg. in greek tragedies) and the night. Throughout history, she was also sometimes confounded with other divinities eg. Demeter, Artemis, Persephone. The dog was one of her sacred animals (represented accompanying her and also her sacrifice).

She wasn’t originally associated to the moon, but it became one of her main attributes with witchcraft later, as well as ghosts. In wicca, she is related to the Triple Goddess, which is associated to the archetypes of life (birth, death, rebirth), the Maiden, the Mother and the Crone or the moons (waxing, full and waning).

She was also later said to have a great knowledge of plants, especially to make poison.

The story uses these symbols a lot. The symbol of liminality especially reminds me of Road. (Of course I don’t believe there must be a correlation, references can just be references for the sake of it and highlight meanings, but the research was very fun!)

▶ « Campbell »

A CROOKED mouth…...... ? It’s THE telltale characteristic of the Noah’s memory, while Noah’s physical appearance features golden pupils and stigmata!

Now I don’t know where the story is headed with the Campbells, but I’m really curious to learn more, especially their link to Mana, Neah and the Noah!

[cirilla-fiona-riannon]

Ikemen Vampire - Vlad's Sequel

These translations are not intended as a replacement for the game. Please support Cybird by buying their stories. Spoilers under the cut. Expect mistakes.

The next day, I went to the city in the morning to help Vlad.

Vlad: “I see a lot of people buying red flowers, probably because Christmas is coming.”

Mitsuki: “Holly and mistletoe are also popular.”

Vlad: “Both are essential for Christmas.”

While we were talking, a customer asked if we had a mistletoe, and we looked at each other, laughing.

After seeing off a few customers in this way, the crowd suddenly died down.

Vlad: “Everything’s settled. Mitsuki, are you tired?”

Mitsuki: “I’m fine. Seeing the smiles on the customers’ faces energizes me.”

As I replied to the concerned Vlad, I heard small footsteps approaching.

Marcel: “Hello! Big bro, big sis.”

Vlad: “Marcel, welcome.”

Marcel ran up to us.

I first met Marcel when I had just started helping Vlad, and he became one of his regular customers after that.

Marcel: “I want a bouquet of the most beautiful flowers in the world. I want to give it to a special someone.”

Marcel wanted to tell that girl he liked her, but was hesitant to express his feelings because of his status.

Seeing this, I couldn’t help but cheer him on.

(I saw him before holding hands with a pretty girl about his age.)

Mitsuki: "Is that girl doing well?"

Marcel: "Yes! And Emily gave me this."

He took out a bookmark from his pocket and showed it to me.

Marcel: "I gave her a bouquet for her birthday, and she gave me a pressed flower from the bouquet as a bookmark."

Mitsuki: "Wow, it looks nice!"

Marcel: "Yes. I thought flowers die when they wither, but when I see this, I remember Emily's smile, and it cheers me up."

Marcel: "Thank you for making me a beautiful bouquet!"

Vlad gently narrowed his eyes at the smiling Marcel.

Vlad: "We just helped a little."

Vlad: "Your feelings paid off because you believed in her and moved forward with hope in your heart."

(Hope and moving forward is the language of the gerbera he gave to Marcel back then.)

Marcel smiled shyly and quietly tucked the precious bookmark into his pocket.

Marcel: "I'll come back to buy more flowers for Emily."

Vlad: "Yeah, I'll make you the most beautiful bouquet then."

The figure of Marcel waving his hand blended into the cityscape.

(Marcel looks so happy.)

(And the cause of this happy future was because...)

Mitsuki: “Marcel showed courage, so they became friends.”

Vlad: “Yeah. Let’s continue to support their love, just like watching over a blooming flower.”

(Just as Marcel walks into the future, I want to walk together with Vlad.)

We smiled at each other, seeing our future in Marcel and Emily’s image.

Then, suddenly, the sound of footsteps approached the wagon.

Theo: “Looks like you’re working hard, hondje.”

Vincent: “Please give us some flowers too.”

Mitsuki: “Theo! Vincent!”

Vlad: "You guys are here. What kind of flowers do you want?"

Vlad smiled at Vincent, who also smiled back angelically.

Vincent: "I'm holding a solo exhibition, and I need some flowers for the gallery."

Theo: "Hondje, you probably know everything about flowers since you always help here, so you choose them. Make sure it shows off my broer’s painting."

Mitsuki: "That's a lot of responsibility. Okay, leave it to me!"

(Since Christmas is almost here, and if it's a bouquet for the two of them...)

Mitsuki: "Vlad, can you make me a bouquet with the flowers I'm about to mention?"

Vlad: "Sure. As you wish."

Vlad arranged the flowers I chose, and in no time at all, he had created a beautiful bouquet.

Mitsuki: "Here you go. I added poinsettias, white roses, and hollies to make it more Christmassy."

Vincent: "Wow, they're beautiful!"

Vlad: "Poinsettia symbolizes blessings and good luck, while white roses symbolize respect and innocence."

Mitsuki: "Yup. Respect for you who inspire the viewers through your paintings, and respect for the hard work of the two of you in holding the exhibition."

Mitsuki: "I wish you good luck using the language of flowers. What do you think?"

Theo stared at the bouquet and grinned.

Theo: "I have no complaints. And the word "innocent" is also very much like broer."

Vincent: "It's a beautiful bouquet. I'm glad to see you express your feelings in this."

Vlad: "Then, I'm going to give this to you as a gift to celebrate the opening of your exhibition."

Vincent: "Are you sure? Dankje. The exhibition will stay open until Christmas Eve, so you should both come."

Mitsuki: "I'll definitely be there."

Vincent happily stared at the bouquet.

Vincent: "Fufu, I feel like I got an early Christmas present."

Vincent: "Like these flowers, I hope my painting will bring joy and hope to those who see it."

Vlad: "Art heals the heart. I'm sure your paintings will save some of them."

Vlad: "I'm looking forward to seeing your exhibition."

Theo: "Everyone in the mansion will be there since we're having a Christmas party that night, broer."

???: "A party at the mansion?"

Another voice joined the conversation, and I turned my gaze in that direction.

Mitsuki: "Charles, Faust!"

Charles: "I thought for sure Mitsuki would come to the castle on Christmas Eve."

Faust: "There was no way the mansion's residents wouldn't hold a party."

Charles: "Ehhh, but I was so excited to get Mitsuki to eat my food."

Vincent: "I see. Vlad and Mitsuki are lovers. Then why don't you attend the party?"

Mitsuki: "Huh? Umm..."

As Vincent and Charles slumped their shoulders, they simultaneously shot sharp glances at each other.

Theo: "Hondje, you wouldn't make broer sad, would you?"

Faust: "No, come to the castle. Without you, the old geezer will be unreasonably stubborn."

(Yikes. What should I do?)

I looked around me as a depressed-looking angel, a little devil, a sadistic devil, and a demon priest surrounded me.

Vlad: "Ahahaha! Hey, you four, you're making her confused."

Vlad: "Don't take my Mitsuki away without my permission."

His light yet undeniably powerful laugh changed the atmosphere.

I blinked at the four of them, who instantly stopped arguing, and at Vlad, who was smiling at me.

In the end, we agreed to invite Vlad and the others to the mansion for a party on Christmas Eve.

(I'll tell everyone in the mansion when I get back.)

(Actually, I'm glad because I was hoping we could all have a party together.)

Vincent and Theo went to the art gallery, while Faust and Charles went to the church. As soon as we were alone, Vlad spoke up.

Vlad: "A party with the mansion's residents, huh? This is going to be an unexpected Christmas."

Vlad: "A year ago, I never would've imagined this."

(A year ago, huh?)

Mitsuki: "It's already been that long since then."

December 24th, one year ago

That day when a rose-like crimson dyed the pure white snow一

The people of Paris rushed to the theater to attack the aristocrats holding a Christmas party.

The riots were due to frustration with the difference between the rich and the poor, but some of the rioters took up arms just to vent their sorrows.

It was Vlad who stopped it.

He was all alone until everyone in the mansion rushed to him, and they all stopped them, so they wouldn't hurt each other, and create a chain of suffering.

As a result, he got wounded by a sharp blade and bled.

------------Flashback------------

Vlad: "Even if I only protect what I can reach out and touch like this, I know nothing will change in the future."

Vlad: "Since the day I saw that world with my own eyes, I vowed to change the future, no matter what I have to leave behind."

Vlad: "And yet..."

Vlad: "I wanted to believe in the true nature of the human heart. I didn't want to hurt anyone. Just like what you wished for, Mitsuki."

---------Flashback Ends---------

Vlad chose the human heart over his ambitions.

At that moment, Vlad's self-righteous ambition became a dream that he wanted to fulfill by trusting people.

(It's already been a year since then.)

Feeling the passage of time as the cityscape changed to the Christmas colors, a soothing voice reached my ears.

Vlad: "Hey, Mitsuki. Remember that place?"

I looked, and Vlad was pointing to a flower bed facing the street.

(That place...)

Mitsuki: "That's where you planted the flowers with the city folks."

I remember wishing for the trampled flowers to bloom again.

Vlad: "Everyone has been tending to the flowers ever since."

Vlad: "It's like nurturing hope."

The sprouted seed blossoms in spring survive the summer sun and autumn winds and sleep under the soil in the winter cold.

Vlad: "The future of that moment continues into today."

Vlad: "The flowers that people poured their hearts into will bloom beautifully again next spring."

Mitsuki: "Yeah, you're right."

His eyes had a gentle light in them as he thought about the time that was to come.

(Vlad truly believes that day will come.)

He had once traveled through time to see a devastated world far into the future and had grand ambitions to change it, but his sad-looking eyes were now gazing into the future.

(We can move forward, little by little.)

There's a seed of hope in every person's heart, just as there is now, thus sprouting a brighter today.

Mitsuki: "Hey, Vlad. I'm sure this Christmas will be a lively one. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the party."

Vlad: "I'm fine with anything as long as you're here, but..."

Vlad: "Christmas Eve is also the night we got together. We'll have some alone time, won't we?"

His seductive whisper made me blush, and I nodded, his chuckle grazing my ears.

Vlad: "Christmas Eve just got a lot more fun."

I smiled, my heart pounding wildly in my chest.

But in the middle of exchanging smiles, Vlad's lips tighten, and the air takes a different turn.

(Vlad?)

Vlad: "Mitsuki, I have a place I want us to go on Christmas Eve."

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[peculiarbeauty]

seriously, i don't talk about enough how much i love la belle et la bete here but .. the symbolism that has been given over within so many different versions and the fact the original story is very very similar to how cinderella's story is has to be my favorite.

the white rose symbolism and beauty's father - beauty is an innocent , pure hearted woman. she symbolizes the white rose. she is her father's little beauty. his pride and joy. still , i always find it funny in renditions that he loves her so much within the story but also is quite cowardly after facing the beast for the first time and would willingly give his youngest and most beautiful daughter over for his own freedom / desire to not be executed. he isn't nearly as kind hearted in MOST tellings .. yet beauty still loves him very much and is always trying to find a way to help him.

sisters and jealousy - beauty has six sisters. they are all very beautiful but vile of heart. beauty is the prettiest out of the bunch. she is the only one who does not have a vile heart. the sisters willingly push their father to get them expensive things on his travel that he can hardly afford whereas beauty only seeks a white rose. beauty also is one of the only sisters that is willing to clean the house for her father. her sisters believe they are ABOVE that.

dreams and mirrors - beast asks beauty to marry her a million gazillion times and gets rejected a million gazillion times. every time he gets rejected , beauty has a dream about this beautiful prince that night. this prince is also the beast's true human form which initially beauty is much more smitten with. mirrors within jean cocteau's version are important symbolically within the enchanted castle. mirrors are the windows of our souls. within the mirrors encountered when family comes to visit the castle , each sister can see the true version of what they are. ugly since their hearts are not pure. the difference here when beauty looks in the mirror is her appearance does not change. she is beautiful inside and out. ( this is one of my favorites and i think more people should talk about how impactful it is .. )

lavish items - beauty living within the enchanted castle is given as much room to enjoy her lavish items that the beast has given to her. she is able to request time AWAY from the beast bc .. girl , she is kinda not into being near him early on. he gives her that space though. he assumes the role of someone who can court her if he allows her the things she wants , which is just privacy. let her have a place of her own and she's fine , bro. we know that she is someone who has not cared for lavish items though. not in the way her vain sisters might. beauty is so rare. which is the main reason why she CAN love the beast for who he is. she is pure. she does not need to be courted with fancy things. she needs other means. which i feel inevitably is one of the most important factors of her character through almost every rendition of her portrayal including d.isney. no matter how she is portrayed in the different renditions , she normally is pure of heart.

the terrifying beast - now , to also consider about beauty in meeting the beast she is not someone who is right off the bat ready for marriage to him because she is so "kind hearted" or "good natured" .. even good natured people would need some convincing and she is a girl who wants a genuine find. a true relationship. he still has to find a way to truly court her. which isn't exactly easy ??? i mean , she is still held captive for eternity to be with him as a semi prisoner. that would make anyone kind of repulsed by the idea even if you are showered in gifts idk idk , just me ??? she also does faint when she sees him for the first time (oop , yikes ) . that's relevant and valid i guess. inevitably , she falls in love with him though. she wants him for who he is. and the most important part .. which definitely takes place within the portrayal on this blog , SHE DOES NOT LIKE HIM WHEN HE TRANSFORMS BACK INTO A BEAUTIFUL PRINCE. she's once again repulsed by his human appearance. she has grown to love the beast for who he is. she is CAPTIVATED by the end of the story by his appearance which is why when he turns back to a human , she is kind of horrified. it also does not help that he is actually kind of ??? beautiful ?? she doesn't want beautiful in the end. she wants the beast. if you take anything from what i'm saying here though .. my belle is repulsed by humans bc humans suck. thank you for coming to my ted talk.

also don't even get me started on that dang evil fairy. i'll go OFF , girl. i think i already did talk about her in previous posts enough bc when i talk about this i write big long posts .

[cutiedwaekki]

domectic dwaekki

—hold me i'm your bunny

Bang chan x changbin

summary : changbin's new life as a house-husband

contain : weight-gain , tight clothes , breaking furniture

A/n : started as a random idea , ended up as a short fic

Enjoy ♡

(≡・x・≡)

In a quiet neighborhood, in the heart of a bustling city, lived Chan and Changbin, who had just sealed their love with the sacred bonds of marriage.

Their union was an ode to modernity, acceptance and unconditional love. After years of innocent flirts in college, of making out sessions at the studio where they both worked that became their places of love, they now stood side by side, ready to face the challenges and savor the joys of married life.

Changbin , with his warm smile and kind heart, had decided to swap his stressful job for that of housekeeper. He had always dreamed of creating a welcoming home, where harmony and happiness would reign. So, on the first morning of their new life as husbands, Changbin proudly donned a pink apron adorned with a pretty pink heart, symbolizing his new mission: to take care of their home and his beloved.

Every day, while Chan went off to work, Changbin devoted himself to household chores. He sang happily as he polished the furniture, did the laundry or cooked delicious meals in their bright kitchen. For him, every act was marked by love and devotion to his husband. Over time, however, Chan began to notice a subtle change in Changbin.

As the months went by, something began to change in their routine. His husband, once athletic and slender, was gradually putting on weight. At first, it was only a few, almost imperceptible kilos. Chan didn't even notice, thinking it was simply due to the fact that spending more time at home meant Changbin ate more and spent less time at the gym. It was normal, after all, for a man who had spent his whole life focusing on his career to have the right to rest!

But as time went by, those tight-fitting shirts became a little tighter, and jeans seemed less flattering. He could see his cheeks getting fuller and fuller, until one day a second chin appeared. Instead of worrying, Chan felt a strange sense of satisfaction. He loved Changbin for his bubbly personality, his humor, his way to care about people. But if before he loved his body because it was another way of seeing each other at any time of day, now he had it at home, singing tunes while cooking in the same apron that was becoming tighter and tighter around his growing belly , he clearly appreciated this view

When he broached the subject with Changbin, the latter replied with a beaming smile: I guess I let myself go a bit, but you don't seem too bothered by it, do you? Chan smiled and gently stroked his cheek and assured him that his love for him was unchanged, no matter his size or shape. As the weeks passed, Chanbgin continued to flourish in his role as househusband. His passion for cooking was reflected in the sumptuous meals he lovingly prepared for Chan. Evenings were filled with laughter, deep conversation and tender embraces. The only difference was that, between two sweet moments, they both discovered the strange fantasies they had about the youngest's expansion.

More like, Chan was discovering that he loved his chubby husband even more.

He wanted to see him eat, enjoy his food, every dish he ate with pleasure as if it were the last of his life. But his favorite thing was when he wore tight clothes, he was so sexy!

Don't tell Changbin, but Chan liked to give him things on the pretext that it was on his way, like "the bakery was having a promotion on unsold goods" or "Jisung asked me to give you this", "Felix said this will suit you"because otherwise his husband, who was too humble, would refuse any kind of present. he still remembered that time when he had given him a letter , confessing his feelings and a box of chocolate accompanied by a rose. Changbin had cried that day and still kept the box of chocolate even though it was empty for years and not the most fancy at all , but for him , this box and this letter was the most beautiful gift that making all dear things superfluous alongside this proof of sincere love

But did he need to know that Chan was offering him clothes and taking them one or two sizes too small on purpose? You'd think Changbin would feel kissed or embarrassed, but he knew Chan, well... he thought his lover meant well but underestimated the weight his lover had put on.

What a fool, Chan analyzed his body in minute detail, he kissed every part of his body at night in their shared bed, he grabbed his belly and shook it, rubbed it, caressed it. He clearly loved this new Changbin.

However, as the weeks went by, Changbin's extra kilos became more and more visible, his belly grew more and more wrinkled against his clothes, his apron became very difficult to tie and it was hard to control his growing belly. He noticed that his walk was starting to change, the kilos were piling up so much that he began to waddle in order to walk properly.

Changbin's clothes became tighter and tighter, and even his kitchen apron began to struggle to contain his body. One day, one weekend among many, the two of them spent the day at home, doing nothing and enjoying each other's company. The two of them were sitting down to breakfast at the kitchen table.

—Jagi, can you fetch me the jam from the cupboard, please? Chan asked with a gentle smile.

Changbin couldn't resist, unaware that it was all a ruse so that Chan could admire his body soaking while he hopped about trying to grab the jar of strawberry jam that Chan had deliberately placed high up. He noticed that his belly was starting to hang over his clothes, but above all that when he had to pick something up, he'd land on the edge of the worktop. In short, such a divine vision sight for Chan.

But as he tried to get up, Changbin felt something strange. A muffled creak echoed through the room, followed by the sound of warping wood. Changbin realized to his horror that he was trapped. His apron was wedged between the back of the chair and his protruding belly. Panicking, Changbin tried to free himself, but to no avail. Chan rushed to his aid, alarmed by the unusual noises from his seat. Seeing the situation, A couldn't help but hold back a wry smile, he's fat as can be he thought.

Without wasting a second, Chan set about reassuring Changbin, expressing his unfailing love with multiple kisses despite the comical situation. Together, they finally managed to free Changbin from his chair. Sitting on the kitchen floor, totally oblivious to why he had to get up in the first place.

—Do you think I've put on weight?

—Binnie, I'd be lying if I said no.

—You're not very delicate with your words

—I'm just telling the truth, love

—Pff, I just want to know if... you like me like this, like I like our life, I like my body but I also like the way you look at me and I don't want that to change.

Chan grasped the importance of this moment, forgetting for a moment that his lover might be suffering from insecurity. He came to sit beside him and hugged him tightly.

—My love, I fell in love with you because of your personality, whether you're fat, skinny, muscular or whatever, you're the one I married and nothing will change that

—...even if I like gaining weight?

— I love you even more, I have more of you to love, more things to hold on to and ride-"

—Stop, you pervert, it's morning! Changbin chuckled, putting a hand in front of Chan to hide his blush.

In the end, the day was off to a good start, despite the incident that had only served to reunite the couple.

(≡・x・≡)

As he entered the room, the enticing aroma of Changbin's baking filled the air. With a smile, he made his way to the kitchen and found Changbin leaning against the counter, waiting for a tray of cookies to cool. Since embracing the role of a house husband, Changbin had put on some weight, his thighs becoming thicker, and developing a slight paunch, which his husband adored. They both welcomed the changes that married life had brought, cherishing the newfound softness.

His face lit up at the sight of his husband. Channie, you're home! he exclaimed, pulling him into a warm hug. Chan couldn't resist wrapping his arms around him, noticing how loose Changbin's apron ties had become. He reminisced about when Changbin first wore the apron, a gift symbolizing his commitment to their new lifestyle, where Changbin took on household chores while Chan worked. Despite Changbin's outward appearance of an alpha male, he was actually bubbly and eccentric, qualities that Chan cherished.

As they pulled away, Changbin placed his hands on Chan's waist, a touch Chan couldn't resist. Chan's hands found their way to Changbin's belly, eliciting a subtle sigh of pleasure. Changbin inquired about Chan's day at work, to which Chan expressed relief at being home in their cozy environment. Meanwhile, Changbin shared his busy day of cleaning and baking, his belly feeling a bit firmer from sampling his own creations.

Chan patted Changbin's belly with a knowing smirk, causing Changbin to blush. Despite his nerves, Changbin admitted to indulging in some taste testing while baking. Chan reassured him, expressing his love for having Changbin well-fed during his absence. He then instructed Changbin to remove his apron, revealing his strained button-up shirt and burgeoning belly.

Feeling embarrassed, Changbin questioned if he had let himself go. However, Chan disagreed, planting a passionate kiss on his lips while caressing his fat belly.

As they embraced, Chan whispered, "I think married life really suits you," affirming their love and contentment with their new lifestyle.

[vilandel]

Lavendel Neuschwanstein ☘️

(Black Clover OC Profile ☘️)

The child OC that is not a Next Gen for once... Mentioned her a bit on Discord and people were ready to adopt her 💕

☘️☘️☘️

Basic Information

Name: Lavendel Neuschwanstein

Age: currently 11

Birthday: 25th August

Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Diamond Kingdom, castle Neuschwanstein, home of house Neuschwanstein

Current Location: Diamond Kingdom, castle Neuschwanstein, home of house Neuschwanstein

Affinity: Amethyst Magic

Likes: castle Neuschwanstein, plushies, milk, her younger siblings, Diamond Kingdom, having quiet moments, learning about other countries, architecture & archeology

Dislikes: Human experience (she was sheltered and didn't know about it for a long time), potatoes, growing up too fast, when others refuse help, destruction

Grimoire Design: Since Lavendel is only eleven, she has of course no Grimoire yet. But once she turned fifteen, her grimoire will be amethyst purple, with silver patterns looking like vines and leaves, with a diamond symbol in the middle.

Appearance:

Hair Color: Lavender purple

Eye Color: Ballet slipper pink

Height: 147 cm

Her hair is very wavy and falls down like a waterfall over her shoulders. It's long enough to almost reach her butt. She usually keeps them loose or wears a pink bow in it. Even when she wears a crown or a diadem, her lavender hair remains flowing over her shoulder and back. She feels more free with her hair down.

Her pink eyes are round, always seemed to look at the world with innocent curiosity. Which is actually true, as she is a very curious girl despite her shyness.

For her day-to-day clothing, Lavendel usually wears puffy dresses, in any kind of green, purple and pink shades, sometimes also some yellow shades, since it goes well with her purple hair. All of her dresses have usually bows on the back of the waist.

On more official occasions, like royal gatherings or when she has to represent her house or her queendom, Lavendel wears elegant gowns, either victorian style like or empire style like. Those dresses are usually embroidered. In silver, since she feels too gaudy wearing any gold.

Her coronation dress was victorian shape with long wide sleeves, a strong purple with silver Diamond symbol all over the skirt, while a slightly bigger one on her bodice, which was looking like made of silver vines. Of course, her royal cloak couldn't be forgotten, even though it seems a bit too big for her. Purple again, with white fur over the shoulders. Her coronation ceremony crown, a century old thing belonging to Diamond for centuries, was golden, a typical ceremony crown, covered in diamonds in every color. It was very big, too big for an eleven year old girl of course, so it fell often over her eyes and Lavendel had to push it back often. She doesn't like that crown.

Another reason why she avoids to wear it at any possible moment. If she had to wear a crown, she has two other options, one that is another Diamond heirloom and another that had been gifted to her by the Silvas and Vermillions, Queen Ciel, Queen Lolopechka and shogun Ryu for the coronation. The heirloom is a simple silver crown, lighter despite being covered with pink and blue diamonds. The gift is actually a diadem, silver too, looking like vines, having emeralds in the shape of leaves and amethyst in the shape of lavender flowers, as well as a white diamond in the middle, in the shape of a rose. She loves that one.

She has heart-shaped face and very pale skin, but with adorable pink cheeks, as she easily blushes. Her eyelashes are purple and long. Everyone who meets her agrees that she is going to be a beauty.

And typical for diamond, she has three purple gems on her forehead.

Personality:

Lavendel is a shy girl, having grown up sheltered on her family castle, away from the troubles of the kingdom. She is easily scared, but still curious about the world outside of castle Neuschwanstein.

Being a heir in line to the crown of Diamond, of course she had some education adequate to it. But her parents were never really interest that she learn more than the strict minimum. Thankfully, already since a young age, Lavendel was a very curious girl, able to educate herself if her tutors weren't giving her enough to feed her hunger. Lavendel had quickly developed a big interest for foreign countries, architecture and archeology, which evolved under her reign.

Lavendel HATES human experience a lot and one of the first thing she did as queen was destroying this system. She almost forbid any science in the process (she was overwhelmed by this and let's not forget she is still a child), but then was stopped. After some thinking, she realized that science wasn't so bad in the right hands and arranged things that allowed science in Diamond to have a new start.

Being a child ruling a queendom, Lavendel realized how important help was, how much guidance was needed. Help is something she came to treasure. Still, she was unable to completely act as a little adult. So, even in most important decisions and negotiations, Lavendel had her teddy bear with her. A white teddy bear with a pink ribbon around the neck, named Fluffy. Some might be a bit taken aback to discuss with a queen that has her plushie with her, but most people actually gave her understanding. Lavendel was lucky to come across understanding and more or less openminded people when she became queen.

She loves milk, drinking it on any circumstances. Another thing she did firstly as a queen was to help farmers and peasants... one of the reasons was because farmers were the source for her beloved milk.

Lavendel has a heart of gold, she doesn't give much importance to status, but she still don't ignore it completely. Not really because of bias, but more that she learned how to use it to make things fairer in her country.

She also loves to travel and travelled a lot to Spade, Clover, Heart and even Hino, be it on official journeys or vacations with her younger siblings.

It wasn't fast of course, but under her reign, Diamond grew from the ashes and became a happy, proper country.

One of the things Lavendel did when she first became queen (after a first talk with Nozel and comfort from him) was to make sure that any child in a difficult situation, be it having adult like responsibility, dealing with a heavy loss, etc. is not left alone and gets the help, guidance and anything they need. The talk with Nozel and her own experience certainly lead her to that decision.

Lavendel always loved Diamond, even when she was just an only child. It's that love for her queendom that allowed her to bring Diamond out of the corruption and violence.

Background:

Her parents were corrupt, cold and using her own schemes. Not even together, sometimes they happened to be in conspiracies against each other without really knowing. If they did, they didn't care, their marriage was arranged as arranged could be. Both of course agreed with the human experiences, without really realizing what it was. They just thought it was good for power and invested some of their fortune in it. Not everything, though. There is a law in Diamond that clearly states that there shall be any circumstances enough fortune left for royals in case the parents die and any disobedience to that law is severely punished... by becoming a human experience, for example.

Her parents didn't lived with her at the castle, preferring other residences closer to the old capital, using castle Neuschwanstein as some kind of kindergarten, to put it nicely. Her parents, lord Kalt and lady Arroganz, didn't liked each other and never showed any interest towards their offspring, but were very conscious about their royal status and that their children were heirs.

Still, for the first four years of her life, Lavendel lived alone in the castle, having only some servants caring for her and wandering all those halls and rooms alone. When she was four, though, she became very sick, almost deadly. And this was the only time her parents in a way cared for her. Or rather, they realized that if they're only heir would die, they would be nothing, despite being royals. So, after Lavendel got better, her parents conceived nine other children, basically exchange heirs in their eyes. First the twins Winterling and Schneerose, then two boys and two girls afterwards, Distel, Mohn, Edelweiss and Orchidee, then two boys again, Hibiskus and Lotus, then lastly Jasmin, currently still a baby.

Unlike her parents, Lavendel loved her siblings a lot and did her best to take care of them, despite her own young age. It wasn't always easy, the siblings weren't always close to each other (except the twins), but despite the distance in the first years, they still cared a lot for each other. After their parents death and after the whole thing with Julius happened (or after Spade, depending if I write canon-divergence-AU without Lucius), the siblings became closer together.

The old king controlled by Morris soon died and due to circumstances, the other available closer heirs were either dead (there was a lot of chaos in Diamond) or being stripped from their royal status (the reasons can be so various). Lavendel was most of the time around the 20th within the line to the throne of Diamond. But due to circumstances and her parents having died after another conspiracy (a complicated story (which I still need to figure out), especially for poor Lavendel, but fighting against it helped Mars to finally got a grip to make Diamond better), she ended up being the first in line for the crown. A big shock for poor Lavendel, since she was only eleven. But her heart was in the right place and the commission of rare non corrupt nobles and royals around Mars (again, I still need to work this out somehow^^'), who started to work to change the Diamond Kingdom now Queendom, thought that she was one of the better options... And not only was their no other close heir (the next ones would be her younger siblings and other ones were not as close to the throne as house Neuschwanstein), but also someone give the argument that having a child queen could also be the start of changing Diamond into a better country from the roots.

Mars didn't liked as it would have sound using a child, so he made sure that little Lavendel was well aware from the start about things going on in Diamond. No one forgot that she was a child, but they didn't keep her in the dark.

Given her studies over the years and since she took care of her siblings for long, Lavendel actually had already quite a lot of things that were showing she could become a good leader for Diamond. The commission was happy surprised, but not as much as Lavendel herself. She was still shy, but started to gain more confidence.

When the leaders of Clover, Spade, Heard and Hino met up in Clover to discuss the future after Lucius, Lavendel was invited. Accompanied by Lotus Whomalt, who as a father became a father figure for her, she joined the discussions and reunions, scared and excited to finally travel and meet other rulers. Together with Ryu, Ciel, Lolopechka, Marx and the next Wizard King, Lavendel worked on an alliance contract and friendship agreement between the five countries.

Lavendel was quite loved by Ciel, Ryu, Lolopechka, the Clover captains and a lot of Magic Knights, as well as the Ryuzen. Most of them felt for her, since she was only eleven and already the queen of a country that needed so much new foundations and rebuild, not only due to Lucius Zogratis. Lavendel felt quite shy at first, being the only child between all of those adults. In fact, being a queen scared her and given how it took some time for her and her siblings to start to heal and to get close, she was afraid to lose it so soon. She wondered if she could face all those responsibilities at such a young age. It happened that Nozel of all people witnessed a moment of a doubt about this... Remembering how he felt when he lost his mother and having no adult, what it did to him, he got a grip of himself and comforted her, promising her that she won't be alone and will get the guidance she needed, not only from Diamond, but also from Clover and maybe even Hino, Spade and Heart. He promised to help her, not wanting for Lavendel to live what he went through years ago.

Indeed, while Augustus was a pain, the other people she met during the negotiations became parental figures for her, a lot of mentors. It helped Lavendel to grow more confidence, to learn more things how to rule her a queendom and to balance her duties with the things she loved. She who never had affection for her parents, practically got many parent figures.

Her coronation was one of the biggest events post-Lucius (or post-Spade). Clover, Spade, Heart and Hino were heavily represented. Lavendel was still scared of the duty she was facing, but she was guided enough, got the help a child in her position deserved and still had enough confidence in herself to be ready to rule Diamond.

Also little fact, she gifted Fana a dowry for her to marry Mars.

Trivia:

Lavendel means lavender in German. As you might noticed, she and her siblings have names of plants, but in German.

Her family name is in honor of castle Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, one of the most beautiful castles in Germany.

When Lavendel met Asta for the first time, she was fascinated by him. No, she didn't got a crush on him (that was her little sister Schneerose), but she came to appreciate him a lot and he makes her laugh.

The only thing she can't appreciate about Asta is his love for potatoes. She hates potatoes, to a point that she sometimes considers to forbid them completely in Diamond. But of course, Lavendel will never go that far.

When she first met Augustus, he did a tantrum and her comment was "So... that's not how I should act as a queen."

Despite being eleven and despite her teddy bear, she is still looking more capable than him. And that she is.

Benamse good friends with Ryu, Queen Ciel, Queen Lolopechka and the Silvas & Vermillions, as well as the Ryuzen, the squad captains and a lot of Magic Knights.

Allowed Fanzell, Dominante, Mariella and Fana to come back to Diamond.

Mars is one of her best advisors. Fanzell too, but Dominante has to be with him in order to not shock the little queen with his habit.

Genuinely can't curse. Cursing confuses her. Every time the Black Bulls had to hold themselves back, because they adore her too much.

One day, Yami cursed loudly in front of her and the Black Bulls actually dared to put him on time-out to punish him.

The Black Bulls love Lavendel so much that she is the only royal they act accordingly towards.

Bonded with Nozel and came in person at his wedding.

Also bonded with Fuegoleon and also came herself to his wedding.

Took one single look at Charlotte and Yami to notice that they were in love.

In fact, Lavendel thought that they were already together and when she told them that she wanted to be at their wedding, there was a lot of confusion and laughs. Lavendel truly thought that Yamichar was already together.

Is one of the reasons why Yamichar finally got together. She was also at their wedding.

Is afraid of Mereoleona, even though Mereo gives her the same kindness she has towards Noelle.

Lavendel and her siblings became the first close royal family in Diamond.

Opened a lot of orphanages and schools in Diamond.

Still doesn't like when something doesn't go the way she wants. Lavendel pouts then and her pouts are adorable. But she would rather give up on milk than using her pouts to get what she wants.

Is a romantic soul and is actually able to recognize when people are in love, even though she doesn't realizes it. Like with Yamichar, she just assumes said people in love are already together. Which can lead to confusion, embarrassment and laughs. Ask Yamichar or Astelle, just two examples.

Was nicknamed Lavendel the Kindhearted by her people.

Can still be a warrior when she needs to defend her queendom. Lavendel prefers peace, but she quickly learns how to fight.

Creates some orders of knights in Diamond... Clover inspired her, but she still made things different. Like giving each knight squad a different speciality.

Castle Neuschwanstein, which is also Lavendels home, which she loves.

Lavendels family tree.