Of course they do. [ He wouldn't just gift someone something because it was pretty! He looks into these things - and it's especially useful when it's also a hobby of his. ]
But, depending on the culture you're looking at, two could have completely different or opposite meanings. That's why I find learning about that sort of thing so fascinating. One, for example, has stories about them that say they would properly lead the souls of the dead to heaven. But two other common traits they symbolize are patience, due to their hunting methods - careful, focused, but accurate when they finally act. And intelligence, as in some myths they were said to work together with the gods.
It's also said that if one lands or sheds a feather near you, it's a sign of good luck to come. And, we've been nothing but primarily successful on our missions since your arrival.
No, but of course I would have been there if we had! [ Yzak this was just about Sabriel. (he can't help it he's just like this) ] Still, my point stands! I wouldn't put out that sort of praise on just anybody if I didn't mean it!
I enjoy reading about things like that. It comes in handy for things like this.
[ He looks pretty pleased that she likes it, though.
The last thing is an assortment of flower seeds. All labeled appropriately and of various types. ]
That one isn't for here, obviously. But I figure one day in the future, if you end up having a royal garden or something like that, you can take these back with you. I don't know what sort of plants you have in your world, but I did decide to choose ones that both have meaning to them, and ones that I think will be pleasing to look at.
[ Yzak's gonna leave his mark on as many worlds as possible. 😌 ]
Not that I'd assume you'd simply return home and just forget about myself and the rest of us. But I did have a lot of the team in mind when I was deciding on which types to give you.
I wouldn't say every single flower represents a single person, but with the mix of crew we have here...
[ Since she's asking, since he gave her this and put as much thought into this as everything else he got for the people he likes, he obliges, leaning in and moving his finger to go over each one. ]
Rosemary, that's a symbol of remembrance. Orange roses symbolize passion, excitement, enthusiasm. Zinnias, yellow ones, for good memories. Peonys are wishes of happiness, particularly in marriage. Not that I think you'll need luck with that, but... [ He still wants to wish her the best anyway. ] Orchids represent wisdom, refinement. Daffodils reflect honesty truth. Amaryllis are for pride and determination, as well as hard-earned success. Which we will achieve.
That's... amazing. I know most of these flowers, but the only meaning I knew was rosemary's.
[And even then, she only knew that because of a line in a play.]
I will plant these though, when we succeed and return to our homes. And if I can fully decipher and use the notes I found in Kilnan... I might be able to bring you to see it.
Yes, well, I make sure to do my research! [ He's into that, meanings and symbolism behind things, because it falls into some of his more personal hobbies. ] I'm glad to hear you like it. Like them all.
[ At what she says next, he pauses briefly. Yzak isn't particularly pessimistic, but he doesn't allow himself to get too hopeful about certain things. The idea of being able to see those flowers in bloom one day, it's a nice thought - in his heart he'd love to see it. Will something like that be possible?
Well, one thing he can do to at the very least in response to that thought is: ]
If you can decipher them? With an offer like that, I'd like to help you there.
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Of course they do. [ He wouldn't just gift someone something because it was pretty! He looks into these things - and it's especially useful when it's also a hobby of his. ]
But, depending on the culture you're looking at, two could have completely different or opposite meanings. That's why I find learning about that sort of thing so fascinating. One, for example, has stories about them that say they would properly lead the souls of the dead to heaven. But two other common traits they symbolize are patience, due to their hunting methods - careful, focused, but accurate when they finally act. And intelligence, as in some myths they were said to work together with the gods.
It's also said that if one lands or sheds a feather near you, it's a sign of good luck to come. And, we've been nothing but primarily successful on our missions since your arrival.
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[Although 'guiding the souls of the dead', and 'careful and focused' are all flattering comparisons.]
But that's... incredibly thoughtful. I've never really looked into symbolism that much.
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I enjoy reading about things like that. It comes in handy for things like this.
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[She's seen him try to be deceptive, after all.
Setting the latest gift aside, Sabriel turns her attention to the third gift.]
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[ He looks pretty pleased that she likes it, though.
The last thing is an assortment of flower seeds. All labeled appropriately and of various types. ]
That one isn't for here, obviously. But I figure one day in the future, if you end up having a royal garden or something like that, you can take these back with you. I don't know what sort of plants you have in your world, but I did decide to choose ones that both have meaning to them, and ones that I think will be pleasing to look at.
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[Sabriel, blissfully unaware of concepts like 'invasive species'.]
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Not that I'd assume you'd simply return home and just forget about myself and the rest of us. But I did have a lot of the team in mind when I was deciding on which types to give you.
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I wouldn't say every single flower represents a single person, but with the mix of crew we have here...
[ Since she's asking, since he gave her this and put as much thought into this as everything else he got for the people he likes, he obliges, leaning in and moving his finger to go over each one. ]
Rosemary, that's a symbol of remembrance. Orange roses symbolize passion, excitement, enthusiasm. Zinnias, yellow ones, for good memories. Peonys are wishes of happiness, particularly in marriage. Not that I think you'll need luck with that, but... [ He still wants to wish her the best anyway. ] Orchids represent wisdom, refinement. Daffodils reflect honesty truth. Amaryllis are for pride and determination, as well as hard-earned success. Which we will achieve.
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[And even then, she only knew that because of a line in a play.]
I will plant these though, when we succeed and return to our homes. And if I can fully decipher and use the notes I found in Kilnan... I might be able to bring you to see it.
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[ At what she says next, he pauses briefly. Yzak isn't particularly pessimistic, but he doesn't allow himself to get too hopeful about certain things. The idea of being able to see those flowers in bloom one day, it's a nice thought - in his heart he'd love to see it. Will something like that be possible?
Well, one thing he can do to at the very least in response to that thought is: ]
If you can decipher them? With an offer like that, I'd like to help you there.