#light peach carnations

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Carnation Apricot Peach (#fa5f5f to #fcccb0)

[andersonfilms]

firefighter!abby who comes in every sunday morning to your floral shop, tucked in a tiny corner downtown. you’re usually tucked away in the back, doing floral arrangements, calculating your inventory, organizing new shipments, or just avoiding others in general. an introverted nature is ingrained into your bones. so, dina takes over the front counter. she’s sweet, kind enough to engage in conversation. big brown eyes and welcoming smile always seeming to put the customer’s at ease, assessing their needs as they step foot in the door. 

firefighter!abby who comes in on the dot, half-past nine, right before her shift. her build, incredibly tone, clad in black cargos and her seattle fire department t-shirt tucked in. she greets dina with her blinding, pearly white smile. warming her up to the core as dina grabs the assortment that’s ordered every week. yellow roses, white lillies, and peach carnations make their way into the abby’s hands. she thanks dina, with the same somber look in her eyes before she exits with the same bouquet she always does. 

firefighter!abby who is out for the day, cup of coffee in her hand, ellie to her right telling her about the black-haired beauty she met at the local pub. swearing up and down there was a cute friend, supposedly, but it really just sounds like this is her only way in which her friend needs to enlist help from the hunky-blonde for assistance. 

“So, let me get this straight. You met this girl—” 

“Dina.” Abby pauses, blonde eyebrows quirk upwards. “Wait, does she work at a floral shop?” 

“Yes—” Ellie pauses, envy swirling in her emerald eyes immediately, “Fuck, Anderson, do not tell me you’ve fucked her!” 

Abby smirks, wanting to tease her spunky friend. “C’mon, are you fucking serious? No. Shit. Did you really fuck her?” Abby winks as she takes a sip of her black coffee, bicep flexing in the process. 

“Dude. How the hell am I supposed to compete with your greek god  fucking biceps?” Ellie lifts up the sleeve of her shirt, comparing her much smaller arms to Abby’s very toned and thick muscle. Even Abby’s veins are more prominent than hers. 

Abby giggles, “First off, you can’t but you don’t have to…this time. I just buy flowers from there and everyone kinda knows everyone. It’s Jackson.” 

“Oh, thank god. You had me worried there for a second. Jesus.” Ellie nudges her shoulder, picking at her naibeds anxiously. “So, will you come so you can meet her friend?” 

Abby thinks for a moment. How bad could it be? It’s just one night, right? 

firefighter!abby who comes to the flower shop on a saturday this time. the doorbell rings signaling her entrance, but she doesn’t find dina working the counter like she normally does. you’re someone new, someone she hasn’t seen before, someone beautiful. so much so, she feels as if her feet have been glued to the hardwood floors. dear god, she looks like a goddamn idiot. she’s thankful you’re helping someone as abby tries to break from her caulking spell. 

firefighter!abby who takes note of how attentive you are with the customers even if your body fidgets as you help them but then you smile, it makes her melt. anderson, get yourself together, you have a date tonight. it’s just one, incredibly beautiful girl. you’re fine. she’s fine. before her brain can make one more stupid thought, you’re walking up to her. 

You smell of lavender, it coats Abby’s senses as you make a beeline for her. It could be the shop or it could be you. She believes it’s you. 

“Afternoon, is there something I can help you with?” You ask, Abby reads the name tag on your chest and musters up somewhat of a coherent sentence. You start making the arrangement for her, it’s then she notices how familiar it is. 

It isn’t the flowers she typically chooses, the one she orders through the website of the shop, but the craftsmanship is identical. Down to the yellow ribbon to wrap it neatly, keeping the specially made bouquet in place. 

Abby’s blue eyes must light up with wonder because you smile, it's soft as it slips out of you, too quick for you to hide behind the wall you usually keep yourself within. 

“Um, you make all the arrangements here, right?” Anxiously, you dust your hands on the maroon apron tied around your waist. 

“Yeah, I would hope so. It’s my shop.” You’re not boastful about it, or snarky, it’s sweet. As if you’re proud and you should be. 

“Oh, sorry! I hope you don’t take it the wrong way. I just, um—” Speak blondie, you’re making a fool of yourself. “ I come here every week and have just never seen you before s’all. It’s nice to match the wonderful shop to the even prettier owner.” 

Abby wonders why she doesn’t ask for your number or even try to. She’s not exactly a stranger to beautiful women. When she knows what she wants, she’s like a dog with a bone. Never has she ever halted, or had someone stop her dead in her tracks without even trying. 

In her mind, she’s finding excuses. It’s the sun’s fault for letting the light hit your eyes perfectly, saturating the color even further. Or the way she obsesses over your curves, or the joy seeming to radiate every time you smile. 

It can’t be any of those little things. 

Abby fishes for the wallet in her jacket pocket, before handing you her card, you finalize the transaction before handing the silver card back to her. Calloused fingertips press against yours, much softer than Abby’s, but it excites the two of you. 

Not that either of you spoke a word of it. 

“You’re girlfriend’s a lucky girl. It’s a thoughtful gesture—” but your eyes build a fright in them, a horror that you can’t take back. “I’m sorry! Oh my god. I didn’t mean to just, fuck, assume you had a girlfriend or that you’re into girls. Jesus, I don’t know what came over me. God.” 

Abby bites down a smirk as you anxiously beat your nail on the countertop as if you ruined the interaction. Impatiently needing this to be over. 

“S’okay, really, you didn’t assume wrong.” Mischievous pools of blue look you up and down, pointed canines kissing her pink lips as they bite at the flesh. 

“I don’t have a girlfriend. Well—” Abby leans over placing her palm against yours, her fingertips linger on your skin, setting it ablaze. Releasing your grip of the bouquet and palming the wrapped flowers in her firm grasp.

“Not yet.” 

lmk what you think! hope you enjoyed it! ♡

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Writing Notes: On Colour

Describing Colour in your Poetry and Stories

BLACK Shadow Black, Dusk, Midnight, Blackbird, Blackberry, Ebony, Black Honey, Darkness, Jet Black, Ink Black, Soot, Onyx, Licorice, Ivory Black, Pitch, Char, Gloom, Outer Space, Creosote Black, Melanite, Goth Black, Gunpowder

BLUE Blueberry, Sapphire Blue Metallic, Tiffany Blue (Pantone 1837), Cobalt Blue, Denim, Aquamarine, Turquoise, Sky Blue, Topaz, Ultramarine Blue, Azure, Cerulean, Oxford Blue, Periwinkle, Electric Blue, Baby Boy Blue, Pthalo Blue, Robin's Egg Blue, Persian Blue, Marino Blue, Prussian Blue

GREEN Leafy Green, Olive, Moss Green, Jade, Lime, Sour Apple Green, Emerald Green, Mint, Kiwi Green, Phthalo Green, Praying Mantis Green, Viridian, Greenback, Shamrock, Sap Green, Chartreuse, Sea Green, Pistachio, Teal, Bamboo, Sea Salt, Celadon Green, Celery, Asparagus Green, Fern Green, Neon Green, Jungle Green, Pear Green

ORANGE Pumpkin, Burnt Orange, Carrot, Sunset Orange, Tangerine, Persimmon, Salamander, Tennessee Orange (Pantone 151), Jack-o'-lantern Orange, Florida Orange, Summer Squash, Pale Daffodil, Smashed Pumpkin, Saffron, Autumn Orange, Macaroni and Cheese, Cadmium Orange

PINK Pink Flamingo, Neon Pink, Bubblegum Pink, Salmon, Peach, Fuscia, Cotton Candy Pink, Rose, Carnation, Thulian, Apricot, Atomic Pink, Barbie Pink, Hot Pink, Amaranth, Flushed, Glitter Pink

PURPLE Lavender, Purple Haze, Grape, Eggplant Purple, Plum, Violet, Orchid, Psychedelic Purple, Amethyst, Lilac, Boysenberry, Mulberry, Wisteria, Bruised Plum, Indigo, Mauve

RED Blood Red, Copper, Maroon, Strawberry, Watermelon Red, Crimson, Candy Apple Red, Tomato, Brick Red, Scarlet, Cardinal Red, Cherry, Ruby Red, Coral, Sunburn, Hot Lava, Cadmium Red, Auburn, Blush, Alizarin Crimson, Fire Engine Red, Raspberry, Vermillion, Lipstick, Burgundy, Magenta, English Vermilion, Mahogany

WHITE Dirty White, Albino, Chalk, Alabaster, Cotton, Titanium White, Vanilla, Bone White Egg Shell, Marshmallow, Ivory, Pearl White, Almond, Champagne, Blond, Cream, Milky White, Corn Silk, Bleach, Navajo White, Ghost White, Light, Cloud White

YELLOW Canary Yellow, Lemon, Banana, Egg Yolk Yellow, Mellow Yellow, Chanterelle, Mustard Yellow, Corn, Goldenrod, Amber, Pineapple, Metallic Gold, Cadmium Yellow, Wheat, Tuscan Sun, Butter, School Bus Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Citron, Dandelion

BROWN Mud Brown, Beaver, Caramel, Rust, Macaroon, Toasty Brown, Coffee, Sandy Tan, Cocoa, Honey, Chocolate, Burnt Sienna, Mocha, Seashell, Antique Brass, Bronze, Brown Sugar, Chestnut Brown, Taupe, Burnt Umber, Khaki, Dark Sienna, Light Chocolate, Sepia

GRAY Stone Gray, Ash, Metallic Silver, Platinum, Smoke, Concrete Gray, Mercury, Steel Gray, Mist, Titanium, Charcoal, Slate, Sterling Silver, Tungsten, Old Coin Gray, Iron Gray, Chrome, Magnesium, Overcast

MIXED Candy Cane (red and white), Zebra (black and white), Chameleon (many different colours), Ladybug (black and red), Wildfire (yellow, orange and red), Tiger (orange, black and white), Yellow Jacket (black and yellow), Christmas Lights (red, white and green), Rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet), Black Pepper (black and gray), Leopard (spotted gold and black), Creamsicle (orange and white), Candy Corn (orange and white), Iceberg (a bluish gray), Marbled

COLOURS: Symbolisms, Associations & Psychological Effects

Black. Especially in Gothic literature from the West, a black colour choice often represents death, evil, grief, and depression. Associated with fear, the unknown and often has a negative connotation. Black clothes can make you look thinner. A black background severely diminishes the readability of most type. Often the go to colour for funerals and grieving. It symbolizes stability and power, which gives a sense of authority. Thus, the black colour often represents professionalism and expertise.

Blue. Has positive and negative connotations in colour psychology. Some writers may use blue to represent serenity and tranquility, instilling a scene with a calming effect. Blue can also signify sadness, melancholy, or isolation. People who find someone very loyal and faithful are often called "true blue". Blue is often considered to be more masculine which is why it is often the colour of choice when choosing a suit. Lighter blues are associated with tranquility, softness and healing. Darker blues are associated with power, knowledge and seriousness. Blue is actually shown to suppress appetites a bit. The colour blue symbolizes wisdom and hope. It’s the colour of peace and confidence. Blue has been shown to reduce blood pressure and pulse rate. It fosters serenity and a sense of belonging.

Green. The colour green often symbolizes rebirth, growth, peace, jealousy, and greed. Green colours may also represent spring and renewal. It is a colour that is very easy on the eyes. Dark green is often associated with ambition. Green suggests stability, safety and hope. At the same time, it may denote a lack of experience in a particular field. Green symbolizes peace, growth, and nature. It is the colour of success, promoting healing and tranquility.

Orange. The colour orange often represents energy, excitement, joy, and creativity. Since orange is the colour of fire, it may also symbolize heat. Since orange is not as aggressive as red, it can actually stimulate brain activity. It is very useful to catch someone's attention, which is why it's used a lot to advertise food and toys.

Pink. The colour pink symbolizes love, kindness, femininity, innocence, and playfulness. Certain shades of pink can limit aggression. Pink may be associated with unconditional love and caring.

Purple. Often associated with royalty, the colour purple symbolizes bravery, spirituality, and luxury. Light purple usually brings up romantic or nostalgic feelings; while a darker shade can make you feel gloomy or sad.

Red. The colour red symbolizes some of the most powerful human emotions, like passionate love or lust. On the other side of the spectrum, this warm colour is also the colour of blood, often symbolizing anger, danger, and violence. It stimulates the appetite. Red is an emotionally intense colour associated with energy, danger, anger, passion and determination. The symbolic meaning associated with the colour red is passion, excitement, and love. It’s the colour of urgency, power, and desire. Red is said to boost hunger and is believed to inspire confidence and excitement. This colour has also been found to increase blood pressure and heart rate.

White. This primary colour traditionally symbolizes innocence, peace, and cleanliness. In Western cultures, the colour white also represents purity and virginity, while it symbolizes mourning in some East Asian cultures. Usually has positive connotations when used and thought of as safe. Associated a lot with healing, simplicity and sterility, which is why it's used in hospitals and healing centers as much as it is. The symbolic meaning of the colour white is truth and sometimes even indifference. It encourages feelings of safety and cleanliness. Clean, white clothes and linens show sterility since stains are easily visible. That’s why doctors and nurses frequently wear white lab coats and scrubs.

Yellow. Writers may use the colour yellow to symbolize creativity, happiness, optimism, and warmth—think of a yellow ray of sunlight poking out from a dark cloud. A common negative connotation of the color yellow is cowardice, popularized by the phrase “yellow-bellied.” Warming effect which stimulates body and mind. Gold is associated with the highest of luxury. When bright yellow is used with black it's one of the easiest colour combinations to see from long distances; when uses with lighter colours it's not so easy to see. Yellow ribbons are worn as a symbol of hope and used quite often to welcome home loved ones. Yellow is the colour of warmth, kindness, and happiness. It’s often associated with optimism and well-being and promotes energy.

Brown. This warm, earthy brown colour may symbolize dependability, comfort, and a sense of being grounded. Brown is also a neutral colour, and writers may use it to represent dullness and predictability. Brown is a colour that is related to very grounded traits such as simplicity, practicality, common sense and hard work. Can also be associated with those that are frugal and not too flashy.

Gray. Lighter grays are often thought of as more feminine while darker grays more masculine. Gray is considered by many to be a neutral colour; the perfect balance between light and dark / good and evil. Pop up the lighter grays and add a little shine to it, and thought immediately turns to silver, which correlates to wealth.

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[softdykellie]

ੈ✩‧₊˚ motion sickness part ii | ellie w.

previous part here | next part here soon

PAIRING: modern!ellie x fem!reader

SUMMARY: having grown up together, everyone knew eachother in jackson. when a brooding newcomer owner to a tattoo shop comes along apparently charming her friendly florist neighbor things seem to take a turn.

WARNING: alternative universe! purposefully all lower case. multiple part series. not a very eventful beginning as ellie’s relationship with reader is slow burn but it will start evolving after this one seriously trust me!

WORD COUNT: 632

ellie. you tasted her name on your tongue and melted into the feeling, flushed. dina had certainly manifested her wishes into fruition, you thought. stared at the girl for way too long, getting familiar with her features and vacant gaze towards the alcohol filled shelves against the main bar wall, freckles like starry war paint, eyebrow scar, pale green iris, peach pink lips, auburn hair gently brushing her shoulder at length. breathtaking, you immediately named the feeling, but she looked worn, tossed around. you blamed it on the bruised eye, caught onto sky grey vibes.

a silly game blossomed into your heart years ago, the inspiration for your flower shop really: how everyone you meet could be described by the floral language. dina thought hers too common, but it was your favorite, a daisy, standing for loyal love and “i’ll never tell”. jesse, a white jasmin, sweet love, amiability. even abby, coriander. you did not know the girl at all, but you saw red carnations grow behind her in the way spiritualists would claim to see auras. red carnations; “my heart aches”.

“flower shop girl, yes, that’d be me”

“cute” she mumbled sipping on the beer dina had given her before promptly pretending to be busy elsewhere though noticebly eavesdropping.

“you’ve got a lot of tattoos on you” jesse pointed matter of factly, earning a chuckle “perks of the job?”

“the job” ellie repeated his words in light humor as if minimizing her own career with the sound “yeah, i guess. you want one?”

“fuck, yeah! maybe a dragon up my back or or you know a snake, i don’t know, what do you usually draw?”

“pretty things” she answered before taking you off guard with a head movement that pointed you out amongst them all “like her” she twisted her body around to meet your face “what would you get, flower girl? roses?”

“the sun” you answered “what does that say about me?”

ellie smiled a weak smile, raising the sleeve of her grey t-shirt to expose a beaming sun by her bicep, detailed sad expression in black ink across its center. you took notice of everything. ferns and a moth grew from her hand to the very end of her forearm and covered scars you could only assume to have been self inflicted. a sword pierced through the spare space of skin next to a phoenix and finally angel wings alongside a well hidden initial: J. you wouldn’t ask, but you wanted to.

“trying to figure that out myself”

you hadn’t noticed when abby left, only that she was gone when a couple dollars slipped past you towards the ground from the countertops, extra tips for dina. you wanted her extroverted ways to carry the conversation, ask the newcomer about the altercation, but she seemed to enjoy playing dutiful dedicated owner more. small talk failed you, and ellie was uninterested.

you planned out your next meeting in your head, showing up with cookies as they do in the movies, catching glimpses of her sketches on the wall, giving them backstories to fill the gaps. it wasn’t so strange to be eager as you were taking into consideration how rare these opportunities had presented themselves: you never left jackson, not even on vacation. the world was meant to turn on its axis but you were destined to stay still, an agoraphobia rooted into your veins like movement would burst your chest open, bloody and broken. the flowers had been a therapist’s idea: to take care of something innocent as a purpose, exist outside the shell of a body you painfully cared for in pure obligation. your personal garden arsenal though, had meaning. yellow tulips, that’s what you were. the flower for unrequited love. the one tattooed by ellie’s hipbone you were yet to see.

[thehomophobe]

Reverse 1999 AU

Freddy:

✦✦✦✦✦

Mineral                                                                        Mental

Buff     Support     DEF

Cover

Medium: Cashmere

Afflatus: Bumblebee Jasper [Mineral] Peacemaker

Fragrance Note: Vanilla, Shea Butter, Almond, Oud

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1960's for 24 years. Completed in Autumn, on September 5. Completed in Hurricane, Utah, United States.

Chica:

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Plant

Physical

DPS   Debuff 

Cover

Medium: Feast

Afflatus: Roses from the Supermarket [Plant] Work-Study

Fragrance Note: Strawberries, Kiwi, Sour Straws, Pink Gardenia, Vanilla Cream 

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1970's for 19 years. Completed in the Spring of March 17th. Completed in San Francisco, California, United States. The exhibit tours in Japan every year.

Monty:

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Beast

Physical

Burst DMG   DPS   Nasty Wound 

Cover

Medium: Python

Afflatus: Might of the Beast [Beast] Leader of The Rebellion

Fragrance Note: Leather, Cedarwood, Cigarettes, Saltwater, Fake Grass

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1990's for 23 years. Completed in Summer, on April 2nd. First exhibited in Lafayette, Louisiana, the exhibit was later moved to Pennsylvania.

Roxy:

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Beast

Physical

Burst DMG   Control 

Cover

Medium: Hot Rod

Afflatus: Tooth of the Lycan [Beast] Chosen Hero

Fragrance Note: Jasmine, Cinnamon, Lilac, Leather, Gasoline, Linen

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1980's for 24 years. Completed in Autumn, on September 8th. Completed in Evanston, Illinois, United States.

Sun:

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Star

Mental

Burst DMG   Heal   Dispeller

Cover

Medium: Ghost Lights

Afflatus: The Heliocentric Model [Star] Commerical Thespian

Fragrance Note: Orange, Grapefruit, Sugar Cone, Lemon, Honeysuckle, Daisy, Peaches

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1940's for 21 years. Completed in Summer, on June 21st. First exhibited in Washington D.C. but frequently moves to Burbank, California

Moon:

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Spirit

Mental

Burst DMG   DPS   Debuff

Cover

Medium: Lunar Regolith

Afflatus: Shadow of the Moon [Spirit] Laconic Astrophysicist

Fragrance Note: Black Current, Lavender, Chamomile Tea, Cherry Lollipops, Belladonna

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1940's for 21 years. Completed in Summer, on June 21st. First exhibited in Washington D.C. but the exhibits visits to Burbank, California.

DJ Music Man:

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Beast

Physical

DPS   DEF  Support

Cover

Medium: Audiophila

Afflatus: String of Spider Silk [Beast] One-Man Rat Pack

Fragrance Note: Coconut, Pineapple, Acai Berries, Cheerwine, Brass, Champagne

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1910's for 29 years. Completed in Winter, on January 27th. First exhibited in New Orleans, Louisiana, then took a brief tour to New York, New York.

Bonnie:

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Plant

Physical

Burst DMG  Extra Action   Counter

Cover

Medium: Trenchant Demurral

Afflatus: Joseph's Coat [Plant] Liberation Kickstater

Fragrance Note: Wild Cardamom, Saffron, Mint Leaves, Yellow Carnations, Bluebells

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1960's for 23 years. Completed in Summer, on June 1st. First exhibited in Melbourne, Australia, the exhibit was later moved to Utah.

Foxy:

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Intelligence

Physical

Buff   Burst DMG

Cover

Medium: Golden Compass

Afflatus: Autodidact Cartography [Intelligence] Legitimate Pirate Captain

Fragrance Note: Seaweed, Clams, Barnacles, Orang Rines, Gin, Rum, Old Books

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1650's for 40 years. Completed in Autumn, on September 19th. First exhibited in Glasgow, Ireland. The exhibit has been seen to tour around the Caribbean.

Ruin Eclipse:

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Star

Mental

DPS   DEF  Support

Cover

Medium: Epic Poetry

Afflatus: Stars Lighting the Way [Star] Clairvoyant Prophet

Fragrance Note: Wine, Honey, Goat's Milk, Aster, Marigold

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 11th Century for 38 years. Completed in Spring, on April 25th. First exhibited in Athens, Greece, the exhibit was later moved to London.

Glitch Eclipse:

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Spirit

Mental

DPS  Control   Debuff 

Cover

Medium: Dead Batteries

Afflatus:  The Creeper [Spirit] 504 Bad Gateways

Fragrance Note: Rusty Nails, Charcoal, Firewood, Cola

An arcanist's work exhibited in the 1960's for an unknown amount of time. Said to be completed in Autumn, on September 9th. First exhibited in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been exhibited everywhere around the world until it was contained on January 18th.

[seriowan]

cinnamon bread and berry bowls (wrecker x f!reader)

"He whispers it at night when you rest your head on his chest, his fingers combing through your hair. He says it against your skin every time that you are bare, reminding you that he loves the temple you’ve claimed as your body..."

summary: the one where wrecker and his lover find their love in a bowl of berries and cinnamon bread

rating: X (18+ ONLY - minors DNI) — PiV sex w/o protection (don't be irresponsible irl!), oral (f!receiving) creampie, lots of fluff & love

note: it is finally over! this marks the last edition of the v-day special and i have to admit, it's one of my favorites! i love Wrecker with my entire being and this fulfilled so many self-indulgent thoughts about him. and now that this is over, it's time for clone dads!! 😩💕

radio: strawberries and cigarettes, troye sivan — my whole life, alina baraz

masterlist

Love is a strange little thing. 

   Sometimes it sits in the flicker of a candle perched on a small wooden coffee table, spilling golden hues and casting shadows that dance around a cozy little living room. A candle lit for its warmth and soft crackle. Sometimes it lingers alongside the smell of vanilla and sugar, hanging in the taste of cinnamon and warm bread that melts on your tongue. Every loaf created with care, his chest pressed against your back as your hands move in unison, kneading dough and spreading flour like snowfall in winter. It flows beside the sound of music; a gentle song that plays through a small radio atop a tiny coffee table. Breaks between kneading spent dancing, eyes locked as if the world, the galaxy, had no power to tear you apart. 

   Sometimes, love is even found in a bowl of berries. 

   It can be seen among the colors — sharp shades of reds and blues like freshly bloomed carnations. It is in the taste — sweet and tart yet balanced. Each delicate berry melts on your tongue, the fresh flavors reminding you of the loving moment spent picking each one from the market. Wrecker was intent on tasting every other berry, causing a shared laughter that echoed in your mind right alongside the beautiful memory.

   Love lies in the act of plucking a meticulously chosen berry and lifting it to his lips. Love is in his eyes as he smiles, accepting the offering between his teeth. His gaze never leaves your face as he chews and swallows, one hand supporting the back of his head while the other is laced around your waist, fingers tracing loving circles against your thigh. You sit upright, legs crossed underneath you, the bowl resting in your lap as you peer down at him with fondness, the apples of your cheeks flushed red. 

   Love is evident in this moment: with the candles ablaze; gentle music playing; the carpet in the living room serving as your bed of flowers. Warmth pours out from the kitchen where dough sits in the oven, filling the small house with the comforting smell of cinnamon. The domesticity of sitting on the living room floor, enjoying nothing but his presence and a bowl of fruit, brings a sense of joy and contentment that eases every weight from your shoulders, leaving you light and airy. 

   The loved forges as you bring each berry to his lips. It solidifies when he takes it, occasionally shifting his hand to dip his fingers into the bowl, pinching a berry that he then holds up to you. You have to dip your head to bite it, inciting a chuckle that makes your heart leap. 

   There is love when he speaks, sending goosebumps down your arms and legs at the touch of gravel in his deep voice. 

   “Peach,” he murmurs, drawing circles against your bare thigh. You look down at him and smile when he seems to be gazing up at the ceiling, a dazed grin on his lips. “You know I love you, right?” 

   You know because he never shies from saying those words or acting on them. A kiss on your forehead or a squeeze to your hip. A hand on your thigh or a little kiss to your hairline. Anything to let you know that he is there and he loves you. He whispers it at night when you rest your head on his chest, his fingers combing through your hair. He says it against your skin every time that you are bare, reminding you that he loves the temple you’ve claimed as your body. 

   And even though he says it frequently, the words never lose their charm. They incite the same rush of giddiness through your gut; the same blast of heat across your cheeks. It makes you feel like you’re sitting on clouds. 

   You set the berries off to the side, putting away the bowl of love before uncurling your legs to lie down. The gentle carpet slides along your skin as you fall into his side, his long arm bringing you closer. Your legs cross over his, twisting and turning in a knot you do not intend to unravel. As you rest your head against his chest, his large palm settles comfortably on your hip, fingertips continuing their slow trek back and forth over your skin. You cross your arm over his chest, sliding a hand under his shirt just to feel the warmth of his skin. 

   You know I love you, right? 

   “I know,” you answer softly, tilting your head up. He’s already looking down at you with a flustered, shy smile. “And you know I love you more, right?” 

   Wrecker chuckles, the sound rich and deep and endearing. "Not possible," he hums, his hand stilling on your hip as he leans down to press a soft kiss to your forehead. 

   At that moment, nothing else matters. All of the worries and stresses of your life fade away, replaced by the deep, burning love that you have for this man — this unexpected blessing that the universe had to offer in a time of need. And as you settle more deeply into his embrace, you know that you are exactly where you belong.

   You take a moment to drink in the sight of him, to memorize every curve and angle of his face. There are the telltale signs of the evening's activities: the red stain of berry juice on his lips, the smudge of flour on his cheekbone, the crumbs of sugar on his chin. You can't help but feel a surge of affection for this sweet man.

   It’s hard to imagine your life without him; without his booming laughter and caring eyes; without the hands that make your body come alive with grace, cherishing and admiring with every calloused caress. 

   As you lay there, lost in thought, you feel his fingers move on your skin, tracing gentle patterns side to side across your thigh. He opens his eyes and catches you staring but you don’t shy away, sharing a small smile. 

   You sigh deeply, the three words of love ready to fall from your lips when a sudden ring echoes from the kitchen. The loaves of bread in the oven ease their divine smell to your spot on the floor, causing you and Wrecker to sit up and turn. 

   “About time,” he says cheekily, pushing himself up to his feet. “That felt like forever.” 

   He holds out a hand and you take it, allowing him to pull you up with ease. Only, he doesn’t stop there. Without letting go of your hand, he surprises you with a sudden twirl and dip, lowering his head to touch your foreheads in the shortest, most intimate gesture. You giggle, sliding your hand down his chest. 

   “C’mon,” you sing, nudging your head toward the kitchen. “The bread’s going to burn if we stay here any longer.” 

   He stands upright, flushing red as he nods. “Right, right. C’mon, peach. Let’s go see how all our hard work turned out.” 

   Hand-in-hand, he guides you to the kitchen and you eagerly follow. The moment you step through the archway, his hands settle on your hips and he effortlessly lifts you, seating you on the edge of the counter before grabbing oven mitts. You cross your legs, heels kicking as he opens the oven door. The smell of cinnamon and vanilla becomes stronger, drawing a giddy smile to his lips as he takes the bread pans out, using his heel to kick the door closed. 

   Hot vapors rise from the fresh loaves as he takes them out and turns them over atop the cooling rack on the counter. With quick fingers, he tears a small piece off and holds it up to his lips, blowing to cool it down while strolling over to you. 

   Wrecker wedges himself between your legs and you cross your ankles behind his back. He settles a hand on your thigh, fingers skimming over the fabric of your underwear. With a final blow of air through his puffed cheeks, he splits the bread piece in half and raises one side to your lips. 

   You reach up to grab it but he suddenly withdraws his hand, causing you to playfully roll your eyes and give in. The moment you open your mouth, he returns the piece to your lips, allowing you to bite it. Warm vanilla and cinnamon melt on your tongue, causing you to groan in delight. Wrecker takes a moment before mimicking you, emitting the same noise as he shuts his eyes and nods. 

   “Oh, yeah,” he murmurs in bliss, the low rumble of his voice causing your toes to curl. “That’s good stuff.” 

   You slide your hands over his shoulders, interlocking your fingers behind his head. “Mm, say that again,” you whisper cheekily, causing him to pause and pinch his brows in confusion. 

   “That’s good stuff?” 

   You’re laughing as you tighten your legs, securing him flush against your chest. Wrecker rests his hands on the counter, bracketing you between his arms while he cracks a smile. His amusement fades into a blissful grin as you lean, hovering your lips over his. Seeking hands slip underneath the collar of his shirt, playfully dragging over his shoulder blades.

   “Oh, yeah,” he groans and you giggle, nodding in delight. 

   “That’s what I want to hear.” 

   Wrecker chuckles before dipping his head, seizing your lips in a gentle kiss. It’s a slow dance of patience, tasting the shared sugar and cinnamon on your tongues. His hands remain on the counter, clenched as a sign of restraint. You, on the other hand, are free to roam wherever you like, moving your hands from his back to his chest. The fabric of his shirt wrinkles as you grab it, squeezing it in a gesture of need. 

   Since you know Wrecker won't, you break the kiss first, giving yourselves the brief second needed to shed your clothes. Wrecker drops his boxers while you throw your shirt to the ground, grinning when his hands grip your hips with impatience, pulling your waist closer to the edge of the counter.

   He is back against your lips as soon as you tilt your head up, tasting and licking and moving more passionately than before. The dance has become needier than before as his hands fondle and grope the flesh of your hips, fingers sliding underneath the waistband of your underwear. You can hear him panting, moans slipping between breaths. 

   Distracted by his lips, you don’t feel the stiffness resting against your thigh until you lower a hand to grab it, eyes widening at how hard he’d become. Your fingers scarcely wrap around his cock and as jarring as it seems, you writhe with impatience. All you want is him — kissing you, inside of you, moaning your name like a song. 

   Wrecker isn’t bothered by the fact that you still have your underwear on. In fact, he seems to like it, gripping the fabric on your hips like reins while you move your panties to the side. Giving his length a few teasing pumps, Wrecker breaks the kiss to exhale a shuddering breath, eyes flitting down. Your bottom is almost hanging off the edge of the counter, making it easy for him to hold your hips while you slide his tip through your folds, spreading your wetness to ensure his entry is easy. 

   Each swipe across your heat is enough to make him groan, his forehead falling to your shoulder. You feel the teasing pinch of his teeth as he bites, the vibrations of his muffled moans causing your skin to burst with ticklish goosebumps. 

   The moment you align his tip to your entrance, Wrecker’s hands tighten around the fabric on your hips and he pulls you to him, sliding you onto his cock like you were a weightless sleeve. It’s lewd but it’s passionate, as if he has little to no patience when it comes to truly feeling you. He can’t wait to be part of you and the moment he fits his thickness within the comfort of your heated cunt, he emits a low growl that causes you to moan, your body bubbling with satisfaction and excitement. 

   Wrecker groans into the crook of your neck, hot breath tickling your skin. “You feel so good.” 

   Although you try, you can’t say much. The fullness between your thighs is intoxicating, sucking the air from your lungs and wiping every clear thought. It’s overwhelming and satisfying all at once, bringing you to a point where you can do nothing but gasp, eyes closing tightly.

   When he starts moving, stars flash across your eyelids. He’s holding you in place, moving his hips back and forth to bring himself in and out, in and out, slowly allowing you to adjust to his size. There is enough space behind you for you to lean back on your elbows, causing Wrecker’s hands to move from your hips to your thighs. Your ankles unlock, a leg hanging limply over the edge of the counter while the other lifts, ankle resting on his shoulder. 

   It’s an exposing gesture, prying your legs apart for him to see his length as it slides in and out of your cunt. The sight makes his eyes flutter shut, jaw clenching as if he can’t believe that you’re taking him so well. 

   “Look at this,” he grunts softly, holding your thigh with one large palm while the other moves down to the apex of your thighs, seeking the nub that causes you to writhe the moment he gives it attention. As he swivels his thumb around your clit, forcing a chorus of moans to fall from your lips, his thrusts pick up the pace. “You’re eating me up, peach. Such a good girl, bein’ so kriffin’ wet for me…” 

   Each snap of his hips sends a jolt of electricity through you. You’re trembling, shaking, mouth pried open as you pant for air. Skin-to-skin symphonies sing, drowning out the music that barely plays from the living room. Everything is wet, it’s sloppy, but it’s romantic and divine. It’s the type of disheveled unruliness that comes with Wrecker — a passionate chaos that you’ve grown to love so much, you can hardly see a future without it. 

   “Oh, fuck,” you wail when the coiled tension in your belly begins to build. The words fall mindlessly from your lips as you stammer, “Wrecker, I-I’m going to- I can’t-” 

   The look he gives you is encouraging. Love blazes in his eyes as he nods, wetting his lips. “C’mon, princess. Ride it out for me, baby.” 

   His palm stretches out over your belly, pressing just slightly enough for the pressure to feel consuming. When the orgasm hits you, it ignites like a match, sending intense tingles through your body from head to toe. Your shaking, clenching and unclenching around him while Wrecker starts to slow down, hips stuttering from the feeling of your tight, addictive heat. 

   Before he could come, he pulls out of you with haste and surprises you by immediately kneeling. Hooking both legs over his shoulders, he holds your hips in his large hands, cradling your bottom as he dips his head between your thighs. His flat tongue glides over your sensitive heat, swiveling around your clit all while you’re still tense and shaking from your climax. The added touch of his tongue to your clit and the smooth finger he slides into your walls is enough to overstimulate you into a second orgasm. 

   The immediate wave hits you harder than the previous. It causes you to sit upright, thighs clamping around Wrecker’s head like suffocating earmuffs as you writhe and whimper. Tears blur your vision and you can swear you’re going to pass out from the intensity of the second wave. 

   Wrecker continues licking. He’s still devouring the taste of honey on his tongue, indulging in everything that comes from your climax, including the tightness of having your legs clamped around his head. You’re shaking so violently that his hands tighten around your hips, squeezing to hold you still. To pin you down. He’s licking so greedily, slurping so hungrily, that the noises are enough to make your eyes roll back. 

   It isn’t until he halts that you realize he’s reached his peak as well. Wrecker’s climax comes softer than yours but it’s there, causing his jaw to clench and his eyes to close. He rolls through it before shaking his head in what looked to be frustration. 

   To your surprise, he stands. Your legs fall from his shoulders, opening wide for him to slide and fit between your thighs once more. Without hesitation, he takes his leaking cock in hand and slides it into you, fitting its entire length within your walls. You accept it with a sensitive whine, resting your hands atop his when they settle on your hips. There is no movement anymore. Wrecker stays sheathed inside of you just to feel you clench around him while he comes, spilling rope after rope of cum until it begins to trickle past the seams of your conjoined bodies. 

   As the mess trickles down his thigh, he smirks with breathless satisfaction. 

   You both wait a moment, eyes closed in bliss while the adrenaline subsides. As the energy eases its way from your tense muscles, leaving you sore yet content, you slowly open your eyes and meet his. The haze of elation brings you both to a standstill, a tired but satisfied smile gently lifting your lips. 

   “Hey, peach?” He murmurs, slowly sliding out of your heat with a grimace. 

   You’re too tired to speak so you hum as you sit up.

   Wrecker’s large hand, calloused and warm, holds the side of your face. He uses his thumb to nudge your head up, stealing a kiss at the first opportunity. You grin when his tongue teasingly drags over your bottom lip. 

   The moment you pull apart, the two of you speak at the same time. 

   “I love you.” 

   “I’m starving.” 

   Silence hangs for a second longer before you both start laughing. Wrecker’s cheeks flush red and he rubs the back of his head, burning with embarrassment. You shake your head, resting your forehead against his chest as you gather the last of your bearings. His hand slides down your back, the other gently brushing over your hair. 

   “I do love you-” 

   “-you’re just aching to get some of that bread,” you finish for him, lifting your head to see his sheepish grin. Giggling, you nod and nudge your head toward the cooled bread sitting atop the rack. “Me too. Hand me a piece.” 

   Naked and ecstatic, Wrecker briskly strides over to the cinnamon bread and grabs the whole loaf. When he returns, he tears a piece and raises it to your lips. You accept it happily, moaning when the flavor hits you like another orgasm. 

   “Oh, yeah,” you mimic him from earlier, causing him to chuckle and shake his head as he leans his hip against the counter. “That is good stuff.” 

   “You’re good stuff,” Wrecker murmurs, giving you a wink.

   Your laugh is interrupted by another piece that he suddenly shoves in your mouth.

   “I love you,” you mumble through a mouthful of bread. 

   The love in Wrecker’s eyes is unmistakable. He looks at you for a little bit longer, taking in the flustered twinge in your cheeks, the blissed-out sight of your naked self, and smiles. Cupping the back of your head, he brings you in for a lingering kiss. You hum in delight and he chuckles, pressing your foreheads together. 

   “I love you more,” he promises.

   “Not possible.” 

   “Very possible.”

   At that moment, you find love in the smile on his lips, eyes sparkling with so much joy and contentment. You find it in the arm that he curls around you, pulling you close to his side. You hear it in his laugh. In the smell of cinnamon that hangs in the air. In the little trace of red still lingering on his lips, staining yours and his fingertips.

   Love in berry bowls and cinnamon bread.  

   You grin, leaning into his side with a content sigh. 

   “Fine. I’ll agree if you give me some more bread.” 

   Wrecker looks proud as he laughs, nodding his head. 

   “That’s my girl. Now open up.” 

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[garden-of-flags]

achilligirl flag compilation

achilligirl/achillegirl/achigirl/achilgirl: "someone who is achillean (mlm/qlm) and a girl in some way"

earliest mention: december 31, 2021 by @/faerielogy (link here) (archived link here)

december 31, 2021: flag by @/faerielogy (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with four even horizontal stripes, in the following colors: light blue, off-white, pink, and purple. in the center, there’s a green and purple achillean carnation symbol. /End ID ]

july 19, 2023: altered flag by @ryanyflags (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with four even horizontal stripes, in the following colors: light blue, off-white, pink, and purple. in the center, there's a green and purple achillean carnation symbol with a thick, off-white border around it. /End ID ]

september 30, 2023: simplified alternative flag by @ryanyflags (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with four even horizontal stripes, in the following colors: light blue, off-white, pink, and purple. /End ID ]

october 3, 2023: alternative flag by @neopronouns (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with 7 horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being twice as tall. in order, they are: pink-red, light pink, faded purple, light faded blue, faded purple, light pink, and pink-red. in the center of the flag is a medium-sized dark magenta circle. /End ID ]

october 8, 2023: alternative flag by @/bigayasuka (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with 5 horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being twice as tall. in order, they are: pale purple, pastel blue, off-white, light peach, and pink. in the center, there's a green achillean carnation symbol. /End ID ]

october 24, 2023: alternative flag (with and without symbol) by @caeliangel (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with 7 horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being twice as tall. in order, they are: dark blue, blue, green, off-white, pink, purple, dark blue. in the center, there's a dark blue achillean carnation symbol with a slightly-transparent, off-white border around it. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with 7 horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being twice as tall. in order, they are: dark blue, blue, green, off-white, pink, purple, dark blue. /End ID ]

november 15, 2023: alternative flag uploaded by Ace🌱🐾 on pinterest (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with seven even horizontal stripes, in the following colors: dark purple, violet, pink, pastel orange, pastel yellow, blue, and light indigo. /End ID ]

july 30, 2024: alternative flag by @mogai-sunflowers (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with nine even horizontal stripes, in the following colors: medium purple, medium magenta, light grey-magenta, pastel indigo, pale cyan, pastel pink, magenta, purple, and medium turquoise. in the center there is a turquoise and purple version of the achillean carnation symbol. /End ID ]

august 1, 2024: simplified alternative flag by @scr-ppup (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with 5 even horizontal stripes, in the following colors: warm purple, light purple, violet, pink, and cool purple. in the center there is a turquoise and purple version of the achillean carnation symbol. /End ID ]

[god-infected]

Perfumes & Kate Bush's The Dreaming

Sat In Your Lap: "I see the people happy / So can it happen for me?" It seems that you don't know how to live, it seems that you need guidance even when pouring your tea. almond blossom, benzoin, jasmine; Cinéma by Yves Saint Laurent

There Goes A Tenner: "I've been here all day / A star in strange ways." In every relationship you feel like you're stealing love, will your facade keep up with your ways? saffron, leather, peach, caramel; La Capitale by Xerjoff

Pull Out The Pin: "Just one thing in it / Me or him, I love life." The soldier keeps the name of a German boy inscribed to his palm, and he has to kiss his palm every night so he could go to sleep. aldehydes, carnation, amber, vetiver; L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci

Suspended In Gaffa: "Suddenly my feet are feet of mud / It all goes slow-mo / I don't know why I'm crying." The light moves the dust, the dust is never the same nor the light, in an ever changing life how can a miracle repeat itself? mimosa, rose, ylang-ylang, amber; Apres l'Ondee by Guerlain

Leave It Open: "Harm in us, but power to arm" If you drop the act, they might not love you, but will the love received be enough when you keep staring behind a curtain? rose, patchouli; Rouge Nocturne by Terry de Gunzburg

The Dreaming: "Dangle devils in a bottle and push them from the pull of the bush." The delight you feel holding a leaf shaped like a hand. sweet pea, vanilla, resins; Deci Dela by Nina Ricci

Night Of The Swallow: "Would you break even my wings, like a swallow. Let me, let me go" You're hugging him thighter, because you know he'll leave you in the morning. lilac, wisteria, powder, musk; Love by Chloe

All The Love: "Only tragedy allows the release / of love and grief never normally seen." Like a warm glove of love that could protect you from the coldness of tragedy. ylang-ylang, musk, incense; Ciara by Revlon

Houdini: "With your life / the only thing in my mind / we pull you from the water." How the body of dead is the heaviest yet how the skin feels lighter than ever. muted rainwater, lily, incense; Passage d'Enfer by L'Artisan Parfumeur layered over Thunderstorm by Demeter

Get Out Of My House: "I am the concierge chez-moi, honey / Won't let ya in for love, nor money." The insanity of loneliness is easier to bear than the sanity of a company you're not very sure of. violet, patchouli, musk; John Galliano by John Galliano

[worldisminemp3]

HI. GAY PEOPLE. GENTARO AND DICE KISS.

[Image descriptions:

Image one: Gentaro Yumeno and Dice Arisugawa are lying together in a bed, Gentaro is smiling while one of his hands is on Dice's shoulder and the other is in his hair, twirling it around his finger. Dice is making a face of annoyance as he tries to sleep, gripping onto the sheets tightly. Gentaro is a pale man with shaggy light brown hair, his eyes are closed and he wears a purple kosode and black undershirt, and grey hakama with a black obi and yellow cord. Dice is a tanner skinned man with long dark blue hair, with a light yellow-cream hair piece, he is in light olive green pajamas. The background is black and white.

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[Image two: Gentaro Yumeno and Dice Arisugawa are standing close, Ramuda Amemura stands almost fully off frame with an excited stance. Dice has a katana in his hand, almost as if about to unsheathe it, he is looking at Gentaro with a blank face while Gentaro is leaning into him with his eyes shut, mouth open as he speaks. Gentaro is a pale man with shaggy light brown hair and he is wearing a pink and purple kimono, Dice is a tanner man with long dark blue hair pulled over one shoulder, he has bright pink-purple eyes and is in a dark, muted indigo kimono. Ramuda is a pale man with light pink to purple hair, he is wearing his usual outfit, but you can only see his teal cardigan in frame. There are peach, green and purple carnations around Dice and Gentaro. The background is black and white.

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[Image two text description: In a past life, Dice and I were a princess and a warrior who could not be wedded together. Is it not natural that in this life, once reunited, I would not want to leave his side for even an hour?

End text description]

[gradienty]

Peach Schnapps Carnation (#fed9d6 to #fa5855)

[hermitcraft-8]

what autistic roommates does to a mf (bonus alt haircut below the read more)

[image description: two reference images for the 2.5 system tango. she's a pale woman with short pink hair and light facial hair. she has one solid bright red eye, the other is covered in peach carnations. she has small rectangular glasses. in the first drawing, she's wearing a red turtleneck under a white short sleeved polo, a blue striped vest and a red scarf. she has gauntlets and a pauldron. she also is wearing tattered red jeans with a black patch on one knee with a hockey mask on it. she has heavy duty black boots. the second drawing, next to the first is of the same image, but she's wearing a long blue coat and has various weapons strapped to her back. end id]

[image description: an uncolored digital drawing of tango, with hair that reaches a little past her shoulders. end id]

[peachsayshi]

Color Me Peach Event 🍑✨

↶*ೃ✧˚. ❃ ↷ I recently reached a follower milestone, and wanted to celebrate by hosting an event for writers and artists! The purpose of this event is to engage with writers & artists, and spread their amazing content on the platform! 🧡 

EVENT THEME: color + prompt

☄. *. ⋆ rules: 

must be 18+ to participate in this event with the age visible on the blog. 

all characters have to be 21+

limited slots - one slot per writer/artist

pairs: you are to write/draw for character ships or character x reader. (adult x minor pairings are not allowed). 

open to n.sfw and sfw content: I will not limit your preferences of what you would like to write/draw  but please make sure that you tag your piece appropriately. 

fandom: jujutsu kaisen, trigun stampede, chainsaw man 

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ PROMPT LIST: 

☄. *. ⋆pink palette - a rosy blush; warm & playful; a budding romance blooming into a beautiful carnation.

☄. *. ⋆red palette - an intense desire; lustful & dangerous; a fiery passion that is all consuming. 

☄. *. ⋆orange palette - a youthful vibrance; spontaneous & cheerful; an exciting new adventure 

☄. *. ⋆ yellow palette - a ray of hope; clear & optimistic; the piercing glow of happiness 

☄. *. ⋆ green palette- a balanced harmony; healing & peaceful; tainted with strains of envy

☄. *. ⋆ blue palette - a sense of tranquility; calming & cold; but sadness bleeds through 

  ☄. *. ⋆ purple palette - an arrogant spirit; emotional & immature; a compassionate dreamer at heart 

 ☄. *. ⋆ gray palette - an indecisive lens; quiet & detached; a neutral playing ground 

☄. *. ⋆ black & white palette - a contrasting difference; innocence & power; where light and dark always meet 

rules for writers: the color you select will be your prompt for the piece you have to write. you can interpret the prompt however you want! rules for artists: the color you select should be the main color of the piece you have to draw - and if you like, you can include elements of the prompt into your piece

send me a message with the following details to participate: color palette; fandom of choice; ship or x reader pairing; n.sfw or sfw 

[mare-sanguis]

Notes on "Ambidextrous Angle" here

Notes on "Lady Justice" here

Notes on the colors on ep.10 here

Notes on the numbers on the car plae of No.3 and KMC here

The Flowers

@onomatopagu-et-cie brings up the "Great Maidesn Blush" and the bouquets of flowers KMC was holding in his nightmare in the analysis of ep.8 (and ep.9) here

These two things had intrigued me right from the start. Flower language and the mythologies behind them was always such an interesting topic to research thats why I sat down and started my research.

And quite honestly, it took me a LOT of hours to figure out which flowers they could potentially be because its just so blurry but nonetheless, I came up with a few types. Please keep in mind this is all just speculation based on intense observing, comparing of flowers and ceremonial (graduation, work, wedding etc) bouquets.

I marked the flowers with numbers and added pictures for comparison, so its easier to distinquish them when I talk about them and their meanings.

Flower 1 is most definitely a rose- tho I'm not sure what type as there are way too many which also makes it quite difficult to get behind the meaning of the flower. Tho we can base the meaning on the color shown which are orange, white and slight rosé/peach touch.

Orange- Enthusiasm, Energy, Passion

White- New beginnings, Innocence, Purity, Remembrance, Spirituality

Pink- Grace, Elegance, Gratitude, Appreciation

Peach- Appreciation, Sincereity, Gratitude

Flower 2 was a lot more difficult to make out, but my first guess was White Carnation. A friend guessed a White Peony- which in the end does fit the shape of the petals more.

White Peonies are usually used in bouquets for weddings- they symbolize faith, hope, purity and innocence. In general, peonies symbolize new beginnings.

There also are several interesting myths connected to peonies, one goes as followed:

"According to ancient Greek mythology, a divine drama inspired the name of the peony. Like so many stories, this one begins with war. Herakles, the greatest of great Greek heroes, and Pluto, the god of the underworld, find themselves on the opposing sides. During a spectacular battle, Herakles manages to wound Pluto with an arrow to the shoulder. Not being used to being wounded, the god of the underworld retires to Mount Olympus. When he can’t find the god of medicine, Asklepios, he asks one of his students to help him. This happens to be the talented god Paean. He heals the dishevelled deity by sheer talent and a new kind of medicine: a beautiful flower growing on Mount Olympus. Paean’s career as a great doctor is thus set but his teacher Asklepios is deadly jealous. Asklepios decides to murder his student to prevent further embarrassment. Zeus, finding the body of Paean, decides to honour the ambitious student by transforming him into the beautiful flower that saved Pluto’s life.

Flower 3 could be a yellow/orange Gerbera Daisy. The petals and the pistil (center part) look similar. They symbolise innocence, purity, cheerfulness and loyal love. Orange Geberas also convey that the person you present it to is the sunshine of your life. Besides, they also express your attachment with the person. They also are a rather common type of flower found in ceremonial (especially graduation) bouquets

In Egyptian mythology Geberas represent the closeness to nature (mother earth) and devotion to the sun. In Celtic Mythology Gerbera Daisies mean that everyday hardship and sorrow can be lessened and made sweet. It is believed, going by an old Celtic legend that God sprayed these daises over the earth when a child passed away, this was a way to give their parents a little joy. For Norse mythology, one of its legends states that Freya, the goddess of love, fertility, and beauty, has the daisy as her sacred flower.

Flower 4 is most definitely a Hibiscus (Syriacus). The petals are identical and so is the pistil. You can also see the trade mark color fade from a dark color to a light color on the petals. The color is a dark pink fading into a light pink. The pistil is yellow.

They are frequently linked to matters of the heart. Their vibrant, intense colors, particularly the deep red varieties, evoke feelings of love and passion. In some societies, giving a hibiscus flower to someone can convey a romantic message or symbolize the intensity of one's feelings.

The Hibiscus Syriacus is also the national flower of South Korea.

In Hindu mythology, hibiscus flowers accompany the goddess Kali, the goddess of power.

Kali is form of the Devi/Shri, the supreme mother in Hinduism. Devi was willed into existence by the gods, who each gave a piece of themselves to create her, and when she was fully formed, they—the gods—worshipped her in part because she was a perfect embodiment of all of them. This representation was somewhat self-serving: They had been at war with the demon king Mahishasura. During a break in the battle, Mahishasura declared himself Ruler of the Universe and began to march on Heaven to claim his prize with an army of demons. The gods created Devi out of the best of each of them to defend them, and gifted her with things that were sacred to them: Shiva gave her a trident drawn forth from his own, Vishnu a powerful discus, and Indra, the king of the Gods, gave her a thunderbolt identical to his own. Surya, the sun God, bestowed his rays on all the pores of her skin, and Varuna, god of the ocean, gave her a divine crest jewel, earrings, bracelets and a garland of unfading lotuses. So armed, she met the army of Mahishasura and slaughtered them. She met Mahishasura himself and killed him after a fierce battle. So great was her fury that though the fight had ended, she continued to rage through the battlefield. In giving her so many aspects, the gods had also given Devi many forms. Consumed by rage, Devi was had fully given herself over to an aspect of her personality tied to Kali, a goddess known for destruction. The gods realized they needed to stop her, but they were all were afraid. Shiva, the god of time and change (Kali’s male counterpart), went down to the battlefield, and laid down. Kali continued to dance until she looked down and realized she was stepping on Shiva. She was embarrassed because in that form, Shiva was a her husband. She withdrew her rage and to demonstrate her shame, stuck out her tongue, which is how she is often depicted.

-> The red hibiscus is representative of Kali's tongue. But should not be mistaken for her shame. The flower is a symbol of the blood lust that possesses her. With her representing a form of energy, this blood symbolism becomes life-affirming- it ties her to life force.

There also are two (?) flowers which seem blueish-violet.

Which kinda feels like a callback to the OST Part.3 (Blue by Aalia) and how a lot of scene set in the present between KSJ and KMC are submerged in blue tones

If my anaylsis is correct all flowers i managed to find out represent something along the lines of Love, Passion and Loyality which, if you would ask me, ties perfectly into the meaning of the Great Maiden's Blush mentioned in the first letter (by No. 1 Fan) dated June 4, 2019. The meaning of this flower is pretty on the nose "If you love me, you will find out" in the Victorian language of flowers.

The question I'm asking myself now is: Was KMC actually gifted this specific type of flower arrangement/bouquet or was it just something he made up in his dream? Dreams may represent things someone went through in real life, but they usually either add or leave things/details. Plus, Choi Jinsu asks "if he had that dream again"- which indirectly sounds like something isnt adding up with what actually happened that day his mother got killed.

[feytouched]

hi! could you recommend me an accessible perfume with mysterious fairy vibes please? something fresh and gauzy and sweet but not cloying and would remind you of a crisp and probably a slightly chilly spring day ? hope that's not too specific a description. I've been looking but haven't found anything I like yet but I like how you review perfumes so I thought I'd ask. thanks!

so what qualifies as affordable to you vs to me can depend highly... like i'm in the EU so anything from niche perfumers in the US entails a high shipping fee + customs tax but if you're in the US i'd say those are pretty good deals. and idk how much of your disposable income you wanna dedicate to perfumes either / what brands are sold in stores near you etc

but anyway putting that aside here are some recs

alkemia silver sky -  "rainwater musk, oceanic grey amber, muget, daffodil, silver needle tea, galbanum, and white cedar" androgynous, translucent, cucumbery, watery-floral

alkemia lilacs along the winding drive - "lilac bushes heavy and purple with blooms, a gentle breeze after light spring rain, a dusty pebbled driveway, a slightly rusty porch swing, and a small handful of late blooming violets." mostly lilac tbh but a nice springtime floral

bpal sjöfn - "apples and birch bound with apple blossoms" golden (not red) apples and a medical green sharpness. juicy and revitalizing, def not cloying

bpal juliet - "sweet pea with stargazer lily, calla lily, heliotrope, honeysuckle, white musk and a touch of fresh pear." - ethereal floral, very rounded sweetness to it. reminds me of floral soap. clean and prim. pear and sweet pea and honeysuckle-forward.

bpal moscow - "a rich, bold blend of imperial rose, carnation, lush jasmine, lily of the valley, dark musk, amber, bergamot and gilded tangerine." more majestic floral than juliet, still soapy clean but more complex and cold floral notes rather than fruity sweetness.

bpal titania - "fae dew-kissed petals and pale fruits: white grape, white peach, iced pear, musk rose, sweet pea, moonflower and snapdragon." very on theme for fairy vibes, definitely a sweet crisp fruity floral, also rather clean (kinda reminds me of herbal essence shampoos back in the day idk). very pretty

all of these are like 20-30 bucks apiece and believe me 5ml of perfume oil lasts forever. i don't really have any mainstream recs i've tried under like 50 bucks but i'd look for pear, violet, freesia, lilac, tea, bergamot, oakmoss, white musk kinda notes. best of luck!

[romance-in-moonlight]

𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐀𝐒 𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐈𝐓𝐘 .

𝐑𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐒  ―  think  carefully  about  your  character   &   their  development  through  their  journey   (  canon  or  oc  )   within  their  story .   fill  out  the  chart    &   tag  whoever  you  want  !! 

𝐃𝐄𝐈𝐓𝐘  𝐎𝐅  ―    Moonlight, love, light, justice and hope

𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃  𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇  ―  Crystals, rabbits, cosmos flowers, moon phases, angels, butterflies and hearts.

𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃  𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒  ―  Cosmos, Orange blossom, red roses, yellow carnations and honeysuckle

𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃  𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒  /  𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐒  ―  Celestite, white diamond, moonstone, alexandrite, silver and rose quartz

𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃  𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐒  ―  Rabbit, butterfly, swan and doves

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒  ―  Pink, gold, white, cream, lilac, lavender, peach, silver, baby pink, yellow and rogue

𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃  ― Carrots (despite hating them), strawberry shortcake, tsukimi dango, pancakes and onigiri

𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒  ―  Jasmine, rose, vanilla and fresh vanilla cake

𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐃  𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒  ―   Sweets, jewelry, flowers, love poems and clear crystals .

𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒  𝐓𝐎  𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐑  ―  Believe in love, keeping friendships close, showing kindness, holding hope, rejecting darkness, pray to the moon, never stop wishing, embrace those around you and accepting happiness.

tagged  by :  @godborn - thank youuu!!!!

tagging :   @aceparagon , @featherchan , @ofovertime , @priesm @ofrosegold and @supremesorcerersatoru !!!!

[garden-of-flags]

sapphillean flag compilation pt 2/4

sapphillean/sachillean/sapphichillean/sapphic-achillean: “an orientation that encompasses wlw, nblw, wlnb, mlm, mlnb, and nblm but not wlm or mlw.” or “a combination of sapphic and achillean”

alternative spellings (it was pretty crowded): saphilean, sapphilean, saphillean, sapphicchillean, sappho-achillean, achillean sapphic

earliest mention: june 29, 2018 by @/sapphicchillean (link here) (archived link here)

(part one link here, part three link here, part four link here)

july 22, 2022: alternative flag by @gendermarmalade (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with seven even horizontal stripes, in the following colors: dark blue, light blue, pastel yellow, white, very light pink, light peach, and pastel pink. /End ID ]

november 29, 2022: alternative flag by @sapphic-boy (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being three times as tall. in order, they are: red pink, light red pink, purple grey, light blue, and sky blue. in the center is a purple sapphic violet symbol with the green achillean carnation symbol overlaid on top. /End ID ]

color meanings:

red pink is from the sapphic flag; light red pink, purple grey, and light blue are for fluidity and the blending of sapphic and achillean identities; sky blue is from the achillean flag; the combination of the sapphic and achillean symbols represents the harmony of sapphic and achillean identities and existing as both at once

november 29, 2022: symbol and alternative flag by @isobug (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flower symbol with six petals. each petal consists of a purple petal in the style of the sapphic symbol with a smaller green petal in the style of the achillean symbol at the ends. in the middle of the flower are two green petals around a pink and yellow center. there are two darker green leaves at the bottom. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with three even horizontal stripes split in half. on the right, the stripes are blue, white, and blue. on the left, the stripes are pink, white, and blue. in the center of the flag is the sapphillean symbol. /End ID ]

november 29, 2022 edited alternative flags (adding symbol) by @isobug (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with five even horizontal stripes, in order they are: purple, lavender, purple-tinted white, lilac, and dark lilac. in the center is the sapphillean symbol. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with five even horizontal stripes, in the following order: sky blue, royal blue, pastel yellow, light pink, red pink. in the center is the sapphillean symbol. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being three times as tall. in order, they are: red pink, light red pink, purple grey, light blue, and sky blue. in the center is the sapphillean symbol. /End ID ]

december 1, 2022: alternative flag by @/hanseic (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the center stripe being twice as tall. in order, they are: magenta, pastel bubblegum pink, grey, light blue, and pastel royal blue. in the center is a purple lily symbol. /End ID ]

december 3, 2022: alternative flag by @sapphic-boy (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the top and bottom stripes being twice as tall. in order, they are: muted blue, very light yellow, white, very light lilac, and pastel pink. in the center is a purple sapphic violet symbol with the green achillean carnation symbol overlaid on top. /End ID ]

color meanings:

muted blue and very light yellow are from the achillean flag; white represents the blending of achillean and sapphic; very light lilac and pastel pink are from the sapphic flag; the combination of the sapphic and achillean symbols represents the harmony of sapphic and achillean identities and existing as both at once

january 20, 2023: alternative flags by @/XenixLuvs on twitter (link here)

[ ID: a flag with three even horizontal stripes, in order they are: purple, white, and purple. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with three even horizontal stripes, in order they are: purple, white, and purple. in the center of the flag is a purple circle with a black border and a yellow crescent moon with a black border on the right of the purple circle. at the bottom of the purple circle is a grey moonflower symbol outlined in black. /End ID ]

color meanings:

purple for attraction to multiple genders; white for a unique relationship to gender and nonbinary genders

february 9, 2023: alternative flag by unknown (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, in order they are: light red, light pink, very light grey, light blue, and medium blue. in the center of the flag is a purple sapphic violet symbol with four petals. between each violet petal is a green petal. there are two dark green leaves. /End ID ]

march 2, 2023: edited alternative and eyestrain edited flags by @isobug (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the top and bottom stripes being twice as tall. in order, they are: muted blue, very light yellow, white, very light lilac, and pastel pink. in the center is the sapphillean symbol with a thin black border. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the top and bottom stripes being twice as tall. in order, they are: muted blue, light chartreuse, white, lavender, and pastel pink. in the center is the sapphillean symbol with a thin black border. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with five horizontal stripes, with the top and bottom stripes being twice as tall. in order, they are: dim blue, dim light yellow, dim white, dim very light lilac, and dim pastel pink. in the center is the sapphillean symbol with a thin black border. /End ID ]

may 9, 2023: alternative flags by @ryanyflags (link here) (archived link here)

[ ID: a flag with three even horizontal stripes, in order they are: pastel blue, white, and light red. in the center is the sapphillean symbol. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with five even horizontal stripe, in order they are: light red, light peach, white, pastel blue, and medium blue. in the center of the flag is the sapphillean symbol with a thick white border. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with three even horizontal stripes, in order they are: light red, white, and pastel blue. in the center is the sapphillean symbol. /End ID ]

[ ID: a flag with five even horizontal stripe, in order they are: medium blue, pastel blue, white, light peach, and light red. in the center of the flag is the sapphillean symbol with a thick white border. /End ID ]

color meanings:

blues are from the achillean flag; pinks are from the sapphic flag