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Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations: Adorn Yourself with Traditional Jewellery

Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations: Elevate Your Style with Exquisite Traditional Jewellery

Introduction:

Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most revered Hindu festivals, celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity. It is a time when devotees across India come together to worship and seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Apart from the traditional rituals and grand processions, another aspect that adds charm to this festival is the exquisite traditional jewellery that people adorn themselves with. Ganesh Chaturthi traditional jewellery not only enhances one's appearance but also holds cultural and religious significance. In this article, we will delve into the world of Ganesh Chaturthi Traditional jewellery, exploring its types, significance, and the joy it brings to the festivities.

I. Types of Ganesh Chaturthi Traditional Jewellery:

Temple Jewellery:

Temple jewellery is characterized by intricate designs inspired by temple architecture. It typically features motifs of deities, including Lord Ganesha, making it a perfect choice for Ganesh Chaturthi. These pieces are usually made of gold and adorned with precious stones.

Vintage Jewellery:

Vintage jewellery pieces, often passed down through generations, have a timeless charm. They may include necklaces, earrings, and bangles with unique designs that evoke a sense of nostalgia.

Terracotta Jewellery:

Terracotta jewellery is crafted from clay and hand-painted with vibrant colours. It offers a rustic and earthy look, perfect for those looking for a more traditional and eco-friendly option.

Kundan Jewellery:

Kundan jewellery is known for its elegant and elaborate craftsmanship. It involves setting gemstones, usually uncut diamonds, in a gold or silver base. The intricate detailing and vibrant colours make it a popular choice for festive occasions.

Filigree Jewellery:

Filigree jewellery is characterized by delicate and intricate metalwork, often in the form of earrings, pendants, or rings. It adds a touch of sophistication to any outfit and is a great choice for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

II. Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi Traditional Jewellery:

Ganesh Chaturthi jewellery holds a profound significance beyond its aesthetic appeal. It is a symbol of devotion and reverence towards Lord Ganesha. Here are some aspects of its importance:

Religious Symbolism: Many pieces of Ganesh Chaturthi jewellery feature Lord Ganesha's likeness, serving as a constant reminder of the divine presence and blessings during the festivities.

Cultural Heritage: Traditional jewellery embodies the rich cultural heritage of India. Wearing it during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations helps preserve and pass down this heritage to future generations.

Emotional Connection: In many families, these jewellery pieces are heirlooms with sentimental value. Wearing them during the festival connects individuals to their roots and ancestors.

Auspiciousness: Gold and other precious metals are considered auspicious in Hindu culture. Wearing such jewellery is believed to bring good luck and prosperity during the festival.

Enhancing the Festive Spirit: Adorning oneself with intricate jewellery enhances the festive spirit and adds to the overall grandeur of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

III. Choosing the Right Ganesh Chaturthi Traditional Jewellery:

Selecting the perfect Ganesh Chaturthi jewellery can be a delightful experience. Here are some tips to help you make the right choice:

Consider the Outfit: Your choice of jewellery should complement your outfit. Traditional silk sarees or lehengas are commonly worn during Ganesh Chaturthi, and the jewellery should match the attire's colour and style.

Budget: Determine your budget before shopping for jewellery. Ganesh Chaturthi jewellery comes in a wide price range, from affordable options to high-end pieces. Set a budget and stick to it.

Personal Style: Choose jewellery that reflects your personal style. Whether you prefer intricate designs or simple elegance, there's a Ganesh Chaturthi jewellery piece for everyone.

Metal Preference: Decide if you want gold, silver, or other metals. Gold is a traditional favourite for its auspiciousness, while silver offers a more contemporary choice.

Gemstones: If you opt for gemstone-studded jewellery, consider the significance of the gemstones. For example, emeralds are associated with Lord Ganesha and can be a meaningful choice.

Conclusion:

Ganesh Chaturthi is a time of joy, devotion, and celebration, and adorning oneself with traditional jewellery adds a touch of elegance and cultural significance to the festivities. From temple jewellery to antique pieces, the choices are vast and diverse, catering to individual preferences and styles. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these jewellery items serve as a symbol of devotion to Lord Ganesha and help preserve India's rich cultural heritage. So, as you prepare to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, consider the significance of the jewellery you wear, and let it enhance your connection to this auspicious occasion.

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Embracing eco friendly elegance which is a teracotta ornaments

As the world recognizes the rising urgent need for sustainable practices and eco-friendly alternatives, many people are turning to environmentally safe choices in their lives. Terracotta ornaments stand out as a gorgeous and eco-friendly key in the fashion design industry. These timeless pieces, made of natural clay, have numerous benefits that go beyond looks. In this blog, we'll look at why terracotta ornaments are a great option for people who want to incorporate sustainability into their life while still adding a touch of elegance to their homes. Terracotta, which means "baked earth" in Italian, is made completely from natural clay, which is abundantly available throughout. Unlike many other materials that need substantial mining and extraction processes, the fundamental element in terracotta, clay, can be got from the soil in a sustainable manner.

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In the world full of artificial products, Terracotta jewelry has become a famous trendy yet eco-friendly fashion item in modern world. Let's explore the fascinating artistry behind every terracotta jewelry piece in this blog, https://bresdel.com/blogs/408919/Revealing-the-Craftsmanship-of-Terracotta-Jewelry-with-Warddrobe.

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i literally spend at least 2 hours a week just looking at various pictures of the terracotta army. utterly entranced. look at the details in the hair. you'd never see ANY of this when they're lined up in formation, but they're there.  

theres about 8000 of these guys down there, no two faces are alike. they're works of art. they're the manifestation of a cruel despot's delusions of grandeur. a talisman against the terrible inevitability of death, both pathetic and strangely pitiful. like watching a child clinging to his blanket, begging you not to turn off the light. they were a bunch of insignificant clay statues from a side chamber that was so small and unremarkable, no one bothered to write down the location. they were modelled after real people. their only purpose was to serve qin shi huang in the afterlife, so he could reign in heaven as he did on earth. now the emperor is just a ghost and his pawns are immortal. my dad and i visited them in the dead of winter, on a weekday, just so we wouldn't have to deal with tourists like us. the place had easily 500 people--not including the ones below ground. we traveled to xian via the old "green skin" diesel train. there are faster means, like highspeed rail but dad insisted i try the authentic way, the same way he would have traveled when he was my age it was also like, a quarter of the price but im sure that had nothing to do with it! back in the 80s carriages would get so packed people had to have their luggage passed in via the windows. as we chugged along, i read my book and my dad made us cup noodles. car is just a shortened version of "carriage", the word is the same but the mechanism is different. it's the same in chinese. i think if i told someone from the warring states period i could travel from the Kingdom of Qi to Qin in just four hours with my metal carriage, i'd be laughed out of town--or accused of being a spy and sentenced to 'death by carriage.' we hopped off the train at 4am and took a different "carriage." the taxi driver joked; "basically every dynasty put their capital in xian, stick a shovel anywhere and you'll turn up some national treasure or another." i wonder what it would have felt like to be a farmer digging a well and then out pops a remarkably realistic human head. statistical analysis show the soldier's faces bear a strong similarity to people living in the region today. the taxi stopped in front of a jewellery-hawking tourist trap and refused budge an inch until we went inside. did you know the terracotta soldiers were originally multi-coloured and painfully gaudy, just like the greek marbles? they were made assembly-line style. the arms and legs were made from the same workshops that made clay plumbing pipes and roof tiles. for quality control, the artisans were required to stamp their names. the workers who built these tombs were executed shortly afterwards, because only dead men can be trusted with secrets. qin shi huang's mausoleum is unlikely to be excavated in my father's lifetime, or mine, not unless i'm willing to take a BIG ONE for the team... instead of the tomb, they built some kind of qin shi huang-themed theme park next to it. not only was it tacky as hell the entrance fee was like $50. we went to the museum and i looked at bronze tools and pottery shards for three hours. look why can't we just crack the thing open i can't be the only one here whos dying from curiosity what if we all just took turns digging

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Etruscan Art

The art of the Etruscans, who flourished in central Italy between the 8th and 3rd century BCE, is renowned for its vitality and often vivid colouring. Wall paintings were especially vibrant and frequently capture scenes of Etruscans enjoying themselves at parties and banquets. Terracotta additions to buildings were another Etruscan speciality, as were carved bronze mirrors and fine figure sculpture in bronze and terracotta. Minor arts are perhaps best represented by intricate gold jewellery pieces and the distinctive black pottery known as bucchero whose shapes like the kantharos cup would inspire Greek potters.

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they might be married a bit

[ID: Pavitr is wearing an eggshell-colour kurta pajama, a nath/nose hoop, many necklaces, and other shiny jewellery including the ring on his left ring finger, his hands up like a dance pose, his smile wide and proud. Their faces beside each other, Hobie hugs his waist, showing the audience a spiky ring on his left ring finger. Hobie is wearing an embellished deep red sari, bindi, nose ring and multiple bracelets. He has fresh flowers in his hair. Both of them wear henna on their hands and arms. Hobie's resembles spider webs or his torn fishnets, Pavitr's lotuses in full bloom. They also wear floral garlands on their neck. They look like a paper cut-out on a lime-green, cyan, magenta and violet halftone collage background, which consists of various leaves and flowers and a terracotta vase. Fern, lotus and gardenia just to name a few. Photos are taken from our garden.]

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What Is The Main Ingredient of WD-40?

Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40?

No Cheating.....

WD-40 ~ Who knew!

I had a neighbour who bought a new pickup.

I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray

painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown

reason).

I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news.

He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do ....

probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open.

Another neighbour came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off.

It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint

job that was on the truck. I was impressed!

WD-40 who knew?

"Water Displacement #40".

The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and

degreaser to protect missile parts.

WD-40 was created in 1953, by three technicians at the San Diego

Rocket Chemical Company.

Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'Water

Displacement' Compound.

They were finally successful for a formulation, with their fortieth

attempt, thus WD-40. The 'Convair Company' bought it in bulk to

protect their atlas missile parts.

Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40

that would hurt you.

When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing

that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic,

it works just as well as on glass. It's a miracle!

Then try it on your stove-top.

It's now shinier than it's ever been.

You'll be amazed.

WD-40 Uses:

1. Protects silver from tarnishing.

2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.

3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.

4. Gives floor that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.

5. Keeps the flies off of Cows, Horses, and other Farm Critters.

6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.

7. Removes lipstick stains.

8. Loosens stubborn zippers.

9. Untangles jewellery chains.

10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.

11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.

12. Keeps ceramic/terracotta garden pots from oxidising.

13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.

14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.

15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.

16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.

17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on both home and vehicles doors.

18. It removes that nasty tar and scuff marks from the kitchen

flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to

scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some

windows if you have a lot of marks.

19. Remove those nasty bug guts that will eat away the finish

on your car if not removed quickly!

20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.

21. Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on

riding mowers.

22. Rids kids rocking chair and swings of squeaky noises.

23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.

24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.

25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well

as vinyl bumpers.

26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.

27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.

28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for

easy handling.

29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.

30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.

31. Removes grease splatters from stove-tops.

32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.

33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.

34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).

35. Removes all traces of duct tape.

36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve

arthritis pain.

37. Florida 's favourite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from

grills and bumpers.'

38. The favourite use in the state of New York , it protects the Statue

of Liberty from the elements.

39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you

will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than

the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep

in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing

are not allowed in some states.

40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and

stops the itch.

41. It is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray it on the marks

and wipe with a clean rag.

42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed

and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the

lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!

43. If you spray it inside a wet distributor cap, it will displace the

moisture, allowing the engine to start.

My discovery, Ants don't like it..................

P.S.

As for that Basic, Main Ingredient.......

Well.... it's FISH OIL....

Now This Is Definitely Worth SHARING!!

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Figurine from Georgia (South Caucasus), c.300-200 BCE: this figurine was found buried in a pit beneath the ruins of an ancient temple; it was decorated with gold jewelry, wrapped in a burial shroud, and then placed in its own special "grave"

This is one of seven figurines that have been unearthed from similar burial pits throughout the city of Vani, which once served as the cultural, religious, and administrative center for the Kingdom of Colchis. Each figurine was crafted from bronze or iron, decorated with pieces of gold jewelry, wrapped in a special shroud, and then buried in a small "grave" that had been dug beneath (or near) one of the many temples that once stood throughout the city.

From The Golden Graves of Ancient Vani:

... other discoveries at Vani have shed light on Colchian culture. Most compelling are seven metal figurines, dating to 300–200 B.C., that have been discovered both in and near sacred structures at Vani. Adorned with gold jewelry and apparently wrapped in decorated garments, the figures were carefully buried in a way that seems to mimic the human burials at the site. Their precise function remains unclear, but they probably related to local religious and funerary customs.

And the Fitzwilliam Museum (which exhibited some of the artifacts from Vani back in 2008) adds:

Distinct local ritual practices are suggested during [the 3rd century BCE] as can bee seen from the four bronze and iron figurines displayed in the exhibition. These were discovered on the city’s upper terrace and were all buried in or near a sanctuary; this placement may well indicate a religious or funerary function for the figurines. The example illustrated here was placed between two terracotta tiles that were buried in a pit cut into the bedrock, thus mimicking contemporary human burials.

The figurine has a head with disproportionately large features, a low sloping brow, and an elongated torso with bowed arms and stiffly rendered legs. Most striking is its lavish gold jewellery, some of which reflects types worn by those buried at Vani. In addition to gold earrings, a torque (neck ring), and bracelets, five gold rosettes appear to have been strung around the figurine’s head and several pendants were found in its chest area.

The form and detail of their jewellery date the four figurines to the 3rd century BC. Their precise function, surely of local religious nature, still remains a subject of discussion. However, it is worth noting that the intriguing practice of burying such figurines in a ritualistic manner appears to be specific to Vani during its phase as a sanctuary city.

During antiquity, the Kingdom of Colchis covered the Western half of what is now the nation of Georgia, located in the South Caucasus. Colchis was famous for its talented goldsmiths, and it ultimately came to be known as the homeland of the fabled Golden Fleece -- the destination of Jason and the Argonauts, according to the Greek Argonautica.

Sources & More Info:

J. Paul Getty Museum: The Golden Graves of Ancient Vani

Fitzwilliam Museum: Ritual

Fitzwilliam Museum: From the Land of the Golden Fleece

Institute for the Study of the Ancient World: Wine, Worship, and Sacrifice

Journal of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Studies: Vani: An Ancient City of Colchis (PDF download)

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Terracotta Votive Figurine from Egypt dated between 600 - 475 BCE on display at the Burrell Collection in Glasgow, Scotland

This figurine has an elaborate hairstyle and jewellery, including drop-shaped earrings. It may have been place in a shrine or a temple as a gift to the gods or to venerate a real person.

Photographs taken by myself 2023

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Figures.

I don’t have to be Etruscan or know anything about what it’s like to be Etruscan or even have any Etruscan friends to know that there were Etruscans, and that they were around before the Roman Empire, and had a huge influence on Rome, who in turn had a huge influence on us.

Anyway, here’s a pair of Etruscan statues. The text on the sign reads:

“Terracotta Seated Figures. Etruscan, about 625-600 BC.

From the tomb of the Five Chairs, Carveteri.

These figures were found during 1865 in a side-chamber of the tomb at Cerveteri They were enthroned on two of the five rock-cut chairs, from which the tomb takes its name (see illustration on panel).

The figures are restored; the heads are female but the bodies may be male. The concept of large-scale sculpture and the style of the faces show inspiration from the east Mediterranean area, but details of clothing and jewellery are Etruscan.

A stone altar and other furniture found in the chamber suggest that tunerary rites were performed there in honour of ancestors, whom these figures may depict.”

I don’t know anything about the people these figures depict, but I do know that everything about them isn’t what we’d call gender-normative, and that it was clearly okay to live outside of gender norms in ancient Etruria. The only thing that’s “new,” and hopefully “just a phase,” is angrily enforcing gender norms.

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AN EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA FEMALE FIGURE

MIDDLE KINGDOM, 12TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 1976-1793 B.C.

61/4 in. (15.9 cm.) high.

In death, as in life, the Egyptian nobleman sought to share his time with female companions. In the Twelfth Dynasty these so-called "concubine" figures took the form of stylised, attractive shapely women and were formed of wood, ivory, faience and clay. They are now understood to represent a more general idea of female fertility and sexuality, potent powers which could imbue the deceased with new life.

Many display brightly patterned clothing, jewelry and tattoos. The back of the head in this example is perforated for the insertion of hair, with dots and knobs along her back and buttocks indicating jewellery and tattoos.

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TERRACOTTA ORNAMENTS EMBRACING ECO-FRIENDLY ELEGANCE

As the world recognizes the rising urgent need for sustainable practices and eco-friendly alternatives, many people are turning to environmentally safe choices in their lives. Terracotta ornaments stand out as a gorgeous and eco-friendly key in the fashion design industry. These timeless pieces, made of natural clay, have numerous benefits that go beyond looks. In this blog, we'll look at why terracotta ornaments are a great option for people who want to incorporate sustainability into their life while still adding a touch of elegance to their homes. Terracotta, which means "baked earth" in Italian, is made completely from natural clay, which is abundantly available throughout. Unlike many other materials that need substantial mining and extraction processes, the fundamental element in terracotta, clay, can be got from the soil in a sustainable manner.

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•Arthur's Appearance: an interpretation by historian Sean Cunningham•

“The known portraits of Prince Arthur show a tall boy, possibly in his early teenage years. He has auburn hair and pale skin and a long, far, angular face. He has a slim and wiry build and is dressed very richly with intricate pieces of jewellery in his hat and around his neck.

His father Henry VII was also known for these physical characteristics, and the prince also shares the hoods and bagsed eyes of his grandmother Margaret Beaufort.

A quick correlation of these features makes it tempting but (dangerous) to suggest that Arthur therefore was blessed with the same kind of personality ascribed to his father and to his Beaufort relatives - serious, focussed, dogged, suspicious and calculating.

Arthur's brother Henry, on the other hand, in near-contemporary pictures, has the round, slightly chubby appearance of his mother, Elizabeth of York, and her father Edward IV. A painted terracotta bust by Guido Mazzoni from the Royal Collection is thought by some experts to represent a laughing Prince Henry aged about seven, from the period 1498-9.

The unproven association of this work with Henry has made enough of a connection for later writers to link imagery and personality. It is all too easy to use identifiable images of people from the past to begin to reconstruct what their personalities might have been like.

The works above, when addressed together, instantly separate the character of the two princes and tend to confirm our beliefs about written descriptions of their personalities.

Prince Henry was full of life, carefree and impulsive; Arthur was cold, detached and careworn. Written comments and notes often help to qualify such descriptions but they might also only compound what we have taken from visual evidence.

The ambassador to Milan in September 1497 described Arthur as taller than his age might suggest, with striking grace and beauty. The prince's conversations in Latin were also noticeably impressive. That brief summary suggests that Arthur's education was working very effectively.”

Cunningham, S. Arthur Tudor: The Tudor King Who Never Was.

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a flower, returned (Clio/Aria)

A scene that takes place just after Aria is brought back to Daybreak Town by Clio, who wishes to finally reunite her with the piece of herself she had kept safe all this time. (1293 words) This piece is part of the Darkling AU, and directly follows my previous piece of writing for this selfship. Originally written for a "Welcome back kiss" prompt.

Tag list: @starlit-selfships | @edencantstopfallininlove | @yoomtahsgf | @sunlight-ships | @dragonsmooch | @thatslikesometaldude | @artificervaldi | @keyblade-ships (to be tagged in future work, please see this form!)

(Anyone is welcome to comment on and/or reblog my work, as long as my DNI is respected! A transcript of the document is under the readmore.)

The late morning sun had filled Clio's bedroom with light and warmth in the time since she had left it, but her first act upon getting back was to go over and pull the navy curtains closed, letting soothing shade settle over the space instead. Aria had kept close behind her the whole time, not only to hopefully be safer if she happened to be spotted on the way back, but also to simply appreciate the feeling of finally having someone else close by again.

"You can just sit down on my bed if you want." Clio was saying. "You look exhausted."

"Oh.. Thank you.." Aria quickly came over to perch on the end of the bed, watching as the room became darker and subsequently much easier to see in. This was her first time being invited into Clio's bedroom, so she was taking time to examine her surroundings - it was an open and spacious room with ample wardrobe space built into the wall near the doorway. A jewellery stand adorned with a number of pretty accessories stood on the dresser, and a many-flowered jasmine plant was growing in a terracotta pot sat next to it. It was this that she was staring at when Clio finished closing the curtains.

"I picked that one up from a shop not too far from here, back when I was out with some of the others." she explained, speaking up to fill the silence once she saw where Aria was looking. "I read that they don't like too much sunlight all at once, so I put it on the dresser in case today's mission took a while, and.. I mean, I don't want to jinx it, but it seems to be doing pretty well where I've left it!"

"Yes." Aria stated. "Constant light can be damaging in excess."

"Say, you wouldn't happen to know what this flower means, would you?" Clio asked casually, knowing the affinity she had always had for flower language.

There was then a long pause.

"..I can't remember." she admitted, and looked awfully downtrodden at the fact.

"Oh, that's alright!" Clio smiled to try and ease tension again. "It might say in the book I got, actually, so- don't worry!"

This did little to reassure her partner. "..I should be able to remember. No- I should be able to know. It's.. not good that I can't.."

In return, Clio couldn't help but be confused by her wording. "You should be able to? Did the.. do you think the darkness affected your memory?"

"Less memory, more.. instinct." Aria stated. Then she stopped. A lump caught in her throat, and Clio could see tears starting to form in her eyes again.

"Ari.."

"I have already lost so much.." she began to mumble, voice wavering now as she brought a clawed hand to where her heart would be. "I don't want- I refuse to let anything else of what I am be taken away. Whether by darkness, light, or any other aspect."

Clio opened her mouth to speak, but found she could not find the right words, so she settled for coming over and sitting on her bed next to Aria instead.

"..It'll be okay." she tried again. "You're back in Daybreak Town now."

"..A world of Dandelions, now." she muttered back. "The darkness was not safe for you, and it took something from me. But now, I fear the light here is not safe for me, for how much of it's present here."

Clio couldn't help but feel sad again at that, and reached out to take Aria's hand again, gently running her thumb over the hard parts of her claws, painfully aware of how cold she now was to the touch. In return, Aria simply leaned over to rest her head on Clio's shoulder, away from the spikes of her armour, tilting her wing to embrace her, trying to sense what warmth she still could.

There was a long, but not uncomfortable, silence as the two sat there together side-by-side.

It was Clio who spoke up again to break the silence, as a soft thought settled in her mind.

"Hey, um- There's something I've been meaning to give back to you."

"Mm..?"

Aria tilted her head in confusion as she watched Clio get off of the bed again, this time moving to the table right beside it. On it lay many items one would expect to find in such a spot - an alarm clock, a glass of water, a small pile of scrunchies and hairbands - but also a crown of clovers, woven together in a delicate yet strong wreath that Clio could gladly put back on her head now that she no longer needed to wear her helmet. However, before she did that, she set about dismantling her regalia, removing pieces of it one at a time and carefully setting them down on the floor away from Aria. Finally, her upper half was free of it, showing off her arms as all she was wearing underneath was a black short-sleeved shirt.

Even so, as she turned around, it could be seen that something was still fastened to her chest, right over her heart.

The flower still held the same softness and health as it had when it was gifted, all that time ago before the war - that much could be clearly discerned from the soft shine of its five pale pink petals. Two green leaves curled out from underneath the petals, one sitting just on top of the other, both pointing downwards like overlapping clock hands.

It was not just any cherry blossom, though that was clearly evident from its size - but above any other ways it stood out, it was her flower, a part of her still wholly untainted and free of the weight that the realm of darkness had worn the rest of her down with. A part of her willingly given up to someone who did not even know its true meaning, yet accepted it and treasured it for what it still was - who yet accepted her and treasured her for who she still was - nevertheless.

"You kept it.." was all that Aria could say, taking in the meaning of what she saw with an aura of what seemed like disbelief. She tentatively stood up from the bed to try and get a closer look.

"Of course I did." Clio said reassuringly, lifting the flower from her chest so that it could be put in its rightful place. "It was all I had left of you, and it was a promise that you would come back - so, how could I have not?"

"You really- I- I don't know what to say-" Aria's voice was now shaking with emotion, but she was interrupted when Clio reached out and pulled her cold body into an embrace, carefully placing the flower back where it belonged in the process with her other hand.

There was a moment of pause, as the flower settled back and found the rest - and then all Clio felt was a veritable glow of warmth and love as she held Aria close. She gently eased out of the hug, but only to get to be able to look down and see those catlike eyes of bright amber staring up at her - those eyes that held a visceral, and powerful, and yet no less adoring sense of life behind them now. Despite what the realm of darkness had done to her, and turned her into how she now appeared, no part of her seemed monstrous, anymore.

With a relieved and loving smile, all she could do was lean down and give her girlfriend a kiss on the lips.

"Welcome back, Aria."