04; Video; UN: Roseofdawn

[beautyrest]

[Aurora is humming softly, weaving sprigs of evergreen together, a little bird handing her berries or plants, several squirrels, rabbits, and chipmunks holding twigs or pinecones but she's honestly surrounded by all sorts of animals in her home. A giant fire is going in her fireplace, the whole room gives off a feeling of warmth.]

Al...most.... done. [She held out her hand for a pinecone, the chipmunk handing it to her.] Aaand there.

[She held up the wreath.]

It may not be a traditional Evergreen Yule Wreath, but it is rather lovely.

The dried oranges were an excellent idea. [She said as she turned to look at the giant Eurasian Eagle-owl perched on the back of her chair.] Thank you for the suggestion, Vivek.

If anyone else would like, I have plenty enough to make more wreaths, especially as the solstice is almost here! Thought they may be much more traditional than this. Or, if you would like to imbue it with your own home's warmth and protection, I can show you how to make one.

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[beautyrest]

To some degree, a wreath also has rules. You would not want to use plants that invite danger or poor health into the home.

But I am aware of the language of flowers, yes. Though I do not know if my language is the same as yours.

[irritated]

Ah, the more you know~ I never did learn much about wreaths so maybe I should. I'm always up for learning something new. [What other hobbies can this guy learn? He's not too picky and always willing to pick up another hobby.]

Definitely not the same. Japan's is different than other places'. For example, my username tenjikubotan? It means dahlia and in the Japanese flower language, it means good taste. [So he's been subtly flexing this entire time.] In other countries, it means creativity and inner strength.

[beautyrest]

I do not know that I would be a very good teacher, but I can try if you like? If you are looking for a new hobby, perhaps you could take up an instrument? I hear that is quite a time-consuming task for it to be done well.

Oh, that is certainly not the meaning of the dahlia, though the color changes the meaning. I know that, depending on the color, the dahlia can be a warning for betrayal.

[irritated]

Eh, not really into music. I like to listen to it but I wouldn't want to make any. It wouldn't hone any of my current skills either or help with the businesses my family's in. [And if it can't help that then he isn't too interested nor does he have the time to be interested in them.]

Really? Interesting. I know the rose is pretty universal, though. At least when it comes to the red rose. But in the west, a yellow rose can mean friendship. In Japan, it usually means jealousy.

[beautyrest]

Would you like to learn which plants can heal and which ones can harm, then? That is related to the flower arranging you spoke of. But what is your family's business?

Oh yes, the red rose is the symbol of love no matter where you go, I believe. My nickname is Briar Rose, in fact.

[irritated]

I've done some studying here for that. I mean, if I'm using what's available then I have to know more about the plants. But my grandmother is a famous flower arranger and my mom is a famous fashion designer. [His dad is the CEO of a software development company but the Hitachiin men don't usually get talked about. His father only married into the name anyway.]

Is it? Cute nickname! Rose-chan fits for you.

[beautyrest]

Ah, well, I can offer help with both, I had to design much of my own clothing and knowing the medicinal or harmful properties of a plant is a must when you live in the woods.

Oh yes, I was Briar Rose for 16 years. [Which was also to hide her identity and keep her safe from Maleficent, but you know.]

[irritated]

Ah, you're a girl of many talents I see. But growing up in the woods would help with that, wouldn't it?

So that's what you were known by?

[beautyrest]

It is as you say, a life in the forest allows for many talents to form out of necessity.

Oh yes, for sixteen years, Briar Rose was all I knew myself to be. It wasn't until my birthday my aunts revealed my birth name to me. I give it here to... create familiarity with it.

[irritated]

Do you want to still go by Briar Rose? Just wondering.

[He's trying out this whole "being thoughtful" thing.]

[beautyrest]

I... am honestly not sure. I grew up for sixteen years knowing that name. But I was born as Aurora. I told people that name first because I am trying to get used to being called it.

[irritated]

At the end of the day, it's whatever you're comfortable with. You could have close people call you Briar Rose. Like a friendly nickname.

[It seems like a good tradeoff.]

[beautyrest]

Well, then you should start calling me Briar Rose, Hikaru. You are one of my closest friends.

[irritated]

[It takes him by surprise. Maybe it shouldn't but somehow, it always just surprises him when people want to be his friend. He's surprised for only a moment and then grins.]

Briar Rose, it is! Whan an honor~

[beautyrest]

Thank you for feeling that way, Hikaru.

[irritated]

I feel like that should be my line!

[beautyrest]

There is nothing stopping you from saying it.

[irritated]

[Ah...embarrassing.]

Um, thank you for considering me such a good friend...

[He's clearly feeling shy.]

[beautyrest]

Thank you for being one, Hikaru.