Amethyst

[dramatispersonae]

Following the hedges maze for a while you eventually find yourself in a small clearing with another white table sitting in the center. On the center of the table is another letter.

"Well, in the interests of airing our grievances with one another I feel it's best to communicate in the most honest way possible. Take the four names below and select four or five of the words listed that you feel best describes your thoughts and feelings toward them. Do try to be frank and open, Mother knows when you're lying.

And, of course, don't forget your dear Mother as well."

Tiger's Eye Carnelian Mikage Kakashi

Disdain	Protection	Strength	Perserverance	Zeal	Uneasiness	Vulgar minds	Admiration	Friendship
Bonds	Good Education	Indifference	Curiosity	Meanness	Wit	Bluntness	Frankness	Hope
Insincerity	Bravery	Dignity	Treachery	Stoicism	Horror	Coldness	Pity	Surprise
Envy	Zest	Weakness	Sourness of Temper	Amiability	Virtue	Busybody	Variety	Independence
Uselessness	Warmth	Tears	Unamity	Tranquility	Energy in Adversity	Mildness	Silliness	Sympathy

RULES: As a team, pick 4-5 adjectives to describe how you feel about the 2 teams and 2 knights listed above. Also pick 4-5 to describe your feelings toward ~Mother~. Reply to the turn in comment by 12am EST / 9pm PST with your results. PLEASE keep the names private! Assume that characters who can't read hear Mother's voice reading the words in their head.

Comments

[Discussion]

[dramatispersonae]

Re: [Discussion]

[euphanasia]

Oh...

Re: [Discussion]

[euphanasia]

I don't know Carnelian very well at all.

But Tiger's Eye is where Night's friend is, right? Hmm...

Re: [Discussion]

[euphanasia]

Well, I suppose I could talk this out with the things I do have an opinion on.

Which... is Mikage!

Re: [Discussion]

[euphanasia]

Mikage is definitely full of curiosity... at least when he's a baby dragon.

Re: [Discussion]

[euphanasia]

Oh! And variety!

Re: [Discussion]

[stigmateyes]

Who's Kakashi?

Re: [Discussion]

[euphanasia]

I don't know. Should we just guess?

Re: [Discussion]

[stigmateyes]

Probably should save him for last and focus on the first three.

[Turn In]

[dramatispersonae]

Re: [Turn In]

[euphanasia]

Mikage: Curiosity, Variety, Sympathy, Friendship, Silliness
Kakashi: Tranquility, Perseverance, Energy in Adversity, Frankness
Tiger's Eye: Bonds, Zest, Bravery, Warmth, Friendship
Carnelian: Independence, Wit, Zeal, Bluntness
Mother: Busybody, Disdain, Sourness in Temper, Good Education

Re: [Turn In]

[repeatrequiem]

Bouquet 1: Tiger's Eye.
Hope
Independence
Zest
Zeal
Amiability.

Bouquet 2: Citrine
Bravery
Perseverance
Sympathy
Surprise

Bouquet 3: Hakuren
Frankness
Curiosity
Stoicism
Wit
Independence

[Second Task]

[dramatispersonae]

When you return to your section of the hedge maze, you find that there are bouquets of flowers (and other greenery) that have been set out. Along with the flowers is a note that reads:

"Well, you've spoken honestly, but my children it is time you learned a lesson in subtlety and understanding the meaning that lies beneath. What your fellow heroes and knights think of you lies right before you, if you can find the meaning of the words they hold. But Mother is feeling generous today. Make an attempt to tell what they say and who would speak such words of you. Dear Mother may even tell you if you're right."

Bouquet 1
1
2
3
4
5

Bouquet 2
1
2
3
4

Bouquet 3
1
2
3
4
5

((Your team must guess the meaning of every flower in your bouquets and who sent you which set. Comment to the Turn In withe your answers.))

Re: [Second Task]

[euphanasia]

... Guesses will have to do.

Re: [Second Task]

[stigmateyes]

Ahh, some of these aren't bad.

Re: [Second Task]

[repeatrequiem]

[ coming in! and... looking bewildered ]

Eh? What's this about?

Re: [Second Task]

[euphanasia]

Teito! We have to guess the meaning of the flowers.

Re: [Second Task]

[euphanasia]

[guessing at the flowers...]

3... is possibly wit.

... Hope, independence, zeal, amiability? Ahh, so many white flowers.

Re: [Second Task]

[euphanasia]

[she tilts her head]

Mmm... Coral?

Re: [Second Task]

[repeatrequiem]

Why do you think that?

Re: [Second Task]

[stigmateyes]

I think it's Tiger's Eye...

Re: [Second Task]

[repeatrequiem]

Let's see... I tried to get it as close to possible to the plant colour, but...

Bright green:
Stoicism
Tranquility

Pale yellow:
Perseverance

Purple-pink:
Unamity
Mildness
Horror
Sympathy

Purple:
Surprise
Coldness
Admiration

Re: [Second Task]

[repeatrequiem]

[ after thinking about it and comparing them some more ]

... maybe... Stoicism, perseverance, sympathy... a...admiration? Who would give us those kind of words... maybe if Hazel was playing, but...!

Re: [Second Task]

[stigmateyes]

Admiration?

Re: [Second Task]

[repeatrequiem]

With the other flower meanings there, that's what I personally would narrow it down to. You wouldn't really be sympathetic to someone you find cold, right? And none of the other meanings are surprising.