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You take back your hand as another brushed against yours as you both try to touch the same bouquet. It was Lucifer,the ruler of Paradise Lost,who was in a flower shop as a normal customer,similar to how you were. You apologized,and told Lucifer to have them.
“No no,You should have them,as you’ve touched them first” *Lucifer politely refused your kind offer.* “How about this? We can share the bouquet^^.” *It seemed like a good idea so you agreed. As you two went to the register though..* “It seems like i’ve forgotten my wallet at home” Said Lucifer,whose facial expression shows not a hint of change,nor remorse..Was there even a slight smile when you turned to look at him?Has he grown that comfortable around you?..You tilt your head,and crossed your arms,perhaps in questioning,or regarding Lucifer’s ‘aloof’ tendencies from previous certain events,suspicion. Yet,being the person that you were,you chivalrously took out some cash and paid for the bouquet.
“My apologies,is there any way I can make it up to you?” *Lucifer asked the two of you strolled the sidewalks of Paradise Lost.You asked about Lucifer’s hobby* “Hobbies? Why,painting is a favorite of mine..What would you like to know about it?”Something in your eyes lit up as Lucifer’s suggestion registers. Your curiosity peaked,you turned to him and the bouquet you two had bought ‘together’ and you paid for just so happened to be your inspiration.
Here you were in the ruler of Paradise Lost’s bedroom.As expected, the room was truly fit for a ruler and the heavenly influences that were once so present in Lucifer’s life still lingered in his personal spaces.The room temperature was cooler than you were expecting, perhaps it is because it is built more like a vivarium.The enclosure was perfect for viewing the natural flora all around Lucifer’s garden. The viridian green hue of the outside greenery matched the same viridian green acrylic paint Lucifer was putting down on his stay wet paint palette [2].You held up one of the roses against the windows,and it made you appreciate Lucifer’s color matching ability. Transparent brown oxide,Yellow ochre, White, transparent red oxide was some of the few acrylics Lucifer listed. “For beginners, i’ll make a sketch with this transparent brown oxide..” Lucifer briefly explained as he lightly sketched out the outline of his reference.With a shade of Hooker’s green,Lucifer began blocking in around the rose”i usually do a wash but..i thought this might be more simple for you to follow .” The room was quiet,save for the gentle strokes of the paintbrush. Your mind wandered and came up with an intriguing question:” What do white roses symbolise ?”.Before your realization could’ve kicked in, Lucifer followed up your accidentally-spoken query. “ Hm? Such roses symbolise purity and new beginnings..a popular for human weddings, am i correct?” You nod at Lucifer’s insight, you can feel a slight blush coloring your cheeks out of embarrassment. No matter, dwelling on it now will only make it worse so you thought about expanding the earlier topic. Hm,what other symbolism do white roses hold? You told Lucifer your thoughts on the matter:Remembrance. Lucifer nodded along with you as he painted the shadow of the rose.” I agree with your observation, yes . These flowers are frequently chosen to honor the memory of someone who has passed away.” Farewells..such thoughts made you feel a bit melancholical. “Don’t worry, some ask if white roses mean goodbye, they are more about expressing peace and hope rather than a permanent farewell.. You are welcomed in Paradise Lost if you were to ever finish your current journey.” Lucifer soothed, perhaps these white roses could bring you comfort at your last destination. You continued watching Lucifer paint, it’s already starting to look like the white rose you held up against the window. Racking your brain again, you mentioned the positive affirmations of white roses, such as loyalty, admiration, and platonic love. You dare not question if your eyes deceived you but you noticed the slight upturn of Lucifer’s mouth,which you didn’t even realize you were staring at anyway! Hopefully Lucifer’s attention was divided enough for your sake. Though, you couldn’t keep up the conversation for very long, either it was because you ran out of ideas or Lucifer’s aloofness,responding with a “hm?” when you spoke to him a few times. It didn’t feel too awkward,the silence was comfortable enough for the both of you.
You aren’t sure when or what the time was, but the acrylic painting was completed. It’s up to you if you took away any knowledge from that impromptu painting class but it felt good to relax and slow down once in a while. Lucifer sent you off with a slow wave and that same slight smile. Interestingly, he has become less stiff than the first time you’ve met,perhaps you two have become closer after today’s events. Walking back home, you can’t help but linger on those white roses,as if you missed a certain meaning of them. Lucifer didn’t add much to the topic either. Perhaps you forgot to expand more on one of the earlier meanings of this flower . .