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[Alois is pink-nosed and pink-cheeked, and hasn't changed entirely out of his going-out-when-it's-so-cold clothes, yet. His gloves are off, and his muffler is draped over his shoulders rather than wrapped around his neck, but he's got a hat and coat on, still. And he's next to a large vase of white roses, atop - well, it's a desk, but a few might
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How long can things like that, (your...decorations?) How long do they keep, if they're actually living, fresh cut plants? All the decorations they're putting up in public places are silk and plastic- that's partially because of certain smells being irritants, I assume, and allergies.
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-I don't know, I'm not the one who does it.
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I think...[There's a slow, thoughtful consideration] if you want my honest opinion, Alois-
I think that people who are overly concerned with an outlet for their own spontaneous feelings put far to much sentimental stock in one-time gifts, tokens like anonymous flowers. I think that's a shallow secret admiration, born of the impulsive romantic feelings instead of...carefully and truly caring for a person. Wait and see if they notice? With flowers, it's almost artless, that's not even trying to be subtle. That's wanting to be seen, and figured out, and almost rather selfish.
[And hypocritical, because there were white camellias from Siren's Flowers on Re-l's desk earlier last month. But of course she'd known straight away who'd sent them.]If it's a surprising gesture that brings the one you admire a brush with joy, then...yes, I'd think it's well worth it. But sometimes knowing that someone cares for you, and being unable to return that affection, can only heap more anxiety upon them. Especially if ( ... )
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[derp.]
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Some tend to have very little self-discipline over their passions.
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Then you're stuck sweeping up the pieces.
It's better to hold the ones you care for above the needs of your own passions. That is among the highest compliments you can pay a person.
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Besides, at least if you're sweeping those pieces, they've become yours to pick up.
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When you truly love someone, you want them to become completely true to their self-actualization as possible. To grow, from the first signs of those things you first found admirable. Then, the fullness of their existence is a treasure for the world, but one you know you've discovered first. Regardless if they'll ever be yours.
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It's...that- that doesn't have to be your personal reason.
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Personal pride aside- love is not about having what you want.
[A sobering statement, and now this has slid far further into uncomfortable territory than he's willing to re-examine, for now. So he's going to collect himself and return to the safety zone of flowers.]
Which is why, when sending anonymous flowers, people delude themselves into thinking they are asking for nothing in return, when in fact they hope to be found out, or hear of a pleased reaction, or to be recognized through the gift, although that token may only be received as an unwelcome disruption.
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