#tiss

i’ll admit right away, i definitely can’t decide which flower reminds me more of the fibula tiss gave: the iris or the calla. so let’s look at the meaning of each flower. the fibula itself is made in the art nouveau style, and yes, i won’t discuss the meaning of its giving — tiss herself said it was a gesture of gratitude, a gift without obligations.

the iris speaks the language of understanding and inner sight. its meaning comes from the image of iris — the messenger between worlds — which is why this flower has long symbolized a connection that arises not through words, but through recognition. the iris is faith that requires no confirmation; calm and steady hope; wisdom that comes with a clear, honest gaze. it carries restrained strength and noble straightforwardness: it stands without bowing, preserving respect, trust, and subtle emotional awareness. the iris carries memory, not as pain, but as quiet gratitude for what was true and meaningful. it feels like truth spoken without a voice, like the moment when you are seen fully — without any attempt to change or hold you. the iris seems to whisper: “i see you, i understand you, and it is enough that what exists between us exists.”

the calla speaks a different language — deep, almost ritualistic. its beauty is strict and deliberate: there is no superfluous gesture in it. this is why callas became symbols of purity, not as innocence, but as a decision made once and for all. in them is unwavering loyalty and a love resembling a silent vow. callas equally belong to beginnings and farewells, weddings and final journeys: they embody the idea of transition and continuation — that which does not disappear, but changes form. within them lives tension and restrained passion, a closeness that does not rush toward touch, but remains near with intent. the calla seems to say: “i choose you fully, with reverence, and i stay in that choice.”

The Thunderstorms Saga: Tiss x Sha’arnez.

again with the scrapped MID OCs, Noya was supposed to be Leif’s niece. In the (my) storyline, Leif had been one of Asch’s knights for 8 years, and when he left- or got left- Noya was 5. When the group returned latter to the clan with Ava to hide, Noya was 13.

again, unoriginal me, I inverted Tiss’s power, and gave Noya the magic to create uncannily good illusions. No potions involved, and she could one thing look like a completely different thing. Using a lot of energy, she was even learning to make the illusions solid, something that (I decided) other Daemos couldn’t do.

She was a spunky kid, and like how people say that each MID character has their counterpart in the other plane (Mrs. Oats and Lady Grandma, Rhal and Lorali’s boyfriend what’s-his-name), Noya’s “counterpart” was supposed to be Marleen. Noya was mature and slightly murderess, but she didn’t enjoy torture. She knew the “thrill of the kill” but liked more so the chase than the actual ending of lives. Nevertheless she was an assassin. And unlike Leif she did a lot of cleaning. Physical description under the cut. Leif and Tiss would also call Noya “Noyari.”

Recommend context here and other context here.

10th January 2021 - 1/109 Days of Productivity 

Hello! I’m back home from my road trip to Punjab with 2 of my best friends to visit another 2 of our friends. Due to covid-restrictions we couldn’t go anywhere but staying at home for 4 days after travelling 200km just felt like the most extravagant sleepover I’ve ever been to lol Wanted to start a productivity challenge for my final semester of my undergrad (which starts tomorrow!!!!), mostly as a way to keep track of my last days of college despite a global pandemic :) Today, I woke up to the cutest New Years gift from my college cultural fest team as a thank you for my role in handling hospitality and registrations. It feels like a lifetime ago but this threw me way back to February 2020 when we all felt unstoppable and inseparable and ah well, look at us now! My mother and I watched Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and btw that movie is 10/10, I would strongly recommend. Both Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman were mesmerizing and the pace is exciting, you’ll love it.

Wrapping the day up with some logical reasoning practice for the TISS exam and some of Dua Lipa’s most groovy songs. 

Each of Tiss’s outfits in every episode has its own “floral” name. It’s an incredibly intriguing detail from the perspective of symbolism and the language of flowers — an almost hidden layer of meaning that’s easy to miss, but impossible not to appreciate once you notice it. So let’s take a closer look at each of Tiss’s outfits from episode one of season one and try to read what is encoded within them.

P.S. If this format resonates with you, I’ll be happy to explore all of Tiss’s outfits — either continuing in the same vein or experimenting with a different approach.

In the language of flowers, the hyacinth is a symbol of emotion at its most concentrated state. Its tightly clustered blossoms suggest feelings gathered inward for a long time, growing heavier and more fragrant the longer they are held. The hyacinth speaks of devotion that borders on inevitability, of a heart so full that expression becomes a necessity rather than a choice. It is often linked to sincerity and constancy, but also to the vulnerability of exposure: once the hyacinth blooms, there is no retreat. To offer it is to admit depth of feeling, to stand openly in one’s passion, knowing it may overwhelm both the giver and the receiver.

The hydrangea carries the language of emotional abundance and moral awareness. Its broad, rounded form reflects relationships that are layered and expansive, filled with shared history, unspoken debts, and mutual influence. Traditionally, it signifies gratitude for understanding and generosity, but it also holds the quieter meaning of apology—an acknowledgment that affection, once received, creates responsibility. The hydrangea is the flower of realization: the moment one becomes aware of how much has been given, how much care has been extended, and how difficult it may be to answer it in equal measure. It is tender rather than tragic, reflective rather than dramatic, holding respect for the past and humility in the present.