garnigal | BtVS Drabble Prompt: Roses

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He spent more time on it than he really should have. But it had been so long since he’d indulged in a project like this.

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,

Each element blended seamlessly into the next, leading the audience, all unknowing, to the great reveal.

Old Time is still a-flying:

He considered each detail carefully. This first masterpiece would set the tone for all the rest.

And this same flower that smiles to-day

One last look and he had to go. His art would have to succeed or fail on its own merits now.

To-morrow will be dying.

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Now, the question is: did I make it clear enough?

Hmm...this reminds me of Jenny Calendar's murder.

Phew! I wasn't sure if it was going to be clear enough, since I didn't put in any identifying information.

Yay! I think the poem in the middle, and the references to the artwork make it clear enough. I really liked it, in case that wasn't clear.

I'm glad. I've been taking a creative writing class, and I'm afraid it's made me even more esoteric and subtle.

I assumed it was Angel artfully arranging Jenny and I see that I'm right. I like the interior monolog very much.

Thank you for reading and commenting. I was going to do something with Giles, but Angelus just screamed for attention. :)

Angelus' little present for Giles? Which is really creepy and gah! inducing. which I think is what you were going for. :)

I do rather enjoy inducing gah! I might have made a good vampire, in a different unlife.

gah! I didn't get it, but it was so obvious when pointed out to me.

Fantastic.

Thanks Ares!