Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-4830106-20131011014118/@comment-14909251-20131017223557

It does seem odd for Ruby and Adam to each have a rose theme. That does suggest there has to be some sort of connection between them. When you consider the meaning behind "scatter" from Last Rose of Summer, there is this theme of death with both of their emblems. However, there is a difference between their specific themes. The reference to "scatter" is more loving and compassionate, while "wilt" seems more tragic. In one instance you have a somber yet hopeful and meaningful perspective on death, while the other is simply wasting away as beauty is tarnished. Such a contrast between the light and the dark seems to suggests the two are going to be opposing forces, yet with similar ends.