"'Blossom' she tends to use for things and people she values. Petal and Sugar are more generic terms."

Ah, well see now that makes more sense. If it's an established character trait with context and background and all that stuff, then you could most likely get away with it.

I'm glad you appreciate my knitpicking. *grin* Being a writerly type myself, I know how frustrating it can get when everyone just says, "Oh, that's nice!"