in the flowers; (Persephone's ideal world)

[idolpro]

In the flicker of a candle-flame, in the stir of still water, in the fluttering of flower petals, there is a voice.

Once, there was a maiden...

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Re: start: in the garden

[worthathousand]

[ a polite bow in turn ]

There is more credit in standing against one of her skill at all than there is shame to not prove the victor.

Re: start: in the garden

[firstworldproblem]

I bear no hurt feelings if that is your concern. Each challenge was rightfully won. And I can not help but admire one who would try to protect those they love with such grace.

I imagine I would also be hard pressed if I were to challenge you. You always seemed one of conviction.

I imagine you are close friends?

Re: start: in the garden

[worthathousand]

No offense was met—to the contrary, I'm glad to see my student is respected as a worthy adversary.

[ a pause, to let that double answer process ]

But yes, more than a student, she is also a companion and one of my nearest true friends.

Re: start: in the garden

[firstworldproblem]

Glad that I am that you have someone so close to you here.

And you know Persphone quite well, correct?

Re: start: in the garden

[worthathousand]

[ she half-laughs at that ]

He is my son.
I know him... [ voice soft and subtly wry ] ...as a mother does.

Re: start: in the garden

[firstworldproblem]

Then you would be the best equipped to convince him. My, how can I assist?

1/2

[worthathousand]

[ a soft exhale—midway between a laugh and sigh ]

I am grateful for your faith in the wisdom of mothers.

[ no wry twist to her words this time. if anything, she sounds almost sad.

Re: start: in the garden

[worthathousand]

[ she pauses, then makes deliberate, focused eye contact. ]

What I know most of all is how much I do not know.
It is Persephone's great kindness to offer solace to all, and accept it from none.

Re: start: in the garden

[firstworldproblem]

His greatest foolishness. No one can sustain such a life as noble and caring as it maybe. Bonding together is the more sustainable path.

Ah, but I do not mean to start a debate.

Well, I will continue to observe and apprise you of anything I learn. Even forced in this younger form, I'm sure I have many obstacles against me as his dislike for males is easily spotted.

Re: start: in the garden

[worthathousand]

[ the faintly teasing smile returning ]
Men have very often proved foolish.

But no, you are right to fear that his endless charity is a double-edged blade.
If this place will give me the chance to understand those things he has never told me—he tries to protect me as much as I him, you know—
If there is such a chance, I will pursue it with my whole self.

[ #foreshadowing ]