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“Hello, may I ask why a lovely flower like yourself is stuck in the middle of nowhere?” asked Trillion.

“Oh, Hello. It’s rather difficult to explain, but I will do my best,” said the plant.

“If it’s too much, I’ll wait until another time,” remarked the girl.

“No, it’s no bother. Please don’t go, I’ve not had a visitor for such a long time,” the plant said.

“Alright then, tell me your tale,” Trillion said.

“My name is Persephone, and I was once a demigod. Apex, the lord of the nine kingdoms, was in love with me. Every day, he sent cartloads of flowers to my door. It was a sign of his desire to have me,” the flower said.

“He sounds like a powerful being,” remarked Trillion.

“Powerful and cruel. Lord Apex always got his way, and when I rejected his advances, his ego could not bear it. He set a plan to make me pay for his public humiliation,” Persephone told Trillion.

“Men can be real touchy about rejection,” remarked the girl.

“Apex was the worst. He went to see the wise woman of the willow to secure a potion of transformation,” Persephone told the girl.

“Oh my word, what a monster,” cried the girl.

“He is worse than that. After seducing my servant, he placed the potion into my wine,” Persephone explained.

“That does not explain how you ended up way out here,” Trillion questioned.

“Lord Apex could not be content with me living amongst the Gods. He brought me to this desolate spot to suffer alone,” the flower said.

After a long silence, Trillion pulled out her hunting blade and dug up the flower. “You are coming home with me,” the girl said.

“Thank you. I was afraid I would be here forever,” said the flower.

“You are now under my protection, and while I am no God. I do know a thing or two about how to avoid their prying eyes,” said Trillion.

When the two reached the girl’s home, Trillion put the flower in a large, decorated pot. Then, she placed the pot on her balcony.

“You’ll have a clear view of the highlands and the vineyards below,” said Trillion.

“Thank you for your kindness. I don’t know how I’ll ever repay you,” Persephone said.

“Your presence is payment enough,” the girl said with a huge smile.

And as far as anyone knows, they are still enjoying each other’s company and conversation.

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