proserpina // KORE

if i can't bend heaven, i will raise hell 

[neenadoughbreva]

[macherierps]

[ofpomegrantes]

rexralph‌:

Rex took a long sip of his drink to begin with. He held the alcohol in his mouth a moment, just to taste it. It was all fine though. So, he swallowed and took another sip. One drink. He was allowed one drink. “A month?” Rex repeated with a raised eyebrow, tilting his head. “Okay, that’s fair. I can admire that,” His words were sincere. When it came to his turn, he laughed. In fact he couldn’t answer until a couple of laughs and a sip of his drink. “Well my last relationship was actually an engagement. It ended in - November. Ultimately there were just a lot of little things that weren’t going to work for her. On top of that, she wasn’t really willing to deal with the way that I live and such. It was all quite sad, because she was my best friend but,” Rex shrugged. “Obviously things weren’t destined.” As he ran a hand through his hair, Rex took a deep breathe. Things needed to move on. “So if you’re so interested in business, what’s brought you to dating again now?”

“Oh.” Had Persephone known - although, given how familiar his story seems, maybe she did - that Rex’s last relationship ended in a failed engagement she never would have asked. She takes a long sip of her drink, hoping that the sip disguises the fact that she doesn’t really know what to say. “I’m sorry you had to go through that,” she finally responds. Of course, despite how genuine the words are, they don’t feel like enough. No matter. The conversation quickly changes subject. Thank the gods. “If I’m being honest, I wasn’t really. Not until my friend insisted on setting us up at any rate. But it’s time to; My ex moved on, so I really ought to, you know?” She says with a shrug. “And I guess it would be nice to have someone again.”

[ofpomegrantes]

kidagakashh‌:

Kida nodded, listening intently as the woman spoke. “That’s wonderful,” A grin grew across her face. “There is nothing like the bond between a mother and her daughter,” Her voice was gentle. Obviously Kida had a very different mother-daughter experience to most. But, she could still understand. She felt like she’d have that sort of relationship with her mother, had she been alive for longer. “That’s really amazing. What a lovely story. I’m really glad for you that it all worked out too – obviously it did.” Kida rotated slowly as her eyes took in the store.

For a moment, Persephone’s eyes light up, glad to find another person in the city who understands her first language - or at least someone she doesn’t already know.  They exist, of course, but it’s an extra bright spot in her day when she doesn’t have to seek them out. “There really isn’t.” She agrees with a soft smile and gentle voice.  “It definitely took a lot of hard work to get to this point, but it’s so incredibly worth it.” Her own eyes bounce around the store, to take in just how far all of the work she’s put into her company has gone. “Is there anything in particular you’d like to look at?” 

[ofpomegrantes]

eldesttavoularis‌:

Demi couldn’t argue with that. Then again she only really ever argued with Persephone about one thing in her life. “Me too,” she said with a small sigh. “But hopefully there is better. We are in New York City after all. The vegan places only seem to rack up as the years pass.”

“Better?” She asks, gasping dramatically.  “You’re not seriously suggesting there’s a better cafe than that one.” It’s a joke, of course. If her overly dramatic response didn’t make that clear, her laughter clearly does. Persephone is well aware that there are plenty of places in the city that are just as good, if not better than that cafe. What she’s not so sure of is that she’ll ever love another one as much. “And thank the Gods for that. I don’t know what I would do if they didn’t. Starve, probably.”

[ofpomegrantes]

eldesttavoularis‌:

“I trust your eye. You do see the beauty in everything. A gift and a curse, hmm?” Her gaze lingered a second before moving on. “We should check it out, get it over with, and then go to that one vegan cafe near our current apartment.”

“Not everything,” Persephone protests, lightly, still smiling. “Only things where there’s beauty to be found.” Granted, for her, that is most things. “I’m going to miss having that cafe so close to us,” she says with a wistful sort of sigh, all the while putting the address for the third apartment in a maps app. “We’re going to have to be on the lookout for something just as good nearby wherever we live next.” 

[incorrectgreekquotes]

Persephone : I SWEAR I AM NOT THE CUTEST

Persephone : DON’T CALL ME THAT

Persephone : I AM EVIL

Persephone : I AM THE SHADOWS IN THE NIGHT

Persephone : FEAR ME

[bitcherine]

[ninadaily]

[rustofstardust]

all your gods are teenage girls:  persephone, goddess of spring and queen of the underworld

[ofpomegrantes]

beaches: what is your ideal sunny day like?

soft asks - accepting

beaches  - what is your ideal sunny day like?

“Honestly, I think it would just be spent getting some sun, enjoying the warmth with Demeter. Maybe getting some new plants for the apartment. Simple and relaxing.” 

[shadowsource]

Just let me hate you!

[ofpomegrantes]

rexralph‌:

Names stuck with Rex. He used to forget them easily. But after so long of working in the industry he did, he’d quickly learned that remembering names were important. Plus, Persephone was barely a name you forgot easily. “That’s me,” He chuckled. Rex sat back in his chair, elbow relaxing over the back as he listened to the brunette explained her name. “Bringer of death leaves more of an impact than female thresher of grain, I feel,” Rex laughed.

He tilted his head. “Mine’s quite simple really. Rex comes from the Latin word for king. I quite like it. It’s simple, powerful,” Rex said with a smile. While he was mid-muse, a waitress walked over with their drinks. “Thank you.” He beamed up at her. Once the drinks were set on the table, Rex slid Persephone’s over to here. “There you go.” There was a charming grin on his face as he spoke. “So – Dare I ask the question, how long have you been single? Why do you think you’re single?”

“Bringer of death is definitely more memorable,” she agrees, laughing along with him. It’s more fearsome too - something the part of her that wants to feel powerful appreciates. Persephone leans into the conversation ever so slightly as he explains the origins of his name, her own head tilting to one side a little. “King,” she repeats. “I like that too.” Simple, powerful, strong. It’s a good meaning. 

Persephone smile as their drinks come, thanking Rex as he slides hers over to her before taking a short sip. She finds herself glad she did as he asks his next question. It’s certainly a big question to ask, especially as they’ve only just met. But she doesn’t mind that really. “I guess I’ve been single for about a month now.” Has it really only been a month? It feels like it’s been so much longer. “I can’t really say why I am, though.” In her own mind at least, she’s a catch. “I have been focused more on my business than dating lately, though, which I’m sure doesn’t help,” Perse explains before taking another quick drink. “And you? How is it that someone as charming as you is single?” 

[ofpomegrantes]

kidagakashh‌:

Kida payed closed attention to the woman. “The owner?” She nodded slowly. “That’s very impressive. It’s nice to see a woman doing her thing,” After her sentence finished, she turned to a slight angle to look across the racks. “How did this all begin then? What’s the story?”

“The owner,” Persephone repeats, beaming. Her greatest source of pride comes from running her own business. “It’s always a great thing to see,” she agrees. Seeing women find their own way in this world is always a joy - Especially if it allows them their independence. “Well, it really all started when I was a little girl. I was always fascinated by the way the plants my μητέρα kept would stain the skin. And it grew from there.” There’s more to the story, of course. But Perse isn’t interested in sharing the darker aspects of her company’s origins. Especially with someone she just met. 

[ninadaily]

[ofpomegrantes]

kidagakashh‌:

With the weather at a far more acceptable point now, Kida had started to venture out into the city again. Coming from such a warm climate had made the last couple of weeks practically unbearable. She’d never appreciated thick fur coats more. The little cosmetics store had caught her eye a couple of times before. She’d just never had the opportunity to go in - Either busy, or about to be busy. So, she figured there’s no time better than the present. Kida walked in with a gentle smile on her face, eyes immediately scanning the store. “Hello,” She beamed when she was greeted. “Sorry, I’ve walked past a couple of times before but never had the chance to come in until now.”  ||  @ofpomegrantes

Persephone’s glad to see the weather start to perk up too. As much as she loves the winter, she’s ready for spring, when the world feels more alive and she feels she truly shines. Besides, better weather means more customers walking into her shop, which is always a plus. She smiles when she hears the door open, looking up from the display she’s trying to perfect to find a potential new patron. It’s always a pleasure to see new faces.  “Hello,” she greets, an extra friendliness to her voice.”Well, welcome to Pomegranate Seed Cosmetics. I’m glad you finally had a chance to come by.” She answers, moving away from her display to face the woman. “I’m Persephone, the owner. If you have any questions or need any help, let me know.” 

[ofpomegrantes]

sinkingseas‌:

He nodded, knowing she was right but also not being able to audibly state why he’d thought it would be. Maybe he just watched other people handle things this way and it seemed to help them. ❛ How do you make it go away? ❜ Si asked quietly, almost ashamed he had to ask at all. ❛ For once… Just once… I’d like to not be the doormat brother… I’d like to just be family… ❜ 

“Honestly?” she asks, as if his answer to that will really make a difference. Whether he wants the truth or not, Persephone’s gong to give it. Or, at least her version of it. She sees no reason to lie to him. “You don’t.” It’s a shit answer, she knows, and she wishes she could give him a better one. She wishes she could tell him what he wants to hear. “You just have to let it hurt until it doesn’t anymore. And one day it won’t.” Persephone finds herself wishing she could tell him when that day would come. He deserves so much better than that. “Si, if anyone is treating you like a doormat, they aren’t worth your attention.”