SPRING

i told myself that i would starve before i took food from his hands but i did not starve. one night he killed a deer with a young one in her and gave me to eat of the fawn. it was so tender, the bones like the stems of flowers, that i followed where he took me.

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PERSEPHONE   penned   by   RICHIE   for   THEGODS-RPG.

DEAD   OF   SPRING.   introduction.   wanted.   tag   drop.

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CLOSED   for   @mountebanks​   ft   AMPHITRITE

poppy   leaned   against   the   doorway   of   alon’s   room   with   her   hands   tucked   into   the   pockets   of   her   overalls.   she   tried   not   to   think   of   the   lean   lines   of   his   body   when   she   slipped   his   shirt   off   the   last   time   that   they   had   seen   each   other,   attempted   to   suppress   thoughts   that   were   directly   CONTRADICTORY   to   what   she   was   here   to   say.   ❛   we’re   ...   still   best   friends,   right   ?   we   can   still   be   best   friends.   ❜

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LUCKYHERMES   ft   HERMES

hermes leaned against her counter, the familiarity of it settling something in him. “oh fun gossip huh? i don’t know if you’d like my gossip,” he teased, placing his hand under his chin. “a party? is there a plus one can i go? or maybe you already have a date planned?” wiggling his eyebrows at her, he laughed. 

she   crinkled   her   nose   with   amusement and   shook   her   head   slightly.   ❛   as   long   as   it   isn't   TOO   scandalous.   ❜   poppy   liked   her   gossip   but   sometimes   she   felt   bad   about   it,   if   it   could   genuinely   HURT   the   people   involved.   she   chuckled   quietly   at   his   question.   ❛   no,   there   are   no   dates   on   the   horizon.   and   i'm   sure   no   one   would   complain   if   i   snuck   you   in   with   me.   ❜

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CLOSED   for   @deliciaedilecti​​​​   ft   DAPHNE

a   bouquet   was   tucked   underneath   her   arm   as   poppy   walked   down   the   street,   a   colorful   array   that   she   was   taking   home   to   put   on   her   kitchen   table.   LUCKILY,   it   had   survived   the   bus   ride   with   minimal   squishing   and   the   flowers   were   bright   as   could   be.   she   pulled   a   beautiful   white   tulip   carefully   from   the   bunch   and   gently   twirled   the   stem.   glancing   over   at   a   woman   who   had   fallen   into   step   with   her   a   little   while   back,   there   was   not   a   HINT   of   shyness   to   her   as   she   offered   up   the   bud.   ❛   i   think   this   one   suits   you.   ❜

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CLOSED   for   @mind-the-minthe​​​   ft   MINTHE

❛   no,   no,   ❜   poppy   shook   her   head,   stepping   in   front   of   dima   and   paying   for   both   of   their   coffees   before   he   could   make   another   move   for   his   wallet.   ❛   i   invited   you   out,   so   it’s   MY   treat,   yeah   ?   ❜   she   gave   her   friend   a   bright   smile.

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THEAPHRODITEA   ft   APHRODITE

          Tea seemed to melt at the mention of a girl with soft jock energy. “She couldn’t possibly be as cute as you,” she responded regardless of the mental image in her mind. In no universe would Aphrodite be capable of not flirting with her friends and Persephone was stunning. Now and in all universes the woman had been known for her stunning appearance, no doubt enhanced by her personality.

            “Fine, C, for you, show off how much nicer you are than me,” Tea teased, not genuinely trying to imply Poppy was somehow trying to belittle her as the woman working on her nails twisted her hand to the side to shave down some of the acrylic that had been applied. There was no way Poppy had that in her personality. “Has anyone been able to make you smile lately?” she asked curiously.

poppy   shook   her   head   slightly,   giving   her   an   embarrassed   smile.   ❛   please,   tea,   don’t   make   me   blush.   if   we   start   this   up   now,   i’ll   spend   all   day   telling   you   how   gorgeous   you   are.   ❜   were   you   REALLY   close   friends   if   you   did   not   flirt   at   least   a   little   ?      she   did   not   think   so.   besides,   tea   made   it   incredibly   easy   ;   she   was   absolutely   stunning.   

she   giggled   at   the   teasing,   nose   crinkling   as   she   did.   ❛   i   can   be   the   sugar   and   you   can   be   the   spice,   ❜   she   offered   up   as   a   joking   compromise.   it   DID   sound   a   bit   as   if   they   were   in   a   band   or   building   a   brand,   but   it   worked   rather   well.   ❛   there   might   be   someone   who   i   had   a   little   thing   with   just   the   other   day,   ❜   she   admitted   after   a   moment.   ❛   but   i   don’t   think   it’s   going   to   turn   into   anything   serious.   what   about   you,   though   ?   any   new   athletes   in   your   life   ?   ❜  

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WORSTNEMESIS   ft   NEMESIS

“Of course not.” While she would have let any stranger sit next to her, unable to really concentrate on much else, Nemesis found this particular guest a fortunate sight, or perhaps less fortunate due to the exact nature of her relationship with the other to be unknown. She looked over to the empty seat before letting a hand dwell over it. “You got on during a busy time, didn’t you?”

❛   thank   you   !   ❜   poppy   smiled   brightly   at   nemesis   as   she   sat   down   beside   her,   feeling   slightly   relieved.   her   new   company   at   least   seemed   friendly   enough   ;   she   was   determined   that   the   ride   would   be   a   pleasant   one.   ❛   apparently,   yeah.   i’m   not   used   to   it   being   so   crowded,   but   this   is   a   little   bit   later   than   i   normally   take   it.   ❜

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THEHOUNDOF   ft   CERBERUS

Deep Affections || Persephone&Cerberus

          Cerberus had told herself she wasn’t going to approach Persephone, that when she’d found her working at the flower shop she simply needed to observe and protect. Hades had to be the one to speak with her first because if anyone was going to jolt her back to her memories it would be him but the puppy was weak. Her run in with Heracles had reminded her of how much she missed the God’s presence however, her kindness helping her through the darkest portion of her existence until this curse had come. It was selfish, more selfish than she knew she should be, but all she wanted was to feel Persephone’s arms around her.

         So she gave in.

         The scent of various flowers overwhelmed the woman as she stepped inside, much more used to the various aftershaves of Hades men and the vape liquids that filled the club. This smelled like her though, floral and overwhelmingly comforting, and as luck would have it she was the only one in the store, perhaps because it was so early in the morning, most had not even risen, let alone had their morning coffee. Cerberus allowed her boots to carry her to the counter, dressed so contrastingly to how she had been with Heracles. The slim fitting dress she wore only for Narcissus, or Ambrose as he called himself now, was replaced with cargo pants and a tank top, covered by a leather jacket.

           “Poppy?” she asked, picking up a business card from the counter. It didn’t have the same ring as Persephone but it suited.

@persephonefm​

poppy   had   come   in   especially   early   today   to   sort   through   a   new   shipment   of   flowers   --   she   preferred   to   grow   them   herself,   but   that   was   not   always   feasible.   she   was   practically   buried   in   petals   in   a   back   room   as   she   ensured   that   each   and   every   bud   was   carefully   tended   to.   she   had   thought   that   she   would   be   left   without   customers   for   awhile,   but   quickly   moved   to   disentangle   herself   as   the   bell   on   the   door   rang   and   someone   called   her   name.

she   fixed   a   friendly   smile   onto   her   face   as   she   smoothed   down   her   bright   yellow   pinafore   and   stepped   out   to   greet   her   visitor.   ❛   that’s   me   !   how   can   i   help   you   ?   ❜   she   had   a   feeling   that   something   was   WRONG,   but   she   did   not   want   to   make   the   other   woman   uncomfortable   with   personal   questions   from   someone   that   she   did   not   know.

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CLOSED   for   @artemisofthewild​​​​   ft   ARTEMIS

poppy   knelt   down   to   pet   the   big   dog   that   bounded   up   to   her   on   the   sidewalk,   cooing   as   she   indulgently   scratched   behind   his   ears.   ❛   aren’t   you   just   the   cutest   thing   ?   ❜   she   looked   up   when   his   owner   approached,   giving   the   woman   a   broad   smile.   ❛   your   dog’s   an   absolute   angel.   ❜

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LUCKYHERMES   ft   HERMES

hermes blew out a long breath. he knew hades would be on his ass more if he didn’t walk into this flower shop today so he didn’t have a choice. truth be told, he missed persephone. he didn’t want to come face to face with another lost friend. but he needed to do this. plastering a smile on his face, he entered the shop, giving the ex-goddess the charming grin. “hello hello. maybe i did. but i would love to hear your ideas.”

she   could   not   quite   say   what   had   initially   drawn   her   to   him,   could   not   describe   the   lingering   feeling   of   familiarity,   but   hermes   had   quickly   become   a   close   friend   again.   perhaps   some   things   were   just   meant   to   be.   ❛   i’d   take   anything,   honestly   --   fun   gossip,   new   trouble   you   got   into.   ❜   she   knew   him   well.   ❛   i   have   an   invite   for   a   party   friday   that   i’m   looking   forwards   to   !   ❜

[merrymusings]

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CLOSED   for   @worstnemesis​​​​   ft   NEMESIS

poppy   surveyed   the   packed   bus   with   a   frown   --   she   had   no   idea   WHY   it   would   be   so   busy   today,   and   she   did   not   see   a   single   free   seat   that   was   not   right   next   to   a   stranger.   approaching   the   first   single   woman   that   she   saw,   she   offered   her   a   polite,   friendly   smile.   ❛   hi   !   sorry   to   bother,   do   you   mind   if   i   sit   with   you   ?   ❜   there   was   no   recognition   of   the   elder   goddess   to   be   found   in   her   dark   eyes.  

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CLOSED   for   @luckyhermes​​​   ft   HERMES

poppy   leaned   on   the   counter,   her   nails   clacking   lightly   as   she   drummed   her   fingers   on   the   smooth   stone.   it   was   a   slow   day   in   the   flower   shop   --   she   had   done   all   of   the   straightening   and   preparation   that   she   could   think   to   do,   and   she   had   grown   bored   of   scrolling   through   instagram   to   burn   time.   but   she   brightened   considerably   as   the   door   swung   open   and   the   bell   chimed,   perking   up.   ❛   h   !   hello,   love.   tell   me   you   have   something   fun   on   your   mind   ?   ❜   she   gave   him   a   broad   smile,   eyes   pleading.

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THEAPHRODITEA   ft   APHRODITE

Nail Day || Persephone&Aphrodite

        Aphrodite placed the heated espresso down next to her, pen between two fingers, while her opposing hand remained in the grasp of the woman working on her nails. The false almond shape now added to them made her already soft and elegant fingers appear more slender and delicate. “Okay, so the next question is, ‘what quality matters most to you? A, That they live at the gym, B, That they’ve got a fat wallet, C, That they know how to make you laugh, D, That they have a degree’,” Tea read from the magazine on her lap, doing the quiz for both herself and Poppy who was next to the young woman having her own nails done by a secondary nail tech.

            “I hate that it’s always like rude if you say body or money, like ‘oh, I only care if they make me laugh.’ Some people aren’t fucking funny.” There was another pause as she assessed her own decision on the matter. “I’m totally saying gym, I can watch TV if I want to laugh and you don’t have to like be bulking, I am down for some yoga vibes. How about you, P?”

@persephonefm​

poppy   watched   the   technician   work   with   satisfaction,   relaxing   in   her   seat.   sometimes   she   needed   a   good   day   off,   and   a   good   nail   day   with   her   girl   was   perfect   for   that.   she   hummed   as   she   considered   her   answer,   tilting   her   head.   ❛   gym’s   definitely   fair.   i   was   talking   to   this   girl   the   other   day   --   big   soft   jock   energy,   the   CUTEST   thing   i’ve   ever   seen.   ❜   she   smiled,   almost   rueful.   ❛   i   gotta   go   with   C,   though.   i   think   i   need   a   little   light   in   a   partner,   you   know   ?   well,   i’m   cheery   enough   for   two,   but   someone   who   can   make   me   smile   would   be   good.   ❜   she   had   never   been   very   lucky   in   love,   yet   she   still   had   high   hopes   for   the   future.  

[holyisthenameofmyruthlessaxe]

Descriptions of Virginia Woolf from those who knew her, from “Ravenous Identity: Eating and Eating Distress in the Life and Work of Virginia Woolf” by Allie Glenny

“Those who knew [Virginia Woolf] for the most part remember her as ethereal, remote from her body …”

[adhdnaturecore]

[persephonefm]

welcome   to   athens,   PERSEPHONE   !   it   looks   like   they   DO   NOT   remember   their   past   life   as   a   god.   it   is   said   that   SHE   has   OPTIMISM   but   also   IMPULSE.   apparently   they   look   like   OMONO   OKOJIE   and   they’re   CIS   FEMALE.   ooc   :   richie,   22,   they   /   them,   est

STATISTICS   .

full   pseudonym   poppy   folade   sofoluwe

nicknames   pop,   fo

sexuality   pansexual

birthplace   ikoyi,   lagos,   nigeria

godly   domain   spring   and   the   underworld

profession   florist

PERSONALITY   .

poppy   is   a   sweetness   made   entirely   of   steel.   she   is   warm,   outgoing,   and   optimistic,   dresses   as   brightly   as   the   flowers   that   she   tends   to.   it   is   a   rare   thing   to   find   anyone   who   has   a   bad   word   to   say   about   her.   but   there   is   a   FEROCITY   beneath   her   youthfulness,   an   unbreakable   will.   her   mother   raised   her   to   stand   up   for   herself,   and   she   is   no   doormat.   her   anger   burns   briefly   but   as   fierce   as   a   wildfire,   and   she   can   act   rashly   before   she   thinks.

persephone   carried   out   the   curses   of   the   living   on   the   souls   of   the   dead   ;   persephone   was   a   stolen   spark,   going   through   the   transition   from   girlhood   to   womanhood   again   and   again.   they   named   her   dread   queen,   they   named   her   springtime.   poppy   is   confident   ;   poppy   is   evolving.   she   loves   to   stretch   out   underneath   the   sun   and   wide   blue   skies   --   she   will   not   have   the   warmth   TAKEN   from   her,   not   by   anything.   she   cannot   find   the   words   for   why   she   clings   to   it   so.

BACKSTORY   .

raised   by   a   single   mother   within   an   everexpanding   city,   poppy   learned   to   treasure   the   spots   of   green.   her   mama   sat   with   her   and   named   every   type   of   tree   in   their   local   park,   and   she   listened   with   wide,   attentive   eyes.   ROOTS   are   important,   and   she   will   always   have   them   at   home   in   lagos,   but   poppy   had   a   burning   need   to   see   the   world.  

she   had   her   pick   of   africa   and   europe   throughout   college,   yet   the   matter   was   settled   the   moment   she   first   set   foot   in   athens.   it   felt   perfectly   RIGHT.   she   earned   her   degree   in   botany   at   a   local   university,   settled   in   with   her   own   little   flower   shop,   and   has   become   a   staple   of   her   neighborhood.