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As always, his words managed to put a smile back on her face, “Ah, yes. One of my many positive traits.” Her thumb stroked the back of his hand absentmindedly, “Anything else, my king?”

#ic #springqueening #; king #have fun ~~

Impulsively, he raised their joined hands, pressing a kiss to her thumb. " Your enthusiasm, your demeanor, the joy you bring. Hmmm. What else? "

"Few mortals remember us nowadays… it is a shame." The smile dropped from her face at that thought. It was becoming harder and harder to find mortals who continued to worship them, "Still. I don’t suppose it matters. Stagnancy can be relaxing at times."

He squeezed her hand. He was responsible for that shift in her face, and so he was responsible for replacing that smile. " I don't I've complimented you yet, my queen. Perhaps I should start with your optimistic outlook. "

#[ this has certainly happened #multiple times ]#retag #[ cos im lazy as hell rn im not thinking up tags ]

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Hades & Persephone”The actually chill lord of the underworld whom a lot of people fear and then the flowery, sparkly lady who UNLEASHES WINTER ON THE MORTAL REALM AND IS TERRIFYING IN HER OWN RIGHT” - T Tallest Silver

"Shh! I haven’t been here for months! I want to see everyone and everything!” She looked back at him as she spoke, an excited grin on her face, “And— and you can tell me everything that’s happened since I’ve been gone.”

#ic #springqueening #; king #[ that's all right :D ]

" Not much changes here, a fact I'm sure you remember even after your long months away. Few souls have done the proper rituals anymore. More and more cremations instead of burials, far fewer with currency. " He sighed softly, looking towards the crowded opposite bank of the river they were approaching. " All in all, flower, nothing of import. "

"I don’t think that would work." Persephone shook her head with a smile. The thought of her mother being in the underworld was frightening enough— she’d never want want to turn that thought into a reality.

"That sounds lovely." Her pace quickened and she gently tugged on his hand to make him match her, "Come on!”

" Alas. " He said, tssking loudly. A mischievous smile almost overrode the peaceful one he'd been wearing since her arrival, but didn't succeed.

He stumbled, though would never dare admit it, after her, stretching his longer legs to accommodate the pace she was going. " Impatient? You are going to be here for the next few months, after all. And you have spent the past however long visiting here annually. Nothing new has been added, I assure you. "

She walked beside him leisurely, granting him her full attention, “In her opinion, that is too long. Her opinion of this arrangement is the same that it has alway been.” She didn’t particularly want to spend much more time talking about her mother and was quick to latch onto the change of conversation.

"I have missed him, too. The animals of the upper world have nothing on him," A warm smile crossed her face, "I can’t wait to get used to being down here again. I truly have missed it."

" Tell her that, if she cares to, she is welcome here as well. " As if that would turn out in any other way but 'badly'. He skirts widely around a pool of water, not caring to fall in and lose his memories anytime soon.

" We should start that process immediately then. Care for a tour? " He grinned, turning the pair of them slowly towards the direction of the entrance. " I'm sure Cerberus will be delighted that you are back. As I am. "

She brought her hand to his, her fingers curling around his. For a few moments she was silent, simply enjoying being back here with him, before she looked over at him, “Everyone is fine. Mother was a bit disappointed to see me leave, but isn’t she always?”

"I have been doing well. It has been quite relaxing in the upper world." She paused for a moment, before asking, "And here? How have you been? Anything interesting happen while I was away?"

He started to walk, meandering along the path he'd recently rushed down. " She will see you in a few months, as always. " He wished to ask the date they had decided on for her departure, but didn't want to spoil this. Later, then.

" Well. Busy, of course, but well. " A small nod. " Cerberus has certainly missed you. Perhaps he is beginning to rival me in that area. " He interjected, not wanting to continue this current conversation focusing on him.

Persephone loved her time spent with her mother in the upper world— she really did. After the winter months spent in the underworld she found that she had a lot to talk to her mother about, and on the rare occasions that conversation dried up she could busy herself with her nymph friends.

However, depite all of that, there was the constant ache of longing. She’d never tell her mother, or even the nymphs, but she truly missed the underworld. She missed the atmosphere, the sense of power she had there, but most of all, she missed Hades.

And today was the day. No longer would she have to miss it, because today she could return.

Seeing him standing there she barely managed to contain her happiness, forcing herself to mimic his tone as she responded with a polite nod, “I’m back.”

He wasn't sure if it was an effect that she had, or the imaginings of his mind, but the dank, static place that was the land of the dead seemed to brighten slightly on her arrival. It would never fully mimic the world above, but it seemed to make an effort for her.

" I see. " He said cooly, reaching for her hand. His fingers were all ready curling to hold hers tightly, though her hand wasn't quite in his grasp yet. " How is my sister? " Perhaps the best indicator of his improved mood was his reference to Demeter. Rather than calling her by or name or 'your mother', he brought to light his personal relation to the goddess.

" And Artemis? Athena? The rest? And, most importantly, how are you?"

#ic #springqueening #; king #[ okay u certainly dont have to match this this is way too long :P ]

Time passed strangely in the Underworld. Or more accurately, it didn't. It was a realm without measurable time, except perhaps by the entrance of more and more souls. And that was variable, prone to changes in mortals society, the gods whims, and numerous other factors.

The only true measure of time was Persephone's comings and goings. With such a broad measure, it was easy of him to lose track. So the announcement of her return was a surprise to him, though certainly a pleasant one.

He made his way hurriedly, though somehow still dignified, to the edge of his realm. A smile crept across his face at the first sight of her. "Hello." He greeted calmly, belaying the small tremors of happiness within him.

“Hahaha you are hilarious.” She was anything but amused, “Yeah. He was surprisingly for the idea.”

#ic #springqueening #retag #[ d a m n #i wrote this last night but accidently stuck it in my drafts instead of posting sigh ]

" My brother. For the idea of kidnapping your wanted partner. The Oracle of Delphi herself could not have predicted this. "

It was a while before she returned, but when she finally did there was a pleasant aura around her, indicating that things hadn’t been bad in the slightest, “Guess who’s getting married.”

#ic #springqueening #retag #[ .... i can apparently not rp sarcastic people ]

" - Your mother. " He pushed himself up, dusting the dirt off his hands. " He agreed then? "

"I know how you truly feel!" And with that she was gone.

#ic #springqueening #retag #[ he is a loser i s2g ]

He settled down once more, surrounded by bright blooms and sunny skies. He doubted he'd ever felt more at ease in an unfamiliar setting. The flowers truly were beautiful, after all.

"Aw, you do care!" A small laugh left her, before she twirled around on the spot, "I shouldn’t be long!"

#ic #springqueening #retag #[ i have to leave in like 15 minutes :(((((((((((((((((((( ]

" No, I simply hardly wish to be trapped here longer than needed. " He huffed, ducking his head to the side. " Hurry back. "

"My mother— may— grow to like the plan, or at least tolerate it, if Zeus was to bless it."

#ic #springqueening #retag

A thin lipped nod. " Go then. ... Be careful around him. "

"I do have another parent. I believe that I could convince him to bless the marriage.”

#ic #springqueening #retag

" --- Zeus? " [ It was not the best of plans, but he hardly had an option in this. ] " And if your mother still protests? "

"You underestimate me. I can make this work."