PERSEPHONE

Persephone’s mouth cracked into a warm, wide smile as she watched Creed’s enthusiastic reaction. It warmed her heart to see the simple pleasure in the girl’s face, and hear the excitement in her voice. She reminded her of another young, dark mare she had encountered when she first arrived on the islands, and it pleased her to think she might be able to provide this one with the things the other did not get to experience.

“Of course,” she replied. “For as long as you like.”

At Creed’s agreement, Persephone’s smiled widened even further, and a small chuckled escaped her lips.

“I’m glad to hear it. I hope you’ll be very happy here.”

all of your demons will wither away

mixed, bay varnish roan, 14.3hh