PERSEPHONE

Persephone smiled warmly at Wasp’s remark. This little reunion was one of the only flickers of light in this time of darkness. It warmed her heart to watch this little family reunion. The only sadness it brought, of course, was the fact that they would have to leave.

Persephone did not begrudge their desire to leave, of course, despite the loss it would bring to the Forest. She would do the same thing, in their position. With an understanding look in her dark eyes, she nodded at Macabre. The woman’s words meant much.

“Thank you,” she replied, her tone sincere. “Your support means so much to me. You will always have friends here, in the Forest, also.”

Persephone turned her attention to Cherish, then, as she began to speak. She would miss these women dearly, but she knew it was the best thing for them to leave. The emotion in Cherish’s voice struck a chord in Persephone’s heart, and her own eyes glinted briefly in the light.

“It has been my pleasure. And you will always have a home here, Cherish – and your sisters – should you ever need it. Don’t be strangers, all of you.”

She gave them a nod, and a smile as she watched them go.

all of your demons will wither away

mixed, bay varnish roan, 14.3hh