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[pearling]

[Persephone is sitting in the garden and she's surrounded by a large amount of violets. She looks much better now than she did before, but she clearly is angry about something.]

It is too bad that my sister is gone. She would have loved this Valentine's Day.

[Persephone slowly picked up a violet, and the stem curled around her finger in a manner that was a bit like a snake.]

You know, most mortals do not give plants the respect that they deserve. Without plants mortals would not even be able to breathe, let alone eat. Plants bring you life, and yet you do horrible things to them. You do not treat them with respect. You cut them without care. [The last bit is said directly into the camera and Persephone's look is flinty.]

But plants speak if you can hear them. They will whisper secrets to you. They will tell you who is good to them and who is not. They will tell you who walks among them.

[A beat and then Persephone pulls back away from the camera a bit.]

Something to think on.

[Private to Coyo.]

I am sorry to hear of the Doctor's departure, my friend.

[Private to Clapet]

I have figured out who it was.

Comments

private

[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

Do not worry, Butcher, I would not use it for nefarious purposes.

[She likes you.]

Re: private

[453gof-flesh.livejournal.com]

I would not mind if you did. Just as long as it is not in my direction.

Re: private

[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

That is what I meant.

Re: private

[453gof-flesh.livejournal.com]

Then all is well. I shall return the favour.

Re: private

[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

Have you seen our mutual friend lately?

Re: private

[453gof-flesh.livejournal.com]

Not particularly. She seemed frustrated, or upset, last time I talked to her. But I haven't seen her of late.

Why, haven't you?

Re: private

[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

Not since the Doctor left.

Re: private

[453gof-flesh.livejournal.com]

She was arguing with the Dwarf and Randal, I noticed.

Re: private

[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

I do not read most posts, Butcher. Perhaps I should.

Re: private

[453gof-flesh.livejournal.com]

I generally find people's moaning quite funny, I have to admit.

I would have expected her to have... directed her anger somewhere by now.

Re: private

[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

I expected it as well. This is why I am worried.

Re: private

[453gof-flesh.livejournal.com]

Hm. Maybe she's handling it more... calmly.

We could go by her room.

Re: private

[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

I would like to do this. Shall I meet you there?

Re: private

[453gof-flesh.livejournal.com]

I think so. If we need to break down the door, I can.

Re: private

[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

I hope it will not come to this.

spam.

[453gof-flesh.livejournal.com]

[Clapet's waiting outside of Coyo's room, not wanting to do anything until Persephone gets there. He might be a little afraid with his worry too, but he wasn't sure.]

spam.

[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

[Persephone was worried, and the goddess was already angry over the breaking into her room. She stalked over to Coyo's room, remembering when her friend had been sick of her room. Maybe this was bad. Her entire demeanor spoke of her worry.]

She has not responded to messages.

Re: spam.

[453gof-flesh.livejournal.com]

[Clapet frowned a little,] Perhaps she wants to keep to herself. It's possible. [He decided to knock loudly on the door,] Goddess? It's me, the Butcher, and Persephone. Are you in?

[He looked at the door curiously, and waited for a moment.] If you want us to leave you alone, we will, just tell us you're there.

Re: spam.

[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

The last time... [Persephone stopped when Clapet knocked loudly on the door. The Goddess herself nodded for a moment, until she remembered that well... Coyo couldn't see through the door.]

We promise, we just wish to see that you are safe.

Re: spam.

[453gof-flesh.livejournal.com]

[Clapet almost snickered at Persephone nodding, but he was respectful enough of a Goddess' wrath not to bother.]

That's all, Coyolxauhqui, [see, he used her name, after a good six months of trying to learn it.] we want. We don't want to invade or anything. Just know you're alright.

[He listened at the door for a minute.]

I don't even hear anyone moving, Goddess. [She was the present Goddess, okay, so got the title.]

Re: spam.

[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

If she were in there and dead, someone would know, yes? [Persephone hoped so. She didn't wish to think of the alternative.]

Re: spam.

[453gof-flesh.livejournal.com]

[Pause. Moment of realisation.]

If her warden isn't here... no, they wouldn't...

[He pulled a face, which then stiffened into a grimace of determination, and he gripped tightly on the door handle, bracing himself to shove his shoulder against it.]

If she is, I'll pin Donny against a wall until he does it.

Re: spam.

[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

I do not think you will need to do that, Butcher. I am certain that one of the medical staff would bring her back. [Even if Persephone has no idea who they are at the moment.]

Is the door locked?

Re: spam.

[453gof-flesh.livejournal.com]

I don't trust them to. I will make sure Donny does it.

[He tried the handle.] It is. Not for long.

[He pushed the handle down and put the full force of his big, butcher's shoulders into the door. It opened after the second blow with a bang. He couldn't smell blood. That was a good start.]

Re: spam.

[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

[Persephone nodded. There was no use in arguing over it, not when they both wanted the same thing. The Goddess had very few allies and it would do her no good to lose anyone. When the man pushed open the door, Persephone stepped inside quickly, using her slight form to go by him.]

Coyolxauhqui, are you here?