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[pearling]

The person in that flood, she was both me and not me. I do not like this.

[Private to Biff]
I am ready to talk now.

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

[Biff was waiting for her in the greenhouse. He had dirt on his trousers and under his fingernails; his hair hung lank and sweaty about his face. He was getting a bit better at this gardening thing.]

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

[Persephone had been avoiding the green house for the last week, mostly because she hadn't wanted to have this conversation. It was a conversation that was going to change things, she thought.

Maybe she was just hopeful.

There was a little bit of a smile before she moved over and sat on the ground near him, moving her fingers into the earth.]

I am glad you stayed in your room during that flood too.

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

[He looked her over thoughtfully, then nodded.]

I was Judas. Thankfully, who I was did not have many friends.

[Change of subject.]

You wanted to talk?

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

[Persephone nodded.]

She loved people you know.

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

[He watched her for a moment, wearing a serious expression which didn't quite belong on his face. Finally, he moved to sit beside her.]

Yes, I know.

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

She was in love as well. I did not expect that to happen.

[Persephone frowned for a moment.]

I did not expect any of that to happen, I suppose. But I can still feel what she felt.

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

[Biff began to speak, but thought better of it. Somewhere in the back of his mind, he had the idea that he shouldn't interrupt her. Instead, he leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees, a sad smile playing on his mouth.]

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

I have never been in love like that before, Levi-Biff. It is a weird feeling. It...

I hope the Persephone on that Barge, and the Sirius on that Barge did not become destroyed by it. What is the point of love if it destroys so utterly?

[Her voice went soft for a moment, and the goddess frowned.]

I stayed here and helped Coyo because I was a bit in love with her.

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

[He nodded slowly, pursing his lips.]

Are you afraid love will destroy you?

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

Yes. [Her voice was soft.]

My husband claims to love me, and yet it has torn him apart.

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

[He hummed softly, inclining his head to acknowledge her words.]

Some people hate more than they love, you know. It lets in jealousy and fear. The trick is to love more than you hate.

[He raised his brows and sniffed, then scratched the back of his head.]

So what do you think about all of this? You and Sirius and love?

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

I don't know. I have loved him, and I may love him a little bit now, but I do not...

[Persephone frowned.]

I do not feel changed. I feel the same. Caring for the mortals, it did not weaken me.

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

[He shrugged lightly.]

Imagine the great things people do for the world just out of love, Persephone. Love isn't a weakness. It's a great strength.

[A beat.]

I think you are changed. For the better, though.

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

In what way?

[Persephone frowned as she watched him for a moment, and then she touched the plants a bit more.]

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

You love.

[He said this simply, as though it was an obvious answer. He smiled slightly at her.]

Maybe you'll agree in time.

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

[Scoffing and rolling her eyes Persephone watched him for a moment.]

Perhaps. I do not think so.

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

[He laughed softly, bowing his head and wringing his hands together, then looked up at her with an amused expression.]

Well, what do you think?

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

I think that.... [And a frown.]

I think that she may have been stronger than me.

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

[He lowered his eyes and hummed again.]

So what will you do with this knowledge?

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

I don't know. I have been thinking about it since it has happened. It is why I have not seen people.

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

[He sighed softly, though it wasn't a frustrated or impatient sound.]

I can only guide you so far, Persephone. Sometimes, the last steps must be taken alone.

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

I was afraid of that.

This means I am done, doesn't it?

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

Unless you want to stay here.

[He shrugged and looked around.]

It's not so bad here. People complain, but it's not so bad.

[He smiled at her then, though he looked rather sad about the eyes.]

But if I were you, I'd want to be home before winter.

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

I do not want to stay. There are good people here, but I do not want to be here anymore.

The world has spun once, and I have missed summer. I wish to go home.

What will you do, Levi-Biff?

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

[He looked thoughtful.]

Oh, you know. I'll go see Maggie. Maybe she misses me. Maybe she doesn't. Maybe she'll smite me in the face.

[He tilted his head back to look up at the roof, then leaned back on his elbows and stretched his legs out in front of him.]

Maybe I'll come back and do this again.

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

I do not think you should stay for too long, Levi-Biff.

I never asked; what was your deal for?

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

[He glanced at her with a laugh.]

I did not make a deal, Persephone.

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

Why did you not?

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

[He inhaled slowly, turning this one over in his mind and coming up with the right answer.]

Because I don't think it's right to profit off of the soul of another person.

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

[Persephone reached over and touched his forehead.]

You are too good to be here, Biff.

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

[He grinned.]

Are you making a pass at me?

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

I am no longer your inmate, but I think that might be awkward.

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

[Disappointed, but still in good spirits:]

I promised Victor I would be faithful to Molly while I am with her, anyway.

[A beat.]

Besides, Dracula would kill me, and I've made it this long without dying.

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

I will stay for a little bit, make certain they are alright before I leave, I think.

I do not think Coyo or Dracula will be glad for me.

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[blesseddumbfuck.livejournal.com]

I think they'll understand. Eventually.

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[persephonepearl.livejournal.com]

I hope so. I would not want them to hate me.