NEPHELE
Nephele had known she would be beautiful, but Maeve had described her as maternal. Not…well, this. Pale skin and fabric that defies any of the physics she has studied in her life. Nephele scarcely dares to look too long, tan skin darkening in a blush as they are spoken to. It’s almost a relief that Ronin attracts the goddess’ eye far more easily.
Being addressed directly makes her gay heart stutter, but Nephele cannot be daunted. This is for her people.
“Nothing more than information my lady,” she responds, head tilted in deference. “If we can prove ourselves to you in our efforts, only then would I pray for your assistance in our endeavors to protect the Greatwood.” For now they seek information - though perhaps even that is more than the ‘time’ Nephele had requested. She tries not to doubt herself on the technicality of words, instead holding out her offering if Safrin cared to take it, Maeve’s advice on providing gifts a distant murmur in her head.
“I was told Alina came to you seeking a way to harm Ascended who pass through the portal into the Greatwood. That she was unable to complete the tasks you set.” The why and how are beyond her. Alina is not around to defend herself, and she and Juniper must pick up the pieces. Champion their people. Lifting her golden eyes to Safrin’s face, Nephele takes a slow, measured breath. “Is there a way to finish what she started? Or perhaps to start anew?”
Being addressed directly makes her gay heart stutter, but Nephele cannot be daunted. This is for her people.
“Nothing more than information my lady,” she responds, head tilted in deference. “If we can prove ourselves to you in our efforts, only then would I pray for your assistance in our endeavors to protect the Greatwood.” For now they seek information - though perhaps even that is more than the ‘time’ Nephele had requested. She tries not to doubt herself on the technicality of words, instead holding out her offering if Safrin cared to take it, Maeve’s advice on providing gifts a distant murmur in her head.
“I was told Alina came to you seeking a way to harm Ascended who pass through the portal into the Greatwood. That she was unable to complete the tasks you set.” The why and how are beyond her. Alina is not around to defend herself, and she and Juniper must pick up the pieces. Champion their people. Lifting her golden eyes to Safrin’s face, Nephele takes a slow, measured breath. “Is there a way to finish what she started? Or perhaps to start anew?”
you don't see us, and so we are everywhere
and we will rise up
as red as the dawn
