❛ He may have the army and, well time...but he is ironically short sighted. He underestimates me and my family. It may take time, but Death will surely take him one day. ❜
"...On second thought i actually prefer staying alive for my full lifespan."
"Huh.. well thats some good security, i suppose its backfired slightly upon Chronos' not so little takeover of your realm."
❛ If you'd like to tell Zeus his war plans aren't up to snuff, be my guest...it might be the last thing you do, though... ❜ She sighed, ❛ Chronos himself is in my family home, sealed away. Only I can breach the seal, and it doesn't remain breached for long enough. ❜
"Is there.. no slightly more effective way to do this than sending you all alone to kill the titan of time, like oh i dont know. Teaming up on him together?"
❛ I am given boons and temporary strength from my family members. My Uncle Poseidon gave me one not too long ago. But besides that...no, I am in this fight alone. It is my sole job to slay Chronos. ❜
❛ Maybe. Mortal minds are so tricky. I can tell yours is the trickiest. A compliment, don't worry. ❜ Melinoë smiled, conjuring a sigil.
❛ I'll try to return you to what feels comfortable! ❜
"O- of course Melinöe."
"But.. that also makes me wonder, whats the princess of the dead doing all the way up here?"
"I was under the impression you'd prefer ir in your domain where you're presumably more powerful."
❛ Oh, it's no bother to me. I really don't mind helping out. I promise. Besides, I'd be helping out a fellow practitioner of the darker arts, yes? ❜
She crosses her arms, ❛ You also don't have to refer to me so formally. Melinoë is just fine. I don't have an ego. ❜
❛ Oh! I am, actually! I am Melinoë. My father is The God of The Dead, Hades. ❜ She nodded, conjuring the Hades House Seal in the air for a moment.
If this was true, it'd make her a God.
"Yeah- yeah no its just that um."
"I didnt know the dead had a ruler, let alone a princess."
He explains himself in a vain attempt at being polite. Even if she isnt the princess of the dead she still looks strong, so he'd rather not be on Melinöe's bad side.
Thistle looks like he doesnt believe the princess for a second, he simply looks up at her for a little while without saying a word.
'Oh great she's insane' he thinks to himself whilst having this look on his face.
"How much? Why, I don't recall. What size, what size indeed. I've changed it so much so often that I am quite unsure of just how big an Alice should be..."
❛ Well, you're in luck. I am The Princess of The Underworld. I'll look for it. I cannot guarantee I'll find it, and my task takes priority, but a mage without their book is like a frog without its jump. ❜
"Theoretically but its somewhere underground."
"And i appreciate the offer.. but i dont know where these crossroads are, and have a place to reside already."
"I may pay a visit for a night or two, but will not promise any more."
❛ I see. That's dreadful indeed. Is your book recoverable? I can keep my eye out for it, I'll be out and about frequently until my task is complete. ❜
She crosses her arms, ❛ If you need a place to remain, The Crossroads is open to all those that study witchcraft. ❜
❛ ...is there a reason you're in a 'pathetic' state? I could help, should you want.
Again, apologies for the inconvenience, but I now understand the weave here, meaning learning your magik would be easier regardless. ❜
"You know i did say i'm in a particularly pathetic state right now did i not?"
"Besides, if you want to learn modern magic you should probably you know.. just PAY me to teach you."
"I may be weak but my expertise still remains."
❛ Ah, yes. It won't be much longer! ❜
Melinoë extends her arm and whispers something. ❛ Kataskion aski! ❜
The pot bubbled up, a spectral chain snapping towards them both. It pulled taunt once it connected to their chests, draining a bit of magik.
"Very well. Do i need to just stand here or..?"
Thistle watches the princess of the underworld throw the ingredients in seemingly without a care in the world.
The process seems to almost mezmerize the boy in a way.
❛ I mean, if you're offering! I'd love to try something new. ❜ Melinoë smiled, ❛ But if it's alright with you, I'd like to give you this in return. A custom where I'm from. ❜
The Princess hands her a vial of glowing, gold liquid.
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❝ Six.....SIX THOUSAND??? Fuckin' hell electricity wasn't even a thing back then. We are waaaaay outta' the stone age now, underworld girly. What's up first? Food or what? ❞
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