𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓

𝐿𝑖𝑓𝑒'𝑠 𝑎 𝑓𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟. 𝐼𝑡 𝑏𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑚𝑠, 𝑖𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠, 𝑖𝑡 𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑠, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑜 𝑚𝑢𝑐ℎ 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 || #OCRP

[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

"Tԋҽ Sυɳ Sԋαʅʅ Bʅσʂʂσɱ ƚԋҽ Fιҽʅԃ σϝ Dɾҽαɱʂ"

[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

//I'm finally feeling better enough to write. I'll get to replies soon

[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

//Food poisoning is not fun.

[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

#LoreDrop

Ra's shop exists in a city where deities residamong mortals. They live "normal" lives, have jobs, own homes, etc.

The Sunshine Tea Company store sits on the eastern edge of the city in the hills. It looks over the entire city. The building is 2-story with a greenhouse

[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

Watching the sunset over the western mountains is such a calming moment. The day comes to an end, and I can finally relax.

[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

"Humans can be selfish, vindictive, and greedy. You know quite well, but they are also kind, passionate, and full of wonder."

Finally, Ra poured her glass. The robust fragrance of the tea plumed into the air as the drink found its new home within the cup.

"Please. Enjoy."

[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

"Heard of it, have you? It is da hong pao but with a bit of a twist. Just a small amount of lemon zest is steeped with. Just something I add to give it a 'sharper' taste, so to speak. Though, I'm sure Guanyin wouldn't exactly approve if she came by to taste."

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[𝕱𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍 @hiippeastrum]

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his proficiency sparks intrigue . how strange , for a divine entity to serve ephemeral creatures . such an insignificant endeavour . before voicing curiosity , she releases a sigh . disappointed , somehow .

✱ 𝗥𝗮 , why do you mingle with mortals . . . ?
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[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

"Truthfully, I care about humans. In a way, I'm responsible for their creation. All life comes from the sun. They need me, even if they don't know it themselves. This place is only a respite for them. A reprieve from their harsh lives.

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[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

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[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

Ra's movements behind the counter were smooth and precise, yet it wasn't hurried. They conveyed the type of confidence one should have from years of experience. It begs the question of how long he has been among the mortals.

"Just anothrr moment for your tea, dear customer."

[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

Saddening, but understandable, did he find her position. Much like the other deities around, he knows there are those that despise humans just as there are those who bestow a great amount of praise. Ra found himself in the middle, but not without eons of observation.

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[𝕱𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍 @hiippeastrum]

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cleaning her throat after such an inappropriate vent , the winter flower reveals its identity . glacial , but never hostile .

✱ well , that would be me . . . I can allow something less formal , however . 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀 will do .
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[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

What to choose for tea? Something sweet? This was always the hard part, but the challenge was equally entertaining. He opened a small glass container. The smell of a deep sweetness wafted through the immediate air. Next, a more earthy smell. Then the zest of a lemon...

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[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

@L3wdT4nnedB4bes Happy birthday!!!

[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

'The vessel of greed... Could that be it,' he thought to himself. The coldness, the disdain towards mortals. He knew it himself how mortals can be. They were opportunistic in nature. Honestly, one of their worst traits. It made sense.

"I think I understand your hate for humans."

[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

A tragedy... Perhaps someone unattached to the mortal coil would see it that way. For Ra, his time among in this earthly plane was far from what he would call tragic.

"Yes, truthfully, I'm not too busy most days. Especially during midday."

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[𝕱𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍 @hiippeastrum]

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would a deity's brew taste any different ? hopefully so . a waste of her precious time , otherwise .

＊ I owe an adequate introduction . have you ever heard of 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 , vessel of avarice ?
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[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

His eyes scanned her as she made her way to the counter. That frigid nature. Even the flowers reacted to her passing presence.

"Mammon," he started whilst removing his apron for a clean one. Sanitation was important. "I'm not all-knowing, unfortunately. But..."

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[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

Behold as he presents a cup of chocolate peppermint tea to her.

[ᅠᅠʰⁱⁿᵃ⁻ᶜʰᵃⁿ ⋆⭒˚.⋆ @belcvedstar]

<—— in the mood for something sweet.

[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

The opened door revealed a rather large space. It was a lavishly floral space with table seating, just three to the left, and a counter at the back with four seats. To the right were a selection of potted plants and seeds for purchase. Truly a quaint café.

[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

Though a simple smile was written on his face, his mind focused on her touch. The coldness. Such a stark contrast from the blaze that radiated through his own body.

"The very one. It must be surprising to see someone such as myself running a small shop."

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[𝕱𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍 @hiippeastrum]

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at the same time , that enigmatic maiden ponders on her introduction . pointless to grace him with a name , if his existence turns out to be ordinary .
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[𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 @OfSummerDays]

A step over to the front door. The chine of the hanging bell above.

"Please. After you," he said with a small bow and hand gesturing to enter ahead.

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