#dreaming

It seems to please her, "Well met, Thistle of Silverwolf. And who is your charming companion? She does not seem to be one of Hephestus, nor is she of Artemis' crafting..." A look at Citrine "She reminds me of figures I've seen in the woods"

"Citrine's a Neverlander - so probably related to nymphs? Just... smaller, and without as much horse-sense." Given how notoriously air headed nymphs are...

"Nymphs are decidedly more feminine " Hades observes

Citrine chimes in a gasp

"I did keep her from your realm once, no offense. I wasn't ready to lose her. That's why she has the shiny ticker."

"Few wish to see me" Hades says grimly "Not even Elysium"

"SHush, Husband, that is no fault of yours," Persephone says to him, then says to Thistle "No offense taken. Healing and restoration are not crimes against us. You are to be commended. However," A light mischievous glance "I thought there was something said about ... a gift?'

Citrine buzzes over to the sheet-draped object, jingling away as if +she+ had built it and is boasting.

"Few wish to hurry to see you, Your Majesty. Everyone will see you, eventually."

Persephone covers her smile at that, then nods to Thistle "then unveil your work, Thistle. I would see it."

"Well... alright then." She grabs the sheet and gives it a swift yank.

And her work is unvieled

for a moment, persephone seems expresionless, then her eyes begin to... soften, moisture... crap, if she about to cry?

Thistle is fidgeting again.

Crying can be good. Please be good.

"My queen, are you upset?" Hades is startled and his voice grows cold. his gaze glances to the nocker. Suddenly the idea of upsetting the goddess of Death and thus her husband is... shit.

"No, no, it's beautiful" Persephone says "Look at the colors...rubies I've seen, but she's... it's the hue of the life so lacking below"

Like facing a T-rex, the nocker goes very still.

"A pomengranite" A chuckle from her "So many stories should have me resenting those..."

"Do you?" Hades asks

"You know I do not. " Tears still there "it gave reason for us to be together" she runs fingers over the the work, every bit of it "it's expert, it's magnificient it is..." And just then, her eyes narrow. Crap. She noticed the pinhole in the screen. She glances to Thistle

"There is one thing yet to find?" She offers, perhaps as a distraction.

Persephone smiles "It is fitting to a goddess in more ways than you know, husband. Particularly this goddess. Thank you," And a look to Thistle, a kindly mercifiul glance "And thank YOU thistle. It's beautiful. I'll treasure it." then her brows knit "One thing yet to find?"

NOW she grins, and there's a small nod.

"She seeks a friend. The one Arawn seeks to make his" Hades says "I will repay her in aid. She'll need it. We death gods are formidable"

"I don't know Arawn. I'm afraid the Greek and Norse pantheons are the only ones I'm halfway familiar with, really."

"Only ones worth knowing " Hades says deadpan

"I like Brigid!" (Of course she does)

"Stop that" Persephone tells her husband then says to Thistle "I've had Brigid visit before. Lovely Celt. Wonderful poetry. Far less boring than Hephestus but don't tell him I said that. Arawn is of the Welsh gods, a death god in his way, a king of the otherworld realm of Annwn . He has dogs too, none as good as our Cerbey, of course"

"And that, I think , is why your friend has come to hsi attention. She is a kennel mistress yes?" Hades says

"Right, Gladiola is mad about dogs."

"He means to capture her and either have him tend to his dogs, or perhaps turn her into one."

"Turn her into one?"

"Listen, he.. I can't let that )(&(*E@() happen. We came here by accident."

"Well, she did."

"I followed. I can't go home without her."

"But you could" Hades says "the string.." he points to it

"I will repay you by sending you safely home with a bag of Autumn world gold if you prefer that to my help" he says "that would serve you better than a friend, some might say"

"I mean, technically I could, but I'm not gonna. She's a square, but, y'know, I'm used to her."

Persephone nods "A good friend is worth more than a bag of gold, and wise are you to know it. " A look to her Husband "Help her, my love. She crafted so beautifully for you, and for me"

"Then aid her I shall" Hades nods and heads to the cave exit "Look where I point..." And he gestures

Thistle looks, fighting the urge to POINT OUT the surprise, for (*&&^% miggibbon love-blinded chthonic dieties be damned....