𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐃𝐍𝐄.

that was a rather clever solution for something artemis wasn’t entirely sure how to arrange herself. “ did you not ? ” her hand slipped into the hidden fold of her chiton, retrieving the wax tablet and holding it up between her »

steps slowed —— eyes, ever trained , spotting something out of place. artemis shifted course without thought, approaching in quiet curiosity. fingers brushed the wax tablet, turning it just enough to read. her lips curved before she realized »

⠀ ⠀⠀It is only because the material smells of Ariadne that Dionysus does not recoil. He breathes in sharp —— the scent of her, cool hands to his temple —— and starts to grin. ❛ What is this .ᐣ ❜ ⠀

and i’ll fly light-years to find you. to you, who made me shine bright in the boundless night. to you, my universe and the only reason i exist.

sheepish smile tugged at her lips, and she corrected herself “ right. good day. ” a low, easy chuckle slipped free as she finally sat up, one arm stretching above her head in a languid arc. “ hm ? ah —— ” her head turned, eyes »

⠀ ⠀⠀A startled noise, but quickly does Dionysus lunge for the woman —— ❛ Ariadne! You left me alone this morning —— ❜ ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀I miss my wife, everyone. ⠀

a happy hum unconsciously left her lips, one of the birds that constantly followed the goddess mimicked it, as if mimicking her emotions. “ i’m really not. ” chuckled. perhaps. but she really wanted her to be there, making the effort »

though she did not exactly take part in those events, she was aware the underworld was perhaps a traumatic memory to the other. at least, the crossroads was probably the closest point to the surface. “ i certainly will. it is one of »

⠀ ⠀⠀Not displeased. He may worry she is truly beginning to drift from him —— latches onto that irrational fear when madness coils itself tight in his mind. But when all is calm, and he focuses —— No, he is happy. He wants her to remake what had tried to break her spirit.