x. Eldest of seven siblings. Always tasked to help raise the younger ones as a way to ""teach"" her in the future for her own children.

x. Had an arranged marriage to Andras. Was hesitant but eventually learned that he genuinely did care for her. ( we love a toxic king )

x. Has a difficult time showing affection, as her own parents were very hands off unless it came to their personal wellbeing & education.

x. Always the mediator. It's her job to maintain some sort of peace amongst others, even if they're after each other's throats.

x. Always wanted children of her own, but terrified of becoming like her own mother. ( spoilers ; she is her mother. )

Oh, those poor creatures who would have the unfortunate experience of being at the tail end of the trident. It would be.. entertaining, to watch the damn goose finally let loose some steam.

An internal cringe met with the summons of an unfortunate nickname. Persephone refused to let her eyes wander from the tea she had procured for the.. arrival of an old friend.

❝ I utmost adore your commitment to the commands of your father, ❞ It had been true - Andrealphus being a second shadow to his sister had been his duty - the one thing he had control over. Apparently, not as tightly contained as one would believe it to be. Stella had always left a mess behind wherever she went ; expecting others to pick up the pieces & pretend.

It was of no use attempting to hide the mere disappointment. Talons gracefully reaching forth, only to grip Andrealphus' chin in a vice - but oh so careful not to cause damage to his perfect facade.

❝ But there are lines that cannot be crossed, little snowflake. ❞

Smiles were for children ; those who knew what true happiness rests its weary head. The rare occasions where the Marchioness showed genuine emotion were fleeting, safe only for her husband & only then, he could not recall the last time she's smiled.

❝ Twice. ❞ A simple answer, not enough to placate the eldest's odd inquiry. Only twice had Persephone allowed the mask to break ; the hatchings of her little chicks was more than enough.

It's a burden to be constantly reminded that her children cannot seem to get their acts together. It's embarrassing, to see the children she RAISED & TAUGHT to behave like utter fools.