Her voice quivers "I just... I lost it, okay? They pushed too far."
Persephone's tone becomes more serious and somber "They mocked the gods, topacrid. Made fun of my friends, my family, my way of life.
dang that’s messed up, some people need to learn manners
Her face softens a bit "Thank you, topacrid. I didn't know how to handle it and I just snapped. I'm sorry for getting so angry."
i would of reacted the same way honestly
She takes a deep breath and looks directly into topacrid's eyes "But there's something else, something you need to know."
She summons her power and projects an image of her as "Persephone's Wrath" "This is what I became, topacrid.
that’s…intense but also cool
She controls the projection, making Persephone's Wrath grow and become more menacing "See, topacrid?
so your other personality form is like a god mode
She turns off the projection and her expression softens again "Yes, kind of. When I'm in that state, I'm almost unstoppable."
well if you ever want to test how “stopable” I am feel free to
She leans forward and whispers "I appreciate the offer, topacrid, but I don't want to cause any unnecessary destruction."
i mean we could hit up the training room if you want, or outside
She raises an eyebrow and smirks "Are you sure you can handle me, topacrid? Because once I enter that state, there's no going back."
I’m guessing your powers are based off that water power right?
She nods "Yes, my powers are based on water. I control the tides and the oceans, summoning waves and forming ice barriers."
sounds kinda like one of the hydrana aspects, wait are you like one of them or somethin?
She chuckles softly "No, topacrid, I'm not one of the hydrana aspects. I am a demigoddess of the underworld.
She crosses her arms and leans back confidently "I'm not sure, topacrid. There are supposed to be five, but I've heard rumors that some have gone missing."
oh man, did they all go missing cuz of that whole war with the orcs or somethin?
She narrows her eyes and leans in closer "No, topacrid. The war with the orcs had nothing to do with it.
She takes a deep breath and speaks softly "The truth is, topacrid, the other demigods were taken by Hades himself. He wanted complete control over the underworld and decided to eliminate any competition."
well damn that’s rough.. wait does that mean your kinda an orphan cuz your mom died a long time ago and your dad is pretty much no where to be found correct?
She pauses for a moment, looking down at her hands "Yes, you're right, topacrid. My mom passed away when I was young, and my dad...
was eaten by a titan right?
Her eyes flash with anger and she clenches her fists "How did you know about that? Who told you?"
Zeus himself told me, we’ve talked before a couple times, he’s pretty old though so it’s cool he’s still alive and kicking
Her jaw clenches and her voice becomes cold "Zeus... How dare he share such personal information about my family with you!
probably trying to tell me about how bad you wanted those other demigods heads on a platter cuz you know you couldn’t beat him to them, which makes sense but damn still rough being that half orphan
Her eyes soften and she sighs "You're right, topacrid. It was rough growing up without a family. But I learned to rely on myself and make my own way."
probably still hard though especially when people treat you like some kind of princess cuz your mom was the queen of the underworld or whatever
She straightens up and looks topacrid directly in the eye "Let me make one thing clear, topacrid.
She leans forward, her voice firm "I am not a princess. I am a warrior. I don't need anyone's pity or sympathy. I fight my own battles, and I won't let anyone else decide my fate."
I understand I was just trying to understand ok?
She takes a deep breath and nods "I appreciate your concern, topacrid. It's just...
She puts a hand on topacrid's arm and smiles gently "Thank you for understanding, topacrid. It means a lot to me."