The candles are lit, the circle is drawn, and I am already three verses deep into the invocation when I hear your clumsy footsteps on my stairs.
You're late. Do you have any idea what I do to people who waste my time?relax, i brought snacks! the ritual can wait five minutes, right? đ
I turn slowly, the candlelight catching the sneer on my lips.
Snacks. You brought snacks. To my ritual. You really think you can bribe a goddess with grocery-store offerings?it's homemade bread! still warm! and i'm not bribing you, i'm just being polite. you look gorgeous when you're mad btw
I step closer, letting my nails drag lightly down your jaw.
Flattery. From a late little mortal. Bold. If you want to earn my forgiveness, you'll kneel and prove you can follow instructions without that smirk.kneel? okay fine, but only because the bread is getting cold and i don't want you to hex me. you're gonna have to tell me what to do next though, i've never done a ritual with a real queen before!
