"….so that's what happened, my Lord. Her father misses her so, and her sisters are looking for her, just to be sure that she's alive and well. You should talk to her about it. I already told Lord Zephyr that I'll ping him when you'll approve for their mode of transport. Just say the word, and we'll welcome them here." The invisible servant told Eros about what happened earlier that day.
The God of Love reflected upon the news of his servant, and felt bad that his wife was feeling such emptiness that he could not fill. He wanted to make her feel better by providing her the desires of her heart. Sadly, he knows that if he'll allow anyone else inside this house, their relationship might be compromised. But this way of thinking is selfish, especially for him, who is the God of Love. 'Is love selfish?'
Eros debated on whether he'll approve of it or not. But first thing's first, he's gotta have a talk with his wife.
That night, Psyche awaited for the arrival of her husband. Even though she's already sleepy, she still awaited for him, for she's eager to hear about his day, and most of all, she's anticipating his approval of her sisters' visit. The door of the room creaked open, and she turned her head to the entrance, only to find no one there. She was sure, however, that her husband has arrived, because she heard the flapping of wings.
"My King? Are you here?"
For a while, no one spoke. But then, the gentle voice of Eros was heard by Psyche.
"My love, it is I, your husband."
Excitement grew at Psyche's heart. His voice is enough to make butterflies flutter around her belly.
"I've heard from our servants that you've seen your father in the Vision. Do you want to see him?" Eros asked her in a lonely tone.
"I saw him, yes, and I do wanna visit him too. But I know that will be too much to ask from you. So I was thinking, if my sisters could come visit here? If they'll know that I'm fine, and then they'll tell it to father, I��m sure he'll feel better and he'll stop worrying about me. That alone is enough for me."
Eros was expecting it, and the fear in him grew even bigger. He can't refuse Psyche, but he also can't hide the fact that this is a risk he's too afraid to take. Is he really being too selfish, by keeping Psyche all for himself? His conscience is eating him. Finally, he made up his mind.
"Do what you will. But this might all end up with a terrible destruction for both of us."
"How so?" Psyche curiously asked. "Is my trust for you not enough?"
Eros bit back what he was about to say, 'Don't you trust me?' Instead, he calmly replied.
"I will allow it, but heed my warning. You must not let them persuade you to see me, or else, you'll bring great sorrow upon me and ruin upon yourself."
Psyche searched for the source of his voice, and in joy, she exclaimed, "I promise. But give me this joy to see my sisters, and I will put my faith in you."
Eros surrendered. He's really had it so bad for her that he can't do anything for himself anymore.
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From the Jar of Pandora, the Spirits of Greed and Jealousy have entered the lives of many and wreaked havoc whenever they get the chance – from bare minimum damages, to completely destroying someone or something. Today, after successfully causing a rift between two kings from different city-states, thereby causing war amongst them, the two Spirits floated around looking for their next host.
They are currently around the Gulf of Corinth, looking for fresh air, before resuming their next agenda.
"Hey." Jealousy said.
"Wassup?" Greed answered.
"Someone's coming."
"Oh?"
"Let's see if they're worthy."
"Sounds cool."
They floated overhead, away from the field of vision of anyone else. Just then, two ladies arrived near the cliff. The Spirits tried to pry into the ladies' conversation.
"I wonder if Psyche did find her husband here, it's quite dangerous." One of them said in a worried tone.
"I'm worried about her too. But we had no other lead about her after she was taken from us on the day of her marriage. She was supposed to be taken here, yet, we aren't sure if she made it."
"We have no other choice, sister. We have to look around from our only clue of where our sister could possibly be – and this is the only place that comes to mind."
Silence ensued between the siblings for a few more minutes, before one of them began to sob. The other soon followed. "Oh, our dear Psyche…."
Meanwhile, the Spirits overhead synced in their thinking, as they grinned evilly at each other.
Greed: "Ya smellin' what I'm smellin'?"
Jealousy: "Yeah, yeah, wanna destroy that sisterly relationship too?"
Greed: "Ya really get me, don't you?"
Jealousy: "We're from the same roots, after all."
He never said it, but Greed secretly disagreed on that one. Although they had a common interest right now – and that is to possess the bodies of the two girls.
Jealousy: "Let's go?"
Greed: "Ready when you are."
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The pair of Sayo and Rexis walked west from the direction of the Oracle, and it didn't take long before they spotted two figures who were crying near a cliff. There's no doubt about it, these two could only be the ones they are looking for.
"Now we wait for our ride." Sayo whispered to him. "So keep quiet, Rex."
"That reminds me, how are we gonna hitch a ride?" That detail really bothered Rexis.
"The tailwinds can carry us, I think. We'll be in the back, so if they spot us, that's only if they turn the other way around. I know it's not the best, and we'll probably be discovered, but that's only a minor concern compared to just sitting around here doin' nothing."
They fixed their gaze at the sisters in the cliff, then Rexis pointed – "Sayo, look!"
As the time passed by, a small storm brewed near the cliff, scaring the siblings who were weeping for their lost sister. The storm that abruptly formed began to dissipate just as fast, then the semi-transparent figure of a guy with a tornado-like lower half spoke to the siblings.
"Wanna ride?"
The sisters only shot him a dumbfounded and disgusted look, and Zephyr realized that he might have made the wrong impression, so he rephrased what he just said.
"Erm – Zephyr, the God of West Wind, at your service. Imma bring you to your sister, cool right?"
One of the girls responded, "Oh - we thought you were a perv. You're saying, you can bring us to Psyche?"
"How did you know that we're looking for her?" the other sibling inquired.
"Erm – she's kinda waiting for you in her new home. And I'm your official chauffeur to that place. So, you wanna come along, or not?"
'Psyche's got a god for a chauffeur?!' The two sisters internally gasped in shock.
"Yes, please bring us along with you."
"Zephyr, at your service – just jump from the cliff, and don't worry, I'll catch you when you fall." He gave them a wink, which earned him a few awkward looks from the sisters. It took a while for the two to gather their courage and jump, and when they did, they were gently taken by the west wind and they flew to the direction of the House of Eros.
The two persons who were hiding came out from their spot and moved towards the cliff to catch up with the guys who just left.
"Come on, Rexis! Jump!" Sayo had to drag Rexis out because the guy was being a wimp as usual – afraid to jump from the cliff. So their fall was a bit awkward. Good thing, they successfully landed on the tailwinds of Zephyr, and they are going in the same direction as Psyche's siblings.