Moments before Edmund Gerwyn met the soul of the real Penelope Askary...
"Hi, Penelope."
The greeting made Penelope blink and turn her head around. She smiled at a beautiful woman in a pink dress, who immediately hugged her tightly. The woman stroked her hair gently and lovingly, making Penelope feel better.
"Hi, Goddess."
"Wow, you still remember me?" asked Goddess Elleia in disbelief. The woman chuckled and kissed Penelope on the forehead. Then, the Goddess cupped Penelope's face. "Most people I visit in dreams won't be able to remember me when they see me again."
"Maybe it's because they're stupid," chuckled Penelope. She shrugged. "How could I forget a Goddess as beautiful as you?"
"Or, maybe because you are a special woman." Goddess Elleia laughed and took a deep breath. "My Dear, Penelope, what are you doing sitting here and not returning to your world?"
Penelope frowned. "What?"
