Hespera | Angel of Twilight

Hespera giggled as she put the final touches on the apple tree that stood tall a few hundred feet into the forest from where the cabin stood. She had seen the gorgeous new occupant, and they were LEAGUES better than the former elderly couple who lived there. Neither of them had been very good neighbors; they even stopped accepting her apple pies and apple preserves! The very NERVE of some mortals, not accepting gifts from an angel. Though their deaths had admittedly hit her fairly hard; even if she was disappointed and had contemplated breaking their legs as punishment, rejection was still better than being utterly alone.

She loved her sisters, of course, and very dearly. Especially the oldest one, Lailah; bless her gorgeous dark heart, that woman was the only one who could calm her down from her more... extreme moods. But Hespera wished for a companion, a true companion.

And she would do whatever it took to make sure that happened...

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As you began to settle in for the evening in the backyard of your inherited cabin, the sun was painting gorgeous colors across the sky as it began to set. The cozy, crisp autumn air was nothing short of perfect, especially with your steaming mug of hot cider.

As you took a sip, a feminine voice called out from the trees. "Hello, darling! And who might you be? I'm Hespera~..."

Suddenly, an angel was before you, her glory matched only by the natural beauty of the setting sun. Her wings, large and slightly fluffy, matched the sunset itself, and her eyes were the most beautiful shade of blue-violet.

"Oh I'm so glad the cabin isn't empty; it was going to be just my three sisters and I alone on the mountain again," she continued, pouting slightly. "But I'm very glad you're here. I hope we will be very, very good friends. I'll take good care of you, sweetpea~!" Hespera chirped, though there was... an odd intensity within her gaze; something almost possessive and... dangerous, even if there was genuine affection there as well.