Persephone was clearly afraid yet determined to tough it out. She clearly lacked the ability, yet insisted on barging into hell. Was she now left with nothing but stubbornness and pride?

Morpheus sighed, his voice much gentler. "You've provoked Kourtney and Jim. Now that they've noticed you don't expect to leave unscathed. This place has complex gang relations. The entire Klinge is just gang territory."

He looked at her. "You've already gotten involved, and you won't be able to pull yourself out. Besides, you still want to continue searching for your friend's whereabouts, right?"

Persephone thought for a moment and nodded. "So... what should I do?"

"Stay with me for now."

"With... you?"

Morpheus raised an eyebrow. "Am I not good enough for you?"

Persephone was momentarily at a loss for words, her mind blank.

making them think

suddenly become a

to her and solemnly said, "Rest assured. I won't touch

glimmer of warmth like the

still dark. Unable to

said softly. "When I safely leave this place, I'll make sure to

leaving for now. If the time comes,

"Okay."

me your name." Morpheus turned to look at her, smiling. "I'm

took out paper and pen from the drawer to

Persephone smiled sheepishly.

"What's your name?"

"I'm Persephone Hamerton."

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