Persephone stayed silent.

Even over the phone, Morpheus knew whether she had been crying or laughing. He was the person who understood her the most in the world.

"Sephy..." Morpheus' voice was warm. "Shall we meet up in a while?"

"Yeah," Persephone softly agreed. -

The place he had invited her to was a boxing gym.

It wasn't officially open yet, but its size and decor were top-notch in Centrolis, more akin to a sports arena.

Persephone looked around with curiosity, having already left behind the argument with her parents.

Morpheus smiled. "How's this place?"

"It's great!"

the underground boxing ring

a few staff members were bustling around. Agents were

boxers, Persephone recognized many faces. When she checked the profiles hanging on the wall, she realized

a boxer

looked at her, an

here," he said softly. "I'm

"What?!" Persephone was stunned.

understood who had arranged

of distraction, but quickly regained composure. She

see me a few days ago,"

did my dad say to

extremely grateful for my care and protection of you in Flinge. He might never have seen you again

Persephone chuckled. "That's true."

me, saying I could fulfill my

your dream?"

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