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[ This is something Persephone probably should have done a few months ago.

There is a very pink young woman on the screen. She gives a sheepish little wave as she smiles.

] Hello, my name is Persephone and I'm the Goddess of Spring back home. Yes, I'm an actual goddess, it's not just a title. Yes, I am as pink as I appear, I'm not sunburned. [ Her gaze drifts away from the camera as ticks off things that have been brought up to her. Her tone is cheerful. ] And yes, for the humans from various different versions of Earth, I am the Persephone of Greek Myth. But the stories you know are wrong...to an extent. If you have any questions pertaining to that I'll do my best to answer them.

Also, you don't have to treat me special or anything just because I'm a goddess! I'm really normal aside from the fact I randomly grow flowers in my hair sometimes. [ It's really not that random. ]

A-anywho! I'm making this post for a reason beyond that. One, I'm curious if there are any other deities from other worlds here. I've met one and spoke with another, though I believe she's gone now. If you are a deity I'm curious how being here has affected your abilities. I-if you wish to share, that is!

For anyone else, I'd like to hear about the gods of your world. If you have them.

Thanks!

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Name rings a bell... Admittedly, don't know much shit about Greek myths beyond all the constellations.

[Literally, all of them.]

That's okay. I've learned that some people are familiar with the myths and some aren't. I just thought I'd get it out of the way in case they had.

Guess it doesn't hurt to be upfront about it. If it's something obvious, anyway.

[And having super pink skin and magic growing hair and shit is a dead giveaway.]

More familiar with a different pantheon. Don't suppose those are real where you're from, too?

There's the Norse Pantheon as well. [ Which she contemplated running away to. Others might exist as well (but we don't have confirmation!). ]

Which are you more familiar with?

[snort]

Norse, actually. Because military and scientist types think they're "clever" with naming conventions when needing a label for a base or test subject.

[You can practically hear the air quotes.]

Ah. I don't actually know a lot about them, I just know they exist.

Hello, miss Persephone! It is very nice to meet you! My name is Ruca and... I'm afraid I'm not familiar with Greek myths but I can definitely say a few words about the gods of my world.

[Ruca is a reincarnation of a demon-god himself but even in front of a goddess he is not planning to mention that. Instead, he begins with the common knowledge from his world.]

Though, actually the church in my world does not worship individual gods. It worships the Heavens as a whole.

Nice to meet you! That's quite alright, I just thought I'd get it out of the way for those that are.

[ The idea that a god could be reincarnated is certainly a foreign one to her. ]

So there are gods but mortals choose to worship the sky instead?

[Gods aren't immortal in his world.]

No, not the sky. Heavens is the world of gods... In a way, they pray to all the gods in general, instead of one particular god. But it's not like that in every region.

[He pauses to think.]

For instance, there is a country called Garam that worships the god of smithery Vulcan. The country itself is well knowns for its smiths and it is located right next to a volcano.

So you're really an actual Goddess?

[ Seriously, nothing around here is going to surprise her anymore at this rate. ]

Are ya sure you're not just a little too important to be givin' people like me baking lessons? [ She is aware that she hasn't taken Persephone up on the offer yet - things have a bit crazy for her lately. ]

Oh, I see. In the instances of places that worship the Heavens, does that mean your temples have statues for each of the gods?

Yeah.

As I said, I'm really normal. This place doesn't need me so I might as well find another way to help.

Well, if you're prepared to help out like that then I'd be glad to tell ya about the deities where I'm from if that's something ya really wanna know.

They don't have any statues. And I think it would be difficult to have a statue of every god even in the biggest cathedral.

You know, maybe what's "wrong" to you might be the "right" stories in other worlds.

[In any cases, the god topic is kind of interesting. The young man with feline features thinks for a moment, tapping a finger to his chin.]

I mostly know about Japanese gods, but I never really meet any of them. I wouldn't be surprised if they're real.

[Okay, he would be surprised if he meet any of the big names.]

Hello. My name is Lilias Hollow, and I come from a world that has many gods, but none that I know of are associated with one of the seasons.

[This doesn't mean that none exist―merely that none of the ones that are commonly worshipped where she lives are concerned with that sort of thing.]

I also do not believe any of them would be described as "normal."

[Some of them might be unusual colours; she wouldn't really know. But certainly none of them are known for being just like normal people, even the ones who used to be mortal.]

Ey, Persephone! Nice to talk to you again.

Someone really thought you were sunburned? That's so rude. [ Poor woman. Peter has had a complicated relationship with gods in the past but not even him would never say that to one of them. ]

I've met the God of Thunder back home, he was an Asgardian. Kinda annoying, not that good-looking, scruffy. He joined my crew just before I woke up here.

And my biological father was a god as well, a Celestial.

A pleasure to meet you, Lady Persephone.

[ He doesn't know anything about Greek myths, but if she's a Goddess that's a big deal!! ]

Although I know naught of the stories of your world, I can tell you about mine. There are a number of different belief systems throughout our world, but the predominate one worships the Twelve, the gods and goddesses who are responsible for creating all things. My home in particular worships the Goddess Halone, who is also known as the Fury. She is the goddess of war and mover of glaciers.

[There was a lot of information to absorb. It was overwhelming. A lot of Nike's own beliefs were basically being thrown out the window in the most literal sense. Many comments were made while listening to this particular video to get those thoughts out of her system. Just because there are contradictions, does not mean the other person's experiences should be questioned. THEY ARE RIGHT THERE AFTER ALL!

So once Nike was feeling more relaxed, less overwhelmed, and just......more willing to listen and talk, she will turn the video option on. Confusion will be literally seen in her eyes along with curiosity since, you know, the other young woman on the line was quite pretty, even if she was pink. Plus...]

Do flowers really appear on your hair? What kind?

[Smooth, Nike, smooth. Uh...so there may be an awkward raise of her hand.]

...I would never consider myself a deity or goddess or anything like that, but I am the new guardian spirit of my world. My name is Nike. And I suppose as proof, um, my dress would be it. I can't wear clothing nor shoes. I'll be electrocuted for it, and my dress appears and disappears whenever I will it. [A beat.] ...and during all the moon phases it has a mind of its own especially on the triple moon. It changes without my meaning to. [And this is where her face may begin to turn red at the very vague explanation.]

Lady Persephone, hello!

[ He makes a small bow at the camera, which is a little awkward to do, but it seemed appropriate. His voice is bright and cheerful, his face is all smiles. This is exciting!! ]

My name is Shi Qingxuan, Wind Master Qingxuan of the five elemental masters. I had heard there were gods from other worlds here, but you're the first I've personally met. It's nice to meet you! Although I don't believe we come from the same Earth, mortals taking liberties and changing details about gods' lives seems to be a universal truth regardless...

[ Aha... Ahem. ]

Anyway, as for abilities... [ Hm... He taps the tip of his closed folding can against his chin in thought. ] I don't feel as though my power base has weakened, but there are heavier limitations on what I can do now, since it's not only my own spiritual power being used. Everything I've tried to do so far have been successful, but there are some things I can't do without putting myself at risk...

How about you? Have you noticed any changes yourself...?

[Videl's smiling when her video starts, sitting back in a chair in her apartment. Not that any of her apartment's visible, but it just seemed polite to actually response with video to a video message. ]

On the version of Earth that I'm from, God's an alien from space. And it's not that he's pretending to be God, he's the actual real deal. He's just also an alien.

I find it a little difficult to imagine a temple without statues. But I guess if it works and your gods don't mind...

Actually, now that I think about it that might be better.

I am really curious about the gods of other worlds.

That might be true, but I swear if I hear how Hades kidnapped me and forced me to marry him one more time...

[ And of course that's the only story anyone ever brings up with her. ]

I know some people that have mentioned Japanese gods but only in so far as bringing up that you worship at shrines. What are those like?

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None at all? I find that a little strange.

W-well, I mean... Aside from goddesshood, I'm really not that different from mortals.

[ And now that she's said that she realizes how ridiculous it sounds. ]

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