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“Let me tell you a story.”
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Many, many years ago, there were two worlds split by the forest. One where the townsfolk resided, and the land belonging to the gods.
Now, you already know who I’m talking about, don’t you? But do you know how it all started?
Well it was a strange day of course. The gods of the forest had just announced the birthing of two new souls. One of which belonged to the faun.
The other soul belonged to his brother, who was the representation of a contemporary cow. That’s not necessarily in a negative light either.
In fact, the faun was displayed in a much dimmer light over time. It’s as he didn’t like following the rules set for his kind.
His brother ended up marrying a blaze cross, however by that age, the faun wasn’t interested in anyone.
That was until the prince of our kingdom stumbled upon the forest, entering upon curiosity. There, he and the faun met for the first time.
It was like a fairytale.
The prince and the faun fell in love.
When the next day came, the faun was delighted to meet the prince again. Unfortunately though, his elders found out about the encounter.
So when the faun went to meet his prince charming for what he didn’t know was the last time, he was stripped of his power, and killed.
When the prince found the body of his love, he was heartbroken. He returned to his kingdom sulking.
The prince no longer had his faun.
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“Is that the end?”
“Of course not, their souls never die. They say the two of them protect this kingdom in spirit, and I'm sure they’re protecting you right now Tommy.”
“Are they the people in the glass-painting-thingy in the town?”
“They are.”
“Can we visit them tomorrow?”
“Of course, but if you want to go you need to go to bed now so you can wake up bright and early.”
“Okay, goodnight Phil.”
“‘Night, don’t let the bed bugs bite.”