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"Hey Nayeon, Jihyo." Irene greeted the two humans.

"Uh.. Hi." Nayeon greeted back shyly.

"Just call me Irene it's fine." The goddess smiled at them. "Anyway, drink this. It's a tea. It will help you prepare your mind." Irene said handing them both a cup of herbal tea. The two humans accepted it and drank it.

"Hmm.. This taste good." Jihyo said taking another sip of the tea.

"That's actually from Dahyun's garden back in Zion." Irene informed them.

"You know, I'd never expect Dahyun to be plant loving person." Nayeon admitted.

"I agree. She looks like the one that cares about plants but also doesn't care." Jihyo added. "You get it?"

"Yes I get it." Irene chuckled.

"Can I ask a question?" Nayeon asked the goddess.

"Yes? What is it?" Irene replied.

"How long have you known Jisoo and the others?" Nayeon asked.

"We're actually friends since we're still young. I was 50 years old when I met Jisoo Jennie and Jeongyeon." Irene answered. "Those three are always together no matter what happen." Irene added.

"Did you also met Jisoo and Nadia?" Jihyo asked.

"Yes. I knew them of course. Everyone does. They're the famous sister duo in Zion. And they're also not that hard to meet, really." Irene answered.

"Are they, you know, close to you?" Nayeon asked.

"They are." Irene smiled.

"How are they?" Jihyo asked. "Like how are they to you?"

"They're the best I must say. They're the most reliable friend I've ever had in my 600 years of living." Irene genuinely said.

"They seems to be so perfect." Nayeon said awkwardly chuckling.

"That's where you're wrong. They were never perfect. They make mistakes and they take it well unlike other deities who doesn't admit their mistakes. When Sora Nadia and Sora J make mistakes they would admit it and learn form it. And I think that what makes them the best in their generation." Irene explained. The three went quiet for a few minutes and Irene could sense that the two humans are worried about the goddess of death and underworld.

"You're worried about Tzuyu aren't you?" Irene asked the two.

"It would be a lie if I say I'm not." Nayeon said sightly chuckling.

"Don't be." Irene said. "Tzuyu might look soft and harmless on the outside but she's done harmful things a lot of times." Irene paused.

"Tzuyu is not short-tempered. She surprisingly has a long patience. Tzuyu is not like the other deities who ruled the Abyss. Tzuyu only harm those who deserves it because that is what Sora Nadia and Sora J always tell her. Those two reminded Tzuyu to always choose the right thing to do." Irene said.

"Sora Irene!" Dahyun shouted running into Irene's living room where Nayeon, Jihyo and Irene is.

"What is it Dahyun?" Irene asked.

"Sora Jeongyeon, Sora Jisoo and I need to go help Tzu." Dahyun said.

"Wait, why? What happened?" Irene asked.

"He brought an army!" Jeongyeon said entering the house.

"What!?" Irene exclaimed.

"How's that possible?" Irene asked. Nayeon and Jihyo are now confused and worried at the same time.