The ring was surprisingly dainty for how horrific it was. Harkening back to the Stone Age when cave people would wear the teeth of their kill around their neck with pride, Lilith had unearthed Blackwood's grave, pulled one of his molars out (with *great* pleasure), and buried him again. The tooth had then been carved into the delicate likeness of a tiny skull and threaded onto an iron band forged in the fires of Hell and inscribed with an ancient Hebrew script - תקוותי - meaning My Hope.
"Lily...I don't want to offend you but....Blackwood's tooth?" Zelda hesitated, her hand in midair towards accepting the ring.
It was the middle of the night following Lilith's bathtub proposal-cum-demand and the witches stood in the Greendale Woods clearing, creating a rebirth where there was nothing but ruin. After Zelda had enthusiastically accepted, she had raised concerns about what their union would mean for Daeianeria. Lilith assured her that the baby demoness would be even safer with united guardians by her side, strengthening Zelda's relationship with her and positioning her even more clearly as the babe's parent over Lucifer. In fact, it would serve to further protect the demon-child from her sire. Reaching out to Penny Black, Zelda was able to confirm through the doctor that Daeianeria was still safe with Gryla and that, as far as Penelope could tell, the Dark Lord was far from their trail still searching for Abyzou. They had time to enjoy their bliss.
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"Yes Zelds, Blackwood's tooth. Not only does it signify your triumph over evil, it is a clear warning to any of your enemies that you are not to be trifled with. It is a visual representation of your strength and perseverance. It will protect you by proving you can protect yourself and it is my promise to you, that I honour your strength and your power - and vow never to take it for granted. I stand beside you, not in front of you. We are stronger standing together as equals than we ever were apart." Lilith traced the Hebrew script on the band. "Finally, the concept of hope in ancient Hebrew tradition is about real anticipation of something better, something you truly believe is coming. Tikvati - My Hope. That is what you are to me - my something better - and I truly believe I will be better because of you."
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Deeply touched, Zelda Spellman felt every bone in her body melt and it was all she could do to stay standing as she looked at the witch before her, professing not just love but admiration and respect, with eyes full of tears. "Well...in that case..."
