Once upon a time, she found a god in the garden, humming to the roses as if they were alive. "What do you want?" he asked, tipping his hat full of stars. "A little happiness," she said, and offered her hand. He took it gently, like you would a butterfly, and tucked her heartbeat into his pocket. "Don't worry," he whispered, and the roses shivered. "I'll keep it safe forever."