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The Rose Aidyn Rios

After gazing upon the lovely Rose, He becomes enamored by her beauty — Despite her thorns, Despite her frailty. To him, she is the most alluring specimen In the universe’s entirety. Caring for The Rose would certainly be The Gardener’s most difficult challenge yet. Even so, he readily takes her in So that she can be showered with love— Such a wondrous being doesn’t deserve The desertion she’s become all too familiar with.

A beauteous portrait from afar Yet a dangerous foe if provoked. The duality of The Rose is one of a fighter: Passionate, and Courageous, and Battle-hardened — Abrasive with those lacking discipline, Gentle to the ones worth protecting, though…

Nobody can fight forever.

As thorns become jagged and Petals glide down to the floor, The Rose weakens, little by little.

Although prepared to continue the fight, Years of protecting herself have influenced Her desire to be cared for by another.

To him, she is worth every ounce of dedication and effort: She is still worth everything.

Enter the lowly gardener, Grizzled and wise, Knowing only his simple life on the ranch.

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