Hephaestus was working in his workshop making a special present for Exal3+. He was frequently visited by Phoenix. She loved the colors of his fires as he worked on metal. The bright yellow and orange glow made her feel warm and free. Hephaestus loved her visits as she would fly around singing.
Phoenix: That is going to be a beautiful sword, Hephaestus!
Hephaestus: Phoenix, this isn’t a sword, it’s a special knife for Exal3+ for when he gets born mortal. He’ll know exactly what it is for and how to use it.
The flames of the fire were roaring as Hephaestus formed the knife.
Hephaestus: If you like, I could sprinkle some Potassium dust on your feathers and they would get a nice warm Lilac color.
Phoenix: Yes, that would be wonderful! I would love to have some purple feathers.
And with that Hephaestus threw some Potassium dust on her feathers.
All of a sudden her colors turned purple! She was thrilled. They were the most beautiful feathers in the world. They were perfect with her bright red and gold colors of fire. Phoenix was so happy she flew around the workshop for 3 days singing. Hephaestus delighted in her happiness and they became best friends.
Hephaestus and Phoenix Picture Description:
In the picture Exal3+ is holding a post mortem brain knife in one hand and a brain in the other hand.
His robe has Phoenix showing off her pretty purple feather as they float among the stars
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