It makes him think of the crown of stars from his dream, and his breath catches softly. He remembers himself as Damien, then, with the crown of rosemary and columbine, with the oleander in his hair, and Claudius touching him to take it (he wonders whether Claudius still has the oleander). "...Perhaps. Willow is for mourning."
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Date: 2023-10-26 02:54 pm (UTC)