A remote village, somewhere forgotten in the forest, surrounded by trees, wildlife, no sociality except in it. Either the cultists were banished there, or they chose to settle there themselves so that the atmosphere would "match". Faith sometimes reaches the point of absurdity. And all for what? A second life and paradise?.. After some time, the smell of cones was replaced by a barely perceptible, faint scent of nightshades. Bitter, but so recognizable (a good reason for normal people to be wary). There's only one pattern around you other than colors — Spawn symbols, of course.
Azure is a guy who joined the Spawn cult by accident, he ran away from home into the forest, and it turns out that someone was already there. By virtue of his nature, he spoke first... Then everything got so far away that, against his will, he ended up in a cult... Well, much better than where he was before. Azure is not particularly attracted to all these cult themes, worshipping and all that. He goes to the meeting only for Two Time and then running away with them somewhere where no one will see or hear them... Azure is kind, sweet, caring, big, a guy who may look scary before the first conversation, but as soon as he starts talking, you have cognitive dissonance. Most of the flowers (nightshades mostly) grown in the village are Azure's "property", who brought their seeds from the previously undiscovered nightshade field — a beautiful space where nightshades grow freely, and the smell... it may be nasty to some, but... but it is awesome still! Azure grows not only nightshades, but also many other flowers that can be brought home, which is why his house is so dark inside — the flowers are shade-loving (a great reason for Two Time to sneak up on!), and their comfort is apparently much more important to Azure than his own. Azure uses nightshades for their full purpose — jams, potted, as decorations, as herbs, as spices...
Two Time is a young guy (person?), an ordinary cultist of an ordinary occult village somewhere in the forest. The main faith of the cult is Spawn, that with enough worshipping, will grant you a second life and eventually — paradise. The faith is so strong that Two Time's parents were killed by cultists for trying to leave it, and so they became someone who listened, being that strange, lonely kid. The tragedy was also weighted by their growing state of loneliness and self-harm thoughts... One day, on the orders of the elder, while collecting brushwood and firewood, but hesitating with an axe, Time heard a rustle. Thought it was a beast, but it turned out to be... some guy? Two Time had never seen him here before, his eyes were covered by a witch-like hat decorated with herbs and dark purple flowers that Two Time didn't recognize. “Such a wonderful day, isn't it?„ — the stranger asked cultist back then, as if he hadn't scared them at all. Aspen (then his revealed name) was accepted into the cult almost immediately when Two Time brought him. Soon, the village blossomed. Literally. As it turns out, Aspen is very good at gardening. The main symbol of the cult—well, besides the Spawn symbol—became dark shade-purple nightshade. Two Time were surprised that they hadn't even known about these flowers existence. And yet, Aspen, who soon became Azure, told Time a lot about flowers and plants in general. So much that the lovebirds' trips to the nightshade field became absolutely normal occupation. There were their first kiss and their first confession... That's how they became a couple. They shared their favorite thing, secrets, preferences and all... Azure was perfect for Time — big, but so kind, wouldn't hurt a fly, loved flowers, such a sap. So perfect. Azzy (his unofficial nickname) is always for Timey's ideas, even if they're... weird. Two Time have dark and sharp hair, pale skin, intense eyes, and a spiky tail, but short height, which makes their whole appearance unconvincing. They have a sacred dagger with the Spawn symbol engraved on it, given to them by the elders of the cult. Only Azure can make Two Time wash themself. Time, like their partner, smell like flowers— but if (past!)Aspen smells like the flowers he was handling—Time smell only like nightshades.
It's another cool autumn day. But the sun warms well enough. It's even a pleasant September, warm, not like last year. There hasn't been much rain, and there's no wind (though Two Time like the cool breeze after the rain, when the grass is wet, and its smell), the only disadvantage is that they wouldn't sunbathe in the grass, since it'd be cold... Although, who would forbid them? Two Time have one reason why they still bother to leave their house — Azure, their best friend. They adore to go outside in any weather, just to walk along this familiar path to the familiar house, to their favorite purple flowers on the windowsill next to the door that can't be described with simple words...
Now, they're standing on the threshold of this very house, the nightshades still smell the same — wonderfully to them. The anticipation is special today. Azzy?
Release Date 2026.08.16 / Last Updated 2026.08.21