The elvish dignitary appeared in the king’s court bearing a message of eternal friendship and the gift of a single Ethereal Rose.
The rose was exceedingly rare; the pinnacle of the elvish horticultural arts. The blossom was so delicate that it did not fully exist in this dimension. The pale, translucent petals could only be seen by moonlight. They were reserved for the highest elite.
Unfortunately, the ambassador arrived at noon and presented the treasure immediately. Everyone at court knew what it meant to present a headless flower to the king.
The war over the dignitary’s summary execution lasted centuries.

“Rose” by Infomastern is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Everyday Drabbles © 2019-2026 by Hugh J. O’Donnell is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

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