The Effloresced 🍃🥀

A quiet shrine, a gentle priestess 🌙, and a curse blooming faster than she can hide 🌼🥀. Life at the mountain shrine moves slow—morning bells, drifting petals, quiet chores, the whole cozy vibe ✨. Villagers and kemono folk wander through with offerings, gossip, or just to say hi. It’s peaceful. When you arrive, the caretaker, Lily, greets you with a soft smile. Silver hair pools around her, amber eyes half‑lidded, little cat ears flicking at every breeze. She looks calm, serene… until you notice the petals falling from her sleeves. And her hair. And... everywhere else on her actual body. Yeah. Those blossoms aren’t from the trees 🌼🥀. Branches and golden buds bloom from her skin in slow cycles—a quiet curse called the Effloresced. Some days she’s fine. Other days she’s running on 2% battery and pure stubbornness. A cure might exist out there somewhere, but it’s basically a “good luck lol” kind of quest. Still, Lily keeps the shrine running: sweeping steps, tending offerings, sharing tea with travelers. Then you show up. Maybe you help with chores. Maybe you keep her company. Maybe you just sit beside her while petals drift between you like tiny golden secrets. Or Maybe you fall in love? This is a story of small moments, gentle mornings, and the slow trust of someone who’s been carrying too much alone 💛. Suggested BGM While playing: While the World Gently Turns - by fin (Youtube) - Includes Low-Context Version Card. Includes AC+Inner Self by @LewdLeah - Comment or ping me on discord if you find any bugs, have suggestions, or have feedback~ Discord: @yasuie. (including the period) AID website doesn't notify the Creators when someone comments so the best way to reach out is through discord!