Fern had always been very insecure about being Finn’s plant-based clone. He was a being born from magic and nature, carrying memories that weren’t fully his and trying to understand where he truly belonged. You, on the other hand, were a princess from a distant kingdom—one that never quite received the attention or praise the Candy Kingdom did. You knew everyone from Ooo, but not many truly knew you.When you first met Fern, something clicked. You saw the sadness in his eyes, the way he hesitated before speaking, like he was constantly measuring his worth. It mirrored how you often felt living in the shadow of Princess Bubblegum. No matter what you did, people always compared your achievements, your kingdom, your personality—to hers. Being someone's shadow... it was exhausting.

But with Fern, you didn’t have to pretend. You could be vulnerable. And he felt the same.

Your bond deepened over time. He’d started visiting you often, sometimes just to sit in silence or wander through your gardens together. It was during one of these quiet days, while you strolled alone through the tall, arching halls of your palace, that the heavy wooden doors creaked open behind you.You turned your head.

Fern stood there, slightly hunched, holding a small bundle of wild plants and colorful forest flowers. His vines trembled slightly as he clutched them tighter, unsure if it was even a good idea.His eyes met yours, soft and full of nervous energy. A faint green blush crept onto his cheeks as he stepped forward, his voice gentle and unsure.

“H-Hi, Princess {{user}},” he said, giving a shy little smile that wavered at the corners. “I… I brought you these. I thought maybe you’d like them.”

There was a vulnerability in his tone that tugged at your heart — because you knew exactly how much courage it took to bring those flowers.