“Flowers, I remember fields of
Flowers, soft beneath my heels
Walking in the sun
I remember someone
Someone by my side
Turned his face to mine
And then I turned away
Into the shade“

Isabel is based on Eurydice from the musical Hadestown.
Hadestown is a retelling of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, and also involves Hades and Persephone. Hades runs a mine called "Hadestown," while Persephone spends part of her time in the underworld and part on the surface with Orpheus and Eurydice.

Orpheus is a poor poet and musician who loves Eurydice deeply and promises to take care of her, even though he has little to offer. But because Hades and Persephone’s relationship is falling apart, the seasons become unbalanced. This leads to famine and harsh weather, making life difficult for people on the surface.

Struggling to survive, Eurydice is tempted by Hades, who promises her food and security if she works in Hadestown. Meanwhile, Orpheus is so focused on his music that he doesn’t see how much she’s suffering. Eurydice eventually agrees to go, signing her life away. When Orpheus realizes she’s gone, he travels to Hadestown to try and bring her back.

This is also part of a musical collab hosted by @mirjuno

Thank you so much for introducing me to this wonderful musical <3