Flint A Butterfly Analysis

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Being from Cantatis Saltus, Flint has been a butterfly enjoying the tasty nectars that only his home could provide. However, since being brought to Capulet, Flint has discovered something else even more succulent than his food. Their names are Lucas and Cutter. The problem is they are mates and he is a butterfly. Seeing the two men together is bitter sweet. He's glad they found each other, but Flint can't bare the pain of seeing them come together and not be a part of their lives, so he leaves them to their happiness. Then Flint discovers he is part of a prophecy that can save both Cantatis Saltus and Capulet. Feeling that he has nothing to lose, Flint sets off to save his world, even at the cost of his own life.
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