mythopoeics

Hector's dead.

He didn't know the end result of the plan. All Menelaus could recall was being grabbed and having to fight off that individual. It had then been followed up by by more attacking him, grabbing at him to subdue him until someone got it in their head to plunge a syringe into his arm.

When he next work, someone had changed his clothes, had strapped him down in a dark room. He wasn't alone, he could hear the whispers outside his door and his thoughts fled to the need to get out of there. He'd read about these places, he didn't need an experience to go with it. But try as he might, the leather straps would not give.

A flood of light was accompanied with the door opening and he grew still, teeth clenched and eyes hard. Whatever was going to happen next, he knew he wasn't going to enjoy it but he'd be damned if he let that show.

Well, this is all very exciting. The 1950s, eh? Such a simpler time. At the very least, we don't have to worry about a war hanging over our heads.

Oh, nevermind.

[ filter; helen and menelaus, separately ]
Updates, please.

These dresses are annoying. Everything about this wardrobe is annoying. I have to wear little frilly socks and shoes that look like they belong on a doll. I'm being forced to dress like I belong on someone's shelf. My parents are like drones out of The Stepford Wives.

Cara, can I come stay with you for a while? I know your uncle isn't acting like a freaky robot.

[ filter; family, zurvan included ]
Are any of you in the loony bin? Say no.

[ filter; family (zurvan included), hyacinth & raven ]
help help help

i don't want to be here

Sigh.

So much for Turkey. It was really beautiful there, too. Now what?

[Filter: Persephone]
Where are you, darling? I seem to have misplaced you in the move...

[Filter: Aidan]
I remember...

[Filter: Greeks]
It took me a while, but this is Demeter. Tell me, who else is here? Are any of my siblings? A no to that questtion would be good

She had told him to be careful in her own words and he had tried. It wasn't like he purposefully had gotten distracted while up on the farm, ignoring the fact that his life was a lot quieter and more messy. It wasn't as if he had begged someone to leave their shoe in his way. Actually, looking back, that was his shoe and considering he pretty much lived alone, he only had himself to blame for the fall he took down the stairs.

Not that he was ready to accept fault, even while getting his forehead stitched up by a nurse at Saint Francis (at least he thought it was Saint Francis). At least nothing was broken and the painkillers were mellowing him out. Sometime later in the week, he'd have someone drive him back to the city.

As if someone was really waiting there for him. No, he'd stick around on the farm a little longer. He'd even brought Pierre with him, feeling no one else could be trusted with the frog's care. Ridiculous but he didn't want his pal to be upset if she came home to a dead pet. And on that thought, he was definitely not telling Brie about the incident, not until she came back. She didn't need to hear about his issues when she should be forgetting what crazy she'd gone through.

[Filter: Aidan]
This is perhaps a little late for telling you, but I'll be leaving for vacation in the morning. Please try not to injure yourself while I'm gone because I don't want to be worried about you when I'm trying to have a good time it isn't like you need to get injured again. Can you check in on Pierre. It's probably a good idea not to let the frog die. He has food next to his aquarium.

[Filter: Private]
I have everything ready. I really hope nothing terrible happens. I don't need to be in a bad mood and I really need this vacation. The dreams are getting worse and I just...hope this will stop them.

[ filter; family + menelaus + helen ]
I'm leaving in five hours to be home for Thanksgiving. I'll do my best to be reachable at all times, but long-distance costs may amount to too much, so if you need me, reach me through here. I may be gone for some days, but one may never know if Khaos will allow me that. I suppose we'll see.

[ filter; troilus ]
Brother?

[ He'd always been a man who thought too much. Someone who preferred to think before he acted, someone who listened to others and mulled over their advice before doing anything rash. And for a long time, it suited him. He sought counsel not because he didn't feel his own decisions held no weight, but because he valued others' advice, knew if something was flawed, they would point it on. And it in them that he trusted.

If only more of his brothers were around now. Deiphobus, in particular. Above all, he valued their words most. But never more than Andromache's. It was her words that moved him, that gave him strength.

What he wouldn't have given to have her here. ]

[ filter; menelaus ]
Are you free tomorrow?

I named this frog Pierre. Enough people at the greenhouse asked me what his name was. That was apparently the only name I could think of. Now I have Pierre the frog. It's annoying that I still miss those boys. They'll never be here It's more annoying that I can't get any fudging sleep, but that's another matter altogether.

Other than that, I'm debating a vacation considering I nearly fell asleep in the geraniums the other day. Apparently I was at work the whole time we were gone anyway, so I might as well. Maybe I can actually focus on what everything means then

[Filter: Private]
I don't like feeling like this. The fall and winter are never my best months, but this is just overkill. I think my body's losing it...or maybe my mind. I can't be sure. I know he said to let it come, but what if I don't want to know? I'm just going to try to get some sleep again.

[ filter; merlin ]
Now that we are out of Zurvan and home, I would not be interested in continuing to call you brother. I loved you as a sister should, and now that time has come and passed.

[ filter; arthur ]
If you are here, tell me, please.

[ filter; menelaus ]
Alive?

[ filter; theseus ]
Nora would like for you to come over for dinner this weekend. I, also, would like this.

[Filter: Aidan]
Do you think it means something if you dream something over and over again?

[Filter: Hermione + Helen]

So when we were you going to tell me you planned on skipping school to go on vacation with your mother and uncles?

Read this also as my telling you it's a bad idea and you shouldn't do it. Pulling you out of school to go on vacation isn't help while you're settling back into a more normal routine. And you'll miss classwork that will pile on you later. Yes, I'm saying this as your father even if I haven't got any legal right to do much.

Your mother is included in this filter because I'm going to be fair and not bribe you with any ponies.

[Filter: Hermione]

Clearly, I would bribe you with maybe a lop rabbit first.

[Filter: Menelaus]

I'm going on vacation.

Well. That is that then.


I'm going to Hawaii.

[Waking up to find a frog in her pocket was not exactly the most amazing wake-up for her. The fact that it jumped on her face made it even less so. After capturing it in a tupperware container, she poked holes in the top. She'd have to get it a place to live...if only for her children's sake.

And then it hit her.

The boys. They weren't here. She felt an intense urge to search for them, but she knew she wouldn't find them. She was home now and they were gone. It was as it should have been...but she still felt sad. She would deal with it on her own. There was no need to involve Aidan.]

I seem to attract frogs. Even now.

Being crippled at the knee is exceedingly unfortunate.

[ filter; mordred ]
Morticia, speak up.

[ filter; menelaus ]
And you are where?

[There was a quiet unease settling over her, something telling her that something was missing, but she couldn't have said what it was. Nothing seemed amiss. Her boys were there. Perhaps it was just that she was more aware of Hebe being gone. Yes, maybe that was it, but she couldn't have said for sure. Maybe it was the loss of two people she'd treated like her own children even if they weren't. She was too young to really be their mother. Frowning, she'd dressed the boys and taken them for a walk in the fields, avoiding anywhere where frogs could be lurking. She wasn't going to have any frogs in the house again.

She smiled as they ran off around the yard in front of her, but there was still something not quite right and she didn't like that she was nearly forcing her smiles. All the same, the boys seemed none the wiser. That would have to be enough.]

Thank heavens for easily amused children. Oh, dear. They've gotten the sticks again Until they start trying to sword fight each other. Which only turns into beating the ground with sticks in the end. At least I don't think I'll end up with frogs in the house again.

[Filter: Zurvan family + Raven]

Not saying I like what the kids did but going to try to be more sane for a moment. So. What do we do now?


Oh. For the record, being related to Aphrodite is up there on my list of top ten 'DO NOT WANT EVER AGAIN'. Sorry, Aeneas. Just getting that out of the way.

[Filter: Hermione]

Honey?

[Filter: Helen]

Know who you are by now?

[There was only one way to handle finding Hebe's note. Even as he rushed around, checking the house for his missing daughter, he knew it was futile. After his chat with Raven, he knew exactly what all this meant.

Goddamn him for not having kept an eye on the two more. Goddamn him for thinking he'd gotten through to the boy. Goddamn him for not having put Hebe in the attic where the boards creaked and he'd know if she was escaping.

...ok, maybe that was a little weird.]

[Filter: Demeter]

DEMETER, HONEY, WE HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM.

[Filter: Castor]

I miss you, Camelot is boring with you. I'll be home soon, but you will come with me, right? We cannot live apart.

[Filter: Hector's family]

It is so very nice to have met you all, I really hope my visit isn't an intrusion or imposition. Unless you're- ...

[Filter: Hector]

♥ Are you pleased, darling?

[ filter; helen ]
One year, Helen.

[ filter; menelaus, aphrodite & aeneas ]
I have a confession to make.

[ filter; siblings ]
I miss you all dearly, even if you can be little hellions at times. Not being around for endless opportunities to tease you and rightfully make your lives more difficult is starting to weigh on me though. We need to fix this.


[ filter; public ]
Such a gorgeous day out surprisingly; which means the night is likely to be even more so - it'd be a shame to have to spend it alone..


[ filter; ares ]
Darling, I need to see you. And not just for the night -- stay the weekend if you can? Make up some excuse about your men so she doesn't suspect anything. Or just leave your wife altogether, so it can be just you and I finally.

[It was better not to think about it too much. The Ryugunese ruler had bothered her. How you could so easily dispense of someone you were meant to love was beyond her. She understood the implications of what she'd done quite clearly, accepted them even. She didn't know exactly what would happen should it be discovered she played a part in their escape, but she had a feeling that she would not be in a good place.

It was a struggle at times to remain quiet on the matter when it came to Menelaus. She didn't want him to worry but she also didn't want him to be surprised suddenly. Of course, should he know, then they might count him as having taken part as well. If anything were to be discovered, she would take the brunt of it and she would deal with it with grace. Until then, she'd continue on as she was: quietly watching the journals for any news and keeping her secret.]

[Filter: Sigyn and Heimdall]
I hope you are both well. Please be careful. I'm sure I've said it before, but I can't help but worry a little.

[Filter: Public]
Today I found a frog under the sink. And to think I'd done such a good job of searching their little pockets for frogs and they still managed to sneak one in. For the love of- I think I just found another one in the flour.

Darling, I think we will need to do a full search for frogs now.

[filter; demeter and menelaus]
Can I Would you mind Maybe What do you think about cats?

[filter; raven]
Can I come by?

[filter; hyacinth]
I'm asking about a cat. Wish me luck?

[Filter: Anubis]

Ready to make good on your promise~?

[Filter: Public]

Somebody stole my shoe. Why would you steal one shoe and not the pair? They weren't even my good pair, but still. They were mine. Darlings, this is very upsetting.

Where is the trust? Or have thieves taken over?

[Filter: Castor]

Help me find it~

[filter; siblings]
I feel like something isn't right. I don't know what it is, but it's like a change in the air pressure.

It's actually fairly peaceful outside with the rain coming down. Not that I've ventured out into it. I'm sticking to my porch, but it's still nice. The smell of wet earth... I wonder if...but no

As long as it lets up a little before I go to check on things, I'll be quite happy with it as it is. I hope no one is finding it too terribly inconvenient.

[Filter: Private]
I wish I could ask after them in public, but that...well...They'd tell you if they weren't okay, Demeter. I think. Don't fuss so much. You're going to turn into a worrywart.

[Filter: Helen]

You know I love you more than words could ever say, don't you? Thanks. For being here. I will make it up to you. Starting with getting some proper food for you delivered in here. And we'll take a trip, ok? I swear to whatever God there is I'll make you feel loved cared for beyond reason and that's only the goddamn tip of things.

You are a good wife, Helen. In your own way, you are a good wife.


Can you get me more pudding?

[Filter: Hermione]

I think you need to speak with your mother at last, darling. After everything that's happened, life's way too messed up for you to be scared of meeting with her.

[Filter: Public]

Sorry if I scared any folks. Should be all good soon.

[filter; greeks]
The fuck is Dionysus when you need him?

[filter; daphne]
You actually want that congratulations cake? Was it a cake?

[filter; sean, liam, geula, aubrey]
I'M DYING OF BOREDOM HERE Considering throwing a party on Thursday because a) it's not as short notice as tomorrow, and b) I don't give two fucks that it's not a Friday. c) I'm bored, come over.

[filter; syrinx]
Hey there.

[Aphrodite gave a long languid stretch as she woke up and yawned softly, able to feel a warm body against her back. She carefully rubbed the sleep from the corners of her eyes before turning over somewhat to look at Ares still sound asleep beside her. They had spent the weekend together catching up and simply ignoring the world around them in exchange for each others company. Only now, it was finally time to resume their mortal responsibilities. Yet another reason to hate Mondays. With a smug, satisfied smile on her face she sighed contently and reached over to grab her cellphone from the nightstand.]

Morning, darlings ♥ ♥ ♥ While I don't remember everything just yet, I've got a good majority of it under my cestus and can I just say... it's wonderful some so many are all here.

Today's random question; what would be your ideal romantic getaway and why?

[ filter; aeneas ]
My beautiful, darling boy! I'm sorry you were put through that in Rome, but I am so proud of you!

( i'll be waiting here for you )

[filter; menelaus]
Who are you fighting?

[filter; menelaus]
Don't lose.

[filter; euterpe]
I'm going to cheer for you, okay? You can do it, I know you can.

I don't know most of the names on this list which really is just unsettling because where's Aidan? but I wish you all the best of luck. I'm sure most of you would prefer it not happen, but...whatever's happening, I suppose it cannot be stopped. I wish it could.

[Filter: Aidan]
Your name...I can't find it. Did they let you go?

This is kind of like shopping, only better.

[Filter: Gladiators she owns]

Hi darlings. ♥

...I am pretty sure we all have paper journals again and that we aren't in NYC anymore. I am also pretty sure I should be wearing more than I am because I did not go to bed in a...subligaria.

Someone tell me I'm dreaming. Or that I'm not. Because this can't be Zurvan and it feels like Rome. I remember who I am. I know who I am. ...and I have a daughter. I know that. One blood-related to me and she's



Fuck it all, it's another game.

[Filter: Aidan]
How do you know the man with the family post When you said 'reincarnations'-
Hi.

Are you too busy for a walk sometime this weekend? Maybe? Please Please? Now would be even better

[Filter: Public]
Mother's Day is coming up. I'm trying to decide which hanging plant would look the best at our home. Though, I suppose I really should get her something else outside of plants. I'm still working out what. Is anyone a magical gift giver? I'll pay you in cookies for your help! Or something else if you have a baked goods preference.

I miss the farm I feel vaguely drawn to be outside all the time. I'm a little restless when I'm not

[filter; pasithea, helen, menelaus, and syrinx]
Until further notice, we'll be occupying our brother's flat. I would rather not say why, but you can still reach Pol and I on our phones.

[filter; morgause and gawain]
This is Nick, or Castor if you will -- Mordred's my half-brother in this life. My twin and I are going to be staying with him for a time. In case you feel like worrying he's not in good hands, he is.

[filter; theseus]
Who are you?

[filter; aidan]
Nora found a photo album of mine that I'd tucked away. I found pictures of you I don't remember. You were very cute as a little one, Marvin.

[filter; public]
There is something very calming in the silence of a mostly empty house.

[filter; visible to all greeks]

It feels as though it's time to do a headcount again. Children, brothers, sisters - who is here? My daughters - it's been far too long since we've had dinner together so pencil me in for Thursday evening. I look a fright but I hope you'll put up with me, nonetheless

[filter; blackwells]

If someone could explain to me why Reza and Dante thought it necessary each to bestow a black eye on me, I would appreciate it greatly.

Helen. I -

[filter; helen]

So, last week was fucking weird. Don't know how it was for you. But come over, please? I Ti-Voed a bunch of shit movies of stuff getting blown up.

[filter; public]

It seems there are a lot more Italians around these days. I entirely approve. Sometimes, my name is Celestino.

[Filter: Helen]

[Filter: Hera]
Could we do lunch again sometime?

[Filter: Menelaus, visible to Pheme]
Blueberry pancakes, remember.

[Filter: Public]
I don't want to do that again.

I love the way a simple bouquet of flowers seems to brighten a room. Sometimes it's even more effective than a smile. I'm still not sure if anything is more powerful than laughter in filling a room with joy, but I'm sure flowers could give it a run for its money if they tried.

And now I probably sound a little off. I promise I'm not insane. Can I promise that? I'm really not insane. At least most days!

I'm Aubrey (or Brie, if you prefer), by the way. It's nice to meet you all. Well, it will be nice, I'm sure.

[With his family, prisoners and pregnant wife gone, Menelaus felt more comfortable tackling things again. He could get around without feeling a pressing need to go back home. There was no worry of being groped by his perfect!wife or being tugged on by his perfect!brother.

There was just peace and quiet.]

Hey, Helen, if I were gay who would you do you think would be my type?

Mona, you're banned from giving me any looks.

[filtered away from theseus and deiphobus]
Can't say I'm entirely unhappy with this arrangement.

[When he's woken that morning, Helen had been in his bed, smiling at him. Menelaus could appreciate this and rolled over immediately to take advantage of her presence. And then he noticed she was pregnant. After freaking out, accusing her of cheating on him and then realizing there was no way she could that pregnant all of a sudden, he calmed and went to make himself a drink.

His little venture out of his bedroom had him come across his brother, his true older brother who clapped him on the back and told him he made him proud. A quiet and repentant Clytemnestra followed him. In his living room he found a Paris, looking less than healthy and quick to babble out apologies. Finally, in his kitchen, there was Aphrodite, scrubbing his floor and also swift to inform him she wanted to make up to him for taking his wife. At the table was Hermione but not fourteen and lovely in a girlish way. She was older and resembled her mother (but not perfectly, he saw himself in her as well). Strikingly beautiful, she had only smiles for him and was daddy's little girl. Not to be married off in haste, she said.

About then, he heard some soft noises from other rooms, indicating that others were around. Menelaus understood well enough it was a game but...maybe he could live with this.]

[Filter: Hermione]

You ok? Something is going on again.

[Filter: Helen]
[Filter: Private]

...I don't know if I want her to see this.

[filter; mother]

[filter; pheme]
So best friends are supposed to tell each other everything.

[filter; menelaus]
I'm sorry I didn't want to tell you. I'm sorry it's hard for me. You walked out on me before, so what's to stop you from walking out again? The both of you left me behind like I meant nothing. You didn't even visit until after the war was over, and by then I barely recognized either of you. And then you didn't even kill Andromache for me, when that was the one thing you could've done to win me back. But I thought I was going to lose you in this maze, and then I was

Don't hold it against me. I'm ready for that breakfast. Saturday?

[filter; public]
Have you ever been checked out in the locker room by someone of the same gender? That was me today. I hate gym class.

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