mythopoeics

( Dragon tales and the 'water is wide'/Pirate's sail and lost boys fly/Fish bite moonbeams every night/And I love you... )

Hypnos and I got the baby checked out, and everything looks good. We've named her Dani Somna Iverson, and if all goes well she'll have the same curly dark hair as her father.

Freyja, Igraine, Mary -- thank you all again, if there's ever anything I can do for you please let me know. I love baking, so if there's any treats you like I'd love to make you something.

[When she suddenly found herself separated from Hypnos and in strange circumstances yet again, Pasithea did her best to remain calm. The room she'd found herself in seemed safe for the time being, although that quickly proved false when she started reading reports of dinosaurs in the area. Though she couldn't hear or see them, she knew that if she encountered one she'd be in a bad way. Her pregnancy had progressed to the point where she knew she could go into labor any day now, and these were not ideal circumstances.

Still, that didn't stop nature from taking its course.

She'd managed to make her way to the apartment building that up until recently had been designated a safe zone, and was preparing to get word to Hypnos when she felt the first contraction. Pasithea knew that so long as they weren't coming at least four minutes apart the baby would be fine, so she forced herself to take deep breaths as she turned on the computer. When the machine finally started up, she felt something wet soaking through her pajama pants.

This wasn't good.]

I'm not sure if anyone can help me, but my water just broke. I'm in the apartments [here]. Hypnos, if you're out there, I love you, and I'll do everything I can to keep our baby girl safe.

The baby is due any day now and I'm hoping that she can wait for us to be back in our regular time since I'd really like to have the doctor I'm familiar with taking care of the birth. However, I guess I should try and find a doctor here just in case. Or, see if anyone around knows about delivering babies, since I don't want anything to happen to me and Hypnos' little girl.

Also, I really want chili cheese fries, but some guy gave me a really mean look when I went to go and get some. He said women in my condition shouldn't be driving, but I don't think that's true. Still, he was kind of scary... not as scary as the people shooting at each other though.

I got a call today from my doctor's office, I guess I have a check-up and an ultrasound scheduled for Friday. I'd totally forgotten about it, so it's good that they do those call out reminders otherwise I might have missed finding out if everything is going well for the little one. That's an important thing to know.

Otherwise, I think Smokey is mad at me, because I won't let him lay on my stomach anymore. It's too uncomfortable, and he'd just slide off anyway. I feel kinda bad, but that just means he's been attacking my feet more often which is okay because I like the reminder that they're still there.

[ filter; hypnos ]
Did you want to come with me to the doctor's? If not, I can ask Thanatos or someone to come instead.

It's the time of the year when everything starts to die. Isn't it wonderful? Do you know what else is wonderful? Halloween. I've decided to dress up as Spock. Live long and prosper. Why? Because I can and haven't since I was 20. Besides, I think I need a change from gore.

... ... ... ...

I think I might be sick.

Quick! Someone take my temperature! Where's a doctor when you need one?!


N'kay. Enough of that. It's time to get serious. Friends, family, I'm ...wait for it... Phobetor. Or Edward. I've come out of the darkness to fill your world with light and laughter. Or was I supposed to say I've come in from the light to fill your world with darkness and screaming? Either way, you're welcome! :D

[Being dead was... interesting. So interesting that Hypnos remembered nothing of it upon waking up in his father's apartment, the one he'd had yet to give up. He remembered the dying -- that was hard to forget -- but everything that came after was a haze. Nevertheless, he was here now. Dying and coming back to life was so unnatural when they lived as humans without the existence of Hades, and now...

Now he needed his family.]

[ filter; family ]
Are you all at home?

[ filter; zurvan family ]
Ah. Sorry.

( do you know what's worth fighting for?/ when it's not worth dying for?/ does it take your breath away and you feel yourself suffocating?/ does the pain weigh out the pride?/and you look for a place to hide?/ did someone break your heart inside, you're in ruins... )

All I've done since coming back is slept.

I can't even remember the last time I was this tired, but this pregnancy seems to be taking all my energy the longer it goes on.

[He'd been married. With daughters. It was the oddest of feelings but that's what had happened. Last time he recalled a sister but this time someone took things further. But there had been no mention of Khaos at all. Maybe he'd have to ask--

Oh. Oh wait.]

[Filter: Hypnos]

...I'm sorry I wasn't there to hold you as you went.

[Filter: Pasithea]

Where are you?

[Filter: Zurvan Family]

I need to leave for a while. Do...whatever you need to.

( wake me up, wake me up when all is done, i won't rise until this battle's won, my dignity's become undone~ )

[ filter; pollux ]
I apologize in advance if I seem different, but I've found out a dear friend of mine as passed away and I'm not sure how to take it. Would it be too much to ask you to just hold me for a little while? After everything, I need you even more.

...if you're busy I understand.

Thieves come in all sorts of flavors, don't they? This one knew how to swing, but I got him in the nose. The market should have better security.

[filter; pasithea]
How is your son coming along? Or daughter...

[filter; public]
When you sleep in flowers... sometimes, you wake up with flowers in your hair. Unless that was my sister.

Today has been very productive. I woke up needing to make a cake to fill an order, and ended up making far more than that. I got into a baking mood and just couldn't help myself.

I think I need to get some help at the bakery. The bigger I get, the more trouble I have getting things into and out of the stoves. But it's hard to be sad about that when all I can smell is bread and cinnamon buns. There really is nothing like taking a bite of a warm roll with honey-butter to make me feel better, even if a little girl did ask her mommy why I was waddling...

I'm not sure if it's a good thing that I was able to so easily let go of everything that happened in that Rome-like place, but it's been pretty simple for me to get back to normal. Work is going well, and everything seems to be... interesting.

We're having a sale down at the bakery because we've got some new recipes for summer. The pink lemonade cookies are really good.

It's starting to stink around here the longer we stay here.

[Cassandra]
I haven't heard bad word, not that I would go looking for it.

[filter; hypnos + family, castor, pollux]
I know it's probably silly, but my husband here is fighting two others, and I know he's not my real husby, he's not Hypnos, but I'm scared. And I'm worried for Charon, and for Nyx, and everyone I know in there, but with Geb... We have two kidlets, and they keep asking for him, and I dunno how long we're gonna be here but... I'm sorry, I'm being stupid. I can't stop crying I don't want to be alone.

[filter; geb]
I'm coming to see you, as soon as I can. I'm sorry it took so long.

[filter; hermes]
I want to visit my husband, please.

Things are surprisingly not as bad as I expected they could be much worse. I am remembering what muscles haven't been used in awhile, though. That's for sure. Ah well, where's the next monkey wrench in our plans?

[filter; true family]
I'm married to a woman named Kallista. But if she's here, she may be someone. I wonder who...

How are you all?

From the looks of it we're someplace weird again. I mean, I can't remember ever wearing a dress like this before except in older artwork and while it's kinda breezy it's pretty comfortable. And I seem to be married, with twin sons. They're adorable, actually. They're not Hypnos' though, and that's not right. But it is right, because it happened somehow.

Things seem kinda peaceful now. I hope they stay that way.

[He was tired. It was a rare feeling to feel such exhaustion as he always found a way to collect during the day but the day had not been good and he hadn't been entirely attentive to how much he had been taking last week. Due to that neglect, it wasn't just tiredness but he felt his limbs ache, saw his skin had gone paler. The rich browns and reds of his hair had suffered and he saw a few strands of silver among them.

He resisted the urge to tear them out (not pluck, it wasn't a delicate feeling). He always selected patients who just came in to complain about something and, knowing fully well there was nothing wrong with them, he would give them a real reason to complain. But the day had seen truly sick individuals, some even canceling. With the rain, people didn't linger long and he couldn't find a way to snatch anything on his way home either.

Perhaps dinner out would afford him a chance to restore himself.]

I am hungry~ Look, I don't even lie Recommend to me a place to eat, kind strangers.

So this is a new place I've never seen before. Not the city, no, I've lived here for the past ten years. Yes, it took me this long to find this little community. I suppose I should introduce myself hm?

I had the most spectacular day today. On my way from work I was crossing the street when I was hit by a reckless driver. I toppled over, rolled over his car before landing. The woman was kind enough to check on me, but I think she got a little scared when she saw that I was fine. Then she started carrying on about how God must be looking out for me. Ha, how amusing, God looks out for me, a small time business man, but turns his backs on those who really need him.

Anyway, so that wasn't the second time I've been hit by a car. The first time happened five years ago, and boy was that fun! Don't get any ideas though, I may be practically indestructible, but that doesn't mean I need all of you running me over with your cars.

Or actually, please do. I think it would be hilarious!

[Filtered to the angels, the fallen, grigori, and the demons]

glub glub glub
I want lobster, I want crabs, I want fishes
please deliver

glub glub glub.
I want octopus, I want squid, and some whale would be nice
glub glub glub.

Kidding!

One cannot be a mother without children, and I am blessed with many wonderful children. Thank you for all that you do, my darlings. Life wouldn't be the same without you all. I am truly lucky. Today has been lovely so far, and it's utterly gorgeous out. I hope tonight is clear and dark and as lovely as the day is.

[Filter: Her Children\Nieces\Nephews\Grandchildren]
I do hope everyone is well - besides those whom I've recently spoken with - tell your mother how things are going?

I read the other day that Maurice Sendak passed away, and I wasn't sure how to take that. He was one of my favorite writers, I still have a copy of Where the Wild Things Are from when I was little floating around here somewhere, it's a book I always felt would be worth reading to any kidlets that I might have someday, and now if those days ever come I feel like it'll mean that much more to be able to share something I loved with them.

It's easy to think about how he hopefully lived a long and fulfilling life, but at the same time it's weird to think about death being permanent considering what we've seen and dealt with here. I suppose it's different for actual people, the ones who aren't like us, but it's still something that made me stop and think.

Anyway, if anyone's interested the bakery where I work decided to make some Where the Wild Things Are cookies, and I think that's pretty cool.

[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.

I love Sunday's. Work isn't open so I get to spend the whole day being lazy and doing whatever I like. I know it's funny, 'cause I work at a bakery, but today I'm spending my day trying out some new recipes from work so I can get them perfect.

First, I've made some Nutella waffle cookies. And for dinner tonight, I'll be making banana-strawberry-Nutella crepes, 'cause I think it's time to try something different than pancakes for a fun and special dinner.

If anyone wants some let me know, they're super-easy to make so I made tons.

I don't care for introductions, but here I am. Must we eventually meet, you may know me briefly as Lottie. I must have slipped up somewhere, but I really cannot recall. How long have I been torn from myself. Such a messy predicament.

Does anybody need maple syrup? Somehow I ended up with five bottles when I meant to get eggs, and I don't think I can eat that many pancakes. As delicious a challenge it may be, I lack the eggs required to make them.

I'll leave it on my doorstep. Feel welcome to make it disappear.

[filter; syrinx]
Castor and I have been thinking. When the weather is nice, how would a picnic sound? We can make sandwiches, have fresh fruit and everything.

[filter; pasithea]
We miss you. How might we fix this? Come over for dinner sometime. I promise we won't give you food poisoning. (After all, we have to keep ourselves fed.) You can bring your Hypnos as well.

[filter; theseus]
I'm going to crack your head open like an egg

[filter; mordred]
Father called this morning. He asked how you were, and I said dandy.

[filter; public]
Insert complaint about the weather here. Follow this up by a complaint about how work is taxing, but enjoyable. Finish it off with a generic comment about mazes here.

[Night had always been the time of day in which Hypnos was most active. He wasn't running around or doing aerobics, mind -- he was simply more alert. It gave him time to contemplate the things and the people in his life, those well and those unwell. His father, who had fallen ill again, had been occupying his mind for some time. But unwilling to share that information just yet, Hypnos instead turns to a comfort of his: his native tongue.

His voice comes in in soft Danish, lightly accented by his acquired American one. He speaks about his father, how the man had undergone surgery months ago, and how suddenly he was ill all over again. He mentions having Zeus as a father, but doesn't mention the man by name, simply referring to him as 'the man who was my father'. Finally, he reverts back to English, all of that off his chest.]

I wonder, sometimes, if Zurvan was just a dream or if it was real. It felt very real. But I've also had dreams that felt very real... and I've always woken up from them feeling strange.

I'm a fan of the internet because it's stupid and entertaining at the same time. Why can't everybody else be both and not just stupid?

[Filter: Pasithea, Hypnos, Thanatos]

I forgot to check in. I broke three ribs, and I had to get my leg amputated. Also I was just diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Stupid maze. I guess I'll pass that disability test.

Is there anyone in the East to might want to meet up?

[filter; hypnos, morpheus]

I'm sure by now you both saw that Thanatos is among those taken, and that worries bothers me. I feel weird asking, but if you get a chance, please let me know you're alright.

I have caught the god of Death (the Greek one). But a muse of lyric poetry escaped with a speed I didn't expect. Still, the day is not over. There is much to still be caught. There are those of you not being careful enough, I think.

Is the fruit still satisfying, godlings? Try hunting. I think you should.

( but you can sleep in, you just keep dreamin' for us )

It's weird, now that I'm no longer making flowers appear everywhere I kinda miss them. Smokey really digs the bunny I found in the tub though, so I guess that's a plus.

[filter; morpheus/visible to hypnos and thanatos]

I know this might seem sudden, but now that things have calmed down for the time being I was wondering if you'd like to come for dinner sometime. I can invite Thanatos, and you could even bring a friend if you want. It's no biggie if you don't want to, but I figured I'd offer.

So... work today was interesting. Every time I tried to gather ingredients to make something they turned into flowers. And not like, pretty flowers either. Nope, they were drooping daisies. And they got everywhere. Long story short, my manager told me to take some time off so I don't accidentally bake petals into scones.

It kept happening too. Like when I tried to feed the kitties. And on the bus. I'm almost afraid to change my clothes, but I'll do it. Showering might be weird, though.

I had a dream that I was very small... Small like an ant. I was in a field. It started to rain, and I used a flower as an umbrella.

I don't know what it means.

Wow.

Now that I've stopped pushing that off, we can put that aside. I really just wanted to make a post because I felt bad about Merlin and the abundance of his comments everywhere. If we know each other, you should talk to me. Maybe I can finally make interesting out of this new revelation.

I got a postcard from my parents today, saying they missed me and were hoping I was doing well. I'm going to write them a letter to tell them all about how awesome things are for me. It's so weird, I think this is the longest I've stayed in one place since I was seventeen. Unless you count that whole weird past two months... I've got so much here, that I haven't even thought about traveling or anything. Well, except marriage. And kids. With Hypnos. But still.

We've gotten some great new cookie recipes down at the bakery, and since the weather's been getting nicer there's been a lot of kids coming in. I love seeing their little faces light up when we give them cookie samples!

Oh, Thanatos, I saw this and thought of you -

[For Pasithea, the advent of her memories brought with it clarity, and sadness. Clarity because it just confirmed that no matter the place or time she and Hypnos were meant to be. Sadness, because she loved her family and loathed the idea that she might lose everything. While she had only been vaguely aware of Minos previously, he was the only true father she could remember knowing - her memories of Poppy's father were more of an older man who was more friend than parent, and Dionysus would never be considered father of the year. Castor and Pollux had become incredibly important to her. Hypnos, Letus, and Somnus... well that went without saying.

The sheer thought that she could wake up tomorrow and have never been married to the love of her life, never cradled the beautiful boys she clearly remembered carrying for months... it was enough to make the normally chill little goddess want to cry.]

While I don't know what's going on, I've resolved to make the most of it.

[filter; zurvan family (Minos, Castor, Pollux)]
I wanted to thank you all for being a part of my life. I hope that whatever happens we don't lose contact. Papa, if it's still all right for me to call you that, you've taught me such strength. I will never forget it. Brothers, I have been truly lucky to have you both around.

Please, don't forget me.

[filter; hypnos]
If we wake up tomorrow and all of this is gone, I hope we'll still be together.

[His father was Zeus. Zeus, the only man who could terrify him. The man who had broken into his apartment, touched him, threatened him. And now he was dying. How could he feel for a man who terrified him, but who had also been his father for twenty-five years?]

Pasithea? Thanatos?

[With everything that had been going on, but most specifically the attack on her beloved Castor, Pasithea was feeling anxious. While she was married to the prince that didn't stop her from taking the fears expressed by her father to heart. Someone had hurt one of hers, maliciously leaving him for dead, and there was no way of knowing if her father, her other brother, her husband, or Gods forbid, her children might be targeted next. That being said, she knew what needed to be done. First, she would speak with Hypnos. Then, she would contact the General. In the meantime, she was keeping a weapon close by and refusing to leave her boys alone with anyone.]

[Filter: Hypnos]
Husband, I humbly request that we obtain security guards for our sons until such a time as my brothers' attacker is found and punished for his deeds. My father pointed out that we have no way of knowing if this was an isolated incident or not, and until that is made clear I will not risk the safety of our children. Therefore, I feel we should speak with the General.

Your thoughts?

[Castor was not his most important child not when Pasithea was far too ahead of him to ever obtain that title. But he was still his property, a piece of himself and it went right down to the marrow that someone had done this to his blood. Every inch of him wanted to tear into the bastard but what leads did they have at all?

And Minos refused to believe his son just fell, as one maid had suggested earlier to another, believing the conversation to be private. Little else would be suggested from her now, not when she had a broken jaw to consider. Despite his lack of achievements, he knew his son would not just have fallen from roof. Perhaps that was just arrogance because total faith in his children was something near non-existent but it was something.

At least Pollux was suffering, he decided. And suffering would surely lead to a growth he might even acknowledge.]

[Filter: Leukothoe]

When possible, speak to me about what is going on. I need some fucking good news.

[Filter: Pasithea]

Do not let my grandchildren out of your sight. Not for a second. I don't know what this is but I will not risk them.

[filter; family]
Whoever did this to Castor is going to pay in blood. When I find you, I'm going to wring your neck.

[filter; syrinx]
Thank you. For finding him.

I've been doing a lot of thinking, and I'm thankful for my family, both actual and the one I married into. I have been blessed, and I know this, and sometimes it's good to reflect on that.

[filter; father and brothers/visible to hypnos]
I believe the time has come for Hypnos and I to start considering siblings for Letus and Somnus, but I would like your thoughts on this. Please.

[filter; castor]
Your nephews demand your presence tomorrow.

When someone you love has been gone for so long, it's only natural to never want them to leave, yes? Especially when only a younger man keeps him in Ilium

So, how is the weather in Svarga these days?

Glastheim was nice, but I'm happy to be home and with my boys again. It's funny, I didn't think it was possible to miss anyone as much as I missed Letus and Somnus, but they did come from me so I guess that makes sense. I know it might be too early to say this, but I think Hypnos and I have two little brilliant boys on our hands! They're so focused, and even though both have a tendency to be quiet you can just tell by looking at them that they're so aware of everything around them.

I need to start pulling my hair back more though, Letus likes getting a grip on it and yanking as hard as he can. He's got a good grip on him. Somnus takes after his daddy more than he does me, that boy can nap at the drop of a hat... oh no! People are going to think I have babies on the brain!

and someone got into mommy's ink... I should go clean him up.

Who does one have to kill for entertainment?

For the record, a wedding is never entertainment nor should any of you ever mistake it for one. You may as well cover your nether regions with fire ants if you think weddings are amusing. The same can be said about the birth of a child. One must wait a sufficient amount of time to see if the child will be of use or possess good sense. Sometimes, you know early on. And that is fortunate.

( [Filter: Private] (warning: cut for sensitive material) )

I swear, if someone tramples through my garden one more time...

Well, I haven't come up with a suitable punishment yet, but I'm sure I'll think of something. It's not like I keep the garden for fun, you know.

One of my sons gripped my fingers and smiled.

I'm proud to be a father.

Treat your horse with some kindness and they'll give it back to you in kind. Mistreat them and you will inevitably end up with a hoof to the face.

[Filter: Pasithea]
Your boys are doing well, sister.

[His fingers are filthy from digging up lord knows what but he doesn't care. He runs his fingers over the paper, over that particular crease above, knowing the dirty stains will show up on the paper.]

I see a cat. It's fluffy, lost half an ear. Bit dirty.

Shall I leave it alone? I think it may have given birth a couple of days ago. Four, five kittens. Unless that was another cat. Too many fucking cats. I like dogs. Better friends to man. And I'm a man. So dogs it is.

By the way, before anyone freaks out on me, I'm just asking a question. A weird one. I'm not telling you what I may or may not do. It could be nice. It could be mean. I'm not telling.