Who: Achilles, Patroclus, Peitho and Polyxena When: Tuesday, July 31st, 2011 Where: Achilles apartment then out for more clues for Briseis' whereabouts. What: On the hunt for Bri.
The search for Briseis had still turned up empty-handed. True to his word Achilles gathered forces with Patroclus to seek out the last place Patroclus had seen Hermes or Peitho before they'd dragged him off. The thought still struck a chord. Achilles would have gone on off on this venture by himself, but the consequences could end up far worse if he took this into his hands alone. To come with them Achilles had asked Polyxena to join them. With her woman's intuition she might put them a few steps ahead from the track to nowhere. It was a way for Achilles to keep an eye on her as well as use her to deflect any anger that might get the better of both he and Patroclus.
He leaned his chin atop her head, kissing it softly with a wordless thank you. He did not wish anything to happen to her on this venture, but by having her under his wing he felt content. He would not trust anyone else other than her own blood. He had become attached now, there was no breaking it unless she cast him out of her life herself. He had someone to devote his attentions to now, it brought him a sense of fulfillment and he was not going to lose it. Losing Briseis had been enough of a stab to his heart.
He waited for Patroclus to show so that no more time was wasted. If they did not sniff out a lead now, Briseis could be lost to them completely. Not just physically but mentally as well. He felt uneasy these last few days with her absence. He felt the discord. Wherever she was she was not safe.