phobetor; god of nightmares (phobetor) wrote in deities_dot_com, @ 2013-06-06 20:10:00 |
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Entry tags: | ~hel, ~phobetor |
Take a Chance [Hel]
She had asked after him and what had he done? HE sat on his hands like a dunce instead of inviting her back immediately. But what had she thought of his home? He should have asked, but hadn't. It proved well enough to impress mortal women who wanted to be swept away in fantasy, but what was it to a queen? These were thoughts that made him pace. Even Igor was starting to get annoyed by his hesitation, asking if he'd be serving the woman in his lifetime or the next.
Phobetor would have been cross with him if he hadn't agreed with the man's assessment. It was almost the same reason, he'd hesitated with Melinoe without the added fear of the wrath of the king. It was a king he was loyal to, but there were only so many boundaries one could cross. But she'd asked...so she was interested, right?
Right?
What did she eat anyway? Did she eat? Maybe only apples. He should have asked instead of just choosing.
The table was set with a feast. There were so many choices. She had to like something. Anything. A messenger had been sent out. If she didn't show, he at least had a ton of food in which to bury his disappointment.