mythopoeics

[Filter: Charon]
I'm going to try to come see you tonight, if that's okay?

[Filter: Hemera]
My husband has some sort of private box thing, which is where I'll be watching from. If you want, you're welcome to join me. Strength in numbers, right?

[Filter: Hermes]
If I want to see one of the gladiators, what do I have to do?

((OOC: Dated afternoon of May 24 but posted now because time zones.))

Drained was how Uriel felt as he left the sunlit arena behind him and entered the dark corridors where the other gladiators waited for their chance in the spotlight. Some of them greeted him with encouragement, but everything went through one ear and out the other. The archangel wasn't listening, not to them.

Samyaza was dead by his hand. Would Father even forgive him for that? These circumstances had been forced on them, but they'd had the opportunity to forfeit, even if it meant death by another. At least they wouldn't be facing each other. Now his brother was dead, and it didn't matter if death was temporary or not.

He nearly walked right past Barachiel on his way to a place where he could pray in silence.

For a moment, Barachiel hesitated. But, of all the archangels, this was his realm - to face people's sins, in all their horrifying glory, and in spite of them reach out and forgive. To spread God's love and forgiveness, to let all His creations know that all was not lost, would never be lost, for everything was possible through Him and in Him.

So, without any regard at all for the blood and sweat that coated his brother's skin, Barachiel reached out and drew Uriel into a brotherly hug. "It wasn't your fault," he said into Uriel's ear. "He sees and forgives."

In his dazed stupor, Uriel only recognized his brother when he spoke, the voice shaking him from his thoughts of Samyaza's bleeding form. He rested his hand on Barachiel's upper back.

"I know," he murmured, hoping with all that remained of his might that he meant it, too.

Barachiel withdrew, an arm still remaining around his brother. His heart bled for Uriel, even as he realized he would soon be facing the same fate.

But this was their burden to carry. They had to persist even under the machinations of this false goddess and her cohorts. Their comfort would be found in shared prayer, matching pairs of skinned knees and trembling fists.

His will be done.

[Filter: Mary]
I need you. Are you busy? Kokabiel went home and I'm alone.

He's dead Eddie doesn't want me to be alone. Would it be really inconvenient if I came and hid under your bed or in a corner in your home or just...anywhere?

[Filter: Isis]
Don't get any ideas

I'm charged with checking on your well-being. Your husband asked.

I'm sure you have other family for this I know today was not easy on you and you probably have others to look after you, but I gave my word accidentally.

[Filter: Private]
I'll try to avoid these promises in future.

[Filter: Bastet]
Do you Would you

If you would like some company, please don't hesitate to ask.

[Filter: Andrus]
Please be careful.

[She'd kept her emotions in check and had walked away from the Arena before anyone could so much as grab her arm or stop her. She moved with her slaves and guards back home. There was no comfort but that she could bring to herself and she could - would not blame Horus for the decision he took. An attempt had been made for mercy and it had been cruelly denied. Horus had a family to look out for as much as anyone else.

And if she was suffering, she could not imagine his burden. Or Isis'. Or Osiris'.

It was when she was finally in her own chambers, alone with her journal, that she reached out.]

[Filter: Egyptians]

Many of us mourn today but what has been done is done. That sounds cruel but we cannot do anything about it. The moment the battles were announced, there was some...idea of what could happen. What was likely to happen. It's up to Khaos to return him to us.

And if and when she does, we will be there for him. We must be and for anyone else who may fall. Quietly, carefully.


[Filter: Set]
[Filter: Isis]
[Filter: Osiris]

[Filter: Private]

Never mind.

[filter; menelaus]
Don't lose.

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

( so get out, get out, get out of my head, and fall into my arms instead~ )

(ooc: backdated to 05/17)

[filter; hermes]
I've got a little nymph serving me. Guess which one.

[filter; public]
In a few days time, I'm on Team Reza. I'd find cheerleaders, but they're probably not your thing, cousin.

Welp, shit just got real, what with the fight notice going up. Wonder where I can find me some popcorn to munch on while I read the latest round of 'omgwtfbbqlolcatsinspace'...

[filter; agravaine]
You okay, big guy? Minus the whole being a gladiator and having to fight your brother thing? Want me to come visit? I'm not going to tell you I'm worried.

[filter; private]
Uncle JuJu better not die.

I find it somewhat unfortunate that television doesn't exist in this time. I would sneak away to watch the televised games if I could.

Oh, did I say that outloud?

[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.

I am thinking everyone is writing words about fighting. I am tired of waiting.

[Filter: Private, language: French]
I'm bored of all this talk and all these emotions spilling out on these pages. How have they not learned to smother them already? It doesn't change fate...feeling these emotions. It will change nothing.

[She'd seen the list, knew who would battling for the most part. No, Loki's name did not pass her by but her lips tightened over the sight of that once comforting name. Angrboda did not release grudges as if they were nothing, allowing them to fester inside of her. This was who she had been long ago and remained.

Whether the same could be said of Loki...

No. She wouldn't entertain the name or person longer than she had. Her mind moved on to the other things, other people.]

So tomorrow begins a world of pain for more than just the gladiators.

[Filter: Blackwells]

If any of you fighting die, I will find a way to get you and make you hurt for it.

I'd like to place a few bets, but either it's too underground for me to find or everyone has decided it's too tasteless.

[Filter: Thanatos]

Do I call you Mors, here? 

There's something I've been wondering.  ... I'll ask when I remember.

Luck to those fighting. I will be watching, of course, part of me is excited for such a show. Not that I am entirely sure WHY, but what can a girl do? Anyways, I wish you all the best of luck and hope that no one loses their lives horribly at least not without honor...

Good luck to all of those who are fighting. I fear I shall not see the dusk of the day after my fight

[ filter; mother ]

He's not dying. I promise you.

[ / ]

[ filter; polyxena ]

I could use some words. If you would. Please.

[ / ]

[ filter; brothers ]

I don't care about what these people think of me. I'll surrender. Better than the alternative.

[ / ]


Good luck, Asya. Good luck to all of the involved.

( A burst of fire )

[Filter: Angels]
Tell me you guys know some jokes. I am all about jokes right now. Anything funny. I'll even accept inappropriate but funny stories.

(added in later)

I'm sorry...you don't have to be funny. I just wish I could give you guys (well the ones I know...) hugs and make this not suck a lot. I was having a moment.

[Filter: Loki]
It's time to do your husbandly duty and tell me lots of funny things so I don't cry. I know you don't know me and I'm just some weird girl who goes on about tiaras and la la la...and I maybe sort of just trashed our room and now our servant girl or whatever the fuck she is is staring at me like I'm about to come at her with a knife...(Which I'm not)

I'd just like to think about anything but the possibility of Eddie...well...I- You do get what I mean without my having to write it down, right? I think I'll childishly have a panic attack if I actually have to write it right now.

[Filter: Agravaine]

I'm fighting twins and should make jokes about nailing them. Fighting your brother, huh?

[Filter: Blackwells]

Well, I know this whole thing is just... peachy.

[Filter: Morgause]
I don't know if I can do this. He's been good to me. He hasn't treated me unkindly.

Please, don't hurt him. I won't tell him anything, but please
Please don't.

[ filter; gladiators ]

Those who do not have previous experience wielding either a sword or spear - my name is Gabriel, look for me in the training yard and I will work with you to help as best I can. I will not let you go into this fearful and unprepared. Or doubting yourselves. For the rest; good luck, God bless you... and may the odds be ever in your favor.

[ filter; calliope ]

I pray that neither of my opponents are your family - be it true or in this time? I simply would not be able to do that to you while you watch. And are you safe?

[ filter; angels ]

Should one of us fall

[ filter; public ]

I really wanted to see Battleship. First thing I'm going to do after sitting in church for a few hours praying when we get back is see that movie. With the largest popcorn and every sugary/sour gummie candy they have. What about everyone else?

Perhaps something to look forward to will help.

I will not kill my sister.

[FILTERED TO GABRIEL]
I'm glad you're my brother in this life.

[So his opponent would be an archangel. And not just any but Uriel. How the hell was he going to manage to make sure all would end well with this? No, it wasn't his responsibility but he wanted to try. For the Grigori, for the archangels that were around.

For him and and even their Father. He was the infamous rebel, a being that enjoyed triggering a little chaos now and then but chaos had come and some order would do.]

[Filter: Uriel]

Whatever happens, I will never hold it against you, brother. I know you're a man who fights clean and well. I rather it be you than anyone else anyway. It might be better this way if I fall.

Note the 'if'. I do have my pride. ♥ God help us, please.

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?

I don't think I've been this pleased about watching men and women tear one another apart in some time. And look at some of those matches. As if someone knew how special some of you are to the other.

Give me a good fucking show, each and every one of you. How, I wish I was the one holding the decision, I wish I could damn you all, hold your endings in my hands. I would bring you to you knees and make you tremble for my my judgment.

Children, we will attend them all.

[Filter: Hades]

And you will fight so beautifully that tears will prick the eyes of all in the arena and I will feel the victory in my heart as I watch the son of Atreus falls for the last time. Freedom must come to you then and never again will we have to seek permission to see one another.

[Filter: Hermes]

I must be impish, my dear.

I wish to send something to someone dear to me but you must give it to him in private.

[Filter: Apollo]
Please don't-
I can't

I'm sorry they've put you with your twin. I wish I were with you right now You wouldn't want that, though. I'd die...again Don't die

I just wish this didn't have to happen and we could go home. Do you think we'll go home? Will I be able to see you if we do?

[Filter: Private]
Please don't let him die. Maybe he can live through me dying but I don't know if I can do the same with him. This is all so stupidly selfish of me.

[Filter: Hebe]
Are you going to the fights?

[Filter: Set]

This thought came to me; putting three gladiators in at the same time, it is almost like a first hand example of early Darwinism.

Do you think anyone thought about that?

Anyway, mankind should thank your contribution to the social experiment. Not that anyone is likely to learn anything.

[Filter: Percival]

I'm sorry.

[Filter: Elaine]

I really need to talk to someone-

[Filter: Lancelot]

Father what would you do-

[Filter: Mordred]

What would you do?

I... Someone tell me that eventually you get used to things like this.

Or maybe it's better not to get used to things like this.

[Filter: Anubis]
I saw your name on the list. Please be careful.

I am so sick of being so helpless.

[filter; private]

he's here he's here he's here no no no he can't be here

i need anthony where is his name i need him now





i am so afraid

[filter; anthony]

Why wh

Why isn't

Why isn't your name on the announcement? Have they - have they let you off the hook? Please please please let it be that.

WHAT THE FUCK

These decisions are final and will not change. Prepare yourselves, gladiators.

( also posted on a wall in the training yard )

You are my brother again, they tell me.

They also tell me you're a

I don't want to write it.

SAMMY THE HELL ARE YOU?

There's something familiar about this whole thing.

I should get married when I get back. Or adopt. I vote on adoption.

Why?

[Filter: Matilda]
Um, hi. I don't know you, but I know your brother here?. Can we talk?

[Filter: Charon]
Guess who my husband is.

[Filter: Private]
Reminders of my humanity. It doesn't settle well. Though, we are all human, aren't we? Still. Before I was...I was something better. Now I'm this. Were Apep to show up, who's to say I could defeat him in this body. I suppose there is no saying that we'd have to fight, but then I won't live in delusions of peace either.

There's no point in worrying anyone with this. Perhaps I'll talk to Andrus when we get home

[Filter: Public]
It's been a very hectic few days. I never thought I'd miss school so much.

[Filter: Ra]

WHERE ARE YOU WHAT ARE YOU DOING WHY HAVEN'T YOU SAID SOMETHING DID I MISS SOMETHING AND OMG ARE YOU ALRIGHT DO NOT GET TRAMPLED STEAKS

This guy thought he could take me in the training yard, so I broke his fucking nose and four fingers. Guess he's not using both hands anymore.

Even if you asked me, I couldn't tell you. We're all guessing together now.

So guess.

I know this isn't the common opinion, but I'm loving these paper journal thingies. It's so nice to read everything, I'm finding all sorts of new people to creep on hopefully befriend. I suppose that means I should reintroduce myself to those who don't know me -- I'm Caradoc, aka Pheme, and I'm looking forward to meeting new and exciting people. I've already met Madeleine -- or should I say mother -- and I'd love to know who else I might be related to here.

Also, I've been trying to learn all I can about the gladiators, so I'll know everything that's going on when I attend the fights. It's all ever-so-exciting! Lollerskates, my gladiator is the bestest.

[filter; agravaine]
Is there anything you need, gladiator mine?

added later~

[filter; hermes]
Rumour has it you're the man who can get things to the gladiators~

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: Bastet]
Hermes said that he would escort you here for a visit. I'm sorry I thought you should know.

[Filter: Nephythys]
Are you well? Are you safe? I won't worry you with what-

This is kind of like shopping, only better.

[Filter: Gladiators she owns]

Hi darlings. ♥

[When Euterpe dreamed, her dreams had a soundtrack. Music was that much a part of her life, and nothing -- not even Khaos herself -- could seem to change that about her. This time, this place, it was no different -- as she slept a song filled her head like it did every morning, except this time it was chosen by the events around her.

Like it or not, Euterpe was nervous. Sure, Merlin said he'd buy her, but that still meant she'd have to fight. And as a muse, she wasn't much of a fighter. What she needed right now was some good, old-fashioned inspiration -- as a muse she inspired others, but nothing said that couldn't work on herself as well -- and amusingly enough her subconscious must have known that. Why else would she wake up with the training sequence from Mulan stuck in her head, song and all? Clearly, these were words to take to heart, and if anyone noticed Euterpe's training improving little by little and her singing under her breath, then more power to them.]

New training philosophy;

We must be swift as a coursing river,
With all the force of a great typhoon,
With all the strength of a raging fire --
Mysterious as the dark side of the moon...

Up to tell me where you are and if you're okay? I mean, Nyx people? Hi? I'm regressing.

I'm also getting married.

Can we see how much I don't want that?

[ filter; horus ]

I'm marking this as another dot in the oddness of my life but. One more to the family?

[filter; horus]

You're not allowed to be a gladiator. You should be here with me, but if you have to be, WIN OKAY? Win win win. I love you so much. I'M COMING TO SEE YOU.

[filter; true family]
I CAN'T KEYSMASH ON PAPER, HOW DO I SEE HORUS HE'S A GLADIATOR OW MY HAND

[FILTERED TO CHARON]
So, this is strange to say but Hello, I'm your sister. How are you? Are you alright? Do you need anything? I'm not sure how helpful I will be but I can try my best.

...Also, my name is Matilda.

I have always wanted to visit Rome, but not like this.

[filter; drake]
I'd like to see you. I can't bring our girls God above, but I will bring myself.

[filter; the powers that be]
Am I doing this right? Who must I speak with in order to see Drake my husband my husband? He is a gladiator.

[filter; children]
I know you will all take care. But let me know how you are living.

EDIT
[filter; hermes]
I was told by whom? to speak with you in order to see my husband.

[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?