mythopoeics

[Some moments were just priceless. His Admiral, with aid from the Babylonian Marshal and their men, had come through for him. For Ryugu-jo. It was something not to be forgotten in the long run. Soon, he would have that wretched girl back and then he would show everyone why you could not wrong the Ryugunese.]

[Filter: Current Citizens of Ryugu-jo]

The princess and the man who aided her escape have been caught. Expect the trials this week as well as punishment. We will not drag this out.

[Filter: Current Leaders of the World]

The job is done. Any Ryugunese military will be pulling out of Babylon immediately. We thank you for your absolute support.

[ filter; morpheus ]
So I hear Camelot's nice this time of year~

I think I ate too many cupcakes. Ow, my stomach. I think I'm going to be sick

If I die, please bury me with cupcakes...even though they've betrayed me.

[Filter: Merlin & Morpheus]
You're being talked about. A girl said she saw you together and has been speculating about your...relationship.

I thought you should know.

[It had been slightly belated but he had seen the post and had reacted less than elegantly. Something expensive had been shattered, words highly unpleasant had been spat out and, on his way out of the room, someone had been roughly pushed aside.

His daughter's death belonged to him - if that was her. If. He loathed the mystery and loathed more than if it was not his daughter that she had said nothing at all to assuage the concern. But, then, he knew her to be deeply selfish already and that she was more focused on living out some romantic life with that fucking Camelotian than worrying about the feelings of her father.]

[Filter: Iriyian & Babylonian High Ranks + their leaders (visible to Ryugunese High Ranks)]

If that is my daughter's body, I want I would like to have it. In fact, if it would not be a burden, I would prefer to obtain the body regardless of who it may be. I can send one of my men to examine and return with the body.

Thank you.

[Filter: Fuujin]

Do not come near me until I say so.

[Filter: Sigyn]

If you
No.

[Merlin doesn't know who did it, nor does he care why or how- he is thinking how to exploit this to his advantage: by claiming it was an assassination attempt, even if it was not.]

[Filter: Manthing]

i'm not dead

asshole

[Filter: Public]

[the handwriting is sloppy and strained]

To the people of Camelot, it is my duty to inform you that as I was injured by what could've been the attempts of an assassin - Lady Igraine will be taking my place for the time being. I ask you all to support her and know that my full trust is on her.

Beloved sister, I thank you for shouldering these responsibilities and know you will exceed all expectations.

( There's a MAN in the well! )
[ooc: set after this]

[Filter: Morpheus]
I don't know why I'm- I know this is-

Merlin isn't well enough to tell you himself, but he was hurt the other day. I found him down a well with a broken wrist. He was pretty out of it. I got him back to the castle and got the doctor. He should be fine with rest...but I don't know what happened. Did he say anything to you about-

I figured you might want to know. If not, then forgive me for my assumption.

backdated.

( no one would dare to question you )

[Filter: Morpheus]

Hey.

[ filter: private ]

Parental rights do not overrule legal authority, no matter how much Mother insists otherwise. Especially when her concerns are nonexistent and ludicrous.

...I will never understand women. Maybe it's for the best that the wedding's off—

[ end filter ]

Not that I expect anything useful out of the riffraff here, but - Does anyone happen to know how to deal with unwanted guests? Logical reasoning doesn't seem to be effective.

[Filter: Mnemosyne]
I never told you how much I miss

[Filter: Hades]
I hope we're at least sharing the distress here.

[Filter: Ryujin]
Your grace, is there anything else you need me to do here?

[Filter: Merlin]

I want to be clear about something.

Once upon a time, there was a man who had a farm. He had many animals, but he mostly had sheep. He sold the sheep's fleece for money to keep his farm and his family going. He had two sons. Both of them loved the lambs, and played with them during the day. His wife didn't go out very much. She was very ill.

( cut for the rest of the story, but be assured, she wrote it all )

[Filter: Private]
I guess this is the part where I make up some drivel to talk about. How exciting. Things are likely to only get worse.

[Filter: Public]
I'm glad for the extensive library my parents provided for the lulls. Who am I kidding? There aren't lulls. Not recently
The weather- No, not that either

I'm glad to have gotten to spend some time in my library. It wasn't nearly as long as I wanted, but it's more than it's been for a while.

[Filter: Daphne]
How are the soldiers doing? Worth anything or do they need a sound whipping?

This house is a mess. Ugh cleaning

Apparently today is 'be a clumsy mess and run into the corner of every sharp surface' day. My poor hips At least it hasn't resulted in any serious injury if you don't count the cut on my knee but that's nothing I can't take care of.

[Filter: Samyaza]
Just so you know, Évariste and Fiammetta are in time out. Don't let them trick you with cute smiles.

I also mentioned to Uriel that we might visit. Did you want to visit, too or would work get in the way? I haven't decided when yet.

[Filter: Ryugunese High Ranks]

The Iriyian ruler has approached me directly to forge an alliance with us. One thing, the Iriyian ambassador who was here knows about my daughter and that man. She informed her czar and was gone before I discovered this. The second thing is that Iriy and Niflheim are on the edge of exploding at one another, I don't doubt this and he is something akin to anxious. He brought the points of Niflheim's coast, that we could rival its military power. He offered me, in advance, land, their technology and, if we took them over, to be the leading power. He offered me the promise of giving me the two who have caused this mess, whether I would agree to his idea of an alliance or not.

He's young as you can tell by now, with a fierce attachment to blood, honour and duty. But all of what he had offered are things do not mean anything when the future isn't certain and he would first have the advantage of what we can give. I refuse for any of our generosity to be taken advantage of again. And he remains a foreigner and, at this time, his being one is not at all appealing thing to me.

But I brought him around to finally offering what he could give us outside of assurances and his word: oil. They also have other precious minerals which could be of use. I will have your thoughts and advice before I agree and sign anything. I also wish to know how things are in Camelot as of right now, Morpheus. I'd like to know if they will assist or resist us. Hades, report to me about the regions you have narrowed down. They cannot be allowed to settle or be accepted anywhere with severe consequences.

I also intend to make an official announcement to the people. It's time they know for certain what is the price for betrayal and what that girl has done to us.

[Filter: Family]

They want Heimdall's head on a stick. To put it mildly. Nothing else will do.

[Filter: Morpheus]

Care to join me for a walk, Ambassador? Perhaps we can discuss some things further now that you're more settled.

[Filter: Ra]

How is his cranky Excellency doing?

[filter; private]
I don't care what the princess does. She can go frolick wherever and with whatever she pleases, just as long as our lovely Emperor doesn't take out any anger on me. I'm too pretty to be struck.

[filter; MOST FAVORITE PERSON LIKE EVER aka morpheus]
Guess who misses you already~

[Filter: Mnemosyne]
Something's happened. Duty calls, I have to leave for Camelot immediately.

[Filter: Sigyn]
If you can see this — you're aware of what you're getting into. You'd better endure it.

[He visits his daughter's rooms early in the morning. His fingertips trail over the dust-free surfaces, courtesy of staff well-trained and pride-filled.

Unlike his own flesh and blood. Perhaps he should have married her off sooner to the Hippolytus boy. No, he decides, coming to stop before a mirrors, eyes easily falling on himself. The mistake is not his but hers, for how she showed to be more selfish than loyal to him and the people. He wonders how aware she is of the gravity of things. That if she is caught and returned, there would be an examination waiting. And if that examination turned up results unfavourable...

The mirror is shattered, destroying the thought suddenly. Specks of blood striking the nearby wall but they would be gone before the next hour arrived.]

[Filter: The princess of Ryugu-jo]

Blood for blood.

Remember that as you run. Or turn back and come home before it's too late. You only get this offer once.

[Filter: Ryugunese High Ranks]

The current priority is to bring the bastard who took her. The runaway princess will follow, naturally. But I want him, at all costs. We will not be insulted in such a way, treated as if we can have what belongs to us taken. We are not the peacemakers of Camelot, we are not the soft-bellied people of Babylon. No one commits a crime of this level against Ryugu-jo.

All actions have consequences. Engage in calm but firm talks with Camelot if you must. Tear through wherever they were last seen discreetly. I don't care if it was one of the ruler's little vacation home in Babylon or the czar's bedroom in Iriy. But be sensible.


[He'd never use her name if he could help it. Not until he saw her face-to-face.]

So being in a hospital was fun but Daddy's all better now. Replace 'Daddy' with whatever I am to you. And apparently my other son is Helios.

My children > yours

What else has been going on here?

[Filter: Selene]

Girl, I think you made that guy think he's a narcoleptic. I think you made everyone else at the table think he's narcoleptic.

Nicely played, we're going to play cards with people again.

[Filter: Morpheus]

Sorry about the kitchen incident, I got distracted chatting to Euterpe.


So.

[Filter: Theseus & Helios]

See, the issue is that neither of you ever got fucking locked in a cave because of a young hot girl. Let's say that hypothetically - this girl might be interested. And I don't think she has anything to do with caves.

Thoughts? Mark ✔ as appropriate, followed by reasoning for your answer.


❒ YES ❒ NO ❒ TICKY BOX?

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.

#RIPBoxing

I...

might have made a mistake.

Is anyone good at um. Reversing or negating powers? Getting things back? Specifically thoughts? Memories?

I rather be vague but that's probably not too helpful to the situation.

Help please.

[fulter; nephtuys]
tjanks for the... well, sorry about that.  did the doctor say two days or two weeks for bandages because it's hard to tyope like this

oh by the way if you habvent already can you just... not tell anyone?? 

[filfter: gwyinynevere]
i'm not moving affter all but the dishes are in pieces so i miean you can still have the two cups and the bowls but it's an incomplerte set (hahaha) if you dont mind

[filter: anubis]
how is life outside if the hospital?  i taught a=sam a few tricks but i dont know how well... or maybe he aleready knew those tricks i have videos if you want

[filter: hours]
if you heard anyhthing it's not as bad as you think\\

can you tell hathor it's fine about the wedding delay since

[filter: syrinx]
i found the missing monopoly pieces while movcing the couch

[flitter: set]
i'm still craving strawvberry ice cream do you think th chinese takeout delivers that too??

[messed up filters are readable to the public, oops]

今日は! 안녕하세요!

Sorry, I promise to speak English now. Ah, but I wonder who else here can speak Japanese or Korean? Hello? ... Bueler? I think... this is my first time in a place like this. Should I give my name? Is that the right thing to do?

Oh, I'm asking too many questions. I am serious, though.

Back for a week and already my brother's looking at me with puppy dog eyes because he can't figure out how to work the washing machine. The things I do...Then again, he was going to drive all the way home to make our mom do it, so I told him not to be stupid and I'd do it for him this time, but we'd have to work on teaching him how to do laundry on his own.

Nothing out of the ordinary, though. I guess I'll have to read and take notes on the things I missed even though I have time enough. Who knows when I'll have time to do it before we suddenly disappear to somewhere else. I still hate that woman. I'm the sun god. I am Ra and she just- I still want Sekhmet

[Filter: Bastet]
How are you? Should I even write this? Maybe not. Everyone's so-

[Filter: Set]
As it's doubtful you stayed in one place for very long, I suppose you're home by now.

How are you feeling? Physically. You won't want to talk emotions and that would be weird if we did that anyway You did well. I'm proud. Do I say this where he can see it? Probably not. His ego doesn't need to get bigger

[Filter: Andrus]
I'm glad you're back. For the record. I missed your one-worded responses and your dry sense of humor and your...side-eyeing. Something like that.

Do you want a copy of the notes from class when I make them?

[Filter: Lottie]
Want a copy of the notes from class when I make them?

Nyx laid in her hospital bed and staring at the ceiling. The beep of machinery kept her company. She reached over lazily and picked up a candy bar one of her family had brought her. She loved visits from family - they made the day so much more enjoyable. However most slept at night and now she lay awake, alone. She heaved a heavy sigh and looked sideways at the monitors. She was feeling better - the stitches looked like hell still, and she looked half dead, she swore she lost weight! - but she was feeling better. Even if she couldn't walk down the hall without falling against a wall for support.

Dark eyes focused on a spot on the wall as she tried to regroup. This invalid thing was for the birds. She pressed her finger down over the spot in her arm where the IV was and undid all the tape and wrappings, before taking the IV out. She grumbled and winced as it stung, before she hung it up on the IV pole. A deep breath later she was pulling the little electrode off her chest and letting it dangle loose. She was tired of this already. She got as far as pulling herself up and sliding out of bed before a nurse came rushing in and yelling at her for removing her IV and monitors. The nurse called for assistance and Nyx found herself threatened with straps to hold her in place. She meekly complied quietly, seething as they reinserted the IV in a new spot and hooked her back up.

I. Really. Am. Sick. Of. THIS.

Moving a business is a clusterfuck of paperwork and a pain in my ass. It's finally done though so thank the fuck for that. Abernathy Securities is open for business here in the great city of New York. Anyway, anyone looking for work, I could use an assistant.

I'm Henry, used to be called Ares. You see a tiny grumpy seven year old running around, that's Alice. Yes, she's always like that. No, it doesn't bother me.

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.

[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...

[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?

I'm tired.

Yo, dad, are you alive? If you come back and find me dead it is because of a hangover. And the fact Morpheus won't make me soup for my hangover slash migraine slash too-tired-to-move state.

[Filter: Mordred]

Happy Birthday~

I'm definitely too tired to poke this dude.

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.

It's Friday. In and of itself that is a blessing. My paycheck has been deposited into my account and while I do not need that to go shopping with, it's the idea of the thing that makes shopping today so much better. I feel the need for new shoes for tonight. I think that would be best.

Nightshade will have it's usual Friday Night specials this week, two for ones and so forth. We have a new techno DJ to break in, loves, so do try to come by and give him a warm welcome. I dare say he best live up to his potential

I feel the need to wander tonight, too. The spring that is upon the cusp makes for a rather lovely evening, don't you think?

[It had been a couple of days since he had met Hermes. The pigeon comment shouldn't have weighed on his mind but it did. He was reminded of the little bastard that had come into his home, shat all over the place and then had escaped through the most clever of ways. It would have been more impressive if Thanatos had not wanted to murder the damn bird. It had been someone, he knew that much.

Most recently, his favourite nephew brought up Hermes. The thief, the swift messenger of the gods. Silver-tongued and manipulative. Why if he didn't know any better...

And then it all finally sank in.]

Hermes, you motherfucking, cocksucking whoreson.

The place where you rest your hands on your desk is home to 10 million bacteria at any given time. Well, not anymore. Seven million of them just moved to your hand. Congratulations.

I'm sufficiently bored. If you couldn't tell alone by the fact that I'm here again.

[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.

Hello, I guess.

I guess this calls for an introduction. I'm Aaron and I'm not really sure why I'm here, only that I am. Odd invitations to strange places. I'm not sure I entirely understand. Then again, accepting these things was probably not my BRIGHTEST move, but hopefully it's worth it and no one's out to kill me. Are Apep or Isis behind this? I will leave if they are. I refuse- I was in the middle of homework when this popped up and I really need to get back to that, but do I know anyone in here from school? Is that what this is about? Some sort of social networking thing?

What is it about nice weather that brings out the dumbasses of humanity? It's like as soon as the sun starts shining people lose all common sense.

Hn, and people wonder why I prefer being out on my boat.

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.

What is wrong with the guys that go to NYU, seriously? In what realm of logic do you think walking up to some fine young thang in the coffee shop while she's writing away and quoting lyrics from a Young Money slow jam is going to make her swoon?

I mean really, of the myriad possibilities for lyrical come-ons you go with - 'Call me Mr. Flintstone, I can make ya bed rock' - and are shocked, nay stunned, when I just roll my eyes and go back to working on my thesis? Bitch, please, I can't think of any self-respecting sober woman who would fall for that. Save those lines for the frat parties and keggers, the hipsters prefer Jack White, or even Conor Oberst.

...I really need to find a better crowd to hang with.

In some countries in Southeast Asia the New Year is celebrated tomorrow - Songkran or Pi-Mai Lao. Which include splashing each other with water. It makes me wish someone here hosted something like that, but Morpheus would never go for it.

Pah, Pan and Aubrey would, right guys? Say yes, don't break my heart.

[Filter: Morpheus]

I know you asked for a 'fucking garden' so wish granted.

In all seriousness, what in the fuck?

[Filter: Public]

I, for one, find the fruit delicious.

[Delivered to Angrboda's door are these, all fresh cut and topped off with a perfumed card, which reads: "Never gave my proper condolences in person, so drinks or dinner sometime? -Gavin"]

[Filter: Morpheus and Merlin]
I miss you both just so terribly. I've even shed tears.

[Filter: Sigyn]
Busy this weekend, dearest almost-cousin?

[Filter: Public]
I've named my rabbit Ursula for no other reason other than I enjoy the name.

( And I've been making the meaning they lack )

So, I've been checking you people out. Mostly. And while Morpheus has a big mouth and my dad is special I'm sure most of you know who I am by now but hi. I'm Merlin or Liam.

[Despite all his trying, he couldn't get Egypt out of his head. It was ridiculous. He was sure of it. All this importance hindering on a single word. Words were important, yes. On some level. Still, it was action that seemed to matter more than words. He'd try to keep brushing it off, throw himself into his work.

That didn't seem to be doing him much good either.

He was exhausted more often than not. None of this made sense. He was going to try to ignore it. Try.]

At this point I think I'm going to spend the entire weekend asleep. Then I won't think- And it's only Wednesday.

That or I'll drink all weekend I guess I should be trying to be more social, but I don't know if I want to be at all so if anyone can convince me to do something else, I guess I'll abandon my 'sleep all weekend' plans for 'something else'. I just need a distraction

[It was by chance when she came across her ex-husband but she had at a party during the night. Civility was difficult but they found it in one corner of the room. He asked about Lucille, she told him to mind his own business. She asked of his love life, he told her it was better than hers. It was as civil as they could manage at least up until the moment he decided to touch her. One hand had just barely reached her shoulder when she pushed him, that rare hot fury bubbling up.

It ended badly, her ability lashing out to lure him to another room (to bring herself satisfaction that she could control him, always control him), his hands finally grasping her as intended. It was near-miserably quick and, when they broke apart, they stood angry at the other for leading them into it. Both would depart the party but would go their separate ways.

Marriages constantly ended badly for her but that was God's doing, she was sure of it. Samael was acceptable enough. He let her be, let her do what she had to and if he ever interfered one day he would regret it.

Lilith was growing tired of being silent about who she was but just a while longer. Just until she knew how to deal with a community full of obstacles and targets, she convinced herself.]

Some men seem to struggle with right and wrong. One has to wonder what forces them to feel that it's so difficult.

[Filter: Julian]

And some fight sweet considerations and thoughtfulness, don't they? That was not very nice what you did. Not nice at all.

Next time, I'll tell her to send something that you can't burn so easily, JuJu.