Who: Veronica, Joey, Kyle, Poseidon, Hermes (in the distance), and whoever else came along What: Boy meets dad When: Wednesday, after 5pm, January 26, 2011 Where: Someplace public with water near Warning: Language is expected. TBD Notes: Whoever replies first starts the posting order.
This was one of those times Veronica wished she hadn't stopped smoking. She'd quit while she'd been pregnant and never picked it up again but now she almost needed one. It wasn't enough that Dorian intimidated her like mad, but how she reacted to that. She lashed out, and this was a man with more money then she'd ever see. She worried he'd try to hurt Bernie, or that Bernie would be disappointed in the man who was supposed to be his father.
At least she had her cousin and friend near. They would keep her safe. She hoped. She let out a long sigh and smiled to her son, going back to waiting for Dorian to show up. She hoped, for her son's sake, that this would all go smoothly and she'd manage to keep her mouth shut. Either way, Bernie did deserve this. She'd always encouraged him to be what he wanted to be and if getting to know his father helped with that she'd be a horrid mother to deny it.
[info]praxidikai 2011-01-26 07:47 pm UTC (link) Track This Homonoia had received details about when and where this meeting was supposed to take place. And just as she had told kyle, she showed up far ahead of time so as not to seem suspicious. She'd also sent Kyle a text to let him know she was there 'just in case' and that she had back up just a phone call and a blink away.
She settled herself in a place that she thought was discreet. It wasn't too close so as not to draw any attention to herself. There were plenty of immortals here and to any mortal she appeared as nothing more than a young woman doing some work as she held an open folder in her lap. Every now and then she turned a page, though as she did so only her eyes would raise to look at the spot where she saw the group waiting for Poseidon.
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[info]neptune_storm 2011-01-26 11:47 pm UTC (link) Track This He wasnt the family man. Poseidon hadnt been as soft-handed as his wife. More often than not kids did his bidding, but he did have his favorites. He was a jealous god, so what was his belonged to him and no sharp mouthed woman would stop him.
He appeared five minutes after the hour seeing Veronica from the distance but she wasnt alone. How sweet. As he swaggered forward in long strides he held his arms out. "Well, well you brout the armada." He laughed.
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[info]vreppyi 2011-01-27 01:14 am UTC (link) Track This She just rolled her eyes. How was he surprised about that? He claimed to be Poseidon, and he frightened her. The back up made her feel more at ease. Surely a man with his amount of fame would know better then to assault a girl in the middle of the street.
Rather she focused on her son and smiled at him, making sure he was okay before letting him step forward. Veronica remained at Bernie's back as the boy looked up at the man his mother said was his father. The boy was nervous, yet curious. "Hi."
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[info]cup_of_joseph 2011-01-27 01:48 am UTC (link) Track This Joseph watched the entire scene quietly, his skin almost white with fear. He had been chatting to Kyle nervously but now that Poseidon was there...Poseidon...he couldn't form words. He just watched the man warily and hoped Hermes was close by.
When Bernie nervously greeted Poseidon, Joey felt overwhelming affection for the little boy. Joey thought Bernie was the coolest little kid ever (he was probably channelling losing his little sister into his relationship with Bernie) and he hoped, for Bernie and Veronica's sake that this went well.
It made him fear for his own life less. That was good.
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[info]neptune_storm 2011-01-27 03:02 am UTC (link) Track This Kyle had stiffened slightly at seeing Poseidon approach, enjoying chatty conversation with his newfound friend. He like Joseph a lot already, it was a shame they had to meet on such awkward circumstances. He eased up a bit steeping a little closer hoping with everything he had that Veronica didn't get going with her stubbornness. He really wished he'd told Dionysus now.
Bernie moved forward dwarfed by Poseidon's tall stature. Poseidon looked down with one raised brow. "Well aren't you a runt." It had been a long time since he'd been around his own kids, even then he'd never been affectionate and snuggly. "How old are you again kid?"
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[info]vreppyi 2011-01-27 03:10 am UTC (link) Track This The reaction of both Joey and Kyle wasn't sitting well with Veronica. It made her bristle and her defenses started kicking in. It didn't matter that Dorian was twice her size, she'd knee him and bash his skull in if he hurt her son. Fear brought out her aggression and it wouldn't end well if she unleashed it.
Bernie just shrugged, "I don't know what a runt is. And I'm eight. I'm turning nine next spring." The boy glanced back to his mother before looking up at the strange man, before holding out a hand. It made his mother smile at the courage the kid was showing. "My name's Bernie, and I dunno if I want to call you dad. I haven't decided if you're alright yet."
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[info]cup_of_joseph 2011-01-27 06:10 am UTC (link) Track This Joseph's jaw firmed when Poseidon called Bernie a 'runt'. Joseph didn't like that even if his anger was going to go unexpressed, at least for now, as he didn't feel like being smote.
And then Bernie's words made him grin. Bernie was a courageous kid and Joseph loved it.
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[info]neptune_storm 2011-01-27 10:27 am UTC (link) Track This Poseidon laughed at that, that laugh that at times couldn't be trusted. He was starting to like this kid, courageous little tyke. He lowered down then so not to crane his neck to look down, still swallowing the kid in his size. He waved towards the group that seemed to hover like leeches, "You can step back," he ordered, he didn't need this crowding.
"Call me what you want kid, I've got a few names." He smiled lightly giving Veronica a look. Not bring it up his ass, this hellcat of a woman would listen to him. "We'll start with this one. Dorian." He didn't put a hand out to shake, but he was looking this kid over. Reminded him of Triton.
Kyle stepped back at the wave, he was bristled but he remembered what Homonoia told him. He tugged on Veronica's arm to say let's give him space. Gods knew that man was big enough to need a ring around him, and that was just his presence alone.
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[info]vreppyi 2011-01-27 01:59 pm UTC (link) Track This The laugh and wave made her bristle and she felt her hands tighten into a fist. It was a good think Kyle pulled her back, because the temptation of punching Dorian in the face was quickly rising. With a sigh she moved back, giving Kyle a glare. "Not a word. The man's a prick. God I need a cigarette."
Bernie just gave him an odd look and dropped his hand. "You're not very polite. Mum says a handshake's important. I guess I'll call you Dorian until I think I can call you dad." The boy studied him for a while, "so do you like books?" the boy was obviously trying to find things he may have in common with this man. "I do."
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[info]cup_of_joseph 2011-01-27 03:49 pm UTC (link) Track This When Bernie told Poseidon he wasn't very polite, Joey took a step forward without realising it. Even if he was terrified, he was more afraid for Bernie. And if 'Dorian' got angry and took hit out on Bernie, Veronica wasn't going to be the only one jumping into the fray, whether it was stupid or not.
Joey reached out to put a hand on Veronica's back lightly, just to let her know he was there and ready if he was needed.
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[info]neptune_storm 2011-01-27 04:47 pm UTC (link) Track This Poseidon eyed the troupe with a deadly glare. He'd promised Zeus he would not hurt, though however begrudgingly. He would not harm his kid, they gave him little credit. Unless he mouthed off in a way disrespect, Poseidon liked this kid. He amused him.
"You're not the first, kid, no offense taken." He snorted, taking a deep breath and thinking a moment. "I do. What you read about these days? Mythology perhaps." Grin.
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[info]vreppyi 2011-01-27 10:03 pm UTC (link) Track This She could kiss Joey for having stepped forward right then. She was already nervous enough. She smiled to the touch on her back and continued to watch the two. After this was done, she was going to need a stiff drink.
The question made her clear her throat. If he went into that she was going to take her son and go. Bernie shook his head, "no. Mostly Harry Potter, and books about King Arthur." Bernie grinned at Joey there, "my friend Joey brought me a bunch and King Arthur was really awesome. I think I want to be a Knight when I grew up, and mum said Sir Elton John, who is some fancy musician, got to be a Knight so I figure I got a chance." Veronica had to hide her grin behind her hand on that. She was encouraging her son to reach for the stars and it seemed to pay off.
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[info]cup_of_joseph 2011-01-28 01:24 am UTC (link) Track This Bernie's comment made Joseph grin too. Damn right. Bernie could be a knight like Sir Elton John. And Joseph would have told him so in Poseidon weren't there being loomy. He would tell him later. He thought Bernie should hear it.
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[info]neptune_storm 2011-01-28 01:48 am UTC (link) Track This Poseidon stood back up putting a hand on the kid's back and turning his head so to instruct the kid follow him. He walked him closer toward the water's edge, where the railing kept the water at a distance.
With that low and gravely voice Poseidon decided to push it a little further, away from his mother's ears. Should she lash out, he wasn't going to play nice anymore. It was time she and this kid knew their place in this world and who he was. He wasn't going to keep that secret.
"Why be a knight when you can be a prince?" he asked, a smile of deviousness behind that question. He looked out to the ocean, motioning for the kid to do as well. "Should look up into your Greek mythology kid, there's a lot you're missing out on. Like that Percy Jackson shit." He leaned down again, his eyes stern, voice low enough that only Bernie could hear. The waves crashed against the edge as he spoke. "I'm Poseidon king of the seas," he nudged the kid's chest lightly. "Take that King Arthur," he raised a brow.
Kyle kept hold of Veronica knowing full well she could go into rage mode and interrupt what still was an nonviolent scene going on in front of them. He remembered Homonoia's words and anything to upset Poseidon could end badly.
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[info]vreppyi 2011-01-28 02:13 am UTC (link) Track This It was a good thing Kyle had a grip on her because when she saw Bernie walking further off with Dorian her panic raised another notch. Her every instinct screamed to get her son back closer to her. And now she couldn't hear them. "God damned prick." With a shaking hand she ran her fingers through her hair and looked at the two men. "If any of you have a drink or a smoke it's in your best interest to share it. Right now. Before I freak."
Bernie frowned and looked out to the ocean before raising an eyebrow. "Are you serious?" The boy waited a while, "mum took me to see that, actually. So prove it." He was definitely his mother's son too. "And you're swearing. Mum does that too and it's not good." He was being bold about this, counting on his mother to save him if this man would hurt him for it.
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[info]cup_of_joseph 2011-01-28 04:27 am UTC (link) Track This Joseph had his smokes with him. He pulled his silver cigarette case out of his pocket and he handed it over, following it with a lighter. He never took his eyes off Poseidon and Bernie.
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[info]neptune_storm 2011-01-28 06:21 am UTC (link) Track This "Prove it?" Poseidon asked with the slight turn of his mouth. He put both hands on the boys shoulder's. Another chuckle. "I'm not a trained monkey," he gave Bernie a not so amused look. "But," he paused after a moment, a flick of the brow. "I like you." His eyes flashed from a light blue to piercing almost white before returning as he looked into the kid's.
He turned his head, the water crashing again against where they stood, nothing yet to what it damage it could do. Poseidon snapped his fingers causing the water to raise even higher, a tremble against the earth causing other people around to run around and scamper. He kept his hands on Bernie. "Don't worry, it won't hurt you."
Kyle felt his heart race a bit, this wasn't good was it? "V," he said in a trembling voice. He looked to Joseph almost as if between the two of them they knew what was going on. This was Poseidon.
The water raised even higher, much higher than Poseidon stood tall. It crashed over the railing before cascading down blocking he and Bernie from Veronica's view. Nothing but a wall of thick water.
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[info]vreppyi 2011-01-28 06:48 am UTC (link) Track This She took the cigarette with a smile and lit it, feeling nervous. She wanted her son back within reach. She didn't trust this man for as far as she could throw him.
When the tremble came she frowned, wanting to call out to her son to get away from the water but then there was a wall of water blocking her view. Where she'd usually wonder about that, right now it was keeping her from her son and with a panicked cry she struggled against Kyle.
Bernie just gaped, then grinned. "Cool." Because he was eight, and this was cool in a way. "Mum's gonna worry though. But I believe you. Now what's all this got to do with me?" Bernie might be young, but he was smart. "And how much like Percy Jackson am I?" He glanced to the water, "and I'd like to see mum please."
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[info]cup_of_joseph 2011-01-28 09:28 am UTC (link) Track This Joseph stared in horror at the wall of water that then separated Bernie from them. This was Poseidon indeed. "Bernie!" he called out, and then, since no one was holding him back, Joseph tried to dart through the water.
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[info]neptune_storm 2011-01-28 04:15 pm UTC (link) Track This Poseidon laughed again shaking his head at this little tough guy. He really was a lot like Triton, and for a moment maybe the old sea king felt something like misplaced hunger---for what, he wasn't sure. "The son of a king, what other introduction do you need?" Seriously, so much easier in the olden days, children knew what it meant to be the son of a king. It meant power. "That's something you'll have to learn in time, kid. Times are different now what you posses I don't know."
Joseph ran toward that wall which was too thick for anyone to penetrate, stinging the man as soon as he hit it. It seemed to stay in one place for the longest of times, shocking to any passers by that hadn't scampered off. Kyle kept his grip on Veronica, hoping with everything he had that this was a show and not some death scene once the water cleared. "Poseidon..." he whispered somewhere close to fear and awe, he wasn't sure which. He wasn't sure what was angry and good with this guy.
"Demanding little tyke, be glad you're mine." When the water did clear there was a smiling kid and Dorian still standing not a drop of damp clothing on either. The water slid back behind the bars, and for a moment Poseidon had that look of pure pleasure. He missed calling the waters so easily, but it took a lot out of him even for a show.
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[info]vreppyi 2011-01-28 04:34 pm UTC (link) Track This The fact that now Dorian had revealed he was who he claimed to be didn't matter. She'd deal with that later. What was more important was that something was blocking her from her son, and she didn't know if he was alive or being drowned in some awful way.
She kept fighting against Kyle, wanting to put a hole through Poseidon's skull for touching her little boy.
Bernie shrugged and smirked in a familiar way, "you said it yourself. I'm the son of a King. I get to be demanding, just a little." When the water cleared the boy grinned at Joey. "Hi Joey! Cool huh? I wonder if I can do that." The boy glanced at Poseidon, "you're pretty alright."
Before long Veronica had managed to wrestle out of Kyle's grip and ran to her son, sinking on her knees before her and faintly realizing Joey was beside her. "Are you alright?"
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[info]cup_of_joseph 2011-01-28 10:42 pm UTC (link) Track This Joey spluttered, and he shook the water from his hair, since he was now the only one wet here. He should have known better, but apparently thinking Bernie was in trouble overrode being careful.
Of course, Bernie was fine. "Yeah, it was...cool," Joey whispered and then Veronica was beside him, kneeling in front of her son.
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[info]neptune_storm 2011-01-29 01:34 am UTC (link) Track This "Smart boy," he tilted his head to the side. "Go give your mother hell now." He may look sweet and innocent now, but Poseidon was certain in time he'd let lose that devious side. What a beautiful day that would be.
This little mortal boy had a piece of himself in there. He ruffled the kid's hair roughly with a snort letting him run back to his mother who looked as if she was about to hyperventilate.
"Breathe," he spoke in a haughty voice crossing his arms over his chest as she checked him over.
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[info]vreppyi 2011-01-29 01:44 am UTC (link) Track This She shot a glare at this being, sheer anger overriding common sense. She brushed her hands over her son's cheeks and kissed him. "Baby go with Joey alright?" She looked at Joey, waiting for her son to walk over to his friend and take Joey's hand, "Mum's mad, come on. But that was pretty wicked."
Once Bernie was at a safe distance she rose, "let me point this out to you. I don't care who you are, or what tricks you can pull. But if you ever, ever endanger my son in any way like that again I will find a way to kill a God, are we clear about this?" She would deal with the freak out about that later, would worry about how she was to raise the son of a god later."And before you get pissy remind yourself where you are." Her hands curled around her stun gun, just in case. She'd come prepared.
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[info]cup_of_joseph 2011-01-29 02:54 am UTC (link) Track This Joey held onto Bernie's hand, maybe a little tighter than he needed to. "That was wicked, I guess," Joey said, still slightly damp from the water. "Just be careful, okay? Augh, I smell like fish."
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[info]neptune_storm 2011-01-29 04:22 am UTC (link) Track This "Relax," Poseidon said rolling his eyes "I felt like showing off. He wasn't in danger." She was already stepping on toes she shouldn't be stepping over. He stepped forward looking down on her with that otherworldly air. "Zip it blondie or you'll find out real quick just what I can do. I promised no drownings, so I won't shake it up too much." He threw her a sinister smile. "Besides, wouldn't want the little tyke to go home without dinner tonight would you?" He stood a little closer, making sure she heard his warning. "So I suggest you keep it down and I won't be tempted to clamp your mouth shut."
His eyes shifted to where she kept her hand shaking his head in amusement. He stepped back throwing Bernie a slow wave. "Keep it in your pocket," he demanded straightening his jacket lapels. "Wouldn't want to traumatize the kid now would you? He likes me."
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[info]vreppyi 2011-01-29 04:32 am UTC (link) Track This Bernie giggled and nodded, "you do, but that's alright. Thank you, for wanting to come after me." The boy glanced back and frowned. "I've never seen mum this angry before."
Veronica gritted her teeth, "next time you want to show off, be more subtle about it." She looked up to him, seemingly unimpressed narrowing her eyes at the threat. "And you'll go home without balls. Keep pushing it asshole. You touch me, you put one finger on me and I will remind you of a very basic principle." Her fingers clicked the safety off. "Water conducts electricity."
Bernie waved back and Veronica rolled her eyes. "Oh please. I'm his mother you dick. He's spend his entire life with me, and you will not look good if you hurt me. Trust me on that. I will kill you if you harm a hair on his head. I don't care if it takes me my entire life, but I'll find a way to dance on your corpse." She stepped back then. "You can call when you want to see him."
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[info]neptune_storm 2011-01-29 04:53 am UTC (link) Track This "And you need to remember that you are nothing more than a fly under my shoe. Keep pushing it. You may be all spiny and big talk, sweetheart but don't play with the big guns unless you know what you're up against." He would have already thrown her around, which could be seen in that clench of his jaw, those eyes that could turn her to stone they were so cold. "Be glad someone else is on your side today." Poseidon had no problems with throwing things out of order. He surely held no respect for Zeus, but that bastard had shoved his foot up his ass. He had to be good.
"Ooooh," he feigned unnerved waving his hands around. "I'm scared." Snort. No mortal girl was going to tell him what to do, his wife hardly got that luxury. He laughed before turning to start towards home. "Maybe I'll call you first." He gave her that same wave he gave Bernie and just as crooked.
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[info]cup_of_joseph 2011-01-29 03:25 pm UTC (link) Track This Joseph watched Poseidon and Veronica worriedly while he held Bernie's hand. "Well she loves you," he said softly, "and she just wants to make sure you're safe."
He glanced at Kyle, wondering if this was okay. He knew Kyle was aware this was Poseidon, as Veronica had said so. Kyle would be able to judge the situation better. Was Veronica actually about to pounce on a Greek god?