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Mnemosyne | Μνημοσυνη (moneta) wrote in nevermore_logs,
@ 2012-08-16 13:14:00

Entry tags:

eurydice, mnemosyne, orpheus

Who: Eurydice, Mnemosyne and Orpheus
What: Grandmommy doting on and loving her grandson and his wife
When: Thursday evening
Where: Mnemosyne's place
Warnings: Pssh, this bunch? I doubt it

So far Mnemosyne had seen a daughter and a sister. This evening she would see one of her grandsons and his wife. It had been a good week so far. A wonderfully good week. The only thing that could possibly make it better was if the remaining Mousai showed up. Then she would have reason to throw a full out pantheon party and invite everyone, despite any awkwardness or grievances. Mnemosyne loved most people, but there were those whom she knew better than to have anything to do with. Which was saying a lot for her ever having the idea of inviting someone like Hera to her home for any reason. Then again, she was entirely over Hera and honestly couldn't care less about what that icy queen had to say or do. She was neutral either way and she preferred the Moirai anyway.

For appetizers she had made sure her living room was immaculate. The only thing that appeared even remotely out of place were the trays of hors d'oeuvres set neatly on the coffee table. Maybe she had gone a little overboard with all this food but she didn't care. She always made sure anyone who came to her home was well fed and taken care of.

When at least the doorbell rang she hurried to answer the door. A wide smile greeted Orpheus and Eurydice as the door swung open. She immediately pulled her grandson into a hug and kissed her cheek. "My sweet, sweet boy! You look..." she looked him over, "thin. Much too thin." Then it was Eudydice's turn for a hug and a gentle kiss to the cheek, the girl unable to not smile. "Do you both eat?" She asked when she took note of Eurydice's size as well. There was once a time when a full figure was considered most beautiful and while Eurydice had never been very large herself, Mnemosyne was determined to make them both put on at least ten pounds. "No matter, you will eat and drink and we will laugh. Come in."

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divine_song
2012-08-16 07:44 pm UTC (link)

"I'm perfectly fine. I promise," he sighed knowing it was no use at telling his aunts or his grandmother to stop fussing over him. They were going to do it until they were satisfied. "Please," he held a hand to his stomach, "I've eaten enough in the last few days to hold me over all winter."

Orpheus led Eurydice in, being sure to keep her in front of this time as fear that she would slip out behind him if he didn't.

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moneta
2012-08-16 07:51 pm UTC (link)

Mnemosyne waved a hand, "Yes, yes I can see that. What ever happened to the ancient days when a fuller figure was the norm?" They were gone obviously, but she could still miss it. She wasn't one to speak anyway, since she was thin herself. But when she looked at each of them she couldn't help thinking they were too thin. It was unhealthy. "Fine, eat what you can but I'm sending at least half of it home with you. There's no way I'm going to finish it all on my own. Unless my girls all come over at the same time."

Mnemosyne lead them inside, Eurydice right behind her but staying closer to Orpheus. Ever since she'd convinced him who she was she couldn't bare the thought of being even an foot from him for too long. She looked around, "Your apartment is lovely." Mnemosyne smiled, "Thank you, dear. I have two guest rooms on standby for family, so if you two ever need a place to stay let me know." Eurydice smiled at that and nodded, "We will."

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	divine_song 2012-08-16 11:13 pm UTC (link)
	Orpheus chuckled softly keeping close to Eurydice. He seemed out of his element without any idea of where to go or do next. He was in some kind of limbo. He let go of Eurydice's hand reluctantly to take a seat on the couch, far more quiet than he should have been. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

moneta
2012-08-16 11:20 pm UTC (link)

Eurydice waited for Mnemosyne to sit in the armchair before taking her place back to Orpheus. She sat poised on the edge of her seat, looking at the food that was set out on the coffee table. She wasn't sure how much she would eat, but she wasn't about to be rude and not have anything.

"Go on, dear," said Mnemosyne, who thought Eurydice was simply being polite and didn't want to be the first to 'dig in'. She smiled a little shyly and reached over to pick up one of the scallops. "Now, tell me how you two are doing. I imagine this is a huge adjustment."

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	divine_song 2012-08-17 10:49 pm UTC (link)
	Orpheus stayed seated, poised as Eurydice daintily ate. He couldn't even think of food. He watched her every move memorizing it again. How she sat, the way her fingers curled around an object. Even how her lips parted so she could chew. He realized he was being spoken to and snapped himself out of the trance. "I'm sorry. What was that?" He said softly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	moneta 2012-08-18 02:49 am UTC (link)
	Eurydice was very much aware of Orpheus watching her. She wasn't sure if him doing so while his grandmother spoke was a good thing. But when Mnemosyne chuckled she figured it wasnt a big deal "I asked how you two are adjusting, dear." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	divine_song 2012-08-19 12:09 am UTC (link)
	Orpheus didn't stare inappropriately, he only had to brand his memory again of what made Eurydice so beautiful. "I'm sorry," he apologized, holding his hand to his chest. "I'm not used to it, I will be honest. I feel like any moment I will awake and find myself alone again." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

moneta
2012-08-19 12:21 am UTC (link)

Mnemosyne smiled and shook her head, "There's nothing to apologize for. You haven't seen your wife in centuries, you're bound to stare." meanwhile Eurydice finished that small appetizer with a blush on her face. "I'm not really used to it, either," she confessed. "I've been above for almost six years now and I'm not even used to that yet."

Mnemosyne nodded again, "Well you're not expected to be back to the way things were before. But if your love is still as great as back then the world is in for a great romance once more."

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divine_song
2012-08-23 02:25 am UTC (link)

Orpheus kept Eurydice's hand tightly woven in his, still not able to even think of food. He was just happy to see her breathing though he'd hardly shown any emotion besides hurt. He beat himself up over her still, he probably would for some time.

"It's very strange." He shook his head, "I really don't know how to feel. It's almost as if my heart will burst." Orpheus was remembering little by little with this new picture book his mind was making of Eurydice.

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