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Messing with the gods' plans for mortals (favoriteofzeus) wrote in wariscoming,
@ 2012-05-12 16:00:00

Entry tags:

hercules, livia/eve

Who: Hercules and Livia!
What: Face to face meeting for the first time.
Where: Herc's room in the complex
When: Now/afternoon of the 12
Rating/Status: I'd say in the PG to PG-13 range at most/Complete

Seeing that Livia agreed to meet with him, he fired off a quick reply. He rose to his feet, leaving the laptop open, and glanced around his small apartment. Really, he didn't need much space. He knew there were larger apartments in the building, but given it was just him right now, he didn't need much. But he wasn't concerned about impressing the Roman warrior with the size of his living space. It was clean and neat and slightly personable so far given he'd not been here for long. But once he had fully mastered this modern English language, he planned on finding a way to earn a living in this world while helping to fight the demons and forces of evil.

He was also determined to do his best to make this as much like home as he could. Though it was strange to be staying in one place and not constantly wandering around to help people. He moved over to the door and made sure it was unlocked, his leather pants creaking slightly with the movements. While he had gotten himself modern day clothes from that Walmart place, he preferred being in his normal clothes when he was staying in the complex. They were more comfortable and easier to move in. And part of him felt naked without his gauntlets on too. They were like a connection of sorts to his own time.

Positive that everything looked presentable, Hercules sat down and waited for Livia. Part of him wondered what she'd be like. Would she be like Xena had been when they had met on the battlefield? Full of hate and rage and eager to make a name for herself? Or would she be a bit more mellow about things? Something told him, that with Ares having trained her, it would most likely be the former. Still, his brother wasn't here, Livia was. There could be a chance where the demigod might be able to get through to her as he had with Xena. At least to some extent. Part of what had helped Xena, he thought, was her army having betrayed her.

Fiddling with one of the ties to his left gauntlet, he stared at the door and waited patiently.

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favoriteofzeus
2012-05-15 01:11 am UTC (link)

Whether or not Ares would appear in this world still remained to be seen. Did Hercules expect his war loving brother to appear? He sort of did. At least knowing his own luck. Hearing her claim it was a wise decision, he shrugged. "It's the best decision considering the circumstances. But I'm not sure on what all we know. I've not really spoken with anyone from this world." Which was true. "I've been trying to learn as much about these modern times as possible as fast as I can."

As she spoke of Julius Caeser being a great man, he kept from snorting in disagreement. "I never had the pleasure of meeting him face to face, but I know Xena did. But I did have the pleasure of all but destroying his dreams at taking over Eire." He shook his head. "The man was a fool. The world's too big to be ruled by one kingdom. Whether or not the gods are on that kingdom's side."

He gave a shrug, seemingly unphased by her boastful claims. "Rome is just one city Livia. The world is a vast place. Just because you're the best from Rome does not make you the best in the world. If she were here, my friend Nemesis would no doubt caution you that pride comes before the fall."

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bitchofrome
2012-05-16 01:11 am UTC (link)

Julius Ceaser was no fool. He was a visionary and he'd lead Rome to greatness before an untimely death at the hands of those he'd named friend. It was unfortunate and it was messy but such was progress. Augustus and Marc Antony had taken their revenge long before the fool had died in Egypt with the whore queen there and Augustus had lead Rome to greatness. Livia had been raised on the stories, the history from her teachers and the battles from the best teacher there was of such things. And here Hercules was telling her Rome was just a city.

"Not the Gods, Just one. Just the only one that matters. And who wants Eire, its a horrid little island, I've never bothered to try invading it. We'll take as far as Britannia and leave the savages their paradise, what do you think?" she answered, tauntingly not really expecting an answer. Nor did she much care what his friend had to say on the subject of pride. She was ready to fight and more importantly she was ready to win.

"If you're ready to spar then meet me in the training area in ten minutes. We'll see then what Rome and your brother have forged in me. I expect you'll be pleasantly surprised." she told him, proud of what she was and what she could do. And why wouldn't she. She was Livia of Rome. Chosen of Ares. She was Rome and no man would tell her otherwise.

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