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				Title: <strong>Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>08-01-2020, 00:22:21</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 36pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: andale mono;" class="bbc_font">Blessed Falls Village</span></span><br><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">Blessed by the Gods and Goddesses</span><br><br><br><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size">The Story</span><br><br>Upon their 18th birthdays, young adults may be blessed by one of the Gods or Goddesses. Those who have been blessed are invited to live in a secluded village where they can learn about their new abilities and well as there responsibilities to the mortals around them. So after the characters eighteenth birthday, they will receive a letter asking them to come and stay in the Blessed Falls Village. There, there is a series of houses where the blessed live. Each house is dedicated to a God or Goddess, so if two people are blessed by Hades... they are now roommates. Residents of Blessed Falls Village can learn more about their abilities through various courses and activities, there will be Elders that will conduct the courses.<br><br>The reasoning is that the blessed have a very important job. The Gods and Goddess' are too busy to handle every possible request or prayer so they set up these villages throughout the world. Blessed Falls Village is just one of many. Each village has a temple just outside of it where people of the near by towns come and leave their offerings and ask for guidance or help. Those requests get filtered and then assigned to the Blessed to help.<br><br>Overall game is going to be sandbox/freeform with events that sort of help with moving things along and bringing everyone back together. lice of Life style role play, characters can have a wide range of ages. They all live in a gated village and have to coexist with each other as well as take on tasks of being a God/Goddesses apprentice.<br><br><br><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size">Rules and Guidelines</span><br><br>Here are some general rules as well as story guidelines.<br><br><br><strong>General Rules</strong><br><br>1. Always follow the ToS of Elliquiy.<br>2. AliceInLace and Moderators have the final say.<br>3. Be kind, you don't know who is on the other side of those screens.<br>4. Try and keep OOC drama to a minimum, we have a low drama tolerance.<br>5. If you are experiencing conflict, feel free to take it up with Alice or a Moderator.<br>6. If you are going to be away longer then a week, please let us know. Life happens and we understand. <br><br><br><strong>Story Guidelines</strong><br><br>1. This game takes place in modern times.<br>2. No controlling other people characters or instant kills.<br>3. At this time, we are in 'Human Bondage' so please keep that in mind. <br>4. This game is free form but there will be story events and time skips to keep things moving forward.<br><br>5. No meta gaming or god modding. We are further expanding on this to include character internal thought. If your character has no knowledge of something happening with or between other character, you can not say something happened, even as internal thought. This includes but not limited to; saying a charater attempted to attack you or someone else without that character doing so. Saying a character went somewhere [They are heading to town] even though you have no knowledge of that. Saying a character is hooking up with someone despite not seeing it.<br><br>You character MAY make assumptions, IE: Character balls up his fist and looks angerly at your character, but walks away... you can put 'Carter looked like he was going to hit Liam, but didnt.'<br><br>Example 2: Your character sees two other characters sneak off. You could say 'Jane noticed Lily and Kris sneaking off, the thought they may be fooling around crossed her mind'<br><br><br>MORE CAN BE ADDED AS NEEDED TO FIT THE GAME<br><br><br><br><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size">Announcements</span><br><br><strong>02/10/2020::</strong> Welcome to Blessed Falls Village! We are officially accepting characters at this stage and I am planning on opening the game on <em>Friday, February 14th</em>. I am hoping this will be ample time for a good portion of people to get their profiles in. Thank you all again for joining and I do hope we have a fun time!<br><br><br><br><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size">Calendar and Events</span><br><br>Here is where I will post current day, time, weather, as well as any current or upcoming events!<br><br><strong>CURRENT CONDITIONS::</strong> Saturday Early Morning, June 20th. Today will be a high of 78 F and partly cloud skies.<br><br><br><strong>SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL::</strong> TODAY will be the festival. In the morning there will be a blessing ceremony at the temple. All the blessed are required to wear their ceremonial robes. Later that night will start with a huge cookout and go into dancing, bonfire, and swimming!<br><br><br><br><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size">The Houses</span><br><br>There are TWO types of roles in the Blessed Falls Village. The Blessed are the younger generation who have just came to live in the village. They are often blessed by one God or Goddess but may have conflict over who gets to bless them. The Elders are the now retiring Blessed, they have served years as an apprentice and are now acting mentors to the next generation. They are often blessed by one God or Goddess but also may have received multiple blessings for they time served, no more than two though. Each God or Goddess has a house in the village where mortals they have blessed must live together as roommates. All of the Elders share the largest house in the village.<br><br>The Gods/Goddess Houses were decorated in the style of who blessed them and contain two bedrooms with private bathrooms, and a shared kitchen and living area. All the houses surround a large garden which includes a pool, outdoor sparing and training area, and outdoor living space.<br><br>The Main house sits at the back of the village overlooking the others. On the second floor is several bedrooms where the elders room. The main floor is reserved for class spaces, a library, and a large gathering area for events.<br><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">The Houses</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>HOUSE OF THE GODS</strong><br><br><strong>::Zeus::</strong><br>Zachary Malias Cameron | 19 | Jordan Calloway | Juggtacular<br>Character Name | Age | Face Claim | Writer<br><br><strong>::Poseidon::</strong><br>Nicholas Edmund Trent | 26 | Charles Michael Davis | Gannameade<br>Character Name | Age | Face Claim | Writer<br><br><strong>::Hades::</strong><br>Guǐ Zhǐnán | 20 | Kim Jaejoong | LamentingQuill<br>Character Name | Age | Face Claim | Write<br><br><strong>::Ares::</strong><br>Alexandra Rose Pretorius | 21 | Marie Avgeropoulos | DragonGoddess<br>Character Name | Age | Face Claim | Writer<br><br><strong>::Hermes::</strong> <br>Aristotle Hector Simpson | 28 | Donnell Blaylock Jr. | Gannameade<br>Character Name | Age | Face Claim | Writer<br><br><strong>::Hephestus::</strong><br>Phoenix Ramirez | 24 | Camila Cabello | AliceInLace<br>Emil Archer Colton | 25 | Tony Thornburg | Cressray<br><br><strong>::Apollo::</strong><br>Apollo Christopher King | 21 | Robert Christopher Riley | <em>Gannameade</em><br>Cassandra | 3000? | Doukissa Nomikou | Elizabeth Ecsed<br><br><strong>::Dionysus::</strong><br>Stephanie Anne Weasley | 22 | Sabrina Lynn | DragonGoddess<br>Character Name | Age | Face Claim | Writer<br><br><strong>::Eros::</strong><br>Valentine Maxwell | 22 | Yohio | LamentingQuill<br>Character Name | Age | Face Claim | Writer<br><br><strong>::Chronos::</strong><br>Solomon Deimos Chamberlain | 35 | Nick Bateman | Cressray<br>Character Name | Age | Face Claim | Writer<br><br><br><br><strong>HOUSE OF THE GODDESSES</strong><br><br><strong>Hera::</strong><br>Character Name | Age | Face Claim | Writer<br>Character Name | Age | Face Claim | Writer<br><br><strong>Artemis::</strong><br>Character Name | Age | Face Claim | Writer<br>Character Name | Age | Face Claim | Writer<br><br><strong>Aphrodite::</strong> <br>Aurora Briars | 18 | Unspecified Model | LamentingQuill<br>Character Name | Age | Face Claim | Writer<br><br><strong>Athena::</strong><br>Carter Augustus Byrd | 21 | Gabriel Lefelman | Rainbrows<br>Seth Kamiizumi | 21 | Natuski Hanae | Cressray<br><br><strong>Demeter::</strong><br>Autumn Rose Bailey | 24 | Hailie (instigram) | AliceInLace<br>Character Name | Age | Face Claim | Writer<br><br><strong>Persephone::</strong><br>Liliana Fernvale | 21 | Kristen Kreuk | LamentingQuill<br>Vonna Winslow | 24 | Evan Rachel Wood | Crony<br><br><strong>::Themis::</strong><br>Character Name | Age | Face Claim | Writer<br>Character Name | Age | Face Claim | Writer<br><br><strong>::Hecate::</strong><br>Mackenzie Aayana White | 24 | Alissa White-Gluz | DragonGoddess<br>Veronica Night | 24 | Susan Coffey | AliceInLace<br><br><br><strong>The Main House</strong><br><br>Miss Akira Takayashi | 39 |&nbsp; Zeus | Demi Moore | AliceInLace<br>Jeremiah Andreas Davidson | 50 | Idris Elba | Gannameade<br>Nenene Hirasaka | 30 | Rio Yamashita | Cressray<br>Oliver J. Green | 27 | Casey Taylor | Rainbrows<br><br></div></div><br><br><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Images for the Village</strong></span><br><br>Here are just some VERY basic layout images for the village. This is just to give a basic idea of the layout. The houses all are designed in the style of their God/dess, if you are moving in with an already existing character, please reach out to them to collaborate on how they described the house so far. Each house has a sizable back yard where the residents are allowed to do wit has they please.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Pictures</div><div class="spoiler_body">*Please click for full size images*<br><br>(https://i.ibb.co/YP2nDjx/02-14-20-10-31-17-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/2WqV8KT)<br><br>(https://i.ibb.co/vjYNCmc/02-14-20-10-30-44-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/kS1LV0G)<br><br>(https://i.ibb.co/LJRSzdG/Blessed-Falls-Map.png) (https://ibb.co/jWfhvkp)<br><br><br></div></div><br><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Classes and Village Jobs</strong></span><br><br><br><br>There are classes all Blessed can take, first years are REQUIRED to take the Basic courses to help with their live in the village. <br><br>First year classes: Greek Myths/History, Cooking, Self-Defense, and Gardening<br><br><span class="bbc_u"><em><strong>Arts:</strong></em></span>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>Music<br>Song<br>Dance<br>Hand-Arts: Drawing, Painting, Sketching<br>Psychology<br>Philosophy<br>Law<br>History<br><br><span class="bbc_u"><em><strong>Sciences:</strong></em></span><br>Biology <br>Anatomy<br>Chemistry<br>Physics<br>Engineering<br>Medicine<br><br><span class="bbc_u"><em><strong>Physical:</strong></em></span><br>Combat Training/Tactics<br>Self-Defense<br>Streetwise<br>Gymnastics/Tumbling<br>Weapons Training<br>Strategy/Logistics<br><br><span class="bbc_u"><em><strong>Electives</strong></em></span><br>Powers training<br>Business/Finance<br>Meditation<br>Pilot – All vehicles<br><br><br><span class="bbc_u"><em><strong>Clubs:</strong></em></span><br>Falconry<br>Chess<br>Cooking<br><br><br><br><strong>JOBS</strong><br><br>Your Blessed can also be appointed a job to have within the village. These jobs are granted by the Elders and can be taken away if the Blessed breaks rules or shows unfavorable actions.<br><br>Feel free to suggest other jobs as well!<br><br><br><em>Head Elders Secretary:</em> After a down spiral, Akira now needs a secretary to help ease some of her work. <br><br><em>Guards:</em> Just as it suggests, you will be responsible for guarding the village. You will report to Jeremiah, Head of Security and Defense. You will be need to alert the village if there is an attack as well.<br><br><em>Cooks:</em> Have a passion for food? Help in the kitchen and make meals for the cafe! You will also help with large banquets and events.<br><br><em>Garden Caretakers:</em> Have a green thumb? Help maintain the large green house and gardens. This position will report to Autumn Bailey who is currently the Lead Gardener.<br><br><em>Handy Person:</em> Calling all Mr. and Mrs. Fix-Its! Handy? Love to fix whats broken? Then you can help with repairs around the village!<br><br><em>Forge Apprentice:</em> Work under our own Master Maker and help create tools and weapons for the village and the Blessed.<br><br><br><br><br><br><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Q&amp;A</strong></span><br><br>I will try and place questions I receive here as well as my best explanation to them.<br><br><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Q&amp;A</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>1. Are they all brought to a village when they turn 18 or can they be brought in at later ages?</strong><br><br>Their powers will begin to manifest but they can come to the village at any time. However, the longer they are away from the village, the weaker their abilities become and eventually the blessed abilities will fade out.<br><br><br><strong>2. In the Greek myths some gods clearly don't like each other. Will the relationships between their patrons have any effects on relationships between characters?</strong><br><br>The mortals have full control over their emotions and thoughts so if a God/dess was not fond of another, it doesn't necessarily mean the blessed would feel the same way. You could definitely have your character influenced by that though!<br><br><br><strong>3. I know it says it's slice of life, but will there be events? Is it safe to assume that 'missions' will be very different between characters due to the interests of their patrons?</strong><br><br>Yes, so it is over all a Slice of Life style game and very sandbox but there will be two types of events that can randomly pop up. <br><br><em>Village Event/Celebration::</em> There will be large village celebrations where everyone is encouraged to come and participate. This will be used occasionally to sort of bring all the members together every so often.<br><br><em>Blessed Tasks::</em> The Elders may assign Houses tasks from the God/desses. These will be specific to character affiliations and abilities. <br><br>There is also going to be a larger scale conflict later on in the story to add a little drama and fun! <br><br><br><strong>4. What would a typical day in the village look like for these people?</strong><br><br>Everyday is going to be pretty simple if they have no available tasks. They will wake up, they can socialize or train, they may have responsibilities like tending the gardens; and there will also be Elder Taught lessons they can attend to further grow in their abilities. <br><br><br><strong>5. What Brings them to the village? Are they drawn to it, or does someone come and fetch them?</strong><br><br>One of the elders would have either retrieved them, or sent a letter depending on distance.<br><br><br><strong>6. Would the Gods/Goddess have contact with those they blessed?</strong><br><br>The God/dess could have contact, maybe in the form of visions or voices all the way to full appearance (though rare).</div></div><br><br><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size">Posting Header</span><br><br>Please use this header or something similar at the top of your posts to help everyone keep track!<br><br><div class="codeheader">Code: <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return smfSelectText(this);" class="codeoperation">[Select]</a></div><pre style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><code class="bbc_code">[floatleft][img height=150]IMAGE LINK HERE[/img][/floatleft][size=12pt][color=black]YOUR NAME HERE[/color][/size]<br>[b]Blessed By::[/b] GOD OR GODDESS<br>[b]Location::[/b] HERE<br>[b]Company::[/b] HERE<br>[b]Date/Time::[/b] HERE<br>[b]Mood::[/b] HERE<br>[b]Wearing::[/b] HERE<br>[b]TRIGGER WARNINGS::[/b] HERE<br><br><br>[hr]</code></pre><br><br><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">Navigation</span><br><br>All threads associated with Blessed Falls Village<br><br><strong>Blessed Falls Village</strong><br>IC: Main Game Thread (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315133.0)<br>IC: Into The Past (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=319274.0)<br>OOC: Profile Thread (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.0)<br>OOC: Out Of Character (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=316317.0)<br><br><br><strong>Other</strong><br>Original Interest Thread (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=316166.0)<br>Discord Invite (https://discord.gg/mqNT8KV)<br><br><br></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>15-02-2020, 04:59:49</strong>
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				<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size">Welcome to Blessed Falls Village</span></strong><br><br>Another year has begun at the Blessed Falls Village and those who have been blessed are getting ready for the Summer Solstice Festival that the Elders held in the village each year. It allowed for the residents to come together, relax and unwind, and celebrate the Gods and Goddesses that have blessed them. As the preparations begin, decorations go up around the village and everyone is bustling. The weather is warm and the skies are clear as the pool is uncovered for the season. The elders work together to deliver the invites to each and every door.<br><br><br><em>Dear Blessed Of [God or Goddess],<br><br>It is that time of year again where the Summer Solstice Festival is upon us. We cordially invite you to join in on the festivities tomorrow! In the morning, we will be heading to the temple for the Solstice Blessing. Please come in your CEREMONIAL ROBES and prepare your token for the offering table. Tomorrow night here will be a large feast and dance in the courtyard beside the pool. Dress in your finest attire and let us celebrate our lives and praise to Gods and Goddess that look over us.<br><br>Head Elder;<br>Akira Takanashi</em><br><br><br>The letters are dropped into the letter box of each house in the mornings mail. Today is <strong>Friday, June 19th</strong> so the residents will have plenty of time to get ready for the days festivities. Most people would be helping set up decorations, planning events, or doing shopping for the party. A lot of the residents may also have pre-parties at their houses. <br><br><br>Let us enjoy a spectacular year!<br><br><br></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Levi</strong> on <strong>15-02-2020, 09:36:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://data.whicdn.com/images/275786433/original.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Dabrina Magenta Addams (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15272304#msg15272304)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Freshly arriving at camp<br><strong>Company::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Beowulf</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.warrenphotographic.co.uk/photography/bigs/23938-Alsatian-puppy-lying-head-up-white-background.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> tired<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> &nbsp;this &nbsp;(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-0d59c/images/stencil/2048x2048/products/398/2780/843__81521.1532687611.jpg?c=2) also carrying a large hiking bag<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>Dabrina trudged along the well trodden forest path, her backpack jostled her every so often but the young woman knew she was almost at her destination. Her feet acked after walking for day on end to reach this secluded area where she would finally be with people like herself. People blessed or cursed depending on how they saw it by the very gods themselves. Her own godly blessing had been getting rather annoying of late, when she first received the blessing she had been elated going around showing off but then Dabrina had realized that one of her powers bestowed by Hades was extremely volatile. However every night when she had closed her eyes for the last six months, Dabrina had been receiving dreams. Blurry faces of people, male, female, black, white, tanned, old and young flashed before her lids. Then a village with row upon row of houses and finally a forest.<br><br>Unfortunately the dreams hadn't been very particular on location so it had taken a good deal of research and trudging through a variety of tree lines to finally find what she was looking for. How did Dabrina know she was going the right way, well she didn't, not really it was just a feeling in her chest. Every foot that landed on the path bringing her closer to something. Ahead of her a clearing began to open and as Dabrina approached she finally saw the village! "Look Beowulf! We're here! It actually exists!" Dabrina hurried forwards, her exhaustion forgotten at the site of the village ahead.<br><br>As she moved forward her leather coat suddenly bulged oddly and then the fluffiest puppy head imaginable popped out. This was Dabrina's pride and joy, Beowulf had been given to her on the last job Dabrina had taken before&nbsp; she had begun travelling. The puppy was still very young and while energetic and eager to please he did have a tendency to wander off so most of the time he spent snuggled in the females coat secured by the bag straps over her chest. A small cute whine came from the puppy. "Okay, put stay close" Dabrina said. Beowulf yipped&nbsp; and moments later Dabrina set down the wiggling mass. Instantly he was off sniffing at trees and marking them. The pair made good time reaching the entrance to the village which as the woman got closer felt a bit quiet. Unsure of where to go or who to see Dabrina walked slowly forwards calling out "Hello?!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CountessYlva</strong> on <strong>15-02-2020, 19:18:10</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.artwave.it/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/mariacarlaboscono5.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Cerise Jillian Pendleton</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Artemis<br><strong>Location::</strong> The woods west of the village, the Artemis House yard area<br><strong>Company::</strong> Snowflake (Siberian Husky)<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, 19 June, 0900.<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Anxious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Black shirt, grey vest, black pack<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br>Cerise wakes early the morning of the 19th, the day before the annual solstice celebration. She grimaces as she sees the reminder about tomorrow's festivities. Like she needed one. The young woman was well aware that one of the big annual social events was coming up shortly, when she'd have to be around other people in a large group. She wasn't good with large groups.<br><br>But there was nothing for it, so she got up, stretched, fed the dogs, gave them scratches and pets as they ate. After they were done, she took them for their morning walk through the village, letting them stretch their legs. She returned to Artemis House, but she was agitated, and went to get her things for a trip out into the woods. She gathered a pack and vest with all the tools and supplies she'd need and then some, simple black and grey.<br><br>She liked simple clothing. It was...functional. Like her room, which was so spare that one might think she'd just arrived at the village rather than living there for nearly two years. She had packs, knives, hunting gear, and not a lot else. The only decoration of note was a poster of a wolf on the wall above her bed. She had one plant, a sturdy ficus that she kept alive more by its own tenacity than her skill. Nothing else to show a sign of her personality, no other mark she'd made on the place.<br><br>Not much to show for a life.<br><br>She took Snowflake out with her, the husky not requiring a leash, and went out to the woods. She felt better as soon as she was out among the trees, more relaxed, more confident. It was so much easier to function out here, away from the bustle of the village. Away from the people. She smiled, and though she didn't know it, she hummed tunelessly. She let her mind empty of conscious thought, just experiencing the trees, the earth, the light breeze. It was like meditation, but not the still and silent meditation the elders taught her, which she struggled with. This sort came naturally.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>17-02-2020, 04:53:06</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/BBPbCrN/Hailie2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Autumn Rose Bailey</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Demeter<br><strong>Location::</strong> House of Demeter -&gt; Greenhouse<br><strong>Company::</strong> No One -&gt; Kira<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19; Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Excited<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br>Autumn woke with rays of sun streaming through her bedroom window, she sat and outstretched her arms before slowly placing her feet on the floor. She had the same routine every morning, like clockwork. She woke up at 8am, took a hot shower, at breakfast, and headed to the garden by 10am. She thrived on schedules and being organized. Her room was simple, painted a soft teal with white trim. Her bed was large with a thick cream colored duvet and more pillows then one person ever needed. She liked it that way though, and every pillow was placed with care every morning after she got up. <br><br>After making her bed, she headed into her bathroom and turned on the shower to allow it to heat up. She took off the plain tee she wore to bed and stepped out of the satin shorts. Soon, steam filled the bathroom and fogged over the mirror, signalling to Autumn that her shower was finally nice and warm. She cautiously stepping into the stream and let the hot water sooth her muscles and ready her for the day ahead. She washed her hair and then her body, letting the water rinse away the suds before stepping out and grabbing her towel. She dried off and wrapped the towel around her hair and twisting it to sit on top of her head. <br><br>Walking back into her room, she moved over to her dresser and pulled out a pair of simple jean shorts and a work tee. She knew she would be tending the garden first and always wore clothes that she didn't mind if they got a little dirty. After getting dressed she walked out into the kitchen, happy that she still was the only one occupying the House of Demeter for the time being. It meant she got to have the whole space to herself without worry of a roommate. <br><br>In the kitchen, Autumn made herself a spinach and tomato omelette with fresh ingredients from the greenhouse. She sat at the small dining table when she took not of the letter on the floor by the door. She picked it up and opened it as she sat down to enjoy her breakfast. <br><br>The letter was about the annual Summer Solstice Festival that was going to be held here tomorrow. There was a Blessing Ceremony at the temple at 10am and then later that evening would be a celebration. <br><br>Autumn was excited because she was making the main course for the dinner and she couldn't wait to have everyone enjoy her cooking. <br><br>After she finished her breakfast, she washed her dishes, placed the letter on her cork board, and put on her tennis shoes to head over to the greenhouse. The morning was already getting warm as the sun rose higher in the sky. The rays feeling warm against Autumn's skin. Once she got to the greenhouse, she noticed Kira already there.<br><br><strong>"Good morning Kira!"</strong> she spoke in a sing-song voice before heading over to get a watering can to begin watering the plots she looked over. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>17-02-2020, 06:38:23</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_lossless,ret_img,w_980/https://www.clichemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RILEY-HOODY-980x581.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Back from early morning workout...Outside the camp<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Dabrina...hopefully<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> energetic<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Orange Muscle shirt, black gym pants, tennis shoes.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;<br>To say Apollo got up with the sun was an understatement.&nbsp; He was the sun…to him at least.&nbsp; When the light hit him first thing in the morning he was up like a shot.&nbsp; Shower, clean up, he got something to drink something sunkissed and fruity then, brushed his teeth again.&nbsp; He loved having a nice smile even if he didn’t use it too much, mouth looked like chiclets.&nbsp; He smiled at least more than some of the others here.&nbsp; He was sunshine…or he could be, to some given his normal cheery attitude.&nbsp; He dressed in some workout pants and T-shirt no sleeves, gym shoes that doubled as hiking shoes and he took off like a shot.&nbsp; He moved to get his early morning workout in, he was gone for a bit when he came from outside of the village, he frowned not out of displeasure but lack of familiarity.&nbsp; The person in front of him caught his attention.<br><br>It was the shape that spoke feminine and the icy blue mane that caught his eye as well.&nbsp; This was probably one of those times that he could see that his knowledge of being here might be handy.&nbsp; He could see her moving to put down her furry creature.&nbsp; She told it to stay put. <em> ‘Ahh how cute that she thinks the puppy will listen.’ </em> He thought to himself moving closer admiring up close now as he turned the music down in his headphone. <br><br>&nbsp;“Good morning lovely.&nbsp; I must say I have never seen your like before.&nbsp; New here aren’t you…of course I would never have missed seeing one such as you.&nbsp; Sorry Apollo, house of the same name.&nbsp; A pleasure.” &nbsp;He stated extending his hand, which would be soft to the touch, like warm sunshine and he probably smelled of honeysuckle as he stood in front of her his own eyes seemed to drink her in as his bold nature manifested in his speech and mannerisms.&nbsp; He was definitely enjoying the view of her standing there with his own deep brown orbs taking her in.&nbsp; “Is there something I can help you find?”&nbsp; He was more than happy to be her, escort…anywhere.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PentheWonderful</strong> on <strong>20-02-2020, 10:09:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ca/f5/22/caf522daf320ae936586bf88184a1c55.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Kirana Putri Anggraini</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273694#msg15273694)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Aphrodite<br><strong>Location::</strong> Greenhouse<br><strong>Company::</strong> Chocola (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c6/84/93/c68493f2de37183e778d18d0f1e2743e.jpg), Autumn<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19; Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Serene<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> This comfy, unintentionally sexy combo (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/fc/0c/cb/fc0ccb2d2e380c075abbcddfb32e37ae.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br>Kirana had never really been a morning person when she was younger. Granted, most teenagers and kids preferred to sleep in more than anything, so, maybe she was just getting old. She chuckled softly at the thought. Look at her, 22 and ready for retirement. Ahh, that sounded pretty good. Not having to do anything, just being able to sit on a porch of a cozy little house all day in a rocking chair, knitting clothes and scarves for the little grandkids that will be coming for the holidays, getting up and taking a stroll through the garden and tend to some plants whenever she felt like it. Ah, that was the life. Well, not like she wasn’t already living that way. Yes, she supposed she didn’t really have much to complain about, if at all. After going through everything she had in her life, she was just glad to be alive, to have a roof over her head, a nice bed to sleep in and a meal every single day. She counted herself one of the lucky ones. Still, complaining was a hobby she had never really been able to shake, even if she never really meant it. It was just a bit of good jest, she supposed.<br><br>But in all seriousness, yes she was very happy with where her life was at now, with Chocola – who was undoubtedly very excitedly exploring the little passages and tunnels around the greenhouse somewhere – and her best friend Elias. Even if it wasn’t necessarily true, she felt as if she had everything.<br><br>Breathing in that soothing smell of damp earth and morning dew, Kirana set back on her folded legs, taking in the sight of the plants around her. The large, fruiting crops, the colorful, fragrant flowers, all healthy and thriving. It made her heart warm, knowing that <em>she</em> had a hand in that. That it had been at least in part <em>her</em> doing. Like a mother thinking back on her children’s younger days, she liked to reminisce to when those large, healthy crops were but tiny sprouts, still small and fragile, and looking at how far they’d grown now. It was the motherly instinct in her she knew. She had always wanted to have a family of her own, and… until now, that had never really seemed possible. Having a safe, secure, stable life hadn’t been possible. But for some reason, she had been given a second chance, and she was not about to let it go to waste.<br><br>Wiping the sweat off her brow, Kirana let out a happy sigh, gathering the disarrayed gardening tools around her into a small wicker basket. She rose to her feet, her green, satin skirt falling over her legs in an elegant and tasteful way, yet as her blessing would have it, also fit around her bum and waist in a seductive manner. The white off-shoulder top she wore clung desperately to her ample breasts, expanded so much that what was supposed to be a normal-length top was now practically a crop top. Now, had she been back home, in the mindset she once had before, she was certain she would have been burned at the stake for daring to set foot outside the house dressed that way, and she would not have been comfortable enough in the slightest to look that way, or receive the attention that she undoubtedly would have. But things were different here. Here, everyone looked like that, dressed like that, therefore, no one really cared, or if they did, they never made it her business or her fault. And that experience… It was one she never thought would be possible either.<br><br>There… She felt <em>normal</em>. And normalcy was what she had always wanted.<br><br>And so, the wicker basket in hand, she began walking towards the greenhouse shed. She had just weeded the crops and the flowerbeds, and now, surely everyone needed a drink! The plan was to get a watering can and water everything by hand, since tomorrow was the day of the Summer Solstice Festival, she needed to make sure all the plants had enough water just in case the sprinklers didn’t quite cut it. But as she walked, a familiar head of pink hair came through the door, and a smile immediately pulled across her lips, <strong>”Hallo, Autumn!”</strong> Autumn was one of the first people she spoke to at the Falls. After all, the first place she wanted to visit was the greenhouse, so who else would she meet but the Blessed of Demeter there? Autumn was kind and beautiful, and Kirana had always admired her. She liked to think they'd grown closer over the years, and that hopefully, Autumn felt the same way too. <strong>”You look nice today! But that’s nothing new.”</strong> She giggled sweetly. <strong>”I’ve taken care of all the weeds – how do they sprout so quickly? – so we can start watering together!”</strong><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CountessYlva</strong> on <strong>21-02-2020, 01:57:32</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.artwave.it/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/mariacarlaboscono5.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Cerise Jillian Pendleton</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Artemis<br><strong>Location::</strong> The woods west of the village, the Artemis House yard area<br><strong>Company::</strong> Snowflake (Siberian Husky), Autumn, Kirana<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, 19 June, 0930.<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Relaxed<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Black shirt, grey vest, black pack<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><hr><br>After wandering in the woods for a while and picking up some wild onions for the meal tomorrow, Cerise made her way back into the camp, with Snowflake following her. She went to the greenhouse, fully expecting their resident cook to be there, and knocked on the door politely. "Hello?" she called softly. "I brought some wild onions for dinner, if you'd like to use them. Very fresh." She smiled, a little awkwardly, looking in at the plants. The greenhouse was almost as nice as the forest in some ways, she thought. A cultivated beauty rather than a wild one, but beauty all the same.<br><br>Snowflake sat politely at her heel. Cerise's dogs were extremely well-behaved. She knew her way around dogs. They were...simpler than people, in many ways. She shifted uncomfortably, reminded that her utilitarian hiking clothing was rather plain by the standards of the village.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vergil Tanner</strong> on <strong>21-02-2020, 04:01:47</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/9m1eq3z.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Elias Wright</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15271850#msg15271850)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Ares<br><strong>Location::</strong> Greenhouse<br><strong>Company::</strong> <strong>Fenrir</strong> (http://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/13892235.jpg), Autumn, Kira, Cerise<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19; Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Take a wild guess<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <strong>This simple combination</strong> (https://i.imgur.com/3jH0mHa.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><strong>Internal Swear Count::</strong> 48<br><strong>External Swear Count::</strong> 0<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Elias didn't really get on with most fuckin' people. They said he was aggressive, prickly 'n violent, and he...well, he said that they were fuckin' assholes. Most people were, to be honest. Most people didn't give a shit about you unless you could do something for 'em, and even then, they only cared enough t' fuckin' <em>pretend</em> to care. If there was one thing he'd learned in his life, it was that for the most part, you were on your fuckin' own. No other asshole was gonna put you first. Nobody else was gonna put your shit over their own shit, and nobody was gonna go outta their fuckin' way to stick their necks out if y' needed it. People, by and large, were selfish assholes and that's why he treated them like fuckin' assholes. They could bitch and whine about it all they wanted, but he knew that as soon as they saw a chance to slide the knife in and as soon as it inconvenienced them <em>not</em> t' fuckin' do it, they'd do it in a fuckin' heartbeat. He'd gotten this far not trustin' any asshole further than he could throw 'em, and he wasn't about to make an earth-shattering fuckin' change now. On the streets, if y' trusted anybody, y' got fucked over. If y' relied on anybody, y' ended up with even less than you'd started with. <br><br>He'd clawed himself outta the fuckin' gutters, and no way in <em>hell</em> was he ever gettin' dragged back there. <br><br>So as he made his way through...campus, he supposed they would call it, people tended to stay out of his way. Even if his bad fuckin' attitude wasn't enough t' convince people t' leave him the hell alone, his raw size and the large dog at his side was usually enough to dissuade the braver assholes from tryin'. Anybody who came too close was met with a glower and a scowl, and maybe even a soft growl from Fenrir. Yeah, he could be a lot fuckin' nicer t' people, but why bother? They were never all that fuckin' nice to <em>him.</em> He was blessed by Ares, after all. All he was fuckin' good for was wrecking shit and hurtin' people. He'd tried to be more than that when he first arrived, but it only took one round'a people refusin' to eat his fuckin' cooking 'cause'a who'd blessed him to convince him that people here were no different to the outside world. They saw a dour, angry, muscular fucker and assumed that he was only fuckin' useful if y' wanted shit moved or broken. They didn't even wanna give him the time of day otherwise. They judged on appearances, and they saw a prickly, standoffish asshole so they never bothered t' think why he might fuckin' be that way. <br><br>And the people who <em>did</em> come up t' him to try 'n talk with him? They were just the girls who wanted the bad boy to fuck their brains out. He was big, muscular, fairly attractive...so they just wanted the fuckin' conquest rather than t' get to know him properly. Well, he weren't about that shit, which they very fuckin' quickly realised. It was why he only really had one friend. Rana...she didn't care about any'a that. She took the time and put in the effort to get to know him. She...she actually cared about who he was as a person, and actually paid attention to what he wanted, what he enjoyed and who he was beneath all the barbs and prickles. She actually made him feel like somebody in this wide world <em>gave a shit</em> and that...that was more powerful than people often gave it credit for. At this time in the morning, she was probably slavin' away in the greenhouse; she did love her flowers 'n crops, and any time she wasn't eatin' or wanderin' the forest, she was gardening. That was good; it gave him an idea of where she was, and it meant he could go 'n join her whenever he wanted. <br><br>He made his way across campus towards the greenhouse, Fenrir padding along at his side obediently. One of his hands was stuffed in his pocket whilst the other one carried a small knapsack-like picnic bag (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61yfnc1rSGL._AC_SX522_.jpg) that Rana'd gotten for him on one of her visits outside of the village. It was sickeningly fucking adorable with a pastel pink coloration and adorned with hearts and little cartoon sheep, but he had t' admit...he kinda liked it. It was cute, 'n it reminded him'a His Rana. Granted, she coulda brought him back a pet fuckin' rock and he'd've loved it, but that was besides the fuckin' point, now weren't it? Either way, he'd packed away her breakfast into it - if he left her to her own devices, she'd eat some instant fuckin' ramen or some shitty cereal and leave it at that, 'n no way His Rana was eatin' less than the fuckin' best - and kept it close by his side just in case. Fenrir sniffed at it occasionally, but a stern word was usually enough to stop him getting too uppity about the treats he'd stashed in there alongside their breakfast. <br><br>He reached the greenhouse door and passed by Cerise standing at the entrance with a grunt. He didn't shove her out of the way or tell her to get the fuck outta the way, so for him, anyway, that was about as polite as most people were gonna get. He didn't bother knocking on the door; it was a public fuckin' space, and he didn't need permission to go inside whenever the fuck he wanted. He pushed the door open, stepping inside, his eyes scanning the area for...ahah. There she was, and in one of her characteristically...suggestive outfits. His eyes roamed briefly over the curve of her form as she bent and worked on the garden, the way her top clung to her chest, pushing it up and accentuating its rise, or the way her skirt fitted her lower curves and fell in just the right ways to make a mans mind go wild. He shook his head. He knew it was Aphrodite's influence - he knew Rana well enough to know that she wasn't dressing that way deliberately - but it was still hard to avoid the fact that she was by far the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen. His heart ached a little as he looked at her, smiling away over her plants as she chatted away, and he had to stop the small smile that was threatening to split his face. She always made him feel a hundred times better just by being there. <br><br>She was talking to Autumn - one'a the people who seemed scared t' talk t' him but was otherwise largely fuckin' inoffensive, not like that cockjockey Apollo - and generally having herself a good time. He moved towards her as he pulled his hand out of his pocket and lifted up the picnic bag, unzipping it and reaching in to get the tupperware box that held their lunch in it. He slipped the picnic bag to dangle from his wrist as he held the box flat in one hand, flicking open the clasps as he moved closer. As he reached His Rana, his hand came out of the box holding one of his homemade super-spicy breakfast crepes. (https://yummyveganrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Spicy-Crepe-Paratha-5-Mins-Easy-Breakfast-Recipe-Easy-Snacks-Recipe-Toasted.jpg) They were spicy enough to blow most peoples heads off, but he knew Rana loved it like that. There were a couple of milder ones in there for him, too, but only he'd be able to tell the difference by sight. He largely ignored Autumn as he came to stand beside them, instead focusing his attention on Rana. <strong>"Open,"</strong> he said holding the crepe up. When she did so - he reckoned it was probably automatic at this point - he slid the crepe into her mouth. <strong>"Chew."</strong> He waited for her to take the rest of it in her hand before letting it go. He quickly sealed up the box again, before drawing out a thermos filled with her favourite morning beverage; his homemade spicy hot chocolate. That, he held onto until she was ready to take it. <br><br><strong>"I brought y'r breakfast,"</strong> he shook the box, <strong>"'n somethin' for Chocola, too."</strong> He looked around at the garden, sliding the box back into the bag it had come from. <strong>"Y' need any help? Any stubborn weeds y' need me t' fu-"</strong> He caught himself. He had no issue with swearing up a fuckin' storm, but...Rana wasn't comfortable with obscenities most of the time, and <em>he</em> didn't feel comfortable using such coarse language around somebody so pure and cinnamon-y. He tried again. <strong>"-rtively get rid've?"</strong> He finished, after a moment of grasping for a word he could use instead. Fenrir stopped at his side, settling down on his hind legs. He glanced up at Rana expectantly - he always was a little fuckin' spoiled around Rana - before looking around in the general area as if looking for something. He had an idea what he was looking for, of course, but what Fenrir did with the little bunny was none of his concern. As long as he fuckin' behaved himself, he'd be fine.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>24-02-2020, 20:23:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/BBPbCrN/Hailie2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Autumn Rose Bailey</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Demeter<br><strong>Location::</strong> House of Demeter -&gt; Greenhouse<br><strong>Company::</strong> No One -&gt; Kira, Elias, Cherise<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19; Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Excited<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Autumn couldn't help but let out a small laugh as Kira complemented her <strong>"Oh thank you, but never as nice as you always look!"</strong> she gave a soft smile as she turned to the watering cans <strong>"Sounds perfect! Here you start from that side and we'll meet in the middle!"</strong> she handed her one of the watering cans to fill. Autumn went to fill her own and carried it over to the opposite side of the garden and began watering the soil beds as she hummed sweetly. Most of her mornings were like this and she liked that.<br><br>Kira was blessed by Aphrodite and it wasn't a wonder why, Autumn always thought Kira was stunning. They actually bonded over the garden when Kira first arrived. Turns out she had quite the green thumb and Autumn loved having someone else who enjoyed caring for the garden. Many morning were spent tending to the plants and chatting about anything and everything. Autumn would like to think they have become quite good friends in the process. <br><br>Moving back, Autumn went to refill her watering can as a very soft voice called from the greenhouse entrance. Autumn turned to see Cherise and her dog, Snowflake. Blessed by Artemis, Autumn noted. She always tried to remember each member of the village and who had blessed them. Autumn sat the watering can down and walked over <strong>"Oh they look lovely Cherise!"</strong> she took the onions into her hand and brought them to her nose, inhaling lightly. They had a fresh woody scent and she knew they would bring a robust flavor to dinner <strong>"Such a great find, thank you! How are you and Snowflake doing today?"</strong> she asked softly. <br><br>As they chatted for a bit, a tall and muscular figure pressed pasted them and moved over to Kira. Ares chosen, Elias. Autumn didn't know him too closely but they weren't necessarily foe either. She just never really knew how to approach him, he always seemed so cold. Except to Kira of course. One thing Autumn did know was his passion for cooking, and he was good at it too. She often tried to enlist him to help in meals but he often turned her down. One bad incident and people being weary of eating anything make by one blessed by the war God. Autumn wouldn't give up just yet on that thought though. <br><br>She overheard Elias asking if they needed help and turned to face the other two, a soft smile on her lips <strong>"If your bored Elias, we certainly could use your muscles!"</strong> she called out softly <strong>"Those huge soil bags over there, they need to be opened and added to the beds."</strong> she added as she pointed. Several large soil bags lined the wall of the greenhouse. Usually twice a year or so, new soil had to be added into the garden beds to replenish any that was washed away or kicked out of the beds. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CountessYlva</strong> on <strong>25-02-2020, 00:50:20</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.artwave.it/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/mariacarlaboscono5.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Cerise Jillian Pendleton</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Artemis<br><strong>Location::</strong> The greenhouse<br><strong>Company::</strong> Snowflake (Siberian Husky), Autumn, Kirana, Elias<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, 19 June, 0930.<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Relaxed<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Black shirt, grey vest, black pack<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><hr><br>"Oh, we're doing well, thank you. Just went for a pleasant walk in the woods," Cerise says. "It's a lovely day out. I see the plants are doing well as always - you take such good care of them." She noticed Snowflake taking an interest in Elias's Fenrir, and with a click of her tongue reminded her girl to be polite. Snowflake, never one to be too contrary, came back and sat at her heel quietly. Cerise fidgeted, unsure what to do, then quietly knelt down and offered Fenrir her hand to sniff. She had an amiable enough truce with him, but it never hurt to be polite with dogs.<br><br>She understood dogs. It was easier than humans.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PentheWonderful</strong> on <strong>25-02-2020, 12:18:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ca/f5/22/caf522daf320ae936586bf88184a1c55.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Kirana Putri Anggraini</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Aphrodite<br><strong>Location::</strong> Greenhouse<br><strong>Company::</strong> Chocola (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c6/84/93/c68493f2de37183e778d18d0f1e2743e.jpg), Autumn, Cerise, Elias<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19; Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Serene<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> This comfy, unintentionally sexy combo (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/fc/0c/cb/fc0ccb2d2e380c075abbcddfb32e37ae.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br>Kirana put the basket away, pulling off the well-worn gardening gloves and patting her hands clean. She brushed some stray strands of hair away from her face, tucking them behind her ear. She smiled warmly as her attention fell back on Autumn. She took the watering can from her with a soft “thank you” and was already on her way to fill it up at the tap. As she walked, however, she noticed a second voice calling out, and a sharp – albeit small – stab of anxiety tugged at her chest. It was less because of any ill-feelings towards the owner of the voice – Cerise, the Chosen of Artemis – itself and more because of mere <em>instinct</em>. You see, the life she used to live was not the safest, or easiest. She tended to end up in the worst areas, with the worst people, and law enforcement was not something you could go to lest you get arrested yourself. It was a life where you were always looking over your shoulder, jumped at the slightest of sounds, and not knowing whether you would make it to see the next day. But more than that, she had always felt adverse about being… <em>Seen</em> in general. It was strange to say – especially given the way she looked – but she was <em>insecure</em> about how she looked, and how much prejudice her looks had gotten her back in the conservative culture she grew up in. Thus, formed her bad habit of running and hiding herself. It was something she had been working at since coming to Blessed Falls, but it was certainly a work in progress.<br><br>That being said, she did let Autumn take the lead for Cerise’s arrival, instead moving to start watering at the far end Autumn had pointed her to. She did listen in on their conversation, however. Wild onions? That would be perfect for a stew, or perhaps diced for a spring roll, onion rings, maybe even a burger! Her stomach growled loudly, announcing itself and rudely reminding her that she hadn’t had breakfast yet! She swallowed the saliva that had pooled in her mouth and banished the images of scrumptious food out of her head. Now, she could have very well just cooked for herself something simple, but, she had skipped breakfast on purpose, and the reason for skipping was none other than-<br><br>She paused in what she was doing, cocking the nose of the watering can up to momentarily stop the water from running so she could listen better. She thought she head a familiar grunt. And lo and behold, turning around, she spotted the precise reason why she had skipped breakfast. With his massive size and the large, intimidating dog by his side, he was impossible to miss. Elias was a mountain of a man standing at 6’9 with muscles that could crush boulders with a single flex, and a temper that rivaled volcanic eruptions. His eyes were green like misty woods, burning with a fire of determination and will. Intense. When people saw him, they generally reacted in two different ways; fight or flight. Run away or try to challenge him. Sometimes, both. But her… Well, she saw him a bit differently. Since the first time they met, she thought he was the most beautiful man she had ever seen. She’d never really been afraid of him. She had always just… Felt sad for him. The fact that no one really wanted to give him a chance, and, he never gave anyone a chance either. But, for some reason, he’d chosen to let <em>her</em> in. Even though all she did was dress provocatively that night when he invited her to dinner and cry in embarrassment when she realized she had sorely misunderstood his intentions. That memory still hurt even now, if not more so, because she knew him better. To think he would <em>ever</em> try to take advantage of her like that… It was just one more thing she’d never really forgive herself for. But this beautiful, tragic man who carried so much… Grief. He let her in and let her see just how beautiful he was on the inside too. Seeing him, her heart felt full, like there wasn’t anything more she needed, or longed for. After all, he’d seen her at her worst, she had told him the lowest points in her life and… There he still was.<br><br>She was still embarrassed to think about it, and deep down, she still worried if what she’d told him had changed the way he thought of her before, and, how their relationship would go, but, it wasn’t something that could be helped. But looking at him now, butterflies danced in her stomach and a smile pulled across her lips. She waved shyly at him. She knew she was in love with him, but… She also knew that it would never go anywhere. After all, since the day they met, she’s been nothing but an inconvenience and a worry. She was lucky to be his friend. Her heart ached for him, but if that’s how he would always see her, then that was perfectly okay with her. She was thankful to have become a part of his life. Because of him… She finally <em>belonged</em> somewhere again. As always, he was stunning in his leather jacket and ripped jeans. It was simple, but he made it look as if he had just stepped out of a photoshoot. He could certainly succeed as a model if he really wanted to, but, she knew where his heart really lay, and that was his cooking. Her stomach growled loudly once again seeing that pink picnic bag she’d gotten him on one of her trips – she swore it was almost a Pavlovian response by now – and her mouth had fallen open even before he told her to. The savory smell of spice and freshly cooked crepes wafted into her mouth, and she very nearly drooled as she enthusiastically took a bite, hearing that satisfying crunch and tasting the mind-blowing flavor combination he’d come up this time. <br><br><strong>”MMMMMM~!”</strong> She hummed happily, chewing with gusto and finishing the single crepe before she even realized what was happening. <strong>”Eli, it’s so good! Ahh, I’m so hungry!”</strong> Already she was reaching for the lunch box to grab another – she skipped breakfast, okay?! – almost frantically. She wolfed down a few more crepes, humming appreciatively with each bite and every third chew, and any remaining bit of tiredness or sadness or sour mood she had before immediately evaporated into thin air. After downing five or six crepes, she finally let out a satisfied – relieved – sigh, happily taking the spicy hot cocoa and humming happily as she drank it. <strong>”Mmm~”</strong> She giggled happily. His food always made her feel better. <strong>”Ah~ that really hit the spot! As always, of course!”</strong><br><br>She looked at him and she resisted the urge to hug him. That would just be weird… Instead, she turned her attention to Fenrir and grinned brightly. Bending down – unintentionally accentuating her form – she began to fuss at the Kugsha. <strong>”Hey there handsome boy.”</strong> She cooed, petting his head and scratching behind his ears and cheeks. After which, she straightened up and beamed at Elias, <strong>”And thank you, I know Chocola is going to be a very excited bunny very soon. She loves your treats! I’m sure she’ll come running once she hears it. Oh! Have you eaten yet?”</strong> Her tone became concerned that, taking out another crepe and offering it to him. <strong>”Let’s go sit somewhere.”</strong> She smiled warmly, and was already looking around to locate the nearest bench when Autumn called out to Elias for him to help. Her heart rate quickened as a surge of protectiveness suddenly came up, and she called back, <strong>”Just a second, Autumn! Elias hasn’t had his breakfast yet!”</strong> She didn’t know that for a fact, of course, but… Well, she just wanted time to sit and chat with him. And with that, she beamed at him, took his hand, and led him along the path.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vergil Tanner</strong> on <strong>25-02-2020, 15:10:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/9m1eq3z.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Elias Wright</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15271850#msg15271850)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Ares<br><strong>Location::</strong> Greenhouse<br><strong>Company::</strong> <strong>Fenrir</strong> (http://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/13892235.jpg), Autumn, Kira, Cerise<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19; Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Take a wild fuckin' guess<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <strong>This simple combination</strong> (https://i.imgur.com/3jH0mHa.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><strong>Internal Curse Counter::</strong> 84<br><strong>External Curse Counter::</strong> 0<br><br><br><hr><br><br>As Elias had predicted, Rana hadn't eaten yet that morning, judging by how eagerly she demolished the crepe that he offered her. One moment it was there, half slotted into her mouth, and the next...it was just gone, as if a horde of fuckin' light-speed locusts had descended on it to strip it to the fuckin' bone. He was no stranger to her appetite, of course, and he worried occasionally that he was encouraging her to skip meals with the knowledge that he would be feeding her later...but then he remembered what sort of fucking thing she'd eat if he left her to her own devices, and decided that it was the lesser of two fuckin' evils. He'd rather she eat a little later if it meant that the amount of <em>fucking</em> instant noodles and microwave curry and shit like that was kept to a minimum. If His Rana was going to stuff her face, it would at least be with healthy, good tasting fucking food that actually fucking did something to satisfy her high nutrient intake rather than just shoving empty fucking carbs down her throat. He wasn't opposed to junk food, of course, but that didn't mean he had to encourage bad fucking habits, now did it? <br><br>Besides...he would be lying if he said that her eagerness to sample his cooking wasn't an ego boost for him, too. When so few people seemed willing to even fucking <em>try</em> his food, having somebody actively looking <em>forward</em> to it enough to skip meals to save space? And somebody with an appetite as ravenous as Rana? It was...nice. It made him feel good, like he wasn't just a fucking brute that wasn't good at shit except breaking shit. And in his life, that was not something that happened all that fucking often. Of course, he should have anticipated that she would lunge for the lunchbox as soon as she'd finished the first one, so he simply held it out to her to avoid losing a hand to the black hole that lived inside her stomach. Despite the ferocity with which she tore into the food, he couldn't stop himself from giving a slight, lip-twitching smile at her eagerness. <strong>"Mebbe I shoulda brought the spares I left in th' fridge, too,"</strong> he said with a small smile, though he did feel the mood dampened a little; Rana always made him want to smile and laugh, but...there were other people around, and he could never really relax when it wasn't just them. People had hurt him entirely too much in his life, and he'd never lower his guard when there were more than just him and Rana around. <br><br>He cast a wary glance to the side towards Autumn and Cerise as they approached; Rana was bending to spoil Fenrir, of course, who was loving it. He was not an easy dog to get close to, but Rana was too much of a cinnamon roll not to endear herself to him, and the fact that she was also the one who brought Chocola around was a point in her favour too. He had to notice, though, that Rana was bending in a way that accentuated her shape and form, pushing her curves out and presenting a not-inconsiderable view of her cleavage and the swell of her hips to his roving eye, a sight and path that had his heart hammering in his chest all over again. He bit back a slight growl and snapped his eyes forwards before they could complete their journey; she was a gorgeous woman, the single most beautiful one he had ever seen in his fucking life, but she had enough fucking pigs and assholes oggling her just for walking down the fucking street and he would <em>not</em> fucking disrespect her by adding to that fucking number. If he had his way, he'd fucking <em>subtract</em> from those shit-eating pigfuckers. The next fucking time somebody oggled her, the next fucking thing they'd see would be the inside of their fucking arses as he ripped their eyes out forcefully fucking surgically installed them in their fucking prostate. She was more than a fucking set of legs to whistle after, after all, <em>so</em> much more and he would never allow her to be treated as anything less than the radiant fucking angel she was. <br><br>He felt his blood beginning to boil at just the thought, and he had to take a moment to suck down a slow, calming breath before he let his fucking temper get the better of him. Thankfully, just looking down at Rana cooing over Fenrir made the anger melt away; how could he be anything but happy when with her? Especially when she was making Fenrir decide between his pride and his love of fussings. Whilst Fenrir did not roll over and start showing his belly, he did lift his head and accept the fussings with gratitude, and a slightly begrudgingly lolling tongue...though his wagging tail did betray him somewhat on that front. He cast a more suspicious look at Cerise, but given that he already knew her, he gave her hand a sniff and then deigned to let her approach, too. At least <em>somebody</em> was enjoying the sudden attention. Elias was always distinctly fucking uncomfortable being the centre of attention in situations that weren't under his control, and the sudden appearance of Cerise behind him did alarm him a little. He pushed it down - it was fucking stupid to get so worked up about <em>two people</em> being near him - and focused instead on Rana and Autumn. He would've thought something a bit harsh towards Autumn, but given that he was the one who offered, he couldn't really start cursing her out. Granted, he had offered <em>Rana</em> his help, not her, but still. <br><br>Besides, if he was rude to her, that would just upset Rana, and that was something he never wanted to do. She'd opened herself up to him, let him into a part of her that nobody else got to see, and if he used that trust to wound her, he knew he would never forgive himself. So, he opened his mouth to begrudgingly agree to help - it was what Rana would want, and it would help His Rana out just as much as it would help himself out; they all used the greenhouse, after all, so there was no point cutting off his nose to spite his face - but Rana answered before he could. He looked at her with mild surprise, then had to resist another smile. It was true that he'd skipped breakfast too - he'd been too excited to see Rana and see what she thought of his new crepe recipe - though he didn't have nearly the bottomless appetite and all-consuming hunger that Rana seemed to live with. But...well, lunch with Rana was never going to be something that Elias turned down. <strong>"Nah, I kinda skipped breakf'st,"</strong> he admitted as he took her hand, heart thrilling in his chest as he did so, his larger fingers enclosing her warm, dainty hand. That was where it belonged, damnit. He just wished that Rana felt the same way. He glanced at Autumn. <strong>"I'll help in a bit, I guess,"</strong> he muttered, shaking his head a little. <strong>"Jus' lemme f-"</strong> A glance at Rana, and a hesitation. <strong>"-ill m'self up 'n 'eat b'fore y' put me t' work."</strong> He might have said more, but...well, he was <em>trying</em> to behave himself.<br><br>He wanted to be a bit ruder than that, but...well, Rana was there, and he hated it when she saw his ugly side. He knew she wouldn't leave, she was far too gentle and compassionate for that, but...the look of fear and disapproval and disgust in her eyes if she ever saw the ugliness inside him would be too much to bear. He pushed those thoughts aside. No. He wasn't ruining his lunchtime with Rana with dour thoughts like that. Instead, he focused on the crepe that she was offering him and - without taking it - he leaned down and took a bite from it out of her hands (after making sure that it was one of the milder ones first, of course; he was hungry, but not suicidally so). His teeth sank into the crispy exterior and tore it apart as he pulled away, chewed a little, then slipped back down to take the rest of it in his mouth. He took it out of her hands gently as he chewed and swallowed, his lips briefly brushing her fingers and sending a warm tingle down his spine as he pulled away. He paused as something occurred to him; his eyes lifted and met hers, and he realised just how...intimate...what he'd just done was. He blinked a couple of times, fighting down the blush that crept into his cheeks, and cleared his throat. <strong>"Ah...thanks, 'Rana,"</strong> he said quietly, straightening up a little and glancing away for a moment to collect himself. <br><br>He cleared his throat again, then continued as if pretending that nothing had happened. <strong>"I didn' just bring Crepes, neither. Variety's the spice'a life, 'n I know how much y' love spicy stuff."</strong> That, and he wanted to show off a little. He guided them both down onto a bench nearby, still easily in view of Cerise and Autumn - unfortunately - where Fenrir was staying and allowing himself to be petted by the former. He could've gone out of sight, but he knew His Rana wanted to be more social, and it would take too long to find a bench that was further away. He reached into his pack and began sorting through the various snacks - crackers, chicken strips, various Indonesian finger food that he'd put his own experimental twist on just for her and some more American-ised nibbles for himself - before eventually bringing out a sealed bag of homemade rabbit treats, packed with all the nutrients Chocola needed, and flavoured to give her a little treat. He lifted an eyebrow at His Rana, then held it over the back of the bench and opened the packet with a distinctive crackle and <em>pop.</em> Fenrir's ears perked up too, of course, and he looked over at the pair of them. He knew to stay put until he was called, but he was also just as greedy as His Rana when it came to food. Luckily, he'd brought some treats for him, too. The Kugsha might well have rebelled if he didn't, quite honestly!
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Levi</strong> on <strong>25-02-2020, 21:54:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://data.whicdn.com/images/275786433/original.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Dabrina Magenta Addams (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15272304#msg15272304)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Freshly arriving at camp<br><strong>Company::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Beowulf</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.warrenphotographic.co.uk/photography/bigs/23938-Alsatian-puppy-lying-head-up-white-background.jpg)</div></div> and Apollo<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> tired<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> &nbsp;this &nbsp;(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-0d59c/images/stencil/2048x2048/products/398/2780/843__81521.1532687611.jpg?c=2) also carrying a large hiking bag<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>“Good morning lovely.&nbsp; I must say I have never seen your like before.&nbsp; New here aren’t you…of course I would never have missed seeing one such as you.&nbsp; Sorry Apollo, house of the same name.&nbsp; A pleasure.”&nbsp; Dabrina turned around in a whirl, Beowulf coming to her heel and yipping at the stranger in that high puppy way. Dabrina fished in her many pockets and brought out a small sound maker and clicked it twice, the puppy fell silent and then yipped again and moved towards Apollo sniffing around the man's shoes and poking his cold nose at the man's ankles. Dabrina stuffed a chuckle at her puppy's antics and then turned her attention to the slightly smug looking guy. The dark haired female took him in giving him a once over. His body was a bit of alright to look at she had to concede but the chat up line wasn't appreciated in the slightest.<br><br>Before Dabrina could say as much the guy held out his hand and she reluctantly took it and shook his hand. Although she pulled back as soon as was polite to do so, at least his skin smelt nice she thought as he continued to talk and like the woman had done a second shine checked her out.“Is there something I can help you find?”&nbsp; he asked. "Dabrina, chosen by Hades" she introduced herself "Well I just got here" she continued rather obviously considering the bag on her back "Was looking for a place to crash and I guess a leader or something?" she queried. Not really sure of what to expect when she finally enters the village Dabrina could only hope there would be someone within to help train her powers.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>25-02-2020, 23:39:59</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_lossless,ret_img,w_980/https://www.clichemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RILEY-HOODY-980x581.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Back from early morning workout...Outside the camp<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Dabrina...hopefully Beowulf too.<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> energetic<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Orange Muscle shirt, black gym pants, tennis shoes.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;<br>He smirked at the deep threat of the dog in front of him.&nbsp; It was humorous nevertheless.&nbsp; “Protective isn’t he?” &nbsp;Apollo’s voice spoke as his eyes glowed and fell on the pooch, a charming smile fell over his lips.&nbsp; When she produced something from her pocket an eyebrow arched.&nbsp; He didn’t believe it was a weapon but he wasn’t sure, but when her thumb depresses the device, the dog went quiet before moving to sniff him following one last protest of a bark.&nbsp; He felt the cold nose against his ankle.&nbsp; He leaned down to give the creature a warm pet.&nbsp; <br><br>He saw her looking him over and couldn’t help but to smile at his own bravado.&nbsp; She seemed to glance over him with a semi-appraising gaze, not sure if he liked it but something else struck her as dislike. <em> ‘What was there to not like?’</em>&nbsp; He thought. <br><br><em>‘Hmm, another one of those.’</em>&nbsp; He shrugged.&nbsp; She was nothing if not polite as she shook his head and felt the smoothness of her touch.<br><br>“Dabrina…Lovely name?&nbsp; Hmmm Hades’ House.&nbsp; Well now ok. I know exactly where you should be going.&nbsp; Come on, Debrina…and your little dog too.”&nbsp; He couldn’t help it as his gleaming white teeth turned into a smile briefly. &nbsp;“The elders would probably find you, but your house is just inside the village gate.&nbsp; My own is about four paths down if you interested.”&nbsp; He moved to walk with her.<br><br>“The pool is in the center, The main house is straight ahead, Training grounds are to the right of that, the greenhouse is on the left.&nbsp; You are from where?&nbsp; If you don’t mind me asking?” He said moving with her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>01-03-2020, 20:26:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/a4/ec/7f/a4ec7fce52ca96dec07dd25131c1f96d.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Liliana Fernvale (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15275502#msg15275502)<br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Persephone<br><strong>Location::</strong> Heading towards the forest<br><strong>Company::</strong> Todd the fox<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Cheerful<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> </span><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This flirty and fun carefree outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/f0/19/6d/f0196d28beac349eb1d30a1a59d729ac.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/e7/7c/bf/e77cbf8d3a25d278b92706cb72324d19.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/45/2c/7a/452c7a9ceae42fdfb900d7e7c48d09e5.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/5d/f0/a9/5df0a9e7fddf62c175276ebcbf2041d8.jpg) </div></div><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tagging::</strong> Dabrina and Apollo, Open // <strong>Mentioning::</strong> N/A</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Extra::</strong> Just to be clear, Todd is not speaking out loud. Liliana has the ability to hear animals telepathically and have them understand her.<br>Todd's speech is in italics.</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A</span><br><br><br><hr><br><em>“The village is really alive with chosen lately”</em><br><br>“Yes it is” Liliana agreed cheerfully, looking down to where her red fox companion Todd trotted along beside her “Look like you may have some new animal friends to play with as well”<br><br><em>“Maybe”</em><br><br>“Just maybe?” Liliana said, giving the fox a playfully teasing smile.<br><br><em>“Oh, mum… stop teasing me… besides, we’ve got a task to handle. Mittens needs some more of those herbs to help her sleep better, she needs lots of rest. Right?”</em><br><br>“Indeed she does” Liliana replied warmly, her honey brown eyes looking up ahead as the forest line came into view “Sniff out lots of chamomile and mint for me, okay?”<br><br><em>“Leave it to me!” </em><br><br>The fox barked happily, puffing out his chest proudly as he trotted along.<br><br>She could easily sense where the herbs she needed were, but it made Todd feel good to let him help her and it made her feel good to see him so happy. So it was a win win situation.<br><br>Noticing two other chosen chatting nearby, Liliana waved at them cheerfully as she passed on her way towards the forest “Good morning!”<br><br>Todd paused and barked his own greeting towards the pair before hurrying to catch up with his mistress again.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>01-03-2020, 20:51:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/BBPbCrN/Hailie2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Autumn Rose Bailey</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Demeter<br><strong>Location::</strong> Greenhouse<br><strong>Company::</strong> Kira, Elias, Cherise -&gt; Cherise<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19; Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Content, Proud<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br>Autumn couldn't help but give a bit of a chuckle to Elias reaction to her request and gave the pair a nod. Autumn had no issues with Elias persay but one could say he was a bit.... abrasive. He didn't really take well to people, well.... to people outside of Kirana. Them too seemed to have quite the tight bond that Autumn admired quite a bit. She had a feeling the two of them would continue to grow together, like a well cared for garden. She smiled and leaned down to Fenrir and gave him a scratch behind the ears.<br><br><strong>"At least your always friendly."</strong> she whispered with a chuckle.<br><br>She turned her attention back to Cherise and Snowflake, giving Snowflake a chance to sniff her hand <strong>"So it seems your morning walk was a bountiful one Cherise, that's always great! The harvest Goddess certainly has been shining today."</strong> she tilted her head with a smile. She moved to continue watering the garden <strong>"Do you have any other plans for the day Cherise? Any pre-festival preparations?"</strong> she continued on the conversation with the girl. <br><br>Autumn wasn't the most outgoing person, but she was always friendly and would gladly hold a conversation with anyone willing to chat. She moved on to water all of the garden before setting the watering can down and wiping her brow. She looked over her work and smiled, she loved watching the fruits of her labor thrive. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PentheWonderful</strong> on <strong>06-03-2020, 15:00:53</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ca/f5/22/caf522daf320ae936586bf88184a1c55.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Kirana Putri Anggraini</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Aphrodite<br><strong>Location::</strong> Greenhouse<br><strong>Company::</strong> Chocola (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c6/84/93/c68493f2de37183e778d18d0f1e2743e.jpg), Elias<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19; Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Very Happy<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> This comfy, unintentionally sexy combo (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/fc/0c/cb/fc0ccb2d2e380c075abbcddfb32e37ae.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br>They took a seat at a nearby bench. Deep down, she would have much preferred to go deeper into the greenhouse, where it would just be the two of them and their furry friends, but it crossed her mind that it might have seemed… Rude, to Autumn and Cerise. Or worse, given them the wrong idea! Oh, it was hypocritical, she knew, for the ex-prostitute to want to maintain chastity, but… Nobody here knew that. Everyone here thought that she was just a regular girl from a regular background, and… In all honesty, she really wanted to keep it that way. It was better for everyone to think that way, even if it meant she was being a bit dishonest, but… That was exactly why she liked being with Elias so much. He already knew all of that, yet… He was still here, with her, coming to see her every day and holding her hand, bringing her food, and making her smile and laugh. <br><br>She didn’t feel like she was constantly lying or deceiving him. She just felt like… Herself. And she could be who she was, with the past that she has, and… Be accepted. Somehow, someway, the acceptance she had always desperately sought but never felt she deserved was right there, with the most handsome, caring, and attentive man she had ever met. It was difficult not to think – or at least hope – that this was meant to be, that destiny was at play, and that she had found her soulmate. Yes, he may be aggressive and angry, possessive and overprotective and yes, he had a temper and somewhat of a violent streak. He was imperfect, yes. But he was perfect for <em>her</em>. All of his little flaws and sharp edges completed the flaws and empty spaces in <em>her</em>. Everything she ever yearned to have, he gave her, without her ever really asking him to. It was difficult to not want to be <em>more</em> than friends with him. To make that move. Especially when… It seems like he felt the same way.<br><br>Her mind kept wandering back to a few moments ago, when she’d just quite literally hand-fed him. The way he had to bend down just to make himself level with her and most of all, the way his lips brushed against her fingers, sending such a powerful shock to her heart that very nearly made her knees buckle beneath her. Her heart was racing again, just thinking about it. Imagining it from an out-of-body perspective, visualizing how it must have looked, how… Intimate he was. That he was comfortable enough with her, trusted her enough to eat right out of her hand, and just… How his lips felt against her skin. How warm and soft they were. And afterwards, how <em>cute</em> he looked with that soft blush on his cheeks. Did that mean he also thought the same? Or was he embarrassed? Maybe both? Well, she would worry about it later, when she was alone and had time to ruminate. Right now? She wanted to enjoy her time with him, and the last thing she wanted was to seem disinterested, because that was simply the very opposite of how she felt with him.<br><br>She sat down and popped another roll in her mouth, humming appreciatively and then sucking in a breath, as her mouth was beginning to burn. She loved that heat, and it only made the food taste <em>better</em> to her. Of course, despite slowing down her eating pace, she was still far from feeling full. Of course, Eli knew her like the back of his hand, and that fact alone made her heart skip in her chest. She smiled brightly at him, inching just a little closer to give him something of a semi-hug, leaning slightly against him for a moment before pulling back. She just… Had to show her appreciation and fondness <em>somehow</em>. <strong>”You know me too well, Eli. I hope it wasn’t too much trouble.”</strong> Her face was etched with concern, which only lasted a moment before she shifted her gaze to watch him lure Chocola to them.<br><br>She let out a small giggle as he raised his eyebrow at her – a genuine, instinctual response – and surely enough, as soon as he popped the packet open, quiet pitter patters were heard. The plants shook slightly as something ran into through them, and a moment later, the adorable beige kit was sniffing the packet, rearing up on her hind legs and pawing at Elias’ hand with her tiny feet. Her nose twitched enthusiastically along with her whiskers, and Kirana let out a small coo – another genuine, instinctual response – at the tiny creature. She was thrilled to see her so healthy and happy, and even more so to have Elias care just as much about her health and happiness. Once again, she leaned close to Eli, pressing their arms together as she watched the little bunny. She just… Couldn’t help herself. <strong>”It’s just like you to come around when there’s food involved, eh Chocola?”</strong> She cooed.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vergil Tanner</strong> on <strong>06-03-2020, 16:43:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/9m1eq3z.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Elias Wright</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15271850#msg15271850)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Ares<br><strong>Location::</strong> Greenhouse<br><strong>Company::</strong> <strong>Fenrir</strong> (http://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/13892235.jpg), Autumn, Kira, Cerise<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19; Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Take a wild fuckin' guess<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <strong>This simple combination</strong> (https://i.imgur.com/3jH0mHa.jpg)<br><strong>Internal Curse Counter::</strong> 149<br><strong>External Curse Counter::</strong> 0<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> Heavy fuckin' language.<br><br><br><hr><br><br>It was moments like this when Elias could <em>almost</em> fucking relax. Every minute of every day when he was out and about in public, he was always on fucking guard; there was always some kind of asshole who'd be looking to take advantage, or start a fucking fight, or who'd try to swing his fucking micro-dick around to try and convince everybody that he wasn't insecure about his own fucking irrelevance in an indifferent fucking universe. There was always <em>something</em> trying to fuck with him, and the moment he let his fucking guard down was the moment when something came along and took a giant steaming shit in his fucking cereal bowl and ruined his fucking day. It was just the way of the world. His life was just one fucking constant struggle and whenever it seemed like he'd get some kind of fucking reprieve, the cosmos seemed to fucking delight in making him its own personal fucktoy. The only things that ever really brought him any peace were painting and cooking, and even then, he couldn't rightly fucking enjoy it without somebody making him feel like shit. Nobody really wanted to taste anything he fucking cooked, and the moment anybody found out he painted, they assumed it was all about blood and war, or that it was shit. People were assholes, and they made damn sure that he never forgot that he was one, too.<br><br>Even the Gods were bastards at the heart of it. They didn't actually give a shit about people, they just cared about making sure the mortals didn't get dicked over <em>enough</em> that they'd start shit. All you had to do was look at the fucking stories surrounding their exploits and you'd see a long, bloody history of them dicking around with mortal lives with all the fucking indifference of a group of toddlers smashing their fucking Barbies and GI Joe's together. And when they got bored, or something shiny caught their fucking attention? They'd toss aside their old toys without a single fucking thought. Hell, a God could'a sent their precious fucking Chosens along to help him and Mei. They could've sent one'a their fucking errand boys to get them outta their home, or take 'em off the streets or save 'em from getting shot that night. But no. No, they just fucking watched with whatever the fucking Olympean replacement was for popcorn and watched as two lives were ruined beyond repair, and then had the <em>gall</em> to Choose him to be their fucking busybody. <br><br>Cosmic celestial power, and they couldn't be fucking bothered to save a single innocent, scared, abused teenage fucking girl...and then think that her brother is the perfect person to make their bitch. In case you hadn't noticed by now, he might well fucking take their powers and he might well go out and do shit with it, but he fucking <em>despised</em> the Gods. He'd do good with what they'd given him, because they damn well couldn't be trusted to do anything but further their own fucking interests with their power. All they were were selfish, arrogant, condescending, manipulative psychopaths with the mentality of children who had never been called out on their fucking bullshit because nobody dared speak out against the people with the bigger fucking sticks. If you wanted to know what kind of person an asshole really fucking was, give them any degree of fucking power and watch what they do with it. And in his mind? The Gods had been weighed. They'd been measured. And coincidentally, they were all the same exact fucking weight as a bunch of gaping, pus-filled and rancorously oozing <em>cunts.</em> <br><br>So yeah. It was hard to relax sometimes.<br><br>He had all of this rage stored up inside him, rage against a universe that seemed indifferent at best and actively malicious at worst, and the only times he ever really found peace was when he was cooking, when he was painting...or when he was with His Rana. Somehow, her presence just seemed to...soothe him. It made the world feel a little more bearable, like there was one person around who understood him, who understood what he'd been through, what he'd lost and what kind of person he was at the heart of it...and didn't run away. There was one person on this entire planet that didn't look at him and immediately think that he was some kind of vicious thug, some kind of violent, destructive monster that was only capable of ripping shit apart. She shone with a brilliance that far outstripped any man, woman or God he'd ever seen or heard about just from the sheer brilliance of her compassion and kindness and understanding. She seemed to make the world brighter with nothing but a smile. She had suffered, too, she had seen that dark side of humanity and yet...she still held that hopefulness, that optimism and kindness and faith in the universe that he'd lost so long ago. The fact that she could go through that darkness and emerge....not untouched, but intact? That strength was rare. He knew for a fact that <em>he</em> didn't have it.<br><br>And when she looked at him, she didn't see something worthy of disgust or scorn. He didn't know why, but she saw him, saw the real him, saw to the broken, ugly heart of him and...she wanted to come closer. She wanted to be around him, she wanted to spend her time with him, and she seemed to genuinely enjoy him for who he was. And if he could make a woman as genuine and compassionate and <em>good</em> as her smile, if only for a little bit? If he could make this angel of a woman happy, if he could ease the pain of her past just a fraction...well, maybe he wasn't quite so useless after all. Maybe what everybody said about him was false; maybe he wasn't <em>just</em> good at wrecking shit. And when he was with her, he felt all of his tension just...melting away. It was more effective when they were alone, of course, when he could drop his guard and just be himself...but even around other people, her soothing presence was an irresistible wave that just washed over him and made his anger and general distaste for the world around him just a little bit easier to bear. She gave him hope that there were people out there that were still worth knowing, still worth protecting...and that one of them could find value in time spent with <em>him</em> of all fucking people? It made him feel good about himself, and that was not something he was used to. <br><br>He felt his heart skip a beat as she pressed her weight - tiny as it was - against him, and for a fraction of a second he felt the warmth and pressure of her body against his arm. He only just managed to suppress a happy little sigh as the radiant creature beside him showed him just a modicum of affection that spoke volumes. He knew better than anybody how wary she was to let people get close, the kinds of scars that certain types of contact had left her with...and the fact that she felt comfortable and safe enough with him to casually initiate such intimate contact...it warmed his heart to know that he could inspire that kind of faith. He hesitated for a moment, then reached up and placed a gentle arm around her shoulders, drawing her in just a little closer into his protective grip. It was soft and surprisingly tender, given his size - she could always shrug it off if she so chose - but whenever she got cute and affectionate like this...he couldn't deny the overprotective surge that pulsed through him. Anybody who wanted to hurt her for the rest of her life would have to fucking go through <em>him.</em> He would be a cold, rigid corpse on the fucking ground before he let her come to any kind of fucking harm, and even then, you'd have to fucking dismember him just to be fucking sure. <br><br>He gave her a soft, just-for-her smile as he heard the undergrowth rustling. <strong>"Y' ain't ever too much trouble, 'Rana,"</strong> he said simply. <strong>"It's always my pleasure t' see y' smilin'."</strong> If there was one woman who deserved above all others to never have another sad day in her life, it was Rana. The shit she'd been through, the shit she'd endured, the shit she'd <em>survived...</em>she'd had enough sorrow for one fucking lifetime. He turned his head away, resisting an overwhelming urge to bend down and press a sweet kiss to the top of her head, only barely managing to stop the overly familiar gesture. He adored her, he knew that much...but did she feel the same way about him? Doubtful. Being friends with him was a miracle in its own right...and he didn't want to presume too fucking much on her kindness. Why would a woman as amazing as her ever love somebody like <em>him?</em> It was absurd. He'd just have to settle with being her friend, with being her platonic protector...and as long as she was happy, that was good enough for him. <br><br>He looked down at Chocola as she approached, smiling a little as the tiny little bunny hopped up on its hind legs and placed its paws expectantly in Elias's hand. It was small enough that the tiny little thing could easily fit in his palm if he wanted it to...small, adorable and friendly, just like her owner. He shook his head, a small, almost imperceptible smile on his face as his free hand twisted to scoop up and then produce some of his home-made rabbit pellets, packed with all of the vitamins and minerals a growing bunny would need, all packed into an easy to deliver, easy to digest and tasty treat. He produced the handful to Chocola's discerning muzzle as he shook his head ruefully. <strong>"They say pets take afta' their owners, y'know,"</strong> he said wryly, <strong>"So is it any wonder sh' has such a huge app'tite? I mean...if I stood 't the edge'a the camp 'n rustled m' lunchbox here, y' know full well y'd hear it 'n come runnin', eh?"</strong> He lifted an amused eyebrow at her teasingly.<br><br>In the meantime, Fenrir had noticed the approach of the little bunny by scent alone; he knew her scent well enough that he knew when she was in the area, of course, but now that she'd shown herself, he seemed to be completely done with the fussings that he'd been getting from the two other young women in the greenhouse. He stood up firmly and turned, making his way over to the bench where Elias and Kirana were seated, sitting down next to them at the boundary between garden and path. he lowered his muzzle to Chocola's level, sniffing at her in a kind of passive greeting. The little bunny was tiny compared to the large Kugsha, but he didn't seem all that interested in eating her; he'd found her injured and pitiful and vulnerable that day several years ago, and ever since then, he seemed to have developed a little bit of a protective streak around her. <br><br>Maybe it was Fenrir mimicking his masters affection for Chocola's owner, or maybe he just wasn't as big and scary as he initially seemed. Or maybe he just didn't think it was worth the hassle of catching the little rabbit for such a tiny and unsatisfying meal! Who knew? Either way, it was obvious that Fenrir was not about to snap at the little rabbit, instead laying his head down nearby her and just watching as she nibbled away at her lunch. Elias glanced at him in amusement, pulling His Rana just a little closer than before. Every moment he could squeeze out of their gentle contact was another moment he spent in heaven, and he was loathe to end it prematurely. If she wanted out, he'd let her out...but until then, he was going to enjoy their quiet, peaceful moment alone as much as he possibly could. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Levi</strong> on <strong>12-03-2020, 15:42:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://data.whicdn.com/images/275786433/original.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Dabrina Magenta Addams (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15272304#msg15272304)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Freshly arriving at camp<br><strong>Company::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Beowulf</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.warrenphotographic.co.uk/photography/bigs/23938-Alsatian-puppy-lying-head-up-white-background.jpg)</div></div> and Apollo. Mentioning Lilliana and Todd<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> tired<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> &nbsp;this &nbsp;(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-0d59c/images/stencil/2048x2048/products/398/2780/843__81521.1532687611.jpg?c=2) also carrying a large hiking bag<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br><strong>“Dabrina…Lovely name?&nbsp; Hmmm Hades’ House.&nbsp; Well now ok. I know exactly where you should be going.&nbsp; Come on, Debrina…and your little dog too. The elders would probably find you, but your house is just inside the village gate.&nbsp; My own is about four paths down if you are interested. The pool is in the center, The main house is straight ahead, Training grounds are to the right of that, the greenhouse is on the left.&nbsp; You are from where?&nbsp; If you don’t mind me asking?”</strong><br><br>Apollo fell into step beside her as he began to show her around. "His name is Beowulf" she informed him bristling slightly at the term little dog and deciding to not visit his house alone anytime soon. As they approached the village a woman was also leaving it. Beside her she had a fox and Dabrina smiled if seemed like she wasnt the only animal lover here after all. <br><br>Fhe female greeted them as they passed&nbsp; and even the fox stopped to give a friendly bark of greeting. This prompted Beowulf to chase after the fox fod several steps before returning to Dabrina's side. She glanced town at the wiggling mass and sighed. "Go on then! But not too far".<br><br>Like a shot the puppy was off amongst the houses no doubt causing mayhem everywhere he went. Dabrina turned back to her guide "Sorry he's only a puppy. I dont really hail from anywhere. I was born on the open road, my mum was a groupie." she responded.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>12-03-2020, 20:19:03</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_lossless,ret_img,w_980/https://www.clichemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RILEY-HOODY-980x581.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Back from early morning workout...Outside the camp<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Dabrina...hopefully Beowulf too.<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> energetic<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Orange Muscle shirt, black gym pants, tennis shoes.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;Apollo looked at her seems like most of what he was say was clearly falling on deaf ears seems like women here only like Angry Asses or Shy guys of which he was neither.&nbsp; &nbsp;He would continued to be nice until he dropped her off at her house.&nbsp; “Beowulf it is then.” &nbsp;He said realizing he misspoke it was a little dog not that he was against pets but he didn’t take care of anyone else or anything save his horses so that was a chore in and of itself so he would make sure she had her bearings and directions for sure.&nbsp; <br><br>“Good Morning Lilliana and Todd.” &nbsp;Almost forgetting not that he was taken by people’s pets but he understood their pleasure and fascination with taking care of a thing so small.&nbsp; He enjoyed his space of keeping his own creatures outside.<br><br>He was surprised at how smart the creature was or was it she was intune with it?&nbsp; It didn’t go too far till she gave it permission.&nbsp; “Hmmm well trained. Impressive.&nbsp; It is fine you keep him under control&nbsp; I don’t have any problem with it..if it makes you happy that is all that matters correct?” <br><br>“Groupie?&nbsp; So your father was the deity the?&nbsp; And you don’t have any place you would call home?” &nbsp;He asked shocked, not confused cause it was her life that as all he couldn’t fault her for it.&nbsp; If nothing else it was truly interesting. &nbsp;“I am from Atlanta GA.&nbsp; Computers are my thing so there in lies some of my knowledge and skill.&nbsp; So are you a musician?” &nbsp;He asked realizing they were coming to her path and he was walking her to her door.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PentheWonderful</strong> on <strong>22-03-2020, 07:21:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ca/f5/22/caf522daf320ae936586bf88184a1c55.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Kirana Putri Anggraini</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Aphrodite<br><strong>Location::</strong> Greenhouse<br><strong>Company::</strong> Chocola (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c6/84/93/c68493f2de37183e778d18d0f1e2743e.jpg), Elias, Fenrir<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19; Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Very Happy<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> This comfy, unintentionally sexy combo (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/fc/0c/cb/fc0ccb2d2e380c075abbcddfb32e37ae.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br>In quiet, private moments like this, the rest of the world simply melted away into nonexistence. The voices of Autumn and Cerise filtered away, their presence now too far away to matter. Kirana was happy there, surrounded by the person and animals she cared deeply for. Her family away from home, and… Possibly the only family she had left. Maybe it was naïve to say, especially when she had only known Elias for a couple of years at best, but she couldn’t imagine her life without him. He was more than just her neighbor, more than just her friend. He was… Her new life. Her new family. She came to the village with no one, but now… She had friends, events to look forward to, and… Him. Having picnics and cozy dinners together, watching drama shows and movies with their beloved pets, going on hikes and trips overseas, exchanging gifts and learning every little thing about him. Selfishly, she had made him a part of her life, a big part that her life was now revolving around, and… He’d accepted that role, accepted her into his life too.<br><br>And she never wanted their days together to end.<br><br>So, when he wrapped his arm around her shoulders and pulled her close, warmth and comfort blossomed in her heart, adorning it with lovely flowers crafted by Demeter herself. She felt her safest there, in his arms. She felt the most at home, meaningful, and <em>wanted</em>. She breathed in his masculine scent, tinged with the aroma of pinewood and kitchen spices, and she can’t help but wish that they could stay this way forever. Together. Happy. Safe. She wanted to wake up every morning and have him as the first thing she saw when she opened her eyes, she wanted to smell him in every room of her home and hear him walking up and down the corridors, the floorboards creaking under his massive size. She wanted to watch him drink his coffee as he read that day’s newspaper at breakfast and watch him cook dinner in the evenings. She wanted his kisses, his embrace, she wanted to be there at his lowest and watch him at his highest, because she’d truly found her way forward, out of the darkness. And it was him. <br><br>He showed her that smile that she knew belonged to only her, and she would have to be blind or mouthless to not smile back. She would smile for the rest of eternity if it would make him as happy and at ease, and it would be her utter pleasure. She laid her head on his shoulder, for a moment, simply gazing up at him adoringly, stars in her eyes. But, she caught herself sooner or later, and with a small blush on her face, turned her gaze back down to the tiny bunny eagerly tugging at the bag of food and then, munching down with full concentration. She had to admit, watching Chocola eat made her own stomach feel pretty empty once again. Of course, what Eli said next made her wonder if he was also blessed with the ability to read her mind. Grinning cheekily, she said, <strong>”Of course! I have super senses when it comes to your food, you know.”</strong> Grinning broader, she continued, <strong>”It’s super convenient. You don’t even need to call me on your phone, just give that lunchbox a good rattle and I’ll be there!”</strong> And playfully, she stuck her tongue out.<br><br>Of course, in the meanwhile, Chocola didn’t even seem to notice Fenrir until after she felt his heavy breath on her, at which point, she seemed to nudge some of her pellets at him before continuing to munch on her own pile. She didn’t know if big canines like him even ate the same things she did, but it would be rude not to share!<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vergil Tanner</strong> on <strong>22-03-2020, 08:21:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/9m1eq3z.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Elias Wright</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15271850#msg15271850)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Ares<br><strong>Location::</strong> Greenhouse<br><strong>Company::</strong> <strong>Fenrir</strong> (http://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/13892235.jpg), Autumn, Kira, Cerise<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19; Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Take a wild fuckin' guess<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <strong>This simple combination</strong> (https://i.imgur.com/3jH0mHa.jpg)<br><strong>Internal Curse Counter::</strong> 190<br><strong>External Curse Counter::</strong> 0<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> Heavy fuckin' language.<br><br><br><hr><br><br>It always struck him as odd that he was so comfortable around His Rana. Other people always fucking managed to make his fucking skin prickle and his temper boil just by being fucking <em>near</em> him, but with Rana, it was the very fucking opposite. She gave off this...soothing presence that always managed to make him smile and feel somewhat at ease. The rage and anger and pain was always there under the surface, ready to boil over, but with His Rana, it never seemed to matter. It didn't matter what other fucking assholes he had to deal with, or what kind of bullshit the universe decided to fucking throw him headfirst into, as long as he had His Rana there to go back to...then maybe it wouldn't be so fucking bad, right? Out of all of the assholes in the world, His Rana was the one person he knew would never hurt him. She was the one person he could always depend on, and it felt...nice. He'd spent so fucking long on his own, lashing out against the world and pushing everybody away, but Rana made him feel like he had somewhere he belonged. That there was somebody who trusted him, who relied on him...somebody who <em>needed</em> him. And when you had fuck all, when you had to scrape and claw for every fucking inch, when everybody fucking dismissed you as pointless, useless, irrelevant...having somebody who actually fucking believed in you and fucking <em>needed</em> you was the most rewarding fucking feeling in the world. <br><br>He felt her practically snuggle into his embrace, and he felt his heart swell to easily three times its previous size, nearly cracking his ribs in the process. The feeling of having her so close - and willingly so - was intoxicating, and he couldn't help the small smile that spread across his face along with the cool, even feeling of calm that bloomed outwards from his chest. He could feel her eyes on him, dragging over his face and hair, and suddenly he felt...self conscious. Had he remembered to shave today? He hadn't bothered to do his hair, so it was a complete fucking mess of a fucking mop. Would she think less of him for not giving a shit about his fucking hair? It was all tangled and messy and fucking dirty, he knew. He should have spent longer in the fucking shower sorting it out. Did his breath smell? He'd brushed his teeth before coming out, but what if he hadn't fucking done it hard enough? Was his outfit too lazy? What if she decided he was too fucking scruffy and smelly to be near? He knew it wouldn't happen, of course, but he couldn't stop all that fucking bullshit running through his mind, to the point where he couldn't even bring himself to fucking look at her lest he panic, blush and say something fucking retarded. <br><br>He forced himself to calm down, doing his best to quell the rapid pounding of his heart at her proximity, but that proved to be a losing battle. At least his anxiety calmed a little when he felt her resting her head on his chest, pressing closer as if she actively desired his presence. He wasn't sure <em>why</em> she did - why a woman as beautiful and compassionate and kindhearted as her wanted to be associated with a savage brute like himself was a mystery that only she could answer - but he wasn't about to look a gifthorse in its fucking arse. She wanted to be around him, and that was enough for him. If he could make her happy...then god fucking damnit, he'd do just that. He just gave her a gentle squeeze and a small, just-for-her chuckle. <strong>"Well, jus' be careful, yeah?"</strong> He glanced at her, but looked away before she could see the slightly pink colouration on his cheeks at her compliments. <strong>"One'a these days, I might decide I want t' keep y', 'n y' might find one'a my dishes under a box on a stick."</strong> He lifted an eyebrow at her teasingly. Oh, of course he wasn't going to set a trap for her, but it was a funny image nonetheless, Kira desperately pushing a cardboard box around, trying to escape from a devious trap. <br><br>He ain't fucking sure <em>why</em> he'd do it, but whatever. It was a stupid fucking joke. Maybe too stupid, actually. And what did he mean "keep her?" Like a fucking <em>pet?</em> The image flashed through his mind of Kira in a collar and leash and he could feel his heartrate spike just a little as that image burned itself into his mind. That would be...entirely too hot to describe, he had to admit. But fucking hell, couldn't he have kept that to himself?! He respected her more than that! God fucking damnit, why did he let his mouth run away from him? He weren't funny, so why the fuck did he try? He just sounded stupid. He barely resisted the urge to scowl. Gods, she must think he's a fucking moron now. He needed to keep his smartarse comments to his-fucking-self. Well, at least Fenrir didn't have to worry about stupid comments; he simply looked down at the pellet that Chocola had pushed towards him curiously, sniffing at it suspiciously. He knew that rabbits ate differently than he did, but he'd never really tasted rabbit feed. Normally he wouldn't bother, but it was food, he was a bit peckish...and well, Chocola had tried to share, so it'd be rude to refuse, right? He cautiously caught it with his tongue and pulled it into his mouth...and immediately regretted it, the texture and vegetabley flavour tasting rank in his mouth. He forced himself to swallow it to avoid hurting Chocola's feelings, but...well, it was obvious that he was not a fan of what she was eating by the momentary grimace on his face. Ok, so...rabbit feed. Not for him. Lesson learned. But hey...as long as Chocola enjoyed it, that was all that mattered, right?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>01-04-2020, 02:42:40</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Miss Akira Takanashi</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Courtyard<br><strong>Company::</strong> Apollo &amp; Debrina<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Late Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Content<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><hr><br><br>Akira spent most of her morning like any other morning, in her office alone with a cup of coffee and going over reports from the week. This week would be a busy one for her with the upcoming Blessing Ceremony and celebration. It was an exciting time for sure, but also could be a bit stressful. Akira always was sure to have everything organized to the very minute and if something was out of order, it easily through her off. Her long brown hair was smooth and straight, flowing down her back in glossy glory. She stood, golden hazel eyes scanning her office before closing her date book. She put it in her desk drawer and locked it away for safe keeping. <br><br>The main house was large, her office was one of many on the first floor. There was also a large banquet hall for indoor festivities, an infirmary, and a large library. The second floor was living quarters for the Elders, set out like small single apartments lining the outer walls. The building was one of the oldest and featured many fine details, it was very well kept and always clean. A few maids tending to the house but usually were not seen. <br><br>"A new arrival should be here..." Akira spoke softly aloud to no one. She made her way out of her office and down the hall before exiting the building. She could see that a few residents were already tending to the greenhouse as always. Likely Miss Autumn and Miss Kira as they often found themselves taking pride in the greenhouse. Akira was happy to see people thriving in there community no matter where they came from or their background. As she walked past the pool which was being cleaned by two of the village workers. She gave them a kind nod as she passed and made her way to the gate where it appeared Apollo was leading in the new resident.<br><br>"Ah, Apollo, it seems you have found our new comer." Akira smiled kindly to the girl as she approached.<br><br>"Hello, I'm Akira Takanashi, the Head Elder here in Blessed Falls Village. You must be..." she paused for a moment and looked the girl over "Dabrina... blessed by Hades?" she questioned. Akira knew almost every child blessed in the region and often received updates on them and when they may chose to arrive at the village. It was one of the many perks and burdens of being Head Elder.<br><br>"Apollo has been kind, I'm sure?" she smiled. Apollo was usually the outgoing type and knew that if he greeted the girl, it was a friendly one. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>01-04-2020, 12:23:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/e9/3b/33/e93b33f662fb5b3f037890c002ca97e3--visual-kei-ems.jpg)</div><strong>Name: </strong>Valentine Maxwell<br><strong>Patron deity:</strong> Eros<br><strong>Location:</strong> Greenhouse<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Friday, June 19; Morning<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This shirt</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1ADSiaInrK1RjSspkq6yuvXXa8.jpg)</div></div> and these <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">trousers/shoes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1THn0GbSYBuNjSspfq6AZCpXav/New-2018-Black-Men-Jeans-Korean-Style-Fashion-Mens-Skinny-Jeans-Pants-Fashion-Casual-Denim-Trousers.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Autumn / Mentioning: N/A<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Translations for the French included<br><br><br><hr><br>A graceful hand gently brushed pale blonde hair out of bright sky blue eyes as the Frenchman made his way towards the greenhouse doors… hard to believe he’d been here five years already, his rockstar life left behind in favor of something far more important… he’d even been so fortunate as to find love of his own…<br><br>He could make out the form of his sweet Autumn through the hazy minty green glass of the greenhouse… he couldn’t find the smile that curved his perfect lips… Autumn had been his first friend when he arrived here, they grown so close and became practically inseparable in a very short time, she knew him better than anyone else ever had or would… <br><br>It had taken him up until six months ago to realize he loved this girl, but then he knew that love was never predictable, it had a tendency to surprise you out of no where, even better if you never saw it coming… but when it did and you finally let it sink it… the feeling was the most blissfully indescribable thing in the world.<br><br>There was nothing or no one in this world more lovely or more pure of heart than his Autumn… or funny… insightful… caring… or adorably shy in the best cutest way possible… his girl was truly one of a kind.<br><br>They hadn’t been intimate yet, but that was alright… Autumn was worth the wait, she made him happier than he ever thought possible, her smile warmed his heart better than the golden sun of shining above… and when the day would come she’d be ready, he’d make certain it was a night she’d treasure for the rest of their lives together.<br><br>Pushing open the doors of the greenhouse with a bright smile, his sky blue eyes twinkling with his usual jubilant self “<acronym title="My precious love">Mon amour précieux</acronym>, a little birdie told me you had created some new roses and I am just dying to see my sweetheart’s handiwork!” <br><br>His heart swelled with happiness as she turned around to face him upon hearing his voice… those sweet lips formed a subtle ‘O’ shape in her surprise that just made him itch to kiss her senseless… she loved it when he kissed her into a babbling blushing mess… <br><br>Crossing the distance between them, Valentine swept Autumn into his arms and gently swung her around “Have you eaten, <acronym title="A french term of endearment reserved for ones girlfriend, it is literally the affectionate way to address your significant other"><br>la petite amie</acronym>? I know you get very busy with your work and forget things like that” 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>01-04-2020, 18:19:35</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_lossless,ret_img,w_980/https://www.clichemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RILEY-HOODY-980x581.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Back from early morning workout...Outside the camp<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Dabrina...hopefully Beowulf too.&nbsp; Ms. Akira<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> energetic<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Orange Muscle shirt, black gym pants, tennis shoes.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>&nbsp; It was wrong that he was so thirsty.&nbsp; He didn’t think that he was he was friendly and some so his friendliness as overtly flirty.&nbsp; He wasn’t overt he was mostly subtle, his mannerisms were a bit less so.&nbsp; He had been walking with Debrina when she showed up, the true goddess here.&nbsp; He could see that she had been here forever and yet he rarely missed a chance to see her or spend time with her when allowed.&nbsp; Now to her…he might have been thirsty, but look at her, the hair, those eyes, them limps and that sun kissed skin…yeah he wished. <br><br>“Yes, Ma’am.&nbsp; I have.” &nbsp;He said looking at her drinking her in but not leering or lecherous, but she surely had an apprising figure.&nbsp; He knew she knew who this was…<strong><em>’And right there.’&nbsp; </em></strong>He smirked as she mentioned Debrina by name.&nbsp; He was not at all surprised she did, she seemed in tuned with those coming as well as those here.&nbsp; Sneaking passed her…it didn’t work for him the last seven years so not trying didn’t come as something new to Apollo he would just have to be a bit more creative about his…sneaking out cause in was a true effort in futility.<br>He wouldn’t talk for her, he wasn’t sure if he was kind, but definitely polite…very polite.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>02-04-2020, 00:17:55</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Nearby Forest<br><strong>Company::</strong> Ross, Liliana &amp; Todd<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy and Inspired<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">I like the Sims okay</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/56/d3/19/56d319b90bb9e86b9e9871f19fe1002e.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><br><br><hr><br>It had been a few short months now since Carter and his raccoon companion had entered the peaceful village of Blessed Falls. They had settled in pretty easily, and although he got along with everyone okay, he hadn't necessarily befriended anyone yet. Anyone except Liliana. She had been the first fellow blessed one he had really become friends with, and their friendship seemed to form fast and well. The red head found he could talk to her about most anything, and he was always open to her to talk if she needed. By now, he had become fully acclimated to the village lifestyle, and enjoyed every moment of it. <br><br>Sometimes, though, Carter would prefer to ditch the village entirely and explore the vast forest around it. He had grown up within the streets of a city, but surrounding his small, dump of a city was a forest much like this one that he would often spend his nights and evenings in. Ever since moving here, had spent less nights and more days out in the trees, and the difference was amazing. Drawing was certainly much easier when the sun would light up your page rather than having to hold up a flashlight, too. <br><br>Today, after waking and getting himself ready for the day, Carter decided that the weather was perfect for a small hike out through the forest to catch himself some inspiration to do some sketching. Ross agreed to accompany him, so the ginger man grabbed the raccoon's backpack. Ross was quite lazy, so Carter had a black backpack with a flip top as opposed to a zipper that he often carried around with him. This way, he could carry around his things and his raccoon, who fit perfectly into the pack. Once they were both set, he set out. <br><br>On the way, he spotted Apollo returning from what seemed like a jog or run outside the camp. As he passed the fellow male, he gave a small greeting in the form of a head nod before he stepped from the outside of the camp to the actual forest itself. Carter preferred to not really use a path, so he wasn't even sure if there was one, and just chose a spot at random to enter the forest line. He wandered among the undergrowth for sometime, until he spotted a wide oak tree with thick branches sprouting just within reach of his arms. Ross already knew what Carter was thinking, and chattered his protest. <br><br>"Ah, c'mon, buddy! It's fun! Your kind literally live in trees, I don't wanna hear any complaints." And with that, the ginger jumped up and climbed the tree. He didn't go very far, just to the next branch up. It was thick at the point where it attached to the trunk and certainly capable of holding his human sized body to sit. And sit is just what he did. Ross climbed out of his bag and sat on the tree branch that was to his right and around the tree a bit, so Carter hung the almost empty bag on a short yet sturdy twig jutting out nearby. Within the bag were his sketching materials, which were easily within reach now. For the next while, Carter would get lost in nature, drawing birds, squirrels, Ross, anything that came into view. <br><br>After some time, Carter wasn't sure how long, Ross chattered again to get the red head's attention. The Raccoon had been dozing in the sunlight that filtered through the canopy and onto his branch, but something had caught his attention. <br><br>"What is it, Ross?" Asked Carter as he looked up to the raccoon, who was pointing below and down the way a little with his small finger. There, undergrowth was moving as Liliana and Todd entered the forest. A bright grin appeared on his face upon seeing her. He had rather taken a liking to her, maybe even more so than in a merely friendly way. But then again, how could he not? He loved to hear her talk about animals and her skills in animal medicines were amazing, and, okay, he found her beautiful, but her personality was just as beautiful as her outside. <br><br>Ross noticed the smile on Carter's face, and chirped, teasing him for his crush on the girl. "Don't you say a thing to her! I know she can talk to animals and you better not tell." Ross reached out with his tiny hands and offered a pinkie, pinkie promising not to mention his crush. Carter reached over and put their pinkies together, trusting that the raccoon would hold onto the promise. He was afraid that mentioning anything to Liliana would put their friendship at risk, and he valued her too much to lose her. He would rather stay with a friendship than have no relationship at all. <br><br>"Hey! Lily!" He called out with his big grin back on his face from where he sat in the tree, waving. After shoving his book and drawing utensils back into his pack, he easily climbed and hopped out of the tree. Ross climbed down a bit, but when Carter opened up his arms to catch him, Ross jumped into them and then climbed down to the ground. The grey and black creature seemed to also like Lily, as well as Todd. "Whatcha doing?" asked the ginger curiously as he approached the woman. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>02-04-2020, 00:47:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/BBPbCrN/Hailie2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Autumn Rose Bailey</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Demeter<br><strong>Location::</strong> Greenhouse<br><strong>Company::</strong> Directly; Valentine | Indirectly; Elias and Kirana<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday Late Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy, shy, awkward<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Autumn continued tending the gardens while Kira and Elias ate their late breakfast. She moved from bed to bed, checking each plant and tending to any needs. She wiped her brow slowly as she stood up straight, stretching her back a bit. She smiled over her work before a familiar voice drew her attention and she turned slowly to see Valentine.<br><br>Valentine, blessed by Eros and probably her closest friend since her arrival here. A few months back, nearly half a year matter of fact, they actually formed into something more. Now dating, a completely new concept for Autumn, but she was happy. He was always so kind to her and seemed to find her awkwardness endearing.&nbsp; She shyly reached a hand up and moved her hair behind her ear as he approached.<br><br>"Good morning, my dear." she spoke in a soft voice as her eyes met his. <br><br>When he swept her up, a soft pink hue crossed her cheeks. She instantly felt warm and the butterflies found their way to her stomach again. She laughed softly and wrapped her arms around him before letting go and taking his hand.<br><br>"Yes! They're over here!!" she spoke excitedly before leading him over to a few beds with various roses. There was rich vibrant pinks that faded to yellows and white. Deep reds with velvety petals. And a brilliant dark plum tone. The rose bushes were full and luscious, you can tell a lot of care went into their development. She knelt down and carefully took a cutting of one of the plum toned ones and handed it to Valentine.<br><br>"This, I think, is my new favorite..." she held it too him. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Wolfling72</strong> on <strong>02-04-2020, 00:50:57</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/E7DxWjl.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Selene Neoma Black</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Artemis<br><strong>Location::</strong> Wandering through the woods and stumbling into Blessed Falls<br><strong>Company::</strong> The lil woodland creatures, like mothaf'in Snow White!<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19th | In da Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong>&nbsp; Friggin' thrilled...<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> A pair of camo print leggings in black/gray/white and a white tee, black hiking boots, large duffel bag slung over one shoulder.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> Nothin'<br><br><hr><br><em>A tiny bunny and his mother hopped their adorable butts behind her for well over a mile, a sort pf cheeriness pervading her very soul as she felt the blur of their emotional resonances. It made a smile curve her lips upward, dimpled her cheeks and her chin, made the wind seem to molest her curls. All in all, it just genuinely brightened her day considerably and she could forget that she was supposed to have shown up in the village ages ago. Somehow, she had remained distracted for well over six months. Of course, she had reasons. This place needed help controlling rabbit overpopulation. That place was hosting&nbsp; a bow tournament, the other place had a bear too close to the city limits. Time had gotten away from her.<br><br>It usually did.<br><br>And, hell, it wasn't like she was expected to arrive the same day she'd received her letter, right? No one had put that in the missive. There was not a block of text which announced:</em> <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"Get your ass here, pronto!!"</span> <em>If there had been, she still wouldn't have rushed but she might have pushed it to end up in this place a few months ago. However, brutal self-honesty was always best and so she admitted that NO, she wouldn't have gotten here any faster. No way, no how. There had been too many things to do! <br><br>So she sauntered along, wide dark eyes drifting from tree to tree as squirrels and chipmunks drew her attention. Eventually, the small animals faded away and she stepped from the woods into what would become her new home. With a sigh, she hitched her bag up on one slim shoulder and allowed her gaze to take it all in. It was picturesque, for certain. A gorgeous piece of "Americana" that beckoned one into thinking they were about to fight the good fight...or something. People wandered by, handsome lads and gorgeous girls, but no one called out to her nor caught her attention.</em><br><br><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">'Well, I am here now...so I suppose someone is responsible for the welcoming committee. I'll just walk along until someone notices...'</span> A grin brightened her features once more. <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">'I mean, someone will see the short girl eventually...right?'</span> Her thoughts stuttered to a stop before she released a low laugh and spoke for the first time in days. <br><br><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"Shit. Probably not!"</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>02-04-2020, 02:36:33</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/a4/ec/7f/a4ec7fce52ca96dec07dd25131c1f96d.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Liliana Fernvale (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15275502#msg15275502)<br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Persephone<br><strong>Location::</strong> The Forest<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Cheerful, smitten and bashful<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> </span><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This flirty and fun carefree outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/f0/19/6d/f0196d28beac349eb1d30a1a59d729ac.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/e7/7c/bf/e77cbf8d3a25d278b92706cb72324d19.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/45/2c/7a/452c7a9ceae42fdfb900d7e7c48d09e5.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/5d/f0/a9/5df0a9e7fddf62c175276ebcbf2041d8.jpg) </div></div><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tagging::</strong> Carter, Ross and Todd, Open // <strong>Mentioning::</strong> N/A</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Extra::</strong> Just to be clear, Todd is not speaking out loud. Liliana has the ability to hear animals telepathically and have them understand her.<br>Todd's speech is in italics.</span><br><br>Carter speech highlighted in <strong>blue</strong><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A</span><br><br><br><hr><br><strong>"Hey! Lily!" <br></strong><br>“Huh?” Liliana murmured softly as she stopped in her tracks and looked up, her eyes lighting up happily when she saw exactly who it was that called out to her from above, perched on a tree branch “Carter! And Ross, hello little sweetheart!”<br><br><em>“Mum… are you ever going to tell this guy you like him?” Todd asked her, his tone sounding mildly frustrated “You’ve been crazy about him for ages now”</em><br><br>“Shh!” Liliana softly scolded her fox before smiling at Carter as he hopped down after putting his belongings away… it took all her willpower to keep from blushing like a besotted fool… Carter was so kind and thoughtful, smart and talented, strong and proud… plus… he had a fantastic backside, never had a male ass ever looked so good.<br><br>Yes… she was smitten with the guy… no… smitten wasn’t enough, she was head over heels for Carter… but she had zero idea if he felt anything for her beyond their close friendship and she was so afraid… what if she worked up the nerve to say something and she got rejected? Their friendship would be forever changed…<br><br>Was it enough to love him quietly? She wasn’t sure how to answer that...<br><br><strong>"Whatcha doing?" <br></strong><br>She glanced down at Todd and Ross whom were already settling down to have a chat of their own, she turned her focus back to Carter with a sweet radiant smile, one that seemed to be exclusively for him “Todd and I are looking for some specific herbs to help Mittens get some rest… she just had surgery and the dear little thing is having a hard time relaxing. I was thinking some lavender, chamomile and mint would do just the trick, put them in a little pillow for her… what about you?”<br><br>Meanwhile between Todd and Ross, the two moved away from their humans just far enough to talk privately without Liliana overhearing them…<br><br><em>“My mum is still being bashful about telling your dad she likes him… what about your dad? Think he’ll actually spill the beans to my mum?”</em> Todd asked the raccoon, settling onto the earthy floor as it seemed the humans would be busy for a bit <em>“The ways these two flirt with each other, then act if they weren’t flirting at all… it’s driving me crazy. Besides, I’d like to see my mum happy”</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>02-04-2020, 03:08:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Forest<br><strong>Company::</strong> Ross, Liliana &amp; Todd<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy!<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> I like the Sims okay</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/56/d3/19/56d319b90bb9e86b9e9871f19fe1002e.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br>(Ross is in green but like Todd, isn't speaking aloud.) <br><br><br><hr><br>Seeing Liliana's sweet and wonderful smile put a big grin on his own face. It seemed like he wasn't able to <em>stop </em> smiling when she was around. Lily made him happy in a way that no one had done before- her mere existence anywhere close to him always seemed to fill him with joy. Her care for other creatures was also so endearing. She came all the way out here for herbs to make one feel better! <br><br>"Oh, I was just drawing in the tree," replied the ginger when asked what he was doing. "I like to come out here to get some artwork done. There's just something about nature that's so much more peaceful than anywhere else, you know? Good for creativity." He glanced down briefly when the two animals began to scoot away from them, but his attention was too focused on the amazing woman in front of him. "Do you want any help looking for anything? Or maybe just come company, even?" asked Carter next, hoping that he wasn't going to come off as annoying or anything for intruding upon her walk through the forest. He just loved being in her company. Everyday, it seemed like he would fall for her all over again, but yet, he didn't know what to do. Was it worth risking everything to speak of his feelings? Or would it be better to hold in and love her from afar? <br><br>"He's not my dad. He's more like annoying brother who likes to drag me up trees," replied Ross, still grumpy about the whole tree thing. Regardless, the two still loved each other in their weird raccoon-to-man way. "As much as he annoys me sometimes, I would also like to see him happy. I sure hope one of them says something. It's making me crazy, too! It's totally obvious that they like each other. Maybe we need to do something to get them to spill." There was a mischievous look in Ross' eye as he spoke. "We need a plan. If they aren't going to tell each other, then maybe we need to kind of <em>make </em>them tell each other." <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Wolfling72</strong> on <strong>02-04-2020, 05:37:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/gREvoop.jpg?2)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Deston Markus Brooks</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Poseidon<br><strong>Location::</strong> At the gym<br><strong>Company::</strong> Himself<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 19th | From just before sun-up to 8 or 9 AM<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Contemplative<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Y'all see that pic? Yeah. That.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><br><hr><br><em>Birds had just begun to chirp good morning half way through his workout. There'd been the speed and heavy bag, jump rope, shadow boxing, push ups, sit ups and on...and on. By the time the first glimmers of sun light peeked above the eastern horizon line, Deston had settled into a meditative state in the center of a rather grubby boxing ring,&nbsp; turbulent gaze obscured as he&nbsp; pushed away the negative energy he could feel swelling in his chest.&nbsp; He knew the cause-- it was <strong>THE</strong> date, wasn't it? The day when he first became a true orphan. Years later and it still fucking ached hard enough that he knew he'd spend the day, away from people, unless he needed to go into work for a few hours. <br><br>Dragging a calming breath in and exhaling it on a sigh, the young boxer began a low drone of sound to help him get more in touch with the silence. Like most people who practiced an active form of meditation, he chose a single syllable and held it, allowed it to rise and swell from his chest with every breath out.</em> <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"Ohmmmm."</span> <em>It rattled in his chest, in his ears, in his mind and blanked all thought&nbsp; from coming to fruition, erased the daily stresses, removed all worries. Other people would never understand the beauty of it, not unless they partook themselves. Very few did. In fact, in all of his time at the village, he'd rarely bumped into anyone this early in the day. A niggling little worry tried to interject but he shoved it ruthlessly aside and returned to breathing and...</em> <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"Ohmmmm."</span> <em>Such bliss there, so serene.</em><br><br><div align="center">Violin Concerto in D Major, Op 35 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTE08SS8fNk) | Thinking Music...</div><br>Eventually, the sun rose fully, the birds began talking shit LOUDLY and Deston knew it was time to get ready for his day. A shower was needed and maybe he'd drop by to visit one of the elders. Who really knew just what he'd get up to? After all, his schedule was free and there were lakes to be enjoyed, right?<br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>02-04-2020, 06:46:28</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://live.staticflickr.com/3382/3314556650_72bd6eb931.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg153415361)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Lab --&gt; Grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Open, Tag Selene<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Jovial<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Shirt, jeans, boots, vest, pocket watch<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Jeremiah was where he often was when he was frustrated. He had his hammer in hand and his forks in the other. The clanging could be heard as he was turning over the piece of metal. He would rotate it this way and that.&nbsp; It looked like he was focused on the metal, he wasn't.&nbsp; This was just his process, was working on several problems at the same time, but one cascaded into the other they were interlinked but he examined what was in his hand.&nbsp; It was then that he tossed it into the acid bath.&nbsp; Stepping away from his homemade forge, he went back over to holo-image he working on, he rotated the design, the chem-bath and viola there it was.&nbsp; &nbsp;He had discovered the hole he was looking for, once he was done the rest of the process cascaded into the next.&nbsp; <strong><em>‘Yes!’</em></strong> The excited gleam in his eye as he solved a series of problems as he rotated the device and thought very carefully on how he would implement it.<br><br>He turned to write down the process so he wouldn’t forget and work to put it all in to plan as soon as he could.&nbsp; But first he required a shower and some food he would do that first and find out how many days he had missed with his tinkerings. <br><br>He would need to get back out into the land of the living.&nbsp; &nbsp;He moved to shower, before getting dressed.&nbsp; &nbsp;He made way to check the grounds and see who all was here and who had arrived, his own security system in place.&nbsp; Once he ate and cleaned cleaned up he went to go for a walk about indeed.&nbsp; He enjoyed the prospect of meeting newbies. At least he believe that is what they were called these days.<br><br>He put on his glasses that changed&nbsp; color in the sunlight. He frowns as he moves around till runs upon the lovely...dwarf.&nbsp; No not a dwarf she is small but not a little person. &nbsp;"Greetings there madame is there something I could help you with?"&nbsp; He looked over at Selene.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>02-04-2020, 22:34:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open / <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Carter, Todd<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19, Late Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Pensive<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This little number</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3f/95/e5/3f95e5a145431f5d9d322a3ed1438664.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br>Seth had spent the last week slowly settling into his new life, the hardest part being coming to terms with his roommate just keeping a raccoon in the house. He had mostly kept to himself the first two days, but after that he was practically training from early morning to around noon each day, knowing that being blessed by a goddess of the battlefield would lead to trouble later on if he couldn't hold his own in a fight. He wasn't sure how the whole "interacting with other gods' chosen" would work out either, but just based on the hours of mythology study he had done, coming across someone from the Ares or Poseidon houses wasn't a good recipe for civility or pleasant memories.<br><br>For now, the young Asian boy whipped around a secluded corner of the training grounds, making sure he was visible enough that a stray arrow wouldn't hit him without intent. He had come to the village with pistol hidden in his waistband, a police issue Glock that he had rebuilt from the springs up, and had picked up old bronze sword from a collectors shop en route, now meticulously polished. With the unloaded gun in his dominant left hand and the antique blade in his right, Seth spent a short burst of energy on a few parries and lined the barrel up with his imaginary partner's chest. The trigger clicked twice, the lack of bullets confirmed by the birds remaining perched in a nearby tree.<br><br>As he zoned out during his self-made drills, Seth reviewed the whirlwind of events that had led him to the boonies in the first place. An upper-middle class city boy who always dreamed big, then let his plans fall to the wayside from boredom. He had always been fairly ahead of the curve in school, his supposed genius the result of a strict Japanese mom and a childhood full of books way above his grade. Entering middle school three years early made him a target for bullies, and his nerdy interests didn't help his case in the slightest. It was always the same types, the stereotypical muscleheads that would get a scholarship for some college sport and act like they just became a world leader. Idiots. It only got worse in high school, and by his junior year, Seth had become numb to it. Broken glasses, books slapped out his hands, the cold embrace of a locker. And in the true fashion of the great American school system, reporting the "star athletes" only made it worse.<br><br>Seth forced himself from his reverie. He felt like throwing up as the faces rushed through his mind. He had given up on resenting them; if he was going to get revenge, it would be a long wait and a setup worthy of the wisdom goddess herself. It took him a few breaths to calm his nerves and lower his gun. Life wouldn't be like that here. At least, he hoped it wouldn't. Everyone invited to this village was surely virtuous enough to earn a deity's respect, right? And maybe it would be easier to life a normal life in the village if everyone was going through the same weird trials.<br><br>He found his mind drifting down a... less than savory path at that point. He definitely had a smile on his face that showed way too much of his thoughts. This was basically a college full of weirdos with powers, and college meant parties and drunken flings, the exact stuff he had avoided when he was younger. Seth couldn't help but laugh at his old self. He still had the same thick glasses, but now he dressed so much better than the slacks and polo ensemble he carried with pride. Maybe that's why he was targeted. His shoulders rose in a shrug as he shook the thought from his mind. Not like dwelling on the past was useful unless it provided experience for the future. Experience he was sure he was sorely lacking at this point.<br><br>As noon approached and nobody had yet interrupted his training, Seth would start the retreat back to his shared house, gun and sword tucked safely into opposite sides of his belt loop. At least his roommate was decent conversation on the off chance the pair of men were home at the same time.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>03-04-2020, 04:58:27</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size">ANNOUNCEMENT</span><br><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">April 3, 2020</span><br><br>Hello to all newcomers and welcome to Blessed Falls Village. The game is starting to gain momentum now and I wanted to make a few announcements regarding the game and upcoming events. <br><br>In game, it is currently Friday. Everyone is welcome to play our Friday from start to end however they feel fit. Socialize, bring in new character and get settled, and prepare for the Blessing Ceremony which will take place the following morning!<br><br>ON APRIL 11th, 2020 THERE WILL BE A TIME SKIP. At that time, we will move into Saturday morning and the blessing ceremony in game. You have until then to play out and finish any scenes currently going on. IF you do not finish a scene before I post up the time skip; YOU MAY put a summary of what happened in your first post following the time change. <br><br>If you have any questions regarding the time skip, please feel free to ask. More information on the Blessing Ceremony and the Solstice Party will also come as we get closer to the time skip.<br><br><br><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">A NEW MODERATOR</span><br><br>With the influx of new members, I have promoted LamentingQuill as a moderator! If you have any questions, she can also be a great person to ask. <br><br><br><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">TOUCHING BASE</span><br><br>As more people are joining, I also want to let everyone know of character limits. We greatly appreciate and encourage anyone wanting to write more than one character. However, at this time, we ask that each writer be limited to ONE Elder and TWO Blessed. This is just to ensure that there are plenty of positions for other people to join.<br><br>BE KIND AND CURTEOUS. This is always just a give in, but with many new writers who have varying backgrounds, I figured I would just reiterate the importance of this. Also, just because a character is mean or not to you liking, doesn’t mean the writer is so please try not to take any in game interactions personally. <br><br><br><br><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">DID YOU KNOW</span><br><br>Did you know we have a discord server? Yep! If you are not in our discord already, feel free to join us! We chat, plot, and over-all just have casual conversations. It allows for people to quickly talk and plan out things with characters as well. <br><br>https://discord.gg/ZSujh9c<br></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>03-04-2020, 22:44:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/e9/3b/33/e93b33f662fb5b3f037890c002ca97e3--visual-kei-ems.jpg)</div><strong>Name: </strong>Valentine Maxwell<br><strong>Patron deity:</strong> Eros<br><strong>Location:</strong> Greenhouse<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Friday, June 19; Morning<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This shirt</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1ADSiaInrK1RjSspkq6yuvXXa8.jpg)</div></div> and these <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">trousers/shoes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1THn0GbSYBuNjSspfq6AZCpXav/New-2018-Black-Men-Jeans-Korean-Style-Fashion-Mens-Skinny-Jeans-Pants-Fashion-Casual-Denim-Trousers.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Autumn / Mentioning: N/A<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Translations for the French included<br><br>Autumn speech highlighted in <strong>magenta</strong><br><br><br><hr><br><strong>"Yes! They're over here!!" <br></strong><br>A bright happy smile curved the blonde’s lips as he allowed his pink haired love to guide him over to a few beds of roses… quite the unique specimens too, just as he’d heard… some were a vibrant pink that faded into yellow and then white as you went further up the petals. There were others that were a deep garnet red and another bed showing a brilliant dark plum purple color.<br><br><strong>"This, I think, is my new favorite..."<br></strong><br>He watched affectionately as Autumn knelt down and expertly snipped one of the plum colored roses and handed it to him… he brought it to his nose and inhaled deeply of it’s delightfully fragrant musk… he couldn’t help but sigh contentedly, he loved the smell of roses more than any other scent there was.<br><br>“You’ve outdone yourself yet again, <acronym title="A french term of endearment reserved for ones girlfriend, it is literally the affectionate way to address your significant other">la petite amie</acronym>... you never cease to surprise and amaze me in all the best ways”<br><br>Reaching out to snake one arm around Autumn’s waist, he pulled her in against his body and planted a firm and deep needy kiss on her lips… he moaned ever so softly as he parted his lips just enough to allow the tip of his tongue to stroke across her bottom lip… Autumn tasted of honey and sunshine, he couldn’t and likely would never be able to get enough of her, he would always crave his beautiful harvest rose…<br><br>He could feel her beautiful womanly body against him, every sweet curve that he ached to worship... but he'd never press her for that, not until he was certain she was ready to cross that bridge.<br><br><acronym title="My sweet love...">”Mon doux amour...”</acronym> He murmured sensuously against her lips “You are my everything… tonight… let me take you on a special date…”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>04-04-2020, 03:05:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/BBPbCrN/Hailie2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Autumn Rose Bailey</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Demeter<br><strong>Location::</strong> Greenhouse<br><strong>Company::</strong> Valentine<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday Late Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Nervous, timid, a bit aroused<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br><br>She smiled warmly "Thank you! I had the help of my sister as far as how to get the best results!" she smiled warmly, looking up at him. her eyes found his and she couldn't help but stare at his beauty. He was almost too beautiful for this world, a rare flower in his own right. The fact that he had exclusively wanted to be Autumn's made her heart flutter every moment she was with him. <br><br>As she was lost in his eyes he swept her up again, this time his lips against hers send a shock of electricity through her. Her hair stood at attention as she felt herself melting into him. After he pulled away she bit her lip shyly as he asked if he could take her out tonight.<br><br>"I... uh..." she tried to respond but her words were still jumbled for the kiss. She gathered herself and nodded "I would like that..." she finally spoke.<br><br><em>Buzz... buzz.... buzzzzzz</em><br><br>Autumn took her phone from her pocket and looked down at the message, it was from her sister. She excitedly replied with very quick taps before looking back up to Valentine.<br><br>"It looks like Jaz will be back today too! She can help me get ready! She's a lot better at date attire." she laughed softly.<br><br>Her twin was off on a bit of a vacation before the Blessing Ceremony and would be returning to Blessed Falls today. Her and her twin were very close and so being apart was always hard on Autumn but Valentine certainly helped make the days go by quickly. <br><br>She trailed fer fingers back over to Valentine, tracing his arm before leaning in and kissing him once more. A bold move for her but she was so happy in the moment, she wanted to share that. <br><br>"Shall we clip a few of these beauties?" she asked softly, gesturing back to the roses.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>04-04-2020, 03:49:29</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/a4/ec/7f/a4ec7fce52ca96dec07dd25131c1f96d.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Liliana Fernvale (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15275502#msg15275502)<br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Persephone<br><strong>Location::</strong> The Forest<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Cheerful, smitten and bashful<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> </span><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This flirty and fun carefree outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/f0/19/6d/f0196d28beac349eb1d30a1a59d729ac.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/e7/7c/bf/e77cbf8d3a25d278b92706cb72324d19.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/45/2c/7a/452c7a9ceae42fdfb900d7e7c48d09e5.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/5d/f0/a9/5df0a9e7fddf62c175276ebcbf2041d8.jpg) </div></div><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tagging::</strong> Carter, Ross and Todd, Open // <strong>Mentioning::</strong> N/A</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Extra::</strong> Just to be clear, Todd is not speaking out loud. Liliana has the ability to hear animals telepathically and have them understand her.<br>Todd's speech is in italics.</span><br><br>Carter speech highlighted in <strong>blue</strong><br><br>Ross speech in italics and highlighted in <em>green</em><br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A</span><br><br><br><br><br><br><hr><br><br><strong>"Oh, I was just drawing in the tree," <br></strong><br>Liliana smiled sweetly, she really ought to have known, Carter was always drawing or sketching something… she loved the fascinated focused look he got on his face while he worked, it was just too cute.<br><br><strong>"I like to come out here to get some artwork done. There's just something about nature that's so much more peaceful than anywhere else, you know? Good for creativity."<br></strong><br>That’s another thing… the man loved nature! How perfect was he?! He had everything Liliana had ever wanted in her special someone… she wanted so much to just throw herself at him, as she often found herself yearning to do, but as always… she held herself back, afraid to do anything until she knew she wasn’t going to obliterate her existing relationship with him in the process if he rejected her.<br><br><strong>"Do you want any help looking for anything? Or maybe just come company, even?" <br></strong><br>Oh, right! The herbs she was looking for! She looked down at the basket she’d brought along with her and then looked back up into Carter’s handsome face with a warm smile upon her rose pink lips “I would love some help, Carter, thank you”<br><br><br><br><br><em>"He's not my dad. He's more like annoying brother who likes to drag me up trees," <br></em><br><em>“Oh right, I always forget you look at your human differently than I do mine” </em>Todd replied to the Raccoon.<br><br><em>"As much as he annoys me sometimes, I would also like to see him happy. I sure hope one of them says something. It's making me crazy, too! It's totally obvious that they like each other. Maybe we need to do something to get them to spill." <br></em><br><em>“Hm, you might be onto something there”</em> Todd said, his tail swishing as he got excited about the things unfolding here between him and his friend… if his mum and Carter got together, he and Ross would be able to play together a lot more. Bonus!<br><br><em>"We need a plan. If they aren't going to tell each other, then maybe we need to kind of make them tell each other."<br></em><br><em>“What if we trick them into meeting each other for one of those romantic dates that the one Eros chosen is always talking about? Yeah! We could lure them out tonight to take a moonlight walk together! Mr. Valentine says there is nothing more romantic than moonlight!”</em> Todd asked excitedly, his tail swishing faster.<br><br>Then, Liliana’s voice called out “Todd, Ross! Come along, darlings, we’ve got some herbs to find, Carter has offered to help us look for what we need!”<br><br>Todd looked at Ross again <em>“So, what do you think, lure them out tonight after sunset? Maybe lead them into the flower gardens?”</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>04-04-2020, 18:59:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BOGYxYTNiMjMtMjhkNC00ZTdiLTk4ZDMtOWE5MDVkMWJiOTc5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyODcyMjA2OTA@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,666,1000_AL_.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Zachary Cameron (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15348294#msg15348294)</span><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training Ground(Above)<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 6/19 - Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Focused, Zoned Out<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Thermals, Bodysuit, Hoodie<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> </span><br><br><br><hr><br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">---An hour ago---</span></div><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><br>&nbsp;Zach had been up since before the sun rose, working out. He jogged around the village, he went to the training area and pushed himself until he was sweating bullets. After that, he went back to his room and took a shower, as he saw no point in getting sweat evaporated on his body while he was flying. He changed clothes, got his headphones, put his phone in a secured pocket, and went outside to look up at the sky. <br><br>The first song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApXoWvfEYVU[/url) in his playlist started to bump in his ears, and Zach's head began to bob while he smiled wide. He had no more preparations to make, he only had to let go.<br><br>&nbsp;Bending his knees, the stones and dirt at his feet began to swirl into the air around him for a moment before he was rocketing straight up. "Whooo!!!" Wind whipped past his face and the young blessed spun around, twirling and whirling like he was dancing through the sky. It wasn't long before he broke through the clouds, where it seemed he could remain forever.</span><br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">---Current Time---</span></div><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Getting lost in the clouds and being alone with his thoughts was always fun, and had become one of his favorite pastimes. It was also insanely refreshing when the water in the clouds semi-soaked him on his way up and down through the cover. After an hour or so(he tended to lose track of time), he felt like he'd had enough. <br><br>He had a good training session, and even flying could only make him better with his power, so there wasn't a downside. But he could do with a rest, some food...maybe a nap. He'd been sitting cross-legged, hovering however high, slowly rotating in place while he zoned out. <br><br>Finally, he opened his eyes, then he looked down. "I love this part," he said to absolutely no one as he leaned over backward and immediately plummeted toward the ground. When he had only a few hundred feet left before he hit the ground, he started to curve so he'd end up right at the training ground where he'd left. <br><br>The instructors told him that landing straight down did too much damage when he fell from that high up, so to offset that, he just got lower and lower before skidding along the ground and finally sliding to a stop a few feet away from the new guy who had been there for about a week now. <em>Seth</em>, if he recalled. "Damn...that is <em>always</em> a rush, hahaha. Everything goin' good, Seth?"&nbsp; <br></span><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>04-04-2020, 20:06:41</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Forest<br><strong>Company::</strong> Ross, Liliana &amp; Todd<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy!<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> I like the Sims okay</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/56/d3/19/56d319b90bb9e86b9e9871f19fe1002e.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><br><br><hr><br>Hearing that Liliana would love his company, Carter returned her smile with a cheery one of his own. She always had a knack for knowing where to find her plants, so Carter was sure she didn't really need any help, per say, but he was just happy to be tagging along. Any time spent with her was always a wonderful time. Sometimes, it would drive him crazy being around her and not able to speak of his feelings, but he knew he just had to hold them in. Maybe, soon, he'd be brave enough to speak about them, but that time was certainly not now. There was a little creature back in the village who needed some herbs! His feelings were pushed far back into his mind so thinking about them wouldn't soil the time he would spend with her.<br><br>Ross seemed pleased that Todd thought his idea to get them together was a good one. Maybe a little push from their furry companions was all they needed! The raccoon thought over Todd's idea to lure them out for a moonlit walk. Sitting on the ground, he put his hand under his chin in thought. Honestly, he knew hardly anything about human love, but he was willing to try. Ross didn't know much about Raccoon love either, considering he had a higher intelligence than other raccoons, which gave him some human-like qualities. Wild Raccoons weren't too sure about that. But, if it worked for that Valentine guy, then maybe it would work for them? Before he could answer, Liliana's voice called out to tell them they were ready to go look for those herbs. "Hmm, I think humans find flowers romantic, so we can try that," agreed Ross as he stood, trying to hurriedly finish their conversation before they got withing hearing range of the other two. "I will meet you at the flower garden with Carter after sunset!"<br><br>Once Ross and Todd were with them again and they were ready to continue the search for herbs, Carter spoke. "So, what herbs are we looking for?" He asked curiously, looking to Liliana as they began their walk. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LunaMoonGypsy</strong> on <strong>04-04-2020, 20:20:57</strong>
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				(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jb-U-viYN58/maxresdefault.jpg)<br><br>Jasmine Ares Bailey.<br>Blessed By:: Demeter<br>Location:: Airport<br>Company:: None<br>Date/Time:: Friday Late Morning<br>Mood:: Excited, Happy, glad to be home<br>TRIGGER WARNINGS:: None<br><del>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </del><br><br><em>Buzz</em><br>" I can't wait to see you!"<br><br>The reply from her sister made coming home from the ceremony even better. She always greatly missed her sister when they had to be apart, thus making her excitement to be home even greater. <br><br>"I'm taking a cab home, I'm getting my luggage now." I replied to her. <br><br>----ten minutes pass----<br><br>I walk outside and the breeze moves my hair around chaotically. I notice there is already a bright yellow cab waiting near the exit of the airport, so I approach the driver. <br>"Is this cab taken?" i ask politely. <br><br>The scruffy man looks up at me as if I had surprised him a little and responds, " No ma'am its not, I was waiting for to see if anyone needed a ride."<br><br>"Perfect. Mind giving me a ride to The Blessed Village?" I asked calmly because he seemed a little anxious. <br><br>He nodded in agreement, and I got into the cab. We didn't speak the whole way there, but I could feel in the air something was wrong. The buzzing of his phone, and his replying back while he was driving left me a little on edge, but I ignored it, knowing you can never know someone's situation. <br>--30 minutes pass--<br>Arriving at our village, I get out and pay the man, giving him a little extra tip to try and calm his energy. <br><br>My luggage and I enter the village and the only thing I want to find is my sister. Knowing her, shes probably in the green house, I head that way. Our apartment is on the way and I chuck my luggage in the door and -accidentally- slam the door in hurry. I'm almost in a full blown run when I get to the green house, and I can see her silhouette through the glass. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>04-04-2020, 22:18:53</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/KEcEMW5.jpg?1)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size">Kaiya Omoi</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hera<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training ground<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth and Zackary<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19 late morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Cheerful<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Sky blue scrubs<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><br><br><hr><br>Kaiya trudged through the forest on her way back from one of the near by towns. Recently a woman had prayed at the temple in Blessed Falls for the safe deliver of her daughter. Naturally this was right up Kaiya’s wheelhouse and Hera goddess had tasked her with helping this woman&nbsp; during her birth. Kaiya had set out two days ago and the whole procedure had been a bit of an ordeal. The woman’s family had a history of difficult births and there were a number of complications throughout the day. The woman and her child may not have survived, but luckily for them Hera has heard their pleas and with a bit of magic from her blessed midwife Omoi both the mother and child survived. Kaiya had been overjoyed to be part of such a joyous process, but the amount of magic she used had worn her out nearly to the point of passing out. So she had stated an extra night in the town before heading back home. She had not expected to be gone so long and had not brought a change of clothes with her. So there she was, trudging along alone through the woods in her scrubs. She hadn’t even taken the time to remove her mask she had been so exhausted.<br><br>Kaiya arrived back in Blessed Falls close to mid day, and what was on her mind was to get to her house and take a shower. She decided to take a shortcut through the training grounds to get to her house when she saw a familiar face. Seth was practicing his skills all alone in the diet field of the training ground. Kaiya remembered him from long ago, a distant memory from her past life. But she doubted the young man would remember someone as unremarkable as herself from so long ago. He had been here just a short while but she had not had a chance to interact with the boy much since he’d arrived. As he appeared to be wrapping up whatever it was he was doing Kaiya figures now might be a good time to introduce herself to him. It would be easier since it was just the two of them around for the moment. <br><br><strong><acronym title="Hello Kamiizumi. How are you?">” こんにちは神泉さん。お元気ですか？”</acronym></strong> She greeted him with a slight bow and in their native tongue, hoping to put the man at ease. She felt a little uneasy being near someone wielding a weapon, but everyone here was supposed to be working together right? Surely no one in the villains would hurt her. But just as she had gotten her greeting out a gust of wind nearly blew Kaiya off her feet as someone else came rocketing into the training grounds. It’s was one of Zeus’ blessed, Zachary. <strong>”O-oh... and h-hello to you too Zachary.”</strong> she squeaked out as the dust storm was kicked up from the man’s landing. She was glad to still be wearing her surgical mask after all.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>05-04-2020, 04:07:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong> Zachary, Kaiya <strong>Mentioning::</strong> None<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19, Late Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Suprised -&gt; Happy<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This little number</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3f/95/e5/3f95e5a145431f5d9d322a3ed1438664.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth speaks with a Kansai accent. Standard Japanese is much more refined.<br><br><hr><br>Seth's ears perked up at the sound of Japanese, and in a woman's voice no less. He turned toward the voice to spot the tall Asian girl trying to get his attention. Her face seemed familiar, but as he probed his memories, he was interrupted by the wind, turning slightly to avoid any dirt trying to make it past his glasses.<br><br>Seth flinched and instinctively reached for weapons as the demigod dropped from the sky. He still wasn't use to that particular power, but at least the familiar face it belonged to allowed him to relax again. "A little spooked and a shoulder ache, but otherwise fine I guess. Catch any nice clouds on your flight?" He asked as he tried to calm his heart rate down, and now that he could regain his train of thought, he recognized where the girl was from. She was certainly a lot younger back then, but he was too.<br><br>His mind flitted back to a particular trip with his father to the Osaka branch of his business, his dad's hometown. A colleague had invited the father/son duo to his home in the rice fields of Mie prefecture, and a girl from one of the neighboring houses had tried to convince Seth to become a husband for one of her sisters to little avail.<br><br><acronym title="It's been a while Miss Omoi. You've gotten awfully pretty since the last time I saw you, but I'm happy you remembered someone like me.">「久し振りヤね思井さん。前に見たよりちっと別嬪さんになったっすけど、僕みたい覚えた嬉しいっす。」</acronym> He replied, his soft baritone rising a half octave as he switched languages and excitement overtook him. <acronym title="Did you manage to get your sisters married to the easy life?">「妹さん達もう楽生に結婚やったっすか？」</acronym><br><br>His eyes flicked over the older woman's body briefly, studying her figure. It was far from a lecherous glance, more just him comparing her adult figure to the girl he had known before. At least she seemed to be better off now, so that in itself was a blessing to him. <br><br>"I didn't realize you got into the medical yourself. <acronym title="Good work doing something so difficult.">大変な事よくやった</acronym> Are you a nurse, or...?" He continued, switching to English to keep from excluding Zachary from the conversation, then back to Japanese for the shorter phrasing of his compliment.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>05-04-2020, 21:48:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/KEcEMW5.jpg?1)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size">Kaiya Omoi 海容 思井</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hera<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training ground<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth and Zackary<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19 late morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Cheerful<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Sky blue scrubs<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><br><br><hr><br>Kaiya brushed a hair that had been blown from her bun back behind her ear and blushed as Seth gave her his compliments. She hoped the mask might hide her rosy cheeks some. <strong><acronym title="Thank you very much, but I’m really not that special..."> “本当にありがとうございます、でも私は特別ではありません...”</acronym></strong> she said meekly as she cast her gaze towards the ground. Then remembering there was someone else there she switched back to English to not make him feel excluded. <strong>”And yes, I did manage to get them all married off and safely away from that ma... I mean... into better situations.”</strong> She had almost said too much. Seth hadn’t seen her in years, there was no need to inform him of the hell she had escaped. All he knew was she wanted a better life for her sisters. That was normal, what big sister didn’t want that for their little siblings? <br><br>Taking his next question as a chance to change the subject she quickly added, <strong>”And yes, well, sort of. After I was chosen be Hera to be one of her blessed I learned to be a midwife. I just came back from the town nearby. I am happy to report that a lovely baby girl was born with no complications, and the mother and child are both healthy.”</strong> At this Kaiya smiled brightly. She really had come a long way from being just a poor daughter of a rice farmer to where she was now. She was proud of that, and even more so that she could use her blessings to help others. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>06-04-2020, 01:07:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/593147279863709719/695470555192754197/Serenity_MacTavish.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Aurora Briars</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Aphrodite<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training grounds<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19 late morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy, hopeful, a little nervous<br><strong>Wearing::</strong><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Aurora's outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/21/96/5e/21965e63174c5fe04f63e0cad4e5f9d5.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/ed/6c/6c/ed6c6cc56bd51c59d89729c0e0dd0d7c.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/2b/4f/9a/2b4f9aad498945554312dd8656ba0dc3.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Tagging:: Zachary, Seth and Kaiya // Mentioning::N/A</strong><br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><br><strong>Extra::</strong> N/A<br><br><hr><br>The was shining brightly above and there was a happy tune being softly hummed upon the smiling lips of the golden haired Aphrodite chosen as she made her way towards the training grounds, she’d gotten up a little early this morning to make breakfast for her dear friend… and her secret crush on top of that… but she was hoping today that she might muster up the courage to tell him her feelings.<br><br>Funny wasn’t it? How she was so brave when it came to the parts concerning her duties as Aphrodite’s chosen, but… when it came to love… she was just as bashful as any one of her charges… love was a powerful and sometimes terrifying thing, that was for sure…<br><br>In her basket was some of Zachary’s favorite things ranging from exquisitely crisped bacon, perfect scrambled eggs, delightfully seasoned hashbrowns and some fresh fruit. She’d even packed along some orange juice in a decent sized thermos. All of the food was kept it’s proper temperature with thermal lining she’d put inside the basket.<br><br>The training grounds were just now coming into view, her sky blue eyes could make out three figures and instantly recognized the other two to be Seth, a chosen of Athena and Kaiya, a chosen of Hera. Nice enough people, plenty likable. However, today she was a woman on a mission, Zachary was the most important at this moment in time.<br><br>She felt giddy inside as her eyes focused in on Zachary... she wasn't sure exactly when this had all happened... but before she knew, their friendship had grown into more, at least for her... she couldn't speak for Zachary, but she could certainly hope... she really wanted to explore this warm beautiful feeling, the sweet joy she felt in his company.<br><br>Zach treated her with such tenderness and protectiveness, his heart was so honest and true, he really was a good man... not to mention, incredibly sexy as well, he had a good chunk of height over her and she would be big liar if she tried to say the virile muscular state of his disciplined body didn't excite her in the most delicious way possible.<br><br>Now was not the time for such wanton thoughts however... not yet anyway...<br><br>“Zachary!” Aurora called out softly, her soft melodic voice seeming to float sweetly on the light Summer breeze, she smiled warmly “I know you skipped breakfast… again… and so I brought you something. Come sit with me on the grass and eat”<br><br>She offered Seth and Kaiya a warm friendly smile, hoping they’d know she wasn’t trying to exclude them, she just had something in motion right now that was very important to her… she’d explain everything to Kaiya later, she knew the kind hearted Asian girl would understand perfectly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>06-04-2020, 05:03:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BOGYxYTNiMjMtMjhkNC00ZTdiLTk4ZDMtOWE5MDVkMWJiOTc5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyODcyMjA2OTA@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,666,1000_AL_.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Zachary Cameron (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15348294#msg15348294)</span><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training Ground(Above)<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open, Seth, Aurora, Kaiya<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 6/19 - Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Focused, Zoned Out<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Thermals, Bodysuit, Hoodie<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> </span><br><br><br><hr><br><br><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"> People still weren't used to him just flying down from the sky and landing next to them. Plus, he noticed he still kicked up a lot of wind and dust on his touchdowns. He was trying to figure out how to...not do that, but his powers didn't exactly come with a manual, and aside from that Disney Hercules moment when dear old dad appeared to him as a statue, he hadn't heard a peep from his father since that day. An entire year had gone by, and despite prayer, offerings, sacrifices, all that stuff, he still had nothing.<br><br>&nbsp;Even seeing Seth on his approach and getting some distance between them startled the new Blessed, but this place was startling, so he understood. His response was that he had a sore shoulder, and a bit of a scare that Zach had no doubt caused. "Yeah, sorry about that, bro. You'd think flying would be instinctual or somethin', but <em>nope</em>. I'm havin' to learn everything step by step. It took me two whole months to figure out how to stay upright instead of just flipping and spinning through the air whenever I moved," he said with a chuckle. <br><br>"Hey, Kaiya, good to see you." The two Japanese switched back and forth between their native tongue and English, and while he did speak and understand a few other languages, Japanese was not high on the list, so when they got down and did their thing, he just nodded along, catching a few words here and there. And while Kaiya was nice, he couldn't help getting chills around her.<br><br>&nbsp;Because Hera was her patron Goddess, and ever since he'd found out who he was, he couldn't help but getting nervous when he thought about everything Hercules had gone through. Would she force him into trials to prove himself worthy? Was that even allowed anymore? While the two were talking, he heard a melodic voice call out loud enough to turn his head. "Hmm?" As he turned, he saw it was Aurora, and a smile broke out on his face for a reason he couldn't quite explain.<br><br>&nbsp;She'd always been nice to him, and she was a pretty as the day was long. He liked her a lot, and they got along well. He wondered what she wanted. He walked toward her, then put his hands in his pockets and dropped his head when she said she knew he skipped breakfast. "Hold on, pretty lady. Just because you said it, doesn't make it true. <br><br>You don't know <em>what</em> I did this morning," Zach said confidently...right before his stomach growled loudly and a hunger pang hit him. He had no bluster left, so he shrugged his shoulders. "Okay I lied. I've been up so long without any food. I'm soooo hungry. Thanks for bringin' me this." Offering her a smile, he also held his arm out for her to take, before walking off toward an empty and more private patch of grass to have the meal and catch up.<br><br></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Wolfling72</strong> on <strong>06-04-2020, 06:49:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/E7DxWjl.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Selene Neoma Black</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Artemis<br><strong>Location::</strong> Wandering through the woods and stumbling into Blessed Falls<br><strong>Company::</strong> Jeremiah<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19th | In da Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> *blink, blink*<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> A pair of camo print leggings in black/gray/white and a white tee, black hiking boots, large duffel bag slung over one shoulder.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> Nothin'<br><br><hr><br><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"Greetings there madame is there something I could help you with?"</span><br><br><em>She heard the deep rumble of words before she paused and looked up...and up. Wide, dark eyes blinked at the tall, well built, dark skinned male even as she shifted her duffel bag to her other shoulder and allowed her hip to jut slightly in the opposite direction. After all, the bag was heavy and she had to balance it somehow. One slim hand rose to push wind blown curls away from her face even as a hesitant smile curved full lips upward.</em><br><br><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"Uh, hey. I...well I got a letter like 6 or 7 months ago, inviting me here? It took me a bit to get here. Spent a lot of time hiking."</span> She paused and dropped her gaze to the toes of her boots. <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"Anyway, I'm Selene. D'ya have any idea where I am supposed to be right now?"</span><br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>06-04-2020, 16:27:25</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://live.staticflickr.com/3382/3314556650_72bd6eb931.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg153415361)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Lab --&gt; Grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Open, Tag Selene<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Jovial<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Shirt, jeans, boots, vest, pocket watch<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;Jeremiah looked at the fetching young woman, who’s bag seemed so much bigger and heavier than she was.&nbsp; It was amusing were it not for the fact that with a well placed pushed she would have fallen over.&nbsp; His gaze fell over her as he adjusted his minds eye to see her shift her lips to balance out her body wondering if in fact the duffel bag was simply packed wrong.&nbsp; His mind always shifted to those minor things first.<br>He watched as she moved the curls from her face which in fact made her appear a bit lovelier, but he wouldn’t even try to focus on that. <br><br>&nbsp;“You do seem well dressed and acquainted to that.”&nbsp; He saw her looking down at her boots was this one shy?&nbsp; He didn’t know why she was strong and bold it seems to be hiking alone for 6-7 months. <br><br>&nbsp;“I would say you are exactly where you are supposed to be.&nbsp; As far as what house you are supposed to be in that is another matter entirely.&nbsp; Do you know your house or keep, what do you identify most with or whom you have been blessed by?&nbsp; Knowing that information I can escort you to where you may rest your weary bones on something other than a bedroll or a flat rock.&nbsp; Unless I am wrong and you enjoy those things better than a warm and comfortable bed?&nbsp; I am Jeremiah by the way Selene, which in itself is a lovely name for a woman of the same.”&nbsp; He waited for her to respond before leading her to the appropriate domicile. <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>06-04-2020, 19:26:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training grounds -&gt; Walking toward the Houses<br><strong>Company::</strong> Zachary, Kaiya -&gt; Kaiya <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Aurora, Carter<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19, Late Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy, anxious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This little number</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3f/95/e5/3f95e5a145431f5d9d322a3ed1438664.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth speaks with a Kansai accent. Standard Japanese is much more refined.<br><br><hr><br>"I think that goes for most of us. I'm almost kinda jealous of the ones who have 'normal' powers, but I guess this is a trial of its own." Seth replied before Aurora's words shot through their conversation like an arrow. As expected of the love goddess' chosen, a beauty speaking through the lure of food in a man's stomach. Seth chuckled softly as his "uncle" darted off toward the endearing blonde, leaving the younger man to return to minor anxiety once more.<br><br>Seth started walking back toward the houses. If Kaiya had indeed been delivering a baby recently, she was no doubt tired, and at the very least he could escort her closer to her bed. <acronym title="A midwife eh? That's pretty impressive. Children are the future of the world... or something like that. I'm not that philosophical of a person. But I'm kinda envious that you get to fulfill your role as a chosen of Hera, Miss Omoi.">「でも助産師って、凄いじゃん、あれ。子供はヤッパ世の未来。。。なんて。僕ってアンナ達観な人じゃねえっす。何だかヘラ女神の選ばれた者の勤め果たすだなんて、羨ましいっす、思井さん。」</acronym> Truthfully, it was a little frustrating for Seth. All of the other gods and goddesses seemed to have such clear cut ways of carrying out their wills, but Athena... There was always a god that handled her duties better, and strategy wasn't as tangible of a skill as he wished. Seth shrugged slightly. He would find his niche at some point, and if not, there was always whatever quests were eventually thrown his way. The only rival to his skills at that point would be Carter, and that was a friendly rivalry at worst.<br><br><acronym title="Just like always, I'm the loveless sidekick behind the hero.">「いつもと同じ、ヒーローの後ろの恋愛無きサイドキックか。」</acronym> Seth murmured, blushing a little as he heard his own words, a thought he had fully intended to keep locked in the cobwebs of his mind. The younger boy prayed that the forest sounds had dampened his words enough to be inaudible to Kaiya, but from experience, the gods likely weren't so kind to spare him that mercy. But this was exactly the reason he had been practicing alone; so that when the time came, he could stand in front of someone with confidence. With all the other Blessed, he wouldn't become <em>the hero</em>, but if he could just a hero for one or two people, that would be plenty.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>06-04-2020, 23:33:36</strong>
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				<br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/KEcEMW5.jpg?1)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size">Kaiya Omoi 海容 思井</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hera<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training ground -&gt; headed to the houses<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth, Zackary, and Aurora -&gt; Seth<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19 late morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Cheerful and tired<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Sky blue scrubs<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><br><br><hr><br>As another voice cut through the air and called away Zeus’ blessed Kaiya let out the smallest of sighs. Personally she rather liked Zach, he seemed like a nice enough boy. But deep down she always worried when she had to interact with him. She knew Hera was trying to change her image and not be so vengeful, but change is hard even for a goddess. And Zach wasn’t merely just a blessed, but he was a Demi-god in his own right as the son of Zeus. Hera has told Kaiya this much, and the girl dreaded the day when queen of the gods may slip into her old habits. To keep this from showing on her features she simply smiled more as waved farewell to the couple as they walked away.<br><br>Kaiya giggled at Seth’s little attempt at philosophy as they began to head towards the houses. She didn’t really think it was that special. She wasn’t really that special. But she did her part, so she could accept the compliment that her work may be important. As they walked along she heard Seth mumble something under his breath. What did he mean by sidekick? <strong><acronym title="Sidekick how- Ah!">” サイドキックとはどういう-あ！”</acronym></strong> She began to ask but then suddenly her foot got caught on something and she fell suddenly. She would have fallen flat on her face but as a reflex she reached out and grabbed onto Seth, falling hard into him instead. As he caught her she was left supported by his arms and looking at him, their faces rather close together <strong>”Uh... um... Ah!”</strong> she floundered for a second and blushed bright red in embarrassment. She quickly pushed herself up and away from Seth saying very quickly <strong>”I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean to bump into you, I really should have been looking where I was walking, I didn’t mean to!”</strong> she rushed out in English as she was flustered. She felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her for being such a cults, but as she set down the foot that got caught a bolt of pain rocketed through it and she fell backwards this time. <strong><acronym title="Ow...">” 痛い...”</acronym></strong> she winced. It felt twisted, how could she have been so careless?! By this point the girl had turned beat red for making such a fool of herself, especially in front of one of the new blessed.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 02:24:00</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/e9/3b/33/e93b33f662fb5b3f037890c002ca97e3--visual-kei-ems.jpg)</div><strong>Name: </strong>Valentine Maxwell<br><strong>Patron deity:</strong> Eros<br><strong>Location:</strong> Greenhouse<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Friday, June 19; Morning<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This shirt</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1ADSiaInrK1RjSspkq6yuvXXa8.jpg)</div></div> and these <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">trousers/shoes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1THn0GbSYBuNjSspfq6AZCpXav/New-2018-Black-Men-Jeans-Korean-Style-Fashion-Mens-Skinny-Jeans-Pants-Fashion-Casual-Denim-Trousers.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Autumn / Mentioning: N/A<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Translations for the French included<br><br>Autumn speech highlighted in <strong>magenta</strong><br><br><br><hr><br><strong>"I... uh..." she tried to respond but her words were still jumbled for the kiss. She gathered herself and nodded "I would like that..." <br></strong><br>“Mmm, <acronym title="A french term of endearment reserved for ones girlfriend, it is literally the affectionate way to address your significant other">la petite amie</acronym>...” Valentine murmured, a blissfully content smile curving his lips and he leaned in for a small sweet kiss on her forehead “<acronym title="I love you...">Je t'aime...</acronym> <br><br>Her phone began to buzz with a text message then, but he made no fuss over the interruption… primarily because he knew that his sweetheart had been expecting this message from her sister, he was happy his darling would be able to have family around her again, he knew it was something she’d been yearning for. Autumn’s happiness was his own happiness, so naturally, seeing the smile blooming across her face as she excitedly typed on her phone brought a smile to his lips too.<br><br><strong>"It looks like Jaz will be back today too! She can help me get ready! She's a lot better at date attire." <br></strong><br>“I thought that’s who it might have been!” Valentine said with a bright smile, his sky blue eyes twinkling as he took in her joy “It will be good to see her again and… it’s good to see you in such high spirits, I know you’ve been missing her”<br><br>Autumn trailed a finger down his arm then, sending sensuous shiver throughout his body, he burned for her as she leaned in to press a kiss against her lips… it took all he had not to press her against the greenhouse walls and kiss her until she could scarcely breathe. His love for Autumn was as strong as it was true, his passion burned just as brightly… he wanted her so much, but he was willing to wait and he knew… when the type did come, it was be that much sweeter, that much more passionate...<br><br><strong>"Shall we clip a few of these beauties?" <br></strong><br>Valentine nodded softly as she gestured to the roses, his eyes still burning with a carefully restrained need, a need that was for her and only for her… no other woman would ever hold a candle to his Autumn “I think they would be a most welcomed presence”<br><br>The popular clip of music from Romeo and Juliet played softly from Valentine’s pants pocket then and he too was pulling out his phone, he read the message and made a disappointed expression as he looked at Autumn “I have to go make a call, it’s one of my charges, he’s having a difficult time patching things up with his girlfriend and he’s desperate for advice”<br><br>He leaned in and fetched a kiss from Autumn lips “I will see you tonight for sure, <acronym title="A french term of endearment reserved for ones girlfriend, it is literally the affectionate way to address your significant other">la petite amie</acronym>. Come outside behind your house at midnight”<br><br>Valentine turned then as he moved to depart the greenhouse, already dialing on his phone as he muttered “I told that moron that a car show was not going to be a girl’s idea of an intimate romantic date for an anniversary…”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 03:04:20</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Walking toward the Houses<br><strong>Company::</strong> Kaiya <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Zachary, Aurora<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19, Late Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Anxious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This little number</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3f/95/e5/3f95e5a145431f5d9d322a3ed1438664.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth speaks with a Kansai accent. Standard Japanese is much more refined.<br><br><hr><br>Seth was about to look toward Kaiya, hoping to read her expression a little before answering her, but his walking partner slammed into him suddenly. It was cliche, but that was perfect for the young man... Until it suddenly wasn't from cliche. "No, it's fine. These sorts of things happen when you're tired. I'm just happy I was here t-..." Seth's words caught in his throat as he watched her start to fall, reaching out and managing to catch her arm, pulling her back toward him. Surely at this distance she could hear his fluttering heart trying to break free of his ribs, the angry drumbeat of desire.<br><br>There was no room for embarrassment now as Seth held the Kaiya close, his internal voice muttering a quick thanks to Aphrodite for the unorthodox assistance. Surely Aurora had cast some sort of spell as thanks for letting Zachary break away for breakfast. <acronym title="You can't walk like this... But the Houses are a little far. Want me to carry you?">「これじゃ歩けねえ。。。で、寮はちっと遠い。姫抱っこ上げるか？」</acronym> Seth's voice sounded a little more even now as he loosened his hold on Kaiya, giving her some room to breathe. He was still blushing lightly after she had clung onto him, but he could push his emotions to the side for now. For someone who was so giving for others, the least he could do was help her get to her room without aggravating her ankle any more than she already had. And if she preferred to just hobble back with her own strength, there was always his shoulder he could offer as a crutch. <acronym title="If you don't want to, it's fine, but I'd like to help with the pain a little. You've already pushed yourself plenty today.">「イヤなら分かったが、痛みは楽にやりたいっす。今日は十分頑張ったから。。。」</acronym> He added as an afterthought, reverting to the mannerisms of their heritage to not sound too forceful in his offer.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 03:34:43</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/a4/ec/7f/a4ec7fce52ca96dec07dd25131c1f96d.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Liliana Fernvale (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15275502#msg15275502)<br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Persephone<br><strong>Location::</strong> The Forest<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Cheerful, smitten and bashful<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> </span><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This flirty and fun carefree outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/f0/19/6d/f0196d28beac349eb1d30a1a59d729ac.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/e7/7c/bf/e77cbf8d3a25d278b92706cb72324d19.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/45/2c/7a/452c7a9ceae42fdfb900d7e7c48d09e5.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/5d/f0/a9/5df0a9e7fddf62c175276ebcbf2041d8.jpg) </div></div><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tagging::</strong> Carter, Ross and Todd, Open // <strong>Mentioning::</strong> N/A</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Extra::</strong> Just to be clear, Todd is not speaking out loud. Liliana has the ability to hear animals telepathically and have them understand her.<br>Todd's speech is in italics.</span><br><br>Carter speech highlighted in <strong>blue</strong><br><br>Ross speech in italics and highlighted in <em>green</em><br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A</span><br><br><br><br><br><br><hr><br>True enough, Liliana didn’t need help, plants had a way of calling out to her, she’d find them easily… but she’d take any excuse to spend time one on one with Carter, his presence filled her with a sense of serene contentment, she truly felt at peace when he was around… it was a profound sensation, to say the least, it was almost impossible to accurately describe it in words in a way that did it the justice it deserved.<br><br><em>"Hmm, I think humans find flowers romantic, so we can try that," agreed Ross as he stood, trying to hurriedly finish their conversation before they got withing hearing range of the other two. "I will meet you at the flower garden with Carter after sunset!"<br></em><br>Liliana smiled at the two animals as they began to catch up with them, these sweet lil fellas that meant so much to the both of them “You ready to begin searching, boys?”<br><br><strong>"So, what herbs are we looking for?" <br></strong><br>Looking over at Carter, Liliana responded “Lavender, chamomile and mint. I sowed very special seeds throughout this forest not long after arriving, so they’ll grow regardless if it’s their season or not”<br><br>It only took them about fifteen minutes to gather enough to replenish the supplies Liliana was low on at the pet clinic, her basket was full of the carefully organized herbs by the time Cartner, Ross and Todd were done, all she’d really had to do was guide them to the herbs.<br><br>Liliana sat upon her knees in the bed of lavender as she gazed upwards at the softly swaying branches of the tree tops, pale late morning sunlight sparkling through the cracks and shining warmly across her face… she sighed happily and looked up as footsteps approached her, she saw Carter approaching with the last bit of chamomile flowers requested by Liliana… she patted the spot beside her on the ground “Let’s let the boys play for a little while, come sit with me, enjoy the breeze and the sweet smell of nature”<br><br>The sunlight made Carter’s ginger locks shimmer in the most attractive way… he was mesmerizing to look at… her heart swelled with her affection for him…<br><br>She wasn’t sure if she was going to be able to hold her tongue about her feelings for him for too much longer...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 03:52:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/BBPbCrN/Hailie2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Autumn Rose Bailey</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Demeter<br><strong>Location::</strong> Greenhouse -&gt; House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Valentine -&gt; Jasmine<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Late Morning -&gt; After noon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy, Giddy, Nervous<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Autumn smiled as she leaned down to carefully clip a few of each color rose to have tonight.<br><br><strong>"The last two weeks have definitely been rough but you certainly make it more bearable."</strong> she smiled warmly up at him.<br><br>As his phone rang, she already knew it was likely business and stood up with the roses in hand as he confirmed. She gave an understanding nod and leaned into his kiss <strong>"Tonight then."</strong> she repeated softly and waved as he left. Shaking her head overhearing his mutters, some of his jobs were amusing at best. <br><br>She gathered her things only to be surprised by her sister running into the green house, she too quickly ran over and embraced her <strong>"Jas! Oh I have so much to tell you!!"</strong> she exclaimed before stepping back and holding out the roses <strong>"They came out wonderfully, just like you said!! He loved them!"</strong> she muttered quickly.<br><br>Autumns specialty was more so harvest gardening, so fruits and vegetables of the sort. Jasmine specialized more in floral. So Autumn reached out to her sister to help her cultivate some perfect roses to help impress Valentine, though it really wasn't necessary it seemed. The two were so sickeningly sweet to one another that Autumn could probably do anything and still have his attention. Something she wasn't used to. For her, it was easier to not be seen or noticed. She was always more of a wallflower, especially in comparison to her twin.<br><br><strong>"Come on, lets go back to the house and I'll make lunch and fill you in!"</strong> she linked arms with Jas and they walked back to the house.<br><br>--------------------------------------------------------<br><br>Once home, Autumn first took a shower like she always did after a morning tending to the garden. She through on a comfortable cotton dress and made her way back to the kitchen while Jas put away her things from her trip. She pulling ingredients from the refrigerator and hummed sweetly as she prepared a pan with a light amount of oil and began to cook some chicken breast. While that was going, she washed some fresh greens from the garden and chopped a ripened tomato. She pulled out a couple of plates and began assembling the salad; fresh spinach, tomato, pine nuts, and a simple fresh berry vinaigrette. She added the cooked chicken breast to hers and sat the two plate at the dinner table and called out to her sister.<br><br><strong>"Lunch is ready Jas!"</strong> she smiled and sat in her seat after pouring them both a fresh glass of lemonade.<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 04:36:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/B3bJ8m5/Camila-Cabello-2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Phoenix Ramirez</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> House of Hephaestus -&gt; Forge -&gt; Infirmary<br><strong>Company::</strong> No One -&gt; Aristotle<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Irritated<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><hr><br>Much of the morning took place like it did every day, Phoenix woke up late and ate a hearty breakfast. She dressed in a pair of distressed jeans and a tight fitted tank top. After pulling her hair up into a messy ponytail, she went to her kitchen and made herself two eggs over medium and a side of bacon. She toasted some bread and poured herself a glass of orange juice and then sat down at her table. She ate her food in silence much like most mornings, enjoying the rising sun peering through her windows. She had the house to herself for the moment so she didn't even have to worry about potential roommates. <br><br>Tomorrow was the Blessing Ceremony and she knew she wanted to head to the forge and work on a set of arrows to give as an offering to the temple. She knew she was cutting it close in time but she was never one for planning too far ahead. After her breakfast, she did her dishes and by now the time was moving into the early afternoon before she even had a chance to leave the house. She walked out and felt the warm rays against her tanned skin, taking in the warmth.<br><br>When she arrived at the Village forge it seemed Jeremiah was out, likely helping some new arrivals that were supposed to arrive this week. She was quite fond of Jeremiah, like a father figure to help her grow after her fathers passing. He had been very patient with her and helping her further her training. He was also Blessed by Hephaestus so they were able to bond over that, he helped her understand it a lot more.<br><br>She walked over to the forge and placed her hand into the furnace, flame sparking from her fingertips and helping the furnace coals to ignite and quickly increase in temperature. She spent quite some time melting metal and forming a new set of arrows of a very strong material. She polished them and took extra care to engrave each arrowhead, a simple touch for the offering. She was just about finished when her hand slipped during engraving and the edge of the arrow cut her. The cut was a couple of inches long and pretty deep just along the palm of her hand.<br><br><strong>"Damn it!"</strong> she grabbed onto her hand quickly, now bleeding. She applied pressure to it, cursing up a storm. She tore her tank top, now bearing her midriff , and quickly wrapped her hand and finished her arrows. She packed the arrows into a leather cloth and tied it with a ribbon and cleaned up her tools. Her aching hand still needing attention so she headed down the way to see if Aristotle was in the lab in the main house. <br><br>She headed the area designated for the infirmary and knocked before opening the door.<br><br><strong>"Aries, you around?"</strong> she asked softly. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 07:17:08</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.cumpleañosdefamosos.com/gallery/2017/1/donnell-blaylock-jr/donnell-blaylock-jr-donny-savage22-la-instalacion-es-la.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Aristotle Hector Simpson</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> House of Hermes -&gt; Infirmary<br><strong>Company::</strong> No One -&gt; Phoenix<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Pleasant...frustrated<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><hr><br>&nbsp; <br>Having finished his work out earlier in the day, then went for a run afterwards.&nbsp; Aristotle was only slightly sweaty, not how he planned to spend his day, he cleaned up.&nbsp; He was pretty sure of what&nbsp; his offering&nbsp; was going to be and he put it in a box in preparation for tomorrow.&nbsp; He wasn’t sure what he was trying to offer or to whom tomorrow, but at present he was ready.&nbsp; He had a few boons he wanted to ask for but what wanted most wouldn’t happen but it didn’t mean he wouldn’t still ask.&nbsp; ‘Closed mouth don’t get fed.’&nbsp; He read that a couple of times in a few books, over the years.<br><br>Once he returned home he began his medical day, he bandaged a few others found that someone didn’t believe in condoms so he treated him.&nbsp; A few other minor wounds, then he went to begin his least favorite task.&nbsp; &nbsp;Shaking his head, he continued through the early afternoon, this was surely what he hated to do, but it was the record keeping that helped him to do his job most effectively.&nbsp; He didn’t have a roommate right now so this was his own space and being the doctor gave him certain benefits as well. He did get some lunch though it was late and he thought of when he would go check on Phoenix.<br><br>He was actually happy with his position as the village physician.&nbsp; He still got the chance to help people but on a day like today he probably should have gone swimming. It was the day before the ceremony so things were bound….<br><br>"Aries, you around?" she asked softly.<br><br>…to get out of hand.&nbsp; “Yeah dear one, what can I do for you?” &nbsp;He asked his voice sounded smooth like chocolate, it was calm and soothing.&nbsp; He looked at her noticing the blood on her.<br>“What did you do this time Phee?”&nbsp; He was upset, yes he wanted to see her.&nbsp; Hell she was walking sunshine to him.&nbsp; But what man wanted to see his lover all battered and bruised.&nbsp; Especially not bleeding. <br><br>&nbsp;“What happened?!?”&nbsp; He moved to get the bandage kit he want to assess it before he did anything more with it, considering what Phoenix had done to herself this time.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>07-04-2020, 23:10:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/gYQU6Pn.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Serenity McGaughey</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Aphrodite<br><strong>Location::</strong> Blessed Falls front entrance<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19 late morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Hangry and a little intrigued<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> White undershirt top, camo pants, brown combat boots, a camo jacket tied around her waist, brown leather duffle back slung over one shoulder, red bandana tied over her head like a hair band.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br>Note: She speaks with a thick Irish brogue <br><br><hr><br>A tall woman with fiery red hair trudged up the path that led to the entrance of a little secluded town in the woods. As she trudged along, boots stomping through the dirt and dust, she looked up from a letter in her hand to a sign posted near the front of the sleepy looking village. Both read the same name, Blessed Falls. <strong>”Well, this must be the place right...Let’s see who this fuckin’ Aphrodite really is.”</strong> Folding up the note and tucking it into a pocket and hefting her duffel bag up higher on her shoulder she stomped into the village, pulling out her flask and taking a long pull off of it for good measure.<br><br>As she got to what looked like a central area in the village she wasted no time making her presence know and getting to the bottom of things. <strong>”Oi!! Which one you fuck faces is in charge ‘ere?! I’m looking for whoever the fuck this Aphrodite arse is?!”</strong> she called out, pulling out her letter again and waving it about. Quick and to the point, very on brand for the Irish woman. She stood feet shoulder width apart and chest puffed out, and with her trademark smirk/scowl she looked like someone you did not want to mess with. She wanted answers and she wanted them now damn it! Surely someone heard her hollerin’ and would point her in the right direction. What kind of pompous git named their kid after a geeek goddess anyway? Serenity was sure she’d have some characters to meet in this Blessed Falls place.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 00:44:10</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/KEcEMW5.jpg?1)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size">Kaiya Omoi 海容 思井</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hera<br><strong>Location::</strong> headed to the houses -&gt; Hera’s house<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19 late morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Embarrassed <br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Sky blue scrubs<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><br><br><hr><br>Kaiya tried not to look Seth in the eye, she was far too embarrassed. Out of instinct she clung tightly to him as he saved her from falling again, holding onto this muscular form for support. Gingerly she placed her foot back down again as Seth supported her and winced at the pain. She couldn’t walk on that, and she was far too tired to try and fix it herself right now. Finally finding the courage to look at the boy holding her Kaiya’s eyes met his and she nodded slightly. <strong><acronym title="If it isn’t too much trouble. Thank you very much...">” それほど問題ではない場合。 どうもありがとうございました。”</acronym></strong><br><br>Kaiya reaches up and wrapper her arms around Seth’s neck as he went to lift her up. She was surprised how easily he seemed to lift her off her feet. She tried to remember what god or goddess he was the blessed for. Athena if she was remembering correctly. She supposed it was appropriate that the blessed of a war goddess be so strong. Kaiya took a deep breath trying to ease down some of her embarrassment as Seth walked them both towards the houses. <strong>”Mine is... that one there, on the left.”</strong> she instructed him as he carried her. With the village being so safe she had not even bothered locking her door so it would be open as they approached to enter her abode.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 00:51:57</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Forest<br><strong>Company::</strong> Ross, Liliana &amp; Todd<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy!<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> I like the Sims okay</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/56/d3/19/56d319b90bb9e86b9e9871f19fe1002e.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><hr><br>With Liliana's direction, Carter was able to help her gather the plants and plant parts she needed. Ross helped as well, his little hands able to hold small clumps and then he would waddle back over on his hind legs to the basket that was holding the gathered materials. It hardly took any time at all, and the last clump of chamomile flowers Liliana had asked him to grab were in his hands. Ross had a little bit in his as well, and the pair began their return to the Lavender, where Liliana was waiting. <br><br>She was sitting, looking absolutely stunning in her yellow dress with the sunlight illuminating her perfect face. Carter hesitated before he entered the Lavender clearing, taking a moment to just take in her beauty. It caused a mix of emotions- attraction and concern, mostly. He was concerned about what he was supposed to do with these feelings he had for her. Should he say something and risk it all or hold it in? To bring himself out of his thoughts, he continued waking, into the lavender, which seemed to get her attention. Carter smiled as he approached and handed over the requested plant material. <br><br>Another smile crossed his face as she invited him to sit with her, and he did, plopping himself down on the soft earth and crossing his legs. He sat close, but not close enough that it would be considered strange or inappropriate for friends. After Ross handed over his collected material and hearing that he and Todd could play, he ran over to the fox, bounding around him and playfully trying to wrestle, as animals often did. Carter watched for a second, then turned back to Liliana beside him. Was she looking at him? Or perhaps did they just turn to look at each other the same way? Regardless, it caught it off guard for a second, but then he opened his mouth to speak. <br><br>"You look very nice today," complimented the ginger, trying to refrain from being awkward about it. Maybe the first part of trying to express your feelings for your friend was to first kind of flirt, in a non flirty way. Was that even possible? Or was he just making things worse? He supposed only time would tell. "I like your dress. It looks nice." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 01:29:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Walking toward the Houses -&gt; Hera's House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Kaiya <strong>Mentioning::</strong> None<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19, Late Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Anxious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This little number</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3f/95/e5/3f95e5a145431f5d9d322a3ed1438664.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth speaks with a Kansai accent. Standard Japanese is much more refined.<br><br><hr><br>Seth nodded and swept his arms under her, lifting her into a cradle against his chest. The combination of her light frame and the war goddess' blessing was a thankful thing indeed. After a quick debate about whether he should jog to save Kaiya some embarrassment, the younger man set out at a mild pace, shrugging off whatever embarrassment he had as he accepted that the long the journey took, the more he could enjoy this turn of events.<br><br>When he arrived at her House though, the anxiety suddenly rushed back at full force, but he choked it down with sheer focus. He was a little surprised that Kaiya didn't lock the door despite being by herself, but when he remembered how rural her town was, it was obvious why. <acronym title="Well then, 'xcuse the intrusion.">「じゃあお邪魔っす。」</acronym> He readjusted her weight, holding her a little closer as he opened the door, then backed up a pace to turn so he wouldn't smack any part of her on the frame. Once inside, he kicked a chair back from the kitchen table and guided Kaiya into it. He turned to leave, but hesitated for a moment before turning back to his crush. <acronym title="You want me to make tea or something?">「お茶とか入れるか？」</acronym> His obsidian eyes longed to spend more time with her now, especially now that she was hurt, but if she was too tired and in pain to accompany his lovestruck whims, he wouldn't be hurt by her rejection here.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 03:21:23</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/KEcEMW5.jpg?1)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size">Kaiya Omoi 海容 思井</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hera<br><strong>Location::</strong> headed to the houses -&gt; Hera’s house<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19 late morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Embarrassed <br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Sky blue scrubs<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><br><br><hr><br>Kaiya stares down towards her feet as Seth carried her. She felt like a child again, her father carrying her in from a long day out in the fields. But Seth’s hands weren’t as rough, his touch was much more... tender was the word. A glance up at his determined face made him appear stoic and in control of the situation, but as she lay in his arms she rested her head on his chest a moment and could hear his heartbeat. She wondered if he had punched himself to hard during his training and was putting on a brave face for her, because right now his heart was pounding like a jackhammer. <br><br>As he led them into her house the living room and kitchen he brought them through was rather spartan. It was clean and had the basic furniture all the houses had, but aside from a bonsai tree, a small zen garden on a side table, and a large painting of a peacock on one of the walls the house appeared quite plain. Kaiya finally released Seth’s neck as he set her down in a chair, bowing her head head as she thanked him. <strong><acronym title="Thank you very much.">”ありがとうございます、神泉さん。”</acronym></strong> She watched him go to leave but as he paused and asked her about the tea that actually sounded like a wonderful idea. She needed to sit and rest a minute anyway before she could do anything about her ankle, might as well have some pleasant company while she waited right? And Seth was someone she had wanted to get to know better since he had arrived in Blessed Falls. <strong><acronym title="Yes, tea would be nice.">” はい、お茶はいいですね。</acronym></strong> she said with a smile. <strong><acronym title="You are quite the gentleman. Today you are definitely my hero.">” あなたはかなり紳士です。今日は間違いなく私のヒーローです。”</acronym></strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 03:47:05</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/B3bJ8m5/Camila-Cabello-2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Phoenix Ramirez</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Infirmary<br><strong>Company::</strong> Aristotle<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Irritated, a bit Embarrassed<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Day Wear</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.ibb.co/FV6Rk1B/04-07-20-8-55-47-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/Hd75Lyr)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><hr><br><br>When Aristotle took not of the blood, his face turned to agitated pretty quickly.<br><br><strong>"Don't look at me like that now."</strong> she laughed <strong>"I was making Arrows for my Hephaestus offering and my hand slipped... its not that bad.... sort of..."</strong> she held out her hand.<br><br>As he removed the cloth from her hand, it revealed a deep cut that went about two inches across the meaty part of her palm. The bleeding had subsided for the most part but it was definitely quite an injury. She looked up at him and tilted her head as she watched him.<br><br><strong>"Oh come on now, its not like you don't enjoy seeing me."</strong> she spoke with a smirk crossing her lips.<br><br>Aristotle and Phoenix had an... interesting... relationship. Phoenix was in now shape or form trying to settle down with some one, but a woman's got needs. Needs that Aristotle was more than happy to fulfill on a series of occasions. He was a regular for her, someone she could frequently call upon when she needed a little extra care. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 05:46:41</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hera's House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Kaiya <strong>Mentioning::</strong> None<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19, Late Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Anxious, Embarrassed<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This little number</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3f/95/e5/3f95e5a145431f5d9d322a3ed1438664.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth speaks with a Kansai accent. Standard Japanese is much more refined.<br><br><hr><br><acronym title="Mmk, I'll borrow your kitchen then.">「んじゃキッチン使うヤ。」</acronym> Seth turned to start his way to the kitchen when her voice pierced his ears once more, causing him to blush dark, the crimson shading the edges of his ears as he fought for breath in manual mode for a moment. Once he had recovered from the shock of being called her hero, the young man set about preparations for boiling water and gathering the necessary supplies.<br><br>While he waited for the kettle to heat up, Seth came back to sit across from Kaiya with his cheeks still a little pink, hopefully something she would believe was just steam heat... from a kettle that had barely warmed up. It took a little while to open his mouth, the awkward silence almost stale before he spoke. <acronym title="I'll ask directly but, you said you found marriage partners for your sisters. What about you (older sister)... Wait, you don't have to answer that. Do me a favor and forget I asked.">「直接に訊くが、確か妹達を結婚相手見つけたやろ？でお姉さんは。。。って答える必要ねぇ。訊いたって忘れてくれ。」</acronym> He asked in a serious tone, immediately backpedaling on his question and blushing darkly again. As much as he wanted to know if someone as beautiful as Kaiya was taken, the possibility that she could be scared him even more. He didn't even bother asking if she was dating anyone. But social interactions wasn't something Athena governed with much influence, and Seth had gotten the short end of that stick since childhood. Bonafide idiot an mood killer.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 06:32:41</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/KEcEMW5.jpg?1)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size">Kaiya Omoi 海容 思井</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hera<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hera’s house<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19 late morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Embarrassed and curious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Sky blue scrubs<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><br><br><hr><br>Kaiya watched as Seth set to work getting the tea ready. Her tea set was simple but of traditional Japanese make. Much of her house still screamed Japanese farm girl if you knew what to look for. But since she had spent so much of her life with so little it was hard to get used to not barely scraping by anymore. When Seth returned to the table with her she wondered why his face was so red. Had carrying her been that difficult after all? She began to worry that maybe she shouldn’t have burdened him with having to carry her, he must have pushed himself too har during training! <br><br>Averting her eyes a moment in embarrassment she quickly peeled up again when he asked her about her sisters. Her smile came back and for a moment Kaiya was no longer in her dining room in Blessed Falls, but far away, in the land of the rising sun once again thinking of her sisters. She smiled with that far off gaze before returning her eyes to meet Seth’s with a warm smile. <strong><acronym title="Me? No no, it is alright. I am not married. I have not found the right person for me yet. ">”「私？ いいえ,いいえ、それは大丈夫です。 私は結婚してないです。 自分にぴったりの人がまだ見つかりません。」</acronym></strong> She looked at the man across the table from her a bit more closely. He was still quite handsome and must be very successful. She wondered if someone else had managed to snatch him up since they had met so long ago. <strong><acronym title="How about you? Do you have someone special?">「あなたはどうですか？ 特別な人はいますか？」</acronym></strong> she asked back.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 07:15:37</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.cumpleañosdefamosos.com/gallery/2017/1/donnell-blaylock-jr/donnell-blaylock-jr-donny-savage22-la-instalacion-es-la.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Aristotle Hector Simpson</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> House of Hermes -&gt; Infirmary<br><strong>Company::</strong> No One -&gt; Phoenix<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Pleasant...frustrated --&gt; Aroused<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><hr><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>He was angry, he knew they were…open…friends with benefits and she made extra visits but still.&nbsp; He didn’t like <strong><em>‘his’ </em></strong>woman hurt.&nbsp; He had eaten today and he hadn’t dealt with too much save something that required no more than an antibiotic.&nbsp; He grabbed her hand in his and her waist in the other.&nbsp; <br><br>“Why not?&nbsp; Normally you are much more careful.&nbsp; Cutting yourself is not and excuse to come see me.&nbsp; If you want me, just come see me you know how to get in and the door is always open.” &nbsp;Linked his fingers in her own.<br><br>He recalled how bad the cut was and even though the bleeding had stopped he didn’t want it to get infected.&nbsp; “You know I enjoy seeing you, just not harmed.&nbsp; I wanna see you all the damned time.” &nbsp;He moved to kiss her, he had to accept he wasn’t her only love, maybe her prime but not her only, but in the mean time she was here with him right now.&nbsp; He kissed her deep and hard, his tongue moved to duel with hers but even still he continued to kiss her as his body took on the pain and the wound.&nbsp; Hers closed up going from 2 inches by ¼ deep to ¼ by 1/16” deep.&nbsp; He would take the pain for her as he moved holding hers to her thigh as he continued to kiss her till they both had to come up for air.&nbsp; “Damn you are delicious.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 07:21:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hera's House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Kaiya <strong>Mentioning::</strong> None<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19, Late Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Anxious, Embarrassed<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This little number</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3f/95/e5/3f95e5a145431f5d9d322a3ed1438664.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth speaks with a Kansai accent. Standard Japanese is much more refined.<br><br><hr><br>Seth's left eyebrow raised in surprise when Kaiya said that she still searching for someone special. How many miracles were going to appear before him today? When she asked if he was seeing anyone, the younger man swallowed hard. He'd fallen for the classic blunder; letting your crush ask if you were taken. There was no good response to such a trap-like question... But maybe Kaiya wasn't shallow enough to let his subtleties slip by, and was just borrowing the coy nature of her patron goddess.<br><br><acronym title="A geeky guy like me? It's just a one-sided thing. She probably just thinks of me as a friend. But she's pretty, is really in tune with other's emotions, and a super hard worker. Not sure how long it's been since I fell for her, but since my since my early teens I think... Yeah.">「僕みたいなダメヲタ？片思いだけっす。あの子って友人扱いだけで思う。アイツってさ綺麗で、簡単に他人の心を読む、超頑張り屋さんヤ。何年ぶりに愛したか分かんが、若十代のころからそう。。。ずっと。」</acronym> Seth replied, drifting into a trance-like state as he described the woman in front of him and what had drawn him to her in the first place. He was lifted from his reverie a few moments later as the kettle began to screech, allowing him to separate himself from the table and pour their tea, returning with a pair of steaming cups and setting them down. <acronym title="Owowowow...">「いてぇってぇってぇってぇ。。。」</acronym> He muttered as he lifted his fingers from the cups, the slightly red pads being brought to his cheeks in reaction to the heat. <acronym title="It's a little hot, so be careful. (very slangy Kansai)">「アッチっすが、気を。」</acronym>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 07:37:12</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/593147279863709719/695470555192754197/Serenity_MacTavish.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Aurora Briars</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Aphrodite<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training grounds<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19 late morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy, hopeful, a little nervous<br><strong>Wearing::</strong><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Aurora's outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/21/96/5e/21965e63174c5fe04f63e0cad4e5f9d5.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/ed/6c/6c/ed6c6cc56bd51c59d89729c0e0dd0d7c.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/2b/4f/9a/2b4f9aad498945554312dd8656ba0dc3.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Tagging:: Zachary // Mentioning::N/A</strong><br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><br><strong>Extra::</strong> N/A<br><br>Zach's speech highlighted in <strong>Navy Blue</strong><br><br><hr><br><strong>"Hold on, pretty lady. Just because you said it, doesn't make it true. You don't know what I did this morning,"<br></strong><br>Aurora just smiled at the good looking demi-god and waited, she knew what was coming… and then there it was… a loud growling gurgling noise coming from Zach’s stomach, as if it could sense her presence and immediately ratted him out to her. She usually knew when he got himself so busy that he’d forget meals.<br><br><strong>"Okay I lied. I've been up so long without any food. I'm soooo hungry. Thanks for bringin' me this."<br></strong><br>“You should know you cannot lie to me” Aurora giggled sweetly as she accepted the arm he was now offering her, slipping her free one through it and walking off with him to a patch a grass that was distant enough from the training grounds to afford them a little privacy… which suited Aurora fine, especially given what she wanted to tell Zach.<br><br>The pair of them settled down into the plush grass and Aurora immediately opened the basket and lifted away the thermal covering “Have at it, I made your favorite breakfast things”<br><br>She herself fetched a muffin from the basket and began peeling away it’s paper cup… she wanted to just spill her guts right now, but perhaps it would be kinder to let him eat a little bit first before springing this type of thing on him right off the bat.<br><br>Looking over at him, Aurora smiled at her good fortune… even if he didn’t love her back, she was grateful to have such a good and caring friend at her side, someone she felt comfortable talking to, someone she knew legitimately cared about her well being. Zach was just a wonderful guy in so many ways.<br><br>A lot of tough guys let it go to their heads and behaved like obnoxious dillholes… but not her Zach, oh no, he never lost his good heart, he never sacrificed his morals and principles, he was strong… but he never forgot who he was. She really loved that about him, his faithfulness to his true inner self.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 07:48:24</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/B3bJ8m5/Camila-Cabello-2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Phoenix Ramirez</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Infirmary<br><strong>Company::</strong> Aristotle<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Mischievous, Aroused, Playful<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Day Wear</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.ibb.co/FV6Rk1B/04-07-20-8-55-47-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/Hd75Lyr)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><hr><br>She shook her head <strong>"Now don't go flattering yourself, I actually didn't mean to cut myself."</strong> she said with a sultry smirk, tongue dancing behind her lips <strong>"Besides..."</strong> she continued on as seduction dripped from her lips <strong>"...wouldn't want you getting too greedy now, would we?"</strong> she bit her lip.<br><br>Him pulling her close to him and his lips pressing against hers, she let her tongue explore his. A soft moan escaped her as she felt the pain leaving her hand and her body pressed harder against his. When he parted from her should couldn't help but bite her lip in response.<br><br><strong>"Mmm is that so?"</strong> she smirked and kissed him once again, hard and passionate before pulling back just enough to whisper <strong>"Then why not indulge yourself to a meal then."</strong> she breathed heavily.<br><br>Phoenix knew how to get just about anything she wanted and she really didn't mind the lack of privacy or risk of being caught. In fact, that only aroused her more. She lived for heats of passion and high risks. She craved the passion and the adrenaline, it made her feel alive. She didn't necessarily care how she got it, or with who. She left a trail of broken hearts and that never once bothered. Some say it was due to not having a mother growing up, that she was raised without class or morals. She preferred to say she wanted to live life. She wasn't ready to be held down, she knew tomorrow wasn't promised so she wanted to have every possible moment be extraordinary. She failed to see how a boring monogamous marriage would ever satisfy that, would ever satisfy her. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 16:47:59</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.cumpleañosdefamosos.com/gallery/2017/1/donnell-blaylock-jr/donnell-blaylock-jr-donny-savage22-la-instalacion-es-la.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Aristotle Hector Simpson</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> House of Hermes -&gt; Infirmary<br><strong>Company::</strong> No One -&gt; Phoenix<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Pleasant...frustrated --&gt; Aroused<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><hr><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>“Mmmhmm.”&nbsp; He teased he knew she was pretty careful most of the time, but if he didn’t tease her she would think something was wrong and he wouldn’t make her think that right now.&nbsp; He really didn’t like to see hurt even if it was self-inflicted.&nbsp; He found feeling her skin beneath his hand was very welcomed, sure she probably didn’t intend for this to be the way she saw him today but she was here.&nbsp; As she continued to speak, he smirked hearing her words and the honey dripping from her lips which at the moment was all for him. &nbsp;“Why not?&nbsp; You don’t mind me being greedy in other ways and at other times.&nbsp; Why not now?” &nbsp;He asked moving closer to her as his eyes met hers, his digits dancing long the small of her back as he pulled her closer against him.&nbsp; He kissed her deeply letting their lips glide and tongues linger and twirl between each other, <strong><em>‘yes he missed her and yes she tasted so sweetly.’</em></strong> <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;“Yesssss.” He returned to kissing her, he cupped her rear slipping inside of her pants, only to pull her completely against him.&nbsp; Squeezing he lifted her into his arms and carried her over to the exam table.&nbsp; He probably should have been a bit more careful but the door was at least closed and most would knock or they were liable to see their doctor giving his lover a different kind of exam.&nbsp; Once at the table he gripped her waist, his caressing stroke moved over the crest of her hips to extract her from her pants and undies to deposit them on the chair next to them.&nbsp; <br><br>“I believe I will.” &nbsp;His taunting hungry tone came as he pulled back only to take off his shirt and unbuckle his pants as he slowly began to kiss between her thighs starting at the knees and working his way slowly down to her already fiery core.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LunaMoonGypsy</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 19:02:38</strong>
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				(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jb-U-viYN58/maxresdefault.jpg)<br><br><strong>Jasmine Ares Bailey.</strong><br>Blessed By:: Demeter<br>Location:: Shared Apartment with her sister. <br>Company:: None<br>Date/Time:: Friday Late afternoon<br>Mood:: Excited, Happy, glad to be home<br>TRIGGER WARNINGS:: None<br><br>Smiling to myself about the remark she made about the roses, I embrace my sister for the first time in what felt like forever. This has been the longest two weeks of my life and I didnt even realize how much I missed her soft smile. Her hair smelled of dirt and earth, goodness i had missed her. <br><br>I gave Valentine a wave and quick hello before I tell him, "Im going to have to steal her from you for a little while. I hope you dont mind." I see a small smile and a nod and I take her hand and we run back home giggling like children. I hug her again as we burst into the house, and then she tells me that she would like to take a quick shower. Smiling I nod at her and lean down to grab my luggage. <br><br>Autumn is off to the shower and I take my luggage to our room and start to put the dirty clothes in a hamper and I hang up my new dress that I recieved for the ceremony. <br>(http://www.themortonreport.com/Spartacus5.jpg)<br>It was a full length, traditional style greek dress, with accent tan colors. It reminded Jas of the flower, lavendar, one of which was her absolute favorite. She made a mental note to add some oils to her finished style to make her smell of lavendar as well. <br><br>I hear some stiring from behind me and see Autumn wrapped in her towel looking for something to wear. I turned to give her some privacy and she finished up with her favorite cotton dress. I loved that dress, infact I remember attempting to wear it when she wasnt looking which she found funny. <br><br>We head to the kitchen and I watch her gracefully make our lunch. She was always so considerate of me being vegan and made a beautiful salad for me. She plated everything and while she was headed to the table with our plates, I grab the humus from the fridge, and my favorite dressing. <br>We both quickly finished our lunch while I looked to my sister for the full details on Valentine. <br>Grabbing her hands from across the table I say "Okay now tell me everything. All of it. Ive missed you so much and I feel like Ive missed everything."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Levi</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 21:10:59</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://data.whicdn.com/images/275786433/original.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Dabrina Magenta Addams (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15272304#msg15272304)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Freshly arriving at camp<br><strong>Company::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Beowulf</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.warrenphotographic.co.uk/photography/bigs/23938-Alsatian-puppy-lying-head-up-white-background.jpg)</div></div>, Apollo, Miss Akira Takanashi<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> tired<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> &nbsp;this &nbsp;(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-0d59c/images/stencil/2048x2048/products/398/2780/843__81521.1532687611.jpg?c=2) also carrying a large hiking bag<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>As the pair entered the complex an older woman with glorious brown hair and sharp eye lovely features approached them <strong>"Ah, Apollo, it seems you have found our new comer." </strong> the woman spoke kindly her attention upon Dabrina <strong>"Hello, I'm Akira Takanashi, the Head Elder here in Blessed Falls Village. You must be...Dabrina... blessed by Hades? Apollo has been kind, I'm sure?"</strong> the woman questioned. Dabrina blinked "Impressive guess, Nice to meet you, yeah I guess Apollo's been good enough to show me around. Although he's a bit.....bright" the female confided in the elder as if the man where not stood right beside her. "Are you an in charge around here? I could really do with talking with someone soon..." &nbsp;her voice cut of as a huge yawn took over "Sorry I've been traveling for a while with little rest" Dabrina smiled sleepily "I saw a girl with a fox earlier but I'm just checking pet are allowed?!" the female double checked as the puppy came bounding towards the group and sniffed enquisitivly at Akita's feet.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>08-04-2020, 21:51:57</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BOGYxYTNiMjMtMjhkNC00ZTdiLTk4ZDMtOWE5MDVkMWJiOTc5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyODcyMjA2OTA@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,666,1000_AL_.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Zachary Cameron (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15348294#msg15348294)</span><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training Ground(Above)<br><strong>Company::</strong> Aurora, Closed<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 6/19 - Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Focused, Zoned Out<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Thermals, Bodysuit, Hoodie<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> </span><br><br><br><hr><br><br><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"> "I know <em>now</em>. Especially with this traitor in my midsts," he said jokingly and patted his stomach, which decided to growl again as if to verify that he was indeed starving. When she giggled, he smiled for a reason he couldn't quite figure out. Her laugh was just infectious he guessed. She took the arm he offered after their little back and forth, and the pair were off to find privacy and good food. Also the fact that Aurora could cook wasn't lost on Zach.<br><br>&nbsp;He'd eaten her cooking before and it always tasted great. It came in handy in times like this when he'd forgotten to prepare food for himself and would then have to wait however much longer until it was done to eat. Once they sat down, she opened the container and his eyes popped with just how much food was in there. There was a variety of stuff, with things for him and things for her, but when she told him to go ahead, it was like someone blew a starting whistle. He picked up the plastic fork and knife and speared two sausages at once, destroying them both in a few seconds. <br><br>Hashbrowns, bacon, the eggs...none of it survived Zach's ravenous appetite, and in no time at all, he'd finished everything Aurora didn't want. And just like that, he actually felt full, causing him to wipe his hands and mouth, get some of the juice and chug it down, then take a deep long breath. "Maaaan that was...that was just great. You're great," he told her with a smile while leaning back on his hands and looking up into the sky. No matter what he was doing, his attention always went back up there.<br><br>&nbsp;It made sense considering what he was, but he couldn't help notice. "Sooooo," he started as he turned to look at the beautiful girl by his side. "To what do I owe the honor and pleasure of having breakfast cooked for me by the lovely Aurora Briars? Special occasion? Or are you just so awesome you always know when I'm lost in the clouds?" While it was true Aurora was simply the best, and one of the most beautiful girls he'd ever seen, Zach tended to be rather focused when it came to training, so even though he found himself thinking about her often, it was his duty to get better here right? It was kind of cemented in his brain and a small jolt might help get him thinking about something else besides learning about himself and powers and how to do this whole "Blessed" thing.<br><br></span><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Wolfling72</strong> on <strong>09-04-2020, 00:08:32</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/E7DxWjl.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Selene Neoma Black</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Artemis<br><strong>Location::</strong> Wandering through the woods and stumbling into Blessed Falls<br><strong>Company::</strong> The lil woodland creatures, like mothaf'in Snow White!<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19th | In da Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong>&nbsp; Friggin' thrilled...<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> A pair of camo print leggings in black/gray/white and a white tee, black hiking boots, large duffel bag slung over one shoulder.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> Nothin'<br><strong>Notes:</strong> initial quote from Jeremiah<br><br><hr><br>“I would say you are exactly where you are supposed to be.&nbsp; As far as what house you are supposed to be in that is another matter entirely.&nbsp; Do you know your house or keep, what do you identify most with or whom you have been blessed by?&nbsp; Knowing that information I can escort you to where you may rest your weary bones on something other than a bedroll or a flat rock.&nbsp; Unless I am wrong and you enjoy those things better than a warm and comfortable bed?&nbsp; I am Jeremiah by the way Selene, which in itself is a lovely name for a woman of the same.”<br><br>A small blush settled over rounded cheeks even as she shifted once more before shrugging the duffel down to the ground by her small booted feet. She&nbsp; rolled her shoulders to ease a modicum of stress and then spoke quietly, her voice holding the tiniest hint of a rasp. <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"I am blessed by Artemis, at least I think so. Goddess of the Hunt, yeah?"</span> Selene gave him a winsome, dimpled grin and glanced around, her dark eyes lingering over buildings.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"Mostly, I need information on some things beyond where I lay my head like where can I practice? Is there a place to work out with weights or free running? What about shopping?"</span> She lifted her bag once more and took a step forward. <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"Also, it's a pleasure to meet you. Will ya take me where I am supposed to be and possibly fill me in on what I should expect?"</span><br><br>Selene worried. This was going to be a rather new experience and she was almost positive that there would be all sorts of things happening that she wouldn't enjoy. <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font"><em>'I just gotta keep my head down...'</em></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>09-04-2020, 06:19:53</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/B3bJ8m5/Camila-Cabello-2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Phoenix Ramirez</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Infirmary<br><strong>Company::</strong> Aristotle<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Mischievous, Aroused, Playful<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Day Wear</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.ibb.co/FV6Rk1B/04-07-20-8-55-47-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/Hd75Lyr)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> Lewd Stuff Ahead!<br><br><hr><br><br><em>“Why not?&nbsp; You don’t mind me being greedy in other ways and at other times.&nbsp; Why not now?”</em><br><br>With that, Phoenix smirked as he pulled her into him, a soft gasp escaping her. He hoisted her onto the exam table and begun quickly pulled off her sweats and panties and tossing them to the chair beside them. He pulled back to undo his shirt and buckle. Phoenix took a moment to simple enjoy the view. His smooth deep skin, every edge of his defined muscles, she let her fingers trail over his arms before he moved down to trail his lips along her thighs. This only excited her more, made her feel like a Goddess being worshiped and that was something she was very fond of. She would never be the one to beg but loved when a man marveled at her, drank in her existence like a fine wine. <br><br>She leaned herself back as she enjoyed every sensual touch, every well placed kiss. A soft moan escaped her as she looked down at him, watching him as he continued to move closer to her. While this wasn't her initial plan for the morning, she certainly wasn't going to turn down any pleasures of the flesh. To her, sex was more of a event or a way of entertainment. It was like drinking. It was a way for her to feel good in that moment but very rarely did she have any sort of emotional attachment to the act itself. Some of her old lovers would call her heartless for that, or selfish. Something she never quite understood. How could she be selfish if they too enjoyed in the act? Just because she wasn't ready to settle down and tie herself to one person? Most didn't like that they couldn't have that level of control over her.<br><br>Aries didn't seem to mind, or at least, didn't outwardly protest it. He respected the fact that she didn't want a normal relationship and she greatly rewarded him for that level of respect. She was always careful, despite having multiple partners, always taking safety precautions and being sure to get regular checks. She was promiscuous, not stupid. Despite popular belief, there was a difference. <br><br>Phoenix looked down to Aries and slowly leaned forward, pulling his chin up to meet her <strong>"How about you show me exactly how much you missed me..."</strong> she challenged seductively.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>09-04-2020, 06:35:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/BBPbCrN/Hailie2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Autumn Rose Bailey</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Demeter<br><strong>Location::</strong> Demeter House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Jasmine<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy, Giddy, Nervous<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Simple Cotton sun dress<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br>Jasmine and Autumn sat to enjoy their salads and of course, Jasmine was already digging for dirt. Autumn blushed brightly as she moved some lettuce around on her plate. <br><br><strong>"Well..."</strong> she started shyly<strong> "... as you know, we've been sort of dating for six months now."</strong> she took a bite and looked up at her sister <strong>"He's great, SO great! To be honest Jas, I'm not sure what exactly he see's in me."</strong> she laughed softly.<br><br>So took a few more bites of her salad as she considered on what all to say. Jasmine already knew how insecure and shy Autumn could be and she was also one of the few who knew that Autumn was still a virgin. Relationships in general were a bit of a crazy thing for her. She wasn't very outgoing or confident and most people were turned away by her desire to not just give it up to anyone. Valentine has been kind and patient with it, they had been friends for years prior which made it easier for Autumn to trust him. Though she was still unsure on what made him up and decide of all people to date, he chose her. There were so many prettier, more confident, more outgoing... and he chose her. <br><br><strong>"He wants to have a special date tonight...."</strong> she spoke quietly. <br><br>Autumn knew even at the smallest mention of a date would send her sister into a flurry of excitement. <br><br><strong>"I'm sort of nervous, I don't know why. I mean... we've had dates... but something about this seems a little... more.."</strong> she found herself blushing brightly. <strong>"Will you help me? I have no idea what to wear or even say... you are way better at that than I am."</strong> she admitted, taking another bite of her salad.<br><br>Jasmine and Autumn were complete opposites. Autumn was shy and reserved, Jasmine was outgoing and confident. Everything she did looked so graceful and effortless, while Autumn was like a deer in the headlights just trying to talk to people. Once she got to know them , she could hold a conversation pretty well but romance was way out of her range of capabilities. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>09-04-2020, 06:59:09</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Courtyard<br><strong>Company::</strong> Apollo &amp; Debrina -&gt; Reaching out to Serenity<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Getting into Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Content<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Trendy Pant Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.ibb.co/4ZqNcqM/04-07-20-8-57-51-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/6RMs2Mb)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><hr><br>She smiled over to Apollo and back to Debrina, it seemed there was going to be an influx of new people today so she knew she would be busy. <br><br><strong>"That's our Apollo for you, bright like the sun."</strong> she laughed as she looked over to Apollo.<br><br><strong>"I am the head Elder here so I will gladly help you get acclimated, you've come at a very exciting time."</strong> she continued on. <br><br>She looked down to the puppy before kneeling down and allowing him to sniff her, looking back to Debrina <strong>"Why yes, who could say no to this face! Many of our residents have companions of various kinds so I'm sure he'll fit it perfectly."</strong> she gave a soft scratch behind the ear before standing. She noted how tired the girl had seemed and smiled <strong>"Rest is always a must after a long day of travel, Your house is right there near the front, to the right of the gate as you enter."</strong> she reached into her pocket and pulled out a small silver key with a deep red tassel <strong>"Here is your key, feel free to go and get your stuff settled in. Tomorrow is a blessing Ceremony that you are more than welcome to partake in, and we're having a huge party tomorrow night. Very exciting times for sure. For now, please just get settled in and if you have any questions, my office is in the main house at the very end of this road. Also, as you have already seen, our residents also more than capable of helping out as well."</strong><br><br><em>”Oi!! Which one you fuck faces is in charge ‘ere?! I’m looking for whoever the fuck this Aphrodite arse is?!”</em><br><br>Akira's attention was abruptly brought to a screaming redhead waving about her letter <strong>"Oh dear."</strong> she spoke softly. She turned back to Apollo and Debrina with a nod <strong>"If you'll graciously excuse me, I'm going to go help this young lady out. Again, if you need anything Miss Debrina, please feel free to reach out. Welcome to Blessed Falls!"</strong> she smiled and headed back towards the red head.<br><br><strong>"Miss?!"</strong> she called out softly <strong>"Are you.... Serenity?"</strong> she asked. It wasn't a hard guess with the thick accent and the fact that she was hollering about Aphrodite. It seems the girl wasn't fully understanding why she had been called her. <br><br><strong>"I'm Head Elder, Akira Takanashi."</strong> she offered the girl.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>09-04-2020, 07:06:50</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://live.staticflickr.com/3382/3314556650_72bd6eb931.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg153415361)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Lab --&gt; Grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Open, Tag Selene<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Jovial, friendly, helpful...hopefully.<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Shirt, jeans, boots, vest, pocket watch<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>&nbsp; <br>Jeremiah was always confused when a woman like this blushed.&nbsp; He didn’t understand to be honest she was lovely in form and feature surely many a male or female sought to partake of her charms the sweet tender blush made him wish he was a much younger man and could actively pursue one such as this.&nbsp; But alas his place was mentor not paramour.<strong><em> ‘But a man could dream!’</em></strong>&nbsp; He thought.&nbsp; He smirked as he bent to pick up her bag. &nbsp;“Permit me?!?&nbsp; Come with me Madame and I shall escort you to your abode for your duration here.”&nbsp; He paused as he listened to her and smirked he carried the bag as if it weighed nothing at all.<br><br>“Well now at least you know where you are supposed to be unlike some others.&nbsp; That answers a lot of questions for me.”&nbsp; He smiled holding her bag as he began walking to the Artemis house.&nbsp; He knew this place like the back of his hand with his eyes closed. ”Goddess of the hunt, among other things, the moon, maidenly virtue.&nbsp; Selene, yes it all fits rather nicely.”&nbsp; The dimples didn’t help him admire her any less she was both lovely and cute, the name fit her well.<br><br>“Lets see there is the main gate behind us, North, south east and west.&nbsp; The houses are scattered but you will know yours is the third house from the greenhouse on the left.&nbsp; Greenhouse you can’t miss as it is large house on the left,&nbsp; before you is the pool in front of that is the main house or ceremonial house and general building for classes." He paused as he pointed.&nbsp; <br><br>"Training house and grounds are to the right with the other houses there.&nbsp; The gates close at midnight for security.&nbsp; Breakfast is served in the main house: 7-9&nbsp; Lunch 11-1 dinner 6-7:30&nbsp; weight room is within the training room and outside.&nbsp; Shopping….once a month maybe most things are online order.&nbsp; What else can I help you with?&nbsp; Classes are expected for all first year but there is a lot of electives if there is something you wish to learn just ask I am sure someone knows something about it.”&nbsp; He was hoping he wasn’t giving her too much at one time.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>09-04-2020, 07:38:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/KEcEMW5.jpg?1)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size">Kaiya Omoi 海容 思井</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hera<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hera’s house<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19 late morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Determined!<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Sky blue scrubs<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><br><br><hr><br>Kaiya listened intently as Seth spoke about his interests. One sided, that sounded awful! Kaiya wondered who’s this mystery girl was and why she wasn’t interested in Seth. Maybe she just didn’t know him well enough. Though to be fair, Kaiya didn’t know him very well either. This could be her chance to make Hera proud! She didn’t want to pry, he was being a little guarded about who this girl was and she didn’t want to be rude, but Kaiya was determined now. She would help Seth find this girl, tell her his feelings, and make a connection. After all, it was her job to look out for women and protect marriages. Hera would surely be pleased with her if she could get Seth with this dream girl of his. <strong><acronym title="She sounds very lovely.">「彼女はとても素敵に聞こえます。」</acronym></strong> was all she got to say before the tea kettle began to boil.<br><br>As Seth returned with the cups she gladly accepted hers from him. She went to take a sip and then realized she still had her mask on. Shaking her head at how silly she had been for not removing it by now the girl pulled the mask away and laid it on the table. She then offered a bright smile and thank you to Seth before taking a sip of the warm drink. She’d always liked her tea hot, when you didn’t have much you learned to appreciate what you had fast and not let it get cold. <strong><acronym title="I don’t want to be too forward, but...">「直接になりたくない、でま...」</acronym></strong> She said, hesitating just a moment before giving Seth a serious look and reaching forward to grasp his hands in hers. <strong><acronym title="I want to help you! I will help you find this girl again and have the courage to tell her how you feel!">「私はあなたを助けたいですよ！私はあなたがこの女の子を再び見つけるのを手伝い、あなたがどのように感じているかを彼女に伝える勇気があります！」</acronym></strong> There was a fire in her eyes as she said this. Kaiya was determined to help Seth, and she hoped it would bring them closer together as friends!
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>09-04-2020, 07:53:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/gYQU6Pn.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size">Serenity McGaughey</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Aphrodite<br><strong>Location::</strong> Blessed Falls front entrance<br><strong>Company::</strong> Akira<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19 late morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Hangry and a little intrigued<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> White undershirt top, camp pants, brown combat boots, a camp jacket tied around her waist, brown leather duffle back slung over one shoulder, red bandana tied over her head like a hair band.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br>Note: She speaks with a thick Irish brogue <br><br><hr><br>Serenity saw a woman approach her from a small group that wasn’t far off. She was a pretty woman to be sure, but she didn’t look very mean. She really hoped she didn’t have a bunch of softies to deal with here. The woman was rather polite , and the red head was surprised that Akira knew her name. She seemed genuine with her introduction, but what in the fuck was a ‘head elder’? Serenity wasn’t sure, but if they were exchanging ranks, <strong>”Sergeant Serenity McGaughey!”</strong> she said with a salute followed by a firm, possibly painful, handshake. After releasing the poor woman’s hand Serenity backed off of her tough gal routine just a bit since this woman sounded like she’d be some sort of superior in this joint. <strong>”I have to say ma’am, when I got this letter I was half tempted to toss it in the waste, but I figured I ‘ad nothing better to do so here I am. But now that I’m here I’ve two questions for you. What ‘n the fuck is this place, and who’s this Aphrodite chick that asked me to come here? I hope she’s not a right air head like her names implies. Can’t imagine ‘aven your mum name you after some goddess like that. So where can I meet this lass?”</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>09-04-2020, 08:30:39</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Courtyard<br><strong>Company::</strong> Serenity<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Getting into Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Confused, concerned, mildly irritated<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Trendy Pant Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.ibb.co/4ZqNcqM/04-07-20-8-57-51-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/6RMs2Mb)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><hr><br>Akira looked over the woman and rubbed her hand after it being freed from the womans sturdy grip. It was clear the the woman had no idea of what was going on or where she was. It made her wonder if the girl had any abilities at all, could the Goddess of been mistaken. Not likely. Maybe Akira received the message and interpreted it incorrectly. She had to find out more from the girl before she could really decide which was the case.<br><br><strong>"I believe you may have misunderstood, the letter is because you were Blessed by Aphrodite... as in the Goddess herself?"</strong> she gauged the girls reaction. Chances are that if she thought some girl names after the Goddess was behind the invite, she wouldn't really take to being told that it was an actual Goddess. Did the girl even believe in the Gods?<br><br><strong>"Have you ever noticed... being a bit different? Maybe having any sort of unusual talents?"</strong> she continued cautiously, tilting her head at the girl as she tried to remain calm.<br><br><strong>"This is Blessed Falls Village. A place fore people blessed by the Gods and Goddesses themselves. It would do you some good to show some respect for them, particularly the one that blessed you."</strong> she added with a bit more irritation.<br><br>As if to be a sign, a single strike of lightening struck down not far from them, Akira's hand showing signs of the electric discharge as she watched the girl. Akira was usually kind and very calm but she had a feeling the girl wasn't going to be so easily convinced and to imply ill of a Goddess was always frowned upon. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>09-04-2020, 09:00:14</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hera's House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Kaiya <strong>Mentioning::</strong> None<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19, Late Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Anxious, Embarrassed<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This little number</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3f/95/e5/3f95e5a145431f5d9d322a3ed1438664.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth speaks with a Kansai accent. Standard Japanese is much more refined.<br><br><hr><br>Seth allowed his hands to be stolen by Kaiya; why wouldn't he after all? But when she said she'd help him with his romance, he nearly choked on air. <acronym title="We've already met again though, because she's at this Blessed Falls Village. Chosen by the gods, and the woman that I- no, I love. (僕 is a soft masculine pronoun for &quot;I&quot;, オレ is a very harsh one, and as seen as both very manly/confident, and somewhat brutish in the wrong context.">「もう再会したヤ、この神聖滝之里に居るから。神々の選ばれたの一人で、僕－いや、オレの愛する女。」</acronym> Seth declared, standing up abruptly as he changed pronouns, and when he became aware of his new elevation, he blushed slightly and sat down, withdrawing his hands to down half his cup of tea, hoping to hide some of his embarrassment.<br><br>His solace would come in the form of his phone ringing, cutting off any opportunity for Kaiya to retort as he withdrew the device, cutting off the heavy metal ringtone and beginning to speak, bowing across the table in apology to his conversation partner. <acronym title="Hello, Dad? Yeah, I think I'm getting use to everything here, but... Yea, yea. So, that thing ten years ago, it's fine. I found that girl. Thanks for going through that much for me though... Mmhmm, yea. Well then, she's in front of me now so I'm hanging up.">「もしもし、父さん？ええもう慣れたと思うっすが。。。んん、んん。で、十年前の件って、もうええヤ。見つけた、あの子。ありっざっす、僕の為そこまで。。。ああ、んん。じゃあ、今目の前にいるからちょっと切るぞ。」</acronym> Seth finished his call as quickly as it started, nodding along and bowing occasionally as he responded to his father's inquiries, thankful for the ambiguity of their mother tongue. It was a little frustrating that he couldn't tell his family anything about the gods or his new situation, but one day he'd find a way to explain everything properly, even if he still had to hide parts of it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>09-04-2020, 22:40:20</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/gYQU6Pn.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size">Serenity McGaughey</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Aphrodite<br><strong>Location::</strong> Blessed Falls front entrance<br><strong>Company::</strong> Akira<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19 late morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Amused -&gt; angry -&gt; confused -&gt; panicked -&gt; totally confused<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> White undershirt top, camp pants, brown combat boots, a camp jacket tied around her waist, brown leather duffle back slung over one shoulder, red bandana tied over her head like a hair band.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br>Note: She speaks with a thick Irish brogue <br><br><hr><br>As Akira gave Serenity her little explanation she stared at her with a deadpan look for a moment. Once she finally registered that this lady was serious about what she was saying the Irish woman guffawed loudly in her face, nearly dropping her duffel bag as she cackled. <strong>”Ah Haaaaa hahaha! You... you’re kindin’ right? Please tell me you’re jokin’. The goddess! THE Goddess of sex herself? Born ah sea foam from a titan’s dick Aphro-fuckin-dite?! HAA! That’s a good one lass, oh that’s a right good one.”</strong> Serenity tried to get ahold of herself, but this woman delivered that line with such a straight face, she was good! Serenity wondered what kind of reality or prank show she must have had the misfortune of stumbling into. <br><br>But as she managed to finally stifle her laughter this broad carried on with the shtick. Did she not realize the jig was up? Or was this not some show? Was this some secluded town full of crazies? Different? The fuck was she talking about feeling different. Had this broad drank a little too much of the koolaid? Did she really believe the words coming out of her mouth? <strong>”Wait... you serious lady? You really think those bunch ah pricks up on mount Olympus are real? Blessin people? Well fuck, I mean I can fuck my way outta a paperbag no sweat, but I’m not so sure what else I got in common with ol’ sugar tits. Ah mean fuck, I can drink anyone under the table too, you think I’m blessed by Dionysus as well? Or maybe ol’ lightning dick himself? I have trouble keepin it in my pants almost as bad as he does. I don’t see how any of those old myths have anything tah do with me. But I ain’t here to join some freaky cult so ye can take your invite and shove it...”</strong> <br><br>And that was when the lightning struck. Serenity jumped and brought her fists up like she was ready to fight. But looking up there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. What in the hell? That was when she saw the electricity still crackling around Akira’s hand. It had been so fast, but it hadn’t come from above had it. No, that lightning came straight from this woman’s hand! <strong>”Wh-what the fuck was that?!”</strong> she yelled in alarm. <strong>”How did you... that just came from... what the bloody fuck is going on?!”</strong> Serenity was on full alert as the gears in her head spun so fast to make sense of what was going on you could almost see the smoke coming out of her ears. She narrowed her eyes at the woman in front of her, not sure what her next move should be. <strong>”You’re not bullshitin’ me are yah! That means... that means...”</strong> Serenity was at a loss for words. She dropped her bag and instinctually raised her hand up to clasp it over the Aphrodite tattoo she had on her shoulder. She’d gotten it on a whim, she’d had some crazy ass dream about Aphrodite and the next day got so trashed she went ahead and got the tattoo. Was that not a dream?! Were the Greek gods of old really real? And why of all the people on this green earth had one chosen her? And what for?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>10-04-2020, 00:37:22</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/4045717c7d722a03581d610657467b55/tumblr_nx7khtoFFu1t13ao4o1_1280.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Aristotle Hector Simpson</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> House of Hermes -&gt; Infirmary<br><strong>Company::</strong> No One -&gt; Phoenix<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong>&nbsp; Aroused<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> NSFW<br><br><hr><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Aries couldn’t help but smirk as the gasp escaped her lips. <br>He had her clearly on his mind and somehow she came to answer the call.&nbsp; No need to look a gift horse in the mouth he would take his candy however he could get it. When her lower back hit the exam table he moved to pull her lower clothes off he could only hope she didn’t think she wasn’t going to be naked before this was over.&nbsp; <br><br>His fingers danced over her skin moving them in such a way as to awaken her to his touch fully.&nbsp; His digits strumming over her flesh to stimulate her just as she liked, He watched as she looked at him and his lips moved over those light honey-colored thighs.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">NSFW</div><div class="spoiler_body">He let his tongue tickle over the bundles of sensitive nerves between the soft muscular columns of her thighs.&nbsp; His wet muscle gliding between the cleft of her leg and hips, his tip grazing over her sweet lips letting it flick back and forth over her sweet pink flesh.&nbsp; He was enjoying her as his fingers gripped her nice tight ass cheeks hard, pulling her up to his mouth like a plate as he was feasting upon her.&nbsp; He loved the feel of her soft firm behind between his fingers as he squeezed.&nbsp; His cheek grazing her clit as she was spread open like a blossom in full bloom.&nbsp; He turned to let his tip stroked over her petals up and down, tasting of her sweetness as his tongue moved to flick over her tender pearl before he began to suck on smacking it with his tongue before pulling her into him oral canyon that was just waiting for her to fill with her sweet cream.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;They had been together for a while now and he wanted her then, to want him so badly, to all but crave his touch no matter who she went too, she would be back because she missed him.&nbsp; His powers allowed him to read people in both a physical and mental way.&nbsp; So he learned her, he let her own body tell him how to please her.&nbsp; She told him in her own way how to touch her abs, how to stroke and tease her clit, she showed him where her g-spot was and he made it a point to work her out every damned chance he got.&nbsp; He made sure when she came to see him and this is what she wanted he gave her that and more!&nbsp; She wouldn’t be his all the time but in those times when she was, she would leave him very satisfied. His teasing tongue was working its way inside of her, rubbing just so as her soft delicate flesh under his fingers and tongue caressed her taut labia around his tongue.&nbsp; He pulled out to slap her tender bud and just work it. <br><br>&nbsp;His digit teased her puckered entrance, slow stroking her as his lips pulled on her clit, letting his teeth graze just a bit to keep her on edge.&nbsp; He was making sure to pull every ounce of pleasure from her cause right now she was his.&nbsp; He stepped out of his pants, his thick dark rod just waiting to fill her and wanting to have his lush mocha lover impaled on him.&nbsp; He was tasting how wet she was and longed to fill her repeatedly even as his tongue was flicking over her opening quivering as he worked it inside of her even more.&nbsp; His control over his body let his thick wet muscle vibrate inside her working it between those wet lips even now.<br><br>He wasn’t one for sharing but he knew she wasn’t one for settling down that left him with sharing or nothing and he would rather have some of her than none.&nbsp; That much he knew.&nbsp; Phoenix was like her namesake passionate and fiery and when she snuck into his quarters for a late-night tryst even he couldn’t make himself feel bad about losing sleep. She was nothing if not worth it every single minute. He was now flicking vigorously inside of her and he added a finger to her sweet wet pussy that was all but begging to be filled by his big black cock. <br><br>It wasn’t that he was small at all and he needed for her to suck him into her lovely mouth, taking in down her throat the way she did and house him inside that wet canal that seemed all but made for him.<br><br>&nbsp;He smirked as she pulled him from her womanhood and he kissed her.&nbsp; “Is that what you want?” &nbsp;He grinned evilly his thick bulbous head smacked against her stomach just above her pearl it was no longer a question of if he would fit, it was more of a question of would they miss dinner with him showing her how much he missed her and boy did he ever miss her. <br><br>His tip parted her wet lips causing him to wince with the tight fit even with her wetness. His fingers moved up her abs to capture her breast beneath her shirt squeezing her nipple as his mouth watered.<br><br>He took off her shirt and toss it on the chair also, as his tongue encircled her dark cap as he continued to feed her slowly trying to work it all inside of her.&nbsp; “Ahhh damn Phee!”&nbsp; He groaned still slowly pumping as to not hurt either of them…yet!&nbsp; “Come here, baby!”&nbsp; He moved his hands to her waist and lifted her up to purposefully let his tip rub against her pleasure spot.&nbsp; “I can’t wait to feel you come all over me.” &nbsp;He was hungry as he draped her leg over his shoulder and shoved himself inside of her as he pulled her into him feeling her ass cheek bounce against his leg in a soft squishy slap at first but then he moved faster.&nbsp; He moved to the other breast only to stand and let her feel all of him deep inside of her right there letting his thick veins stimulate her as he pumped continuously into her slick opening.<br><br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Wolfling72</strong> on <strong>10-04-2020, 01:55:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/E7DxWjl.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Selene Neoma Black</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Artemis<br><strong>Location::</strong> IN the Village proper<br><strong>Company::</strong> Jeremiah<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19th | In da Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong>&nbsp; Friggin' thrilled...<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> A pair of camo print leggings in black/gray/white and a white tee, black hiking boots, large duffel bag slung over one shoulder.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> Nothin'<br><br><hr><br>Selene allowed a smile to curve her lips upward as the gentleman swooped down to rescue her duffel bag from the ground before waving her forward. <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"I could have carried that, you know? I've been toting it for months!"</span> She glanced up at him, a small quizzical frown leaving the merest trace of unease behind even as she spoke once more, her smaller gait moving faster than normal to keep up with his longer legs. <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"My big brother is named Elio which means Sun. I think something was working on my mum long before I graced the planet with my awesomeness. It makes sense that the Goddess of the Hunt would reach out to touch me. Virginal, a hunter, controlled? I was damned near perfection!"</span> The frown deepened. <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"That really doesn't make me feel so good, now that I think about it."</span><br><br>As his large hand directed her attention to various buildings and his deep voice gave directions concerning the day to day schedule and such, Selene found herself slowly falling into contemplation as to what all of this actually meant for HER. Why did it matter if she had been touched or blessed? She wasn't a damned super hero, no demi-goddess brought to earth to enthrall the masses with her amazing ability to hit whatever she aimed at. What was the point of this village. She did note people in passing but for the most part, she filed them all under. <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font"><em>'Meet them later, maybe..'</em></span> and continued her stroll with the teak hued man beside her.<br><br><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"If I have a house, why am I eating on a schedule? Am I not responsible for my own meals? I don't trust anyone else to cook for me. I don't know you people."</span> The words were brisk, almost rude, but she didn't mean to be. It was more a case of innate shyness and not wanting to be around a bunch of men she did not know. Women were okay, mostly. If there was a penis within 25 yards, she'd be left to her own devices unless the chick was a lesbian....She blinked at that thought and brushed it away. <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"Classes for what? Why?"</span> She paused for a moment and allowed one hand to sweep through the tumble of her curls. <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"What is the point of this?"</span><br><br>His answers mattered. They would decide whether she stayed...or left.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>10-04-2020, 02:44:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/KEcEMW5.jpg?1)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size">Kaiya Omoi 海容 思井</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hera<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hera’s house<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19 late morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Determined (oblivious)<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Sky blue scrubs<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><br><br><hr><br>Kaiya was even more sure of her decision to help Seth as he stood and declared his love. He was so sure, so forceful! Surely this was a mission Hera had intended for her! And what luck! This mystery girl lived here in the village. She wondered who it might be quietly to herself. As Seth withdrew his hands to drink Kaiya missed the blush on his cheeks, she was already deep in thought about who this mystery girl was. In fact she was so distracted by her thoughts that when Seth’s phone rang and he had to excuse himself for just a moment she simply smiled at him, bowed back, and then looked down, counting things out with her fingers.<br><br><em>”Who all is in this village? There are a couple of new comers I heard about that should be showing up soon, a couple more girls. Then there’s the twins, but one of them is currently taken... So is Aurora, but I don’t think Liliana is taken at the moment?...”</em> she thought rapidly to herself, counting down all the female denizens of Blessed Falls. She then let out a very quiet breath and her brow furrowed a bit. <em>”But what if the girl he is talking about is already with someone else?! It could be any of them! Maybe that’s why he hasn’t approached her yet and declared his feelings to her! Oh this is terrible where do we even start?!”</em> She closed her eyes and shook her head lightly in frustration as this epiphany hit her. This was going to be much more challenging than she had thought.<br><br>&nbsp;Then Kaiya realized that Seth had hung up his phone. She was so focused on her thoughts she had entirely missed what he had talked about. <strong><acronym title="Is everything okay? Who were you talking to?">「大丈夫ですか？ あなたは誰と話していたの？」</acronym></strong> she asked smiling at him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>10-04-2020, 04:01:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/593147279863709719/695470555192754197/Serenity_MacTavish.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Aurora Briars</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Aphrodite<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training grounds<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19 late morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy, hopeful, a little nervous<br><strong>Wearing::</strong><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Aurora's outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/21/96/5e/21965e63174c5fe04f63e0cad4e5f9d5.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/ed/6c/6c/ed6c6cc56bd51c59d89729c0e0dd0d7c.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/2b/4f/9a/2b4f9aad498945554312dd8656ba0dc3.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Tagging:: Zachary // Mentioning::N/A</strong><br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><br><strong>Extra::</strong> N/A<br><br>Zach's speech highlighted in <strong>Navy Blue</strong><br><br><hr><br><strong>"Maaaan that was...that was just great. You're great,"<br></strong><br>A warm blush spread across the creamy features of Aurora’s face under this precious praise from the person that mattered most in her life… her heart started to beat hard under her breast and she reminded herself… this was Zach she was thinking about, he would never hurt her deliberately… if there was anyone she trusted unconditionally, it would be him, hands down.<br><br><strong> "Sooooo," he started as he turned to look at the beautiful girl by his side. "To what do I owe the honor and pleasure of having breakfast cooked for me by the lovely Aurora Briars? Special occasion? Or are you just so awesome you always know when I'm lost in the clouds?"<br></strong><br>“A bit of both, really…” Aurora murmured, her smile tender and sweet as their eyes locked… she took a deep breath and focused hard on his face, the face of the man that always made her feel comfortable and safe, the place she ran to when she needed someone to keep HER grounded for a change… he was worth taking a risk.<br><br>“There isn’t any easy way to do this, so… I’ll just spit it out…” Aurora murmured, taking another deep breath and releasing it slowly before she spoke again, clearer this time “Zach… I love you. I’ve loved you for awhile now… your kindness, your courage, your goodness, your dedication… there is so much about you that I adore… I want you, Zach, I want you to be mine… if that… is something you’d want as well…”<br><br>Oh heavens… she’d really done it… she actually found the strength she needed to finally spill her guts to the guy she loved, it felt absolutely liberating to get that out and in the open with him… but now… now she had to wait for him to process everything she’d just told him and see how he was going to respond.<br><br>Perhaps it was premature to have her favorite lingerie set aside in her room? She was trying to be positive when she assumed this would go well, she really hoped she wasn’t wrong and that lingerie would actually get put to use tonight…
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>10-04-2020, 05:59:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div> <span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Courtyard<br><strong>Company::</strong> Serenity<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Getting into Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Concerned<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Trendy Pant Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.ibb.co/4ZqNcqM/04-07-20-8-57-51-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/6RMs2Mb)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><hr><br><br>The woman seemed to go through various phases from disbelief, to Anger, and finally coming around to a tiny bit of acceptance. She took note as the girl seemed to instinctively reach for something on her skin. Akira figured that maybe apart of the girl knew, that she was just in denial over it. She knew asking people to believe in something so incredible wasn't always easy for a lot of people. Most people had more been made more aware of their blessings or had people that were able to guide them. Some had more physical abilities like hers, it made it hard to deny. If their powers were less visible, it may be harder for them to really believe they have an ability at all.<br><br><strong>"I know it probably seems a bit crazy, but I have a feeling a part of you may already know the truth."</strong> she finally spoke, more calmly this time.<br><br>After a few moments, she reached into her pocket and pulled out a key with a soft pick tassel and held it in her palm.<br><br><strong>"If you want, you are welcome to stay. There is a house for Aphrodite where you will have a bedroom and a shared common space. If you stay, we can help guide you through this and help you understand your Blessing more."</strong> she offered to Serenity.<br><br>She could tell the girl was feisty, she had a fiery passion about her and she knew she would make a great addition to the village. She could feel her strength and confidence, even though she's struggling in the moment to understand whats going on. Akira offered a smile and turned <strong>"Would you like me to show you the house?"</strong><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>10-04-2020, 06:05:00</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(https://live.staticflickr.com/3382/3314556650_72bd6eb931.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg153415361)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Lab --&gt; Grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Open, Tag Selene<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Jovial, friendly, helpful...hopefully.<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Shirt, jeans, boots, vest, pocket watch<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>&nbsp; <br><br>“Maybe you need a break from your heavy toting for a little while perhaps.”&nbsp; He couldn’t help but smirk at her words. <strong><em>‘Awesome indeed.’</em></strong>&nbsp; He was glad for the lack to telepathy on her part.&nbsp; He would have noticed it with his ear plug.&nbsp; It guarded his mind after that last brainwave encounter.&nbsp; “You certainly don’t lack for modesty do you?” &nbsp;He let a smile slide over his features as he continued to move with her albeit a bit slower. &nbsp;“What doesn’t make you feel good?”&nbsp; He frowned now too.&nbsp; He was about to speak but said nothing initially, wanting to hear her and hoping it wasn’t’ him that didn’t make her feel good.<br><br>He continued to walk with her, he didn’t slow his diction truly figuring she was smart enough to keep up…<strong><em>’perfection after all.’ </em></strong> With a bit of mirth to his features.&nbsp; He was focused on the moment though he knew this could be overwhelming to some.<br><br>“It is communal.&nbsp; It helps for us to get to know one another, become closer knit.&nbsp; We will rely on each other to protect the village if it comes to that.&nbsp; It helps people to trust and exchange when they break bread together.&nbsp; You don’t know us, we don’t know you but we would like too.”&nbsp; He looked at her truly speaking for himself if nothing else. &nbsp;“You can eat in your own place, nothing is stopping you but at some point even that may get lonely." He spoke clearly<br><br>“Classes are for training, history, your abilities, increased abilities.&nbsp; Education to return to the main land with skills that will allow you to survive better if not move up in society if that is your desire.”&nbsp; He pause he had heard the question before.&nbsp; Even now he still wasn’t sure how to answer it, sometimes it was a good answer sometimes not, but it was always the truth.<br><br>“This is a community of like individuals seeing the opportunity to be themselves or learn to come to grips with themselves.&nbsp; Some choose to stay some would rather find their way on their own.&nbsp; You may come to find this to be a family someone you can call on in good times and bad.&nbsp; This will hopefully connect you with your deity and with others like you.&nbsp; Hopefully to make you not feel so alone in this world.”&nbsp; He said as he held her bag as he hoped that would give her some inkling to at least give them a chance.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>10-04-2020, 06:23:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/gYQU6Pn.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size">Serenity McGaughey</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Aphrodite<br><strong>Location::</strong> Blessed Falls front entrance<br><strong>Company::</strong> Akira<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19 late morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Amused -&gt; angry -&gt; confused -&gt; panicked -&gt; totally confused<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> White undershirt top, camp pants, brown combat boots, a camp jacket tied around her waist, brown leather duffle back slung over one shoulder, red bandana tied over her head like a hair band.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><strong>Note::</strong> She speaks with a thick Irish brogue <br><br><hr><br>Serenity stood clutching her tattoo as the woman across from her spoke. She didn't hear her words, she was trying to force the world to make sense again. She'd shot lightning from her hand, from her freakin' hand! That didn't happen, that wasn't something that was real! At least it wasn't 30 seconds ago when the world made sense. Serenity started breathing a bit harder and her muscles tensed, she was just a big raw nerve ready to bust in that moment. She had to think. Had anything else weird happened recently? There was her dream, but she'd never told anyone about it. What else? There was that day, that terrible day when their motorcade was ambushed. Serenity still couldn't remember much of it, it was too much of a haze. Had something happened then? Had something taken pity on her that day? Why her? Why her and not someone else? Someone more...she didn't know. Someone less shitty than herself? <br><br>As Akira approached the red head it finally broke her out of her panic. As the woman reached a hand out towards her Serenity's instincts took over and she twitched violently. Her hands came up again and she nearly decked Akira in the face, but held her punch back at the last second. Her eyes were wild, like a cornered animals. A house? They were just going to give this total stranger who wondered into their little town a fuckin' house? What in God's name was wrong with these people? No, not God's name... the names of the Gods? Aah, this whole thing was just making Serenity crazy. The intensity still burned in her emerald eyes but with a shaking hand the marine reached out and grabbed the key from the elder. <strong>"Y-yeah...okay... I'll follow you, I guess."</strong> was all she managed to get out. She picked up her bag again and followed after Akira, staring down at the key in her hand. What the hell was she doing? Was she really going to stay in this place? But how couldn't she? She suddenly had a billion questions to ask and apparently only one place to get the answers to them. As she followed the elder towards what may end up being her new home she wondered aloud, <strong>"Pink? Ah course it'd be fuckin' pink..."</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>10-04-2020, 08:31:31</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hera's House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Kaiya <strong>Mentioning::</strong> None<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19, Late Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Anxious, Embarrassed -&gt; Hopeful, Confident<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This little number</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3f/95/e5/3f95e5a145431f5d9d322a3ed1438664.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth speaks with a Kansai accent. Standard Japanese is much more refined.<br><br><hr><br><acronym title="Ah, everything's fine. Just talking with my father about you.">「ああ、大丈夫。父上とちょっと、アンタの事で。」</acronym> Seth replied, his blush in full force once more as he debated whether he should tell her the whole truth.&nbsp; <acronym title="Hey, Miss Omoi... Would you want to go to tomorrow's sacred festival together?">「なあ、思井さんってさ。。。明日の神祭(シンサイ)、一緒に行くか？」</acronym> As if Kaiya had a choice to not go to the ceremonies. But at least this way Seth could guarantee that they at least looked like a couple.<br><br>Just then, an idea sprung into his head, one that left a slightly bitter taste in his mouth... or perhaps that was just the tea. A trump card of sorts; the chosen of Olympus' cupid. Valentine wouldn't refuse a request like this, would he? Would he? Seth shook the doubt from his mind as his plot came together, sending a small prayer to his patron for the sudden stroke of inspiration. Then a second idea formed in his mind, accentuated by the first. If he was going to enlist Valentine's help, why shouldn't he do a little ground work himself to make the request easier?<br><br><acronym title="Miss Omoi, I want to see what you look like in a kimono. I'll wear Athena's silver, and you wear Hera's gold. It'll be a perfect fit if we go together.">「思井さんの着物姿見たいヤ。僕がアテーナ―の銀色を着るでアンタはヘーラーの金色。ピッタリと似合うヤ、一緒に行くなら。」</acronym> He suggested, somehow managing to sound natural about how his words formed. <acronym title="And on that note, I need to go finish my offering, so I'm heading out now. Thanks for the tea.">「そういうわけで、献金を終了しないと、ちょっと失礼っす。お茶ありっざっす。」</acronym> He said, flashing a smile and bowing before leaving her house and beginning the hunt for Valentine.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>10-04-2020, 19:45:39</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BOGYxYTNiMjMtMjhkNC00ZTdiLTk4ZDMtOWE5MDVkMWJiOTc5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyODcyMjA2OTA@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,666,1000_AL_.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Zachary Cameron (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15348294#msg15348294)</span><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training Ground(Above)<br><strong>Company::</strong> Aurora, Closed<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 6/19 - Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Focused, Zoned Out<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Thermals, Bodysuit, Hoodie<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> </span><br><br><br><hr><br><br><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"> Being who he was, and living the life he had, Zach was no stranger to pretty girls liking him. Ever since his name started to get big, and people started to notice his face, girls threw themselves at him. But, his training and commitment to improving himself had always kept them at a decent distance, especially since it was quite easy to tell that most of the girls who put themselves into his life aside from friends, were groupies. <br><br>They saw a handsome, hot commodity with decent money and the ability to protect them come what may? It was like a radar sense told them exactly where he was. Aurora had been nothing like that. Since they met, she hadn't even mentioned knowing who he was or his accomplishments. And she'd always just been nice and bubbly and kind. He could see why she was blessed by Aphrodite. She didn't exactly answer his question straight out, but told him it was a bit of both...whatever that meant. <br><br>He raised an eyebrow, still slightly confused as to what the beautiful girl had going on in her head, but he knew she was going to tell him. He just had to wait for her to spit it out, and as he did, he looked over at her, leaning a bit closer in anticipation to what it was. And then, she just dropped the truth bomb. She told him straight up that she loved him, and had for a while.<br><br>&nbsp;Something about him attracted her, and it grew from interest into love without him noticing a thing. And to be honest, he'd been so focused on figuring out what he was supposed to do as a Blessed and a Demi-God, that he was probably as dense as tungsten. It wasn't until she said it that he started to remember all the little things since they'd started hanging out, and he realized that she was pretty fucking awesome.<br><br>&nbsp;"Come on, <em>you</em> fell for <em>me</em>? You can have any guy you want and you actually fell for me? Wow, I almost thought you were playin' with me for a second," he said with a bit of a laugh. He didn't quite know how to feel as not only had he never been in love, he hadn't even had time to think about something like that. <br><br>But, as he looked into her eyes, he could tell she was 100% serious and waiting for him to respond with a yes or a no. While he liked her, he didn't know what love was yet so he couldn't say the same. But she was of Aphrodite so she was probably far more in touch with her emotions and feelings than he was with his. Still...he <em>did</em> like her and maybe...<br><br>&nbsp;He kissed her, leaning over to press his lips to hers, then pulled her against him to continue the kiss that felt like fire and sparks all at the same time. When it was finally over, he laughed a bit. "I'm not gonna lie to you and use the word love, Aurora. Honestly I had no idea you felt this way or we could even be a thing until just now. But I do like you, a <em>lot</em>, and it would make me happy to just go for it and be with you. I had a crush on you but I had <em>no idea</em>," he emphasized once again. "I'm yours," he finally said, confirming what she'd wanted to hear this entire time.<br><br></span><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Thunder Splash</strong> on <strong>12-04-2020, 02:45:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/KEcEMW5.jpg?1)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size">Kaiya Omoi 海容 思井</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hera<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hera’s house<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19 late morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Determined (oblivious)<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Sky blue scrubs<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><br><br><hr><br>About her? What would he be talking about her for? Probably just filling his father in on his day she supposed. It was nice to see someone have a close relationship with their father, to talk about just the casual happening of the day. Then Seth asked her a strange question. Would she go with him to the ceremony? She had to go, they all did, so it seemed odd to her he would ask her in such a way. But then his second request quickly follows the first and Kaiya understood a bit more. Seth was new, and he didn’t know many here yet she figured. He must want something familiar for such a foreign event that he was about to attend. The woman smiled sweetly back at Seth and nodded her agreement. <strong><acronym title="That sounds like a wonderful idea. I’ve been working&nbsp; on a gold kimono. I hope you will like it.">「それは素晴らしい考えです。金の着物を仕立てました。気に入っていただけるといいけど。」</acronym></strong> As Seth got up to leave Kaiya stood and bowed to him as he did. She winced slightly putting weight on her ankle but grinned through it as she wished him goodbye. <strong><acronym title="Take care. See you tomorrow.">「気をつけて。また明日よ。」</acronym></strong><br><br>As Seth finally left Kaiya looked down at her ankle and frowned. There was no need to be hobbling around on a bum foot when there was a festival to prepare for. Reaching down she touched her hand to the injured ankle, and as she did a green light began to emanate from it. In an instant the pain was gone and Kaiya’s foot was healed. She was thankful for Seth’s help getting home. It had kept her ankle from getting worse and the small rest was just enough to make her better. But she was once again exhausted and still had so much to do now for the ceremony tomorrow. She sat and relaxed with her tea for a few moments more before finally standing and heading off to put the finishing touches on her outfit for tomorrow.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Wolfling72</strong> on <strong>12-04-2020, 03:19:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/E7DxWjl.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Selene Neoma Black</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Artemis<br><strong>Location::</strong> In the Village proper<br><strong>Company::</strong> Jeremiah<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19th | In da Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong>&nbsp; Friggin' thrilled...<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> A pair of camo print leggings in black/gray/white and a white tee, black hiking boots, large duffel bag slung over one shoulder.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> Nothin'<br><br><hr><br>As the tall, teak hued man at her side explained things, Selene allowed herself to think it over. Was she interested in meeting others, maybe building friendships or what have you? Not really. The other people would never be her family nor did she much care for enforced togetherness. However, it would be nice to strengthen her small skills and the classes sounded promising. She pondered her words for a long moment before finally nodding, just once.<br><br><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"I will eat alone until I am comfortable. I very rarely get lonely as I find most people far too annoying to want to be around. That makes me sound bitchy and I know this but it's also an honest statement and backed up by years of experience. I only trust my blood family. Every one else is suspect."</span> She sighed and moved a little faster. <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"The classes sound interesting though, so I guess I'll stick around for a while and see what else is here."</span> Finally, they ended up in front of the house he had declared would be hers and maybe who ever else happened to be touched with Artemis' blessing.&nbsp; With a smile, she paused and reached out for her bag, one slim hand held out expectantly. <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"As for getting to know my deity? I know her. Why do you think I am still a maiden in word <strong>and</strong> deed?"</span>&nbsp; <br><br>A grin touched her features and dimpled her cheeks. <span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">"Thank you for the welcome. Is there something I should be prepared for coming up?"</span><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>13-04-2020, 09:39:20</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hera's House -&gt; Athena's House -&gt; Greenhouse<br><strong>Company::</strong> None -&gt; Valentine <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Kaiya, Carter<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19, Late Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Confident<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This little number</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3f/95/e5/3f95e5a145431f5d9d322a3ed1438664.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Seth made a beeline for Athena's House first, wanting to follow through on his excuse to Kaiya just a little. He quickly confirmed that he had indeed completed his offering, rather than assuming it was finished in his most recent exhaustion fueled haze. For some personal laughs for himself and Carter, Seth had acquired a copy of Sun Tzu's "Art of War", which was now sitting inside a mechanical 3D puzzle that had taken the better part of two afternoon to complete. Even knowing the solution himself, the puzzle still took approximately 10 minutes to fully unlock, but was both fire and impact resistant.<br><br>With his offering complete and his intended <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">dress</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dhresource.com/f2/albu/g4/M00/6E/21/rBVaEVfOTJWASFNOAAVw_UZn7N4247.jpg)</div></div> for the festival set aside so he wouldn't forget his plan, Seth returned to the outside world brimming with confidence he hadn't felt since getting accepted to the medical program of his college. After pondering where he could find the blessed of Eros, Seth remembered something Carter had mentioned offhandedly about Valentine having a girlfriend blessed by Demeter, which could only lead to a handful of places if she was anything close to stereotypical, and the most obvious place to check off besides Demeter's House was the greenhouse. The young Japanese boy caught sight of Valentine as he was leaving the greenhouse, cellphone in hand, and sprinted up to the older boy, slowing as he approached.<br><br>Seth got a few paces in front of Valentine so he would know Seth was there, then mimed that he wanted a word with the former musician and backed away in case there was sensitive information on his half of the call. When the opportunity to speak finally provided itself, Seth could barely hold his excitement, looking like a kid already full of sugar who had been sent into a candy store with $100 bill. "Hey Valentine, I've got a big favor that I probably can't repay you for in the next twenty years, and you're the only person I can think of that comes close to being able to help... I figured since Eros is the love god, maybe you could uh... work your magic tomorrow and uh... help Kaiya and I hook up during the festival? I think I've got everything set up, and it's just that last push from both of us that needs to happen... And probably the horrible rejection in front of everyone to follow, but that's hopefully not the point. But if it's something I can make, I'd be happy to craft something as payment if you can spread the love magic around a little." Seth said, barely pausing long enough to take a breath. When he finished his request, the younger boy blushed slightly. When did he get so bold? The change must have happened without him even noticing, but it was welcome nonetheless. A younger version of him wouldn't have even considered trying to date someone as great as Kaiya was, let alone borrowing some extra help to ensure everything went smoothly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>14-04-2020, 01:38:20</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/a4/ec/7f/a4ec7fce52ca96dec07dd25131c1f96d.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Liliana Fernvale (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15275502#msg15275502)<br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Persephone<br><strong>Location::</strong> The Forest<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 19th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Cheerful, smitten and bashful<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> </span><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This flirty and fun carefree outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/f0/19/6d/f0196d28beac349eb1d30a1a59d729ac.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/e7/7c/bf/e77cbf8d3a25d278b92706cb72324d19.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/45/2c/7a/452c7a9ceae42fdfb900d7e7c48d09e5.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/5d/f0/a9/5df0a9e7fddf62c175276ebcbf2041d8.jpg) </div></div><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tagging::</strong> Carter, Ross and Todd, Open // <strong>Mentioning::</strong> N/A</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Extra::</strong> Just to be clear, Todd is not speaking out loud. Liliana has the ability to hear animals telepathically and have them understand her.<br>Todd's speech is in italics.</span><br><br>Carter speech highlighted in <strong>blue</strong><br><br>Ross speech in italics and highlighted in <em>green</em><br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A</span><br><br><br><br><hr><br><br><strong>"You look very nice today," <br></strong><br>A slight fair pink blush spread across Liliana’s facial features under his compliment… she’d received plenty of compliments before and taken them with smooth stride… but from Carter? That was another story entirely… compliments took a whole new level of significance when coming from him.<br><br><strong>"I like your dress. It looks nice."<br></strong><br>“You look nice too… I like this color on you” She murmured sweetly, softly stroking a hand across the material of his shirt on his shoulder… she took a deep breath and turned her gaze to watch as their animals tumbled together adorably across the forest floor… her heart tightened in her chest as she contemplated coming clean right here and now…<br><br>She was scared…<br><br>Carter was such a handsome and sweet guy… what if he only looked at her as a friend? <br><br>Then again… would she forgive herself if she never took a chance on the opportunity at loving someone so special as Carter…<br><br>No… she wouldn’t… she’d always look back and wonder what could have been… she didn’t much like the idea of regrets…<br><br>“Carter… I need to tell you something…” Liliana murmured, sliding her gaze over to lock with his… her heart squeezed again with her profound affection for him… she took a deep breath and slowly released “I’ve never done this before… no one has ever filled my heart with such a feeling before… not like this… but um…”<br><br>The words caught in her throat as a rush of bashfulness overtook her, her face flushed with a delicate pink blush… deciding in the flash of barely a second, she leaned forward and kissed Carter straight on the mouth… she lingered there for a few moments before she slowly pulled back…<br><br>Liliana’s eyes were filled with all her feelings for the man before her, she was silent for just a moment as she seemed to be trying to gauge his reaction before she finally spoke again “I have feelings for you, Carter… romantic feelings… I have for a long time, but I’ve been scared that you might not feel the same way… but the more I think about it, the more I know I’ll regret it forever if I don’t tell you how I feel… I’ll always wonder what we could have been to each other…”<br><br>She looked into his face, watching for any kind of reaction...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>14-04-2020, 02:15:03</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/593147279863709719/695470555192754197/Serenity_MacTavish.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Aurora Briars</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Aphrodite<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training grounds<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday June 19 late morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy, hopeful, a little nervous<br><strong>Wearing::</strong><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Aurora's outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/21/96/5e/21965e63174c5fe04f63e0cad4e5f9d5.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/ed/6c/6c/ed6c6cc56bd51c59d89729c0e0dd0d7c.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/2b/4f/9a/2b4f9aad498945554312dd8656ba0dc3.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Tagging:: Zachary // Mentioning::N/A</strong><br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><br><strong>Extra::</strong> N/A<br><br>Zach's speech highlighted in <strong>Navy Blue</strong><br><br><hr><br><br><strong>"Come on, you fell for me? You can have any guy you want and you actually fell for me? Wow, I almost thought you were playin' with me for a second,"<br></strong><br>Aurora smiled softly as her blush deepened a shade… things seemed to be going down a good road, but he hadn’t exactly yet told her his own feelings in regards to her… the blonde was silent as she anxiously allowed him the freedom to speak at his own pace.<br><br>However… words did not appear to be on the agenda at this particular moment… Zach suddenly leaned in and claimed her lips with his own as his arm curved around her waist to pull her in closer to him…<br><br>Glorious rainbow hued fireworks exploded throughout her head and heart… was this what Valentine Maxwell was always talking about? This magnificent profound connection… a recognition between souls destined to become one?<br><br>It was intense… overwhelmingly so… but in a good way… the feeling was beautiful in a way she couldn’t quite put words to…<br><br>Aurora was honestly uncertain if there even was a way to accurately describe something so beautiful and intimate that would do it the full justice it deserved…<br><br>When their lips broke apart, Zach laughed a little… though it didn’t sound like the mocking sort of laughter, more like a person laughing at the irony of a situation… she didn’t think she was interpreting the sound wrong.<br><br><strong>"I'm not gonna lie to you and use the word love, Aurora. Honestly, I had no idea you felt this way or we could even be a thing until just now. But I do like you, a lot, and it would make me happy to just go for it and be with you. I had a crush on you but I had no idea,"<br></strong><br>It wasn’t a passionate declaration of love… but he did have romantic feelings for her! That was was a great start! Definitely nothing to sniff at, she’d take it happily!<br><br><strong>"I'm yours,"<br></strong><br>“Oh, Zach!” Aurora exclaimed happily, jumping forward onto Zach in her joy, sending him falling lightly onto his back with the beautiful blonde draped atop him, her mouth seeking his in a passionate kiss… her tongue tentatively stroked the tip lightly across his bottom lip to extend him a suggestive offer for a deeper liplock. <br><br>She’d been fantasizing about this man constantly for what felt like an eternity now, she wanted a delicious taste of that now, right here in the sweetly scented summer grass...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>14-04-2020, 21:42:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Forest<br><strong>Company::</strong> Ross, Liliana &amp; Todd<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Surprised but very happy<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> I like the Sims okay</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/56/d3/19/56d319b90bb9e86b9e9871f19fe1002e.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A<br><br><br><hr><br><br>A soft smile appeared on Carter's face as Liliana complimented him back, commenting on the color of his shirt. She liked this color on him? The ginger suddenly wished that he had more clothes so another shirt might be this color. "Oh, thank you," he replied, distracted by the feeling of her fingers brushing against the shirt on his shoulder. It wasn't often they ever made any contact, but when they did, even the slightest of touches could jumble Carter's thoughts. She was the most perfect being to ever live on this planet and even the smallest amount of touch was like an honor. <br><br>He followed her gaze back to their furred companions, who were enjoying their playtime together. Ross and Todd were great friends, and allowing the two to play together was always a good excuse to hang around with Liliana. Plus, Ross had adapted to human life, and seeing the two wrestling like wild animals was good to allow him to express natural behaviors, of which he often lacked. Of course, they were gentle with each other, though. <br><br>Hearing Lily's voice speak his name, Carter looked over curiously, immediately noticing the pink that shaded her cheeks. She needed to tell him something? He became a bit concerned as to what she could need to tell him. He was always available to her to speak about anything and everything, whether it was for help, just to rant, or for a friendly conversation, he was always available for her to speak with. But it was something that she had never done before? That part was confusing to him, as he had no idea what she could be meaning. Carter, often, tended to be quite oblivious to the obvious. <br><br>Just as he was about to ask her what she meant, Lily's mouth was suddenly against his. Surprised, Carter's green eyes widened and he was left speechless for a moment upon their parting. For the moment of silence that passed between them, his mind went from completely surprised to overwhelmed with happiness. She liked him! <em>She liked him</em>! A big grin plastered itself onto his face and he reached over, gently taking one of her hands in both of his and giving it a gentle squeeze. It seemed she was a little nervous or bashful about this, but Carter only felt glee. <br><br>"Lily, I've also had romantic feelings for you for a while. But you're also my friend, and I didn't want to say anything to you in case it would ruin our friendship. And you... You make me happy in a way that no one has before. Every time I can make you smile or laugh, or even if you're just near me, it makes me happy." As he spoke, he calmed a little, at least on the outside, his giant grin turning more into a soft smile. Carter was aware that he may started to babble unnecessarily, but he was overjoyed and it was hard to contain his thoughts. "I was afraid that if I told you how I felt, you wouldn't want to be my friend anymore. And I would rather be your friend than be nothing to you. But, if you feel the same, then I would love to be more than just your friend." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>16-04-2020, 06:04:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/B3bJ8m5/Camila-Cabello-2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Phoenix Ramirez</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Infirmary<br><strong>Company::</strong> Aristotle<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Mischievous, Aroused, Playful<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Day Wear</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.ibb.co/FV6Rk1B/04-07-20-8-55-47-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/Hd75Lyr)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> Lewd Stuff Ahead! Language, Nudity, Sexual Themes<br><br><hr><br><br>Phoenix bit her lip as she watched his fingers trail over her skin, feeling the tension building in the room no. Every move he made, every touch only made her more aroused... just waiting. She watched him remove her pants and panties before moving between her thighs and making a feast of her. The way his tongue grazed her her, how he used his mouth, it drove her wild. Phoenix often had a revolving door of partners but she always came back to Aries, he ability allowed him to pleasure her in ways most couldn't dream of. She moaned softly as he worked his tongue over her, gripping onto the exam bed as she arched her back. <br><br><strong>"Damn it Aries!"</strong> she moaned out as he kept at it.<br><br>He treated her like a rare delicacy that was meant to be savored and enjoyed. Not just a quick meal you eat and move on from. She knew he wasn't completely for sharing her but she was happy he respected her enough to work with it. She'd hate to give this up just because he wanted to tie her down. <br><br>As he began to tease her with his fingers, she bit her lip and moaned a little more with each movement. She watched him as he took care of her like he always did. <br><br><em>"Is that what you want?"</em><br><br><strong>"You know I want all of you..."</strong> she spoke seductively, her lips pressed hard against his.<br><br>Feeling his erect cock pressing into her was enough to make her groan as it slowly began to stretch her, trying to get fully into her. She helped him take off her shirt and moaned as his lips expertly found her erect nipple in no time, his length slowly moving and and out if her tightness. She moaned as he raised her leg and pressed himself into her fully. His hands on her ass pulled her closer to him as he picked up the pace. Her moans getting louder with each moment as he pounded against her. She took her nails and dragged them down his back as she felt every inch of him.<br><br><strong>"Damn Aries! Fuck me harder baby!"</strong> she moaned out, loving how he made her feel. She could feel her body tightening around him as she sunk her nails into his back. He let her continue to pound against her and working over her tender nipples <strong>"I'm so close!"</strong> she continued to moan out. She knew she could cum at any moment and wanted to feel his release too.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>19-04-2020, 20:57:53</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 36pt;" class="bbc_size">TIME SKIP | THE BLESSING CEREMONY</span><br><br>The soft streams of morning sun shine over Blessed Falls Village as its residents are beginning to wake and prepare for the days festivities. It is currently <strong>Saturday Early Morning, June 20th. Today will be a high of 78 F and partly cloud skies.</strong><br><br>The first thing the resident Blessed can expect is to prepare for the Blessing Ceremony. This will take place early morning and everyone should be meeting at the village gates soon. Please be sure to be dressed in your traditional Blessing Robes. Each Blessed was also asked to bring an offering to their God or Goddesses totem within the temple. It could be something you made, or found, anything with meaning to you and/or your Deity. [EX:A fresh Crop for Demeter, Making a tasty Dish, or something you made/cherish] This will ensure positive blessings for you and our village and is a great way to show your appreciation for the gifts bestowed upon you. <br><br>Once everyone has gathered at the village entrance, Elder Akira will lead the walk to the temple. When you arrive, everyone will listen to a small speech from the head elder. Then everyone can split off and go to their God or Goddesses totem to give their offerings, say a prayer, or just take in the temple. <br><br>Once the blessed have finished their offerings, they may return to the village and relax. Later this afternoon will be a huge Solstice Party where we celebrate the harvest and the new phase of the year. Residents can occupy themselves or prepare until then!<br><br><br>[[This section of the event will last until everyone, or nearly everyone has had a chance to do their offering. Then we will move into phase two!]]<br><br><br></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AbyssDruid</strong> on <strong>20-04-2020, 06:44:39</strong>
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				<hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/QA0sQg8.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">ELODIE MAY REED</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Themis<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front Gate<br><strong>Company::</strong> None<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th 6:34am<br><strong>Mood::</strong> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q466ZPyNAo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q466ZPyNAo)<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This Outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.imgur.com/Kw641Rm.png)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br><br>How could it be so easy to defend children who'd made choices that put their entire future in peril- but saying goodbye to her own parents turned out to be too difficult a prospect to confront head on? She'd packed her bags in the middle of the night, freshly eighteen and never having stepped foot outside of the comfortable upper class suburb she and her family called home. But she'd taken those bags all the same and left before dawn , nothing but a note to explain after eighteen years&nbsp; of love and security- that she was ready to discover what more was out there...And she was ready to do it alone.<br><br>The Uber pulled into the small bit of shoulder on the road, the elderly man driving turning to her with slight concern in his face as he shifted his small car into park.<br><br>"Are you sure this is it, young lady?"<br><br>Elodie smiled reassuringly, knowing to him she must appear crazy or in trouble, or both. But she'd never been more certain of anything in her life. Completing the transaction on her cellphone, she nodded.<br><br>"This is it. The house is at the end of the path."<br><br>It wasn't a huge lie, but then explaining precisely what she was doing in the woods before dawn wouldn't exactly be reassuring. Or sound any less insane. He nodded in response, still not convinced, but apparently having decided there was little else he could do about it. Elodie opened the car door and dragged both her bags out behind her. Dead leaves crunched beneath her sandals as she stepped off the road and onto the heavily wooded path. With a last wave to the driver, she set off into the early morning dark. <br><br>The walk wasn't a frightening or eventful one, for all the horror movies she was sure began this same way. As she walked the sky gradually began to brighten above the treetops, dawn spilling golden rays over the trees and down in little shafts of sparkling light. It was beautiful. When Elodie had first received her letter, summoning her to the village, she'd had no way of knowing whether or not she should actually uproot her entire life and go. But now, with every step in this fairytale like wood, she felt the confirmation that she was exactly where she should be. 'Kismet' her father had called it, the path she'd taken in her life leading her to such a moment. Now, she couldn't really doubt it.<br><br>Through the trees ahead she caught sight of gates and with a deepening smile, she hurried forward, panting a little as she at last broke through the tree line and into the clearing. Before her stood a small village, gated and beautiful in the full light of morning. A soft laugh of amazement left her lips as she walked, overjoyed that it did in fact exist. At least she wasn't crazy. Elodie stepped toward the gates, calling out softly as she walked, given the early hour.<br><br>"Hello?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>20-04-2020, 22:34:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena's House -&gt; Hera's House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open <strong>Mentioning::</strong> None<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Embarrassed -&gt; Confident<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Formal Kimono</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/67/8e/e2/678ee232f739bd3925ef815c9de23d3.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>The early light of summer pierced Seth's closed eyelids with devastating effect, rousting him for a dead sleep to be tortured by birdsong alongside Apollo's hellfire in the sky. A quick trip to the bathroom resulted in a flood of memories of the previous night, and an explanation for the dark circles under his eyes. He was glad there weren't any mind readers among the other Blessed in the village, but if there were, there would likely be a trail of vomit due to his diabetically sweet dreams. <acronym title="Need to burn that notebook...">ノート燃えねえと。</acronym> He thought as he drug himself from his reverie, passing by his desk to sweep a black spiral notebook into his arms, along with a pack of cigarettes and a lighter.<br><br>Still wreathed in the warmth of sweats and a thin t-shirt, Seth snuck out of his room and through the common room, not wanting to risk waking up his roommate prematurely, and stepped out back to the opposite side of his window. Popping a smoke between his lips and lighting up, Seth went to work carefully unbinding the thin metal tube from the papers, then set the embarrassing records of another hazy evening ablaze. Two cigarettes later, the young man was satisfied with the charred fragments scattering in the wind and returned to his room, depositing his butts in the kitchen garbage so the various familiars wouldn't accidentally eat them. After starting a pot of coffee, he retreated to the comfortable heat of his shower to wash off the scent of his habit.<br><br>When the particulars of his morning cleansing were finished, Seth knelt before a small handmade <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">torii gate</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://d1cv1pewbvxxsf.cloudfront.net/uploads/Article/767/thumbnails/sm_file_58f00249-6fc3-483f-ae99-7566014723aa.jpg)</div></div> in a corner of his room, praying before it briefly before moving to don his kimono, securing the obi belt around his waist and taking a moment to struggle with making sure it wouldn't come undone. After a quick chugging of much needed coffee, Seth gathered his offering to Athena and departed his home for the House belonging to his patron's stepmother. He gathered his courage, muttered a quick prayer to Athena to not say anything stupid later, and knocked on the front door, waiting for Kaiya to answer and hoping she was even more tired than he was.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>29-04-2020, 18:30:29</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front Gate<br><strong>Company::</strong> Elodie <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Akira<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Upbeat, Anxious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Usual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.wallpaperhi.com/thumbnails/detail/20120130/women%20japanese%20inuyasha%20miko%20archery%20shrine%20maiden%20outfit%201544x1024%20wallpaper_www.wallpaperhi.com_68.jpg)</div></div><br>Note: -tan is a suffix generally used toward young girls, but can be used more broadly to express a deep friendship or trust toward a woman of similar age as well. Technically it's a little disrespectful, but colloquially it works here.<br><br><hr><br>"Seems like a strange place to have a camp at miss. Don't get yourself into trouble in those woods." The young cab driver said from the front seat as his passenger reached forward to deliver a hundred dollar bill to his hand. The boy's eyes lit up for a moment before stuttering and asking her about change. "The fare's only $35 miss. You sure you don't want any money back?"<br><br>"Tips are the common custom here for good service, are they not? Why would I ask for change when you took me exactly where I was going?" Nenene responded with a bright smile before sliding out of her seat. Her white sneakers hit the asphalt as the trunk of the taxi opened, allowing her to retrieve her small suitcase and archery gear from the car. She hadn't had a lot of possessions to pack, just a few sets of more "normal" clothes and some formal wear, and an armful of books she treasured.<br><br>After she closed the trunk and door, Nenene waved the taxi off from the end of the trail, then set off into the woods when the taillights disappeared into the light morning fog. It was just before dawn, the sun's light not yet showing through the thick trees that lined the path to the gates, but the woman had no fear apparent in her expression and motions. In fact, she rather enjoyed the stroll through nature. It was calming to her nerves, unlike the stress of flying or riding in a car.<br><br>Her relaxing walk ended as she heard a voice ahead of her, the soft light of dawn sneaking through the branches to reveal a woman just into adulthood at the gates, apparently caught between wanting to be heard and not wanting to wake anyone. Nenene closed the gap between them, looking over her briefly just to make sure the girl wasn't hurt.<br><br>"Are you just arriving dear? Normally Akira-tan would be up and about by now..." Nenene's head tilted to the side for a moment as she ran through a list of reasons why the head elder hadn't shown up to guide the girl inside. "I suppose it wouldn't hurt to let you in. I'd feel horrible if you had to stand out here much longer. I'm Nenene. Hirasaka Nenene, and today's my first day teaching here." The older woman's bubbly personality felt just as warm as the gentle heat from behind them. She withdrew a small key from the sleeve of her kosode, unlocking the gate and pushing the slightly rusted metal open, taking a mental note that it needed some cleaning when she had the time. "Which god or goddess has spoken to you dear? I'll show you to your lodgings on my way to the elder's house. Hopefully Akira-tan won't be too mad at me being late for the ceremonies..." She continued, depositing the key back into her sleeve and beginning to walk toward the common area between the Houses, simply assuming the other girl would follow her out of social obligation.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>29-04-2020, 19:26:39</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Room -&gt; Front Gates<br><strong>Company::</strong> No One<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, Early Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Mildly Stressed, Eager<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> This Grecian Style Dress (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/48/98/48/489848ff01c71f37f40f5f3342487852.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><hr><br>Akira's morning was quite busy with preparations for the Blessing Ceremony and the Solstice Party. She woke early and grabbed a quick breakfast before taking a shower and getting dressed in her ceremonial dress and a pair of gladiator style sandals. After she was dressed she knew she should start heading towards the front gate to await for the blessed to all gather and be ready to head to the temple. She went over her speech notes and walked over to her desk and pulled out a small lightening bolt pendant.<br><br>She left the main house and noticed Nenene walking up the pathway with only what she could assume was another of the new arrivals we were to be expecting. She walked over and smiled warmly<br><br><strong>"Nenene, it seems you have found another on of our newcomers. Are you showing her to her house?"</strong> she asked softly, smiling to the new girl. <strong>"I'm Miss Akira by the way, the Head Elder here at Blessed Falls."</strong> she offered.<br><br>After a few moments of introductions, Akira bowed softly <strong>"Today there is a Blessing Ceremony, people should be gathering soon. I know you just arrived, but feel free to join. We normally wear traditional style robes or Grecian influenced dresses but feel free to wear whatever for your first ceremony."</strong> she nodded <strong>"I am going to be at the gate while we wait for others, people will start gathering within the hour and then we are taking a short walk to the temple."</strong> she explained. <br><br>With that, she gave Nenene a smile <strong>"I'll leave her to you if that's okay then Nenene."</strong>&nbsp; she gave her a nod and then continued to make her way towards the gate. She always went about an hour early to be sure to be there before anyone else.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>06-05-2020, 21:51:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcT48PSFnTYoJFejbMTkBT3qFqXT0p4alqcy1JUGCVX_j-iBVckc&amp;usqp=CAU)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Nowhere -&gt; gates<br><strong>Company::</strong> Akira probably? Watching Nenene and Elodie, miscellaneous.<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, morning, <br><strong>Mood::</strong> Cautiously optimistic<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Jeans and a tshirt, hiking boots, backpack.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> walking<br><br><br><hr><br>Well... There it was. Another new place, yet one more village in her life. There had been thousands, all over the world, and hundreds of cities of all kinds. Cassandra had been on all seven continents,&nbsp; both poles, and crisscossed the globe more times than she wanted to think about, but she was always arriving somewhere new. This wasn't even her first magical community, or even the twentyfith, but it was somehow the first time she had made it to a community of people touched by the Gods of her childhood. Sort of. It was complicated. <br><br>The blonde leaned on her hiking staff, watching the people starting their morning, seemingly gathering for something. Most of them looked like children, but then, more or less everybody looked like children to one as old as her. <br><br>Still, the calm, dark eyes of the lady in the interesting blue dress caught her attention. Why the other lady was wearing a..&nbsp; temple maiden dress? Was beyond even the seers powers currently.<br><br>But here came someone older, adult looking. Thankfully! She was wearing a reasonable imitation of a chiton, though it shouldn't have been elkekhitōnes. And the cordage was awkwardly wrong. Still, not bad at all for the day and age. <br><br>Walking up to the lady, who seemed to be in charge, Cassandra held out a hand. "Hello. I'm Cassandra. Apollo was really very insistent that I come here, so here I am. If for no other reason than I can sleep in peace."<br><br>She gave a soft smile, treating her statement like something of a joke.. She didn't really care that people often thought it weird that she claimed an ancient Greek God nagged her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>06-05-2020, 22:52:09</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_lossless,ret_img,w_980/https://www.clichemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RILEY-HOODY-980x581.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/201/watermark/840-1120/70104f2e-f841-4c4a-96e6-0c15ea48fe55.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>&nbsp; <br>Apollo fought as much as he could to not be upset about his previous interactions.&nbsp; Maybe he should have just been a doctor.&nbsp; Seems like his best friend tended to have his hands full of female companionship. But what did he know, perhaps Phoenix was just into smart guys or whoever the hell else seemed to have made their way around these parts.&nbsp; He realized he wasn’t going to work out until much later.&nbsp; Which was fine the ceremony was soon and he needed to get his gift for the gods…his namesake in particular.&nbsp; A special brand of honeyed mead, that had a hint of fruit and an elephant’s kick.&nbsp; He had another but that one he was told had Hades Penis in so he kept that one for just such a special occasion.&nbsp; <br><br>He would sing a song, but it was nothing original but he had kept this particular wine hidden for weeks.&nbsp; He even had to dig it up and clean off the bottle, it would be a special fermented beverage that he hoped would be accepted.<br><br>He dressed for the day.&nbsp; He wasn’t into that whole Grecian robe thing and he had been here for a number of years so he wore what he always wore, white but something closer to the modern-day style that he was more apt to wear again than once or twice a year.&nbsp; He held out the outfit and brushed over it before he got dressed and put on his glasses as he stepped out into the sun and headed to the front gate.<br><br>Once he had arrived he looked at those gathered and licked his lips admiring those there.&nbsp; Even he couldn’t help but let them linger over Lady Akira a bit longer than normal, very glad for the sunglasses that he wore that would allow him to admire her in peace.&nbsp; He didn’t know he had a thing for older women before now.&nbsp; His eyes danced over Cassandra and something about her seemed familiar, he didn't know why but he couldn't put his finger on it just yet.&nbsp; He looked over the others gathered there as well.&nbsp; <strong><em>‘Damn!&nbsp; I could be so lucky!’ </em></strong> But he spoke politely to one and all like a prince. &nbsp;“Greetings and good morning to all," as he bowed lightly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>07-05-2020, 02:40:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/B3bJ8m5/Camila-Cabello-2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Phoenix Ramirez</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> House of Hephaestus -&gt; Front Gates<br><strong>Company::</strong> People at the Gates<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Morning, Day of Blessing<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Tired, A bit Bored<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> https://i.pinimg.com/736x/b7/83/0b/b7830bee3b9d1882ee706dc5f97a54e5.jpg<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><hr><br>Phoenix woke up in her bed, alone this time around. She sat up and stretched out her arms and sighed, looking over to the empty half of her bed. She was forever in a revolving door of relationships, though it normally never bothered her, she did something wonder what it would be like to wake up to the same person every day. However, she shook the thought pretty quickly when she remembered how her mothers death crushed her father, he was so distant and torn for much of her younger years. How hard it must be to devote your life to one person, love one person, and then they're gone. Just like that, ripped from your arms. No, she wouldn't allow herself to feel that pain. Instead, she didn't love. She simply... kept her bed warm. <br><br>She gave a soft sigh and slowly rose from her bed and decided to wash away the thoughts with a hot breakfast and a cold shower. She ate light knowing that today would be a huge feast. She made a small omelet with spinach and mushroom and ate it with a single piece of toast. He cold shower was refreshing, washing away her sins of the previous day. Her mind wandered to the intense visit with Aries, he always did so well to please her. Shaking her head, she moved to continue her shower and quickly get ready for the walk to the temple. She slipped into a silk red gown that was simple and had gold embellishments that she made herself. She paired the gown with a pair of black strappy heels, ones she would surely regret later, but DAMN they made her legs look good. She gave herself a look over in the mirror before gathering the set of arrows she made for her offering, then made her way down to the front gates.<br><br>It seemed a few people had already gathered at the gate and Head Elder, Akira, was already waiting them. She was punctual as usual and happy to not be the first, nor the last. She noticed Apollo standing there and walked up, standing beside him.<br><br><strong>"Looking good Apollo, how are you feeling this morning?"</strong> she asked softly. She hadn't really talked much to Apollo usually, but she did know him from passing and events, enough to make small talk. She had her arrows wrapped in a soft cloth, holding it at her side. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>07-05-2020, 03:11:32</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/9a/9e/05/9a9e0569fbb123c5ada58da5cae7a345.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Mackenzie Aayana White</strong></span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> At the Gates<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Ready and yet still confused<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Grey dress</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/8f/c1/a08fc1351822e5675bd92fe43efbd73e.jpg)</div></div> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic amulet (fully dark blue matching ring)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g4/M01/66/58/rBVaEVfNYmSAG5VTAAJ6RrBbdjo220.jpg)</div></div> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic ring (fully dark blue)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/813uFj-L9FL._SY500_.jpg)</div></div>, and <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">hairpin that looks like (fully blue matching amulet and ring)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91-5%2B-k04TL._SL1500_.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"My goddess, give me strength.&nbsp; Help me to know the right path to take."</span></span>&nbsp; Mackenzie prayed as she kneeled inside a circle of candles.&nbsp; She wasn't sure quite what was going to be expected of her and whatever it was, she hoped she could do the best job possible and not let down Hecate.&nbsp; Unfortunately, she hadn't slept in days as she was forced to prepare for the ceremonies.&nbsp; She'd had to get together the proper tools, materials, and sources.&nbsp; She had to make sure her jewels were fully charged just in case and she also had to pray.&nbsp; Sometimes, being blessed by Hecate seemed a little too much for one to handle, especially when ceremonies were coming soon.<br><br>After a few more minutes of prayer, Kenzie finished by saying, <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Blessed be, Goddess Hecate."</span></span> before leaning forward, cupping the flame of the candle in front of her, and blowing it out.&nbsp; She then turned counter-clockwise to blow out the next in the circle and then again until all of the candles were blown out.&nbsp; When she finally stood, holding the first candle, five employees hurried up to her, each taking a candle from her and moving back to the outskirts of the mass that was beginning to form.<br><br>Her attention finally able to be focused on those who had gathered around her, Kenzie looked up and smiled, her usual dark demeanor returning to her posture and face.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"If it isn't the Apollos."</span></span>&nbsp; She started, appreciative that they had come early.&nbsp; She had never really had that much interaction with either of the two but she felt if anyone could understand her place at this camp, it was either going to be the blessed of Apollo or Hades.&nbsp; She may have made an attempt to talk to one of them but it was just then that she noticed the head elder approaching and decided it might be in her best interest to simply wait and talk with whoever approached her first.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>07-05-2020, 03:35:40</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/474x/7e/e8/57/7ee857258674b138a345926551e71f50.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">Alexandra Rose Pretorius</span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Ares<br><strong>Location::</strong> Approaching the Gates<br><strong>Company::</strong> None--&gt;Open<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Irritated approaching Pissed Off<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> See picture<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> Though it is not really mentioned, Lex is carrying a decapitated head<br><br><br><hr>The day of a ceremony...Ugh!&nbsp; Lex hated days like this...but it wasn't just that she hated them.&nbsp; No, days like this were actually painful for her.&nbsp; The glee and good feelings everyone seemed to be having...the lack of anything war-related...it all kept Lexus in physical pain.&nbsp; Pain which she couldn't avoid nor could she allow herself to show.&nbsp; That's why she had left a few days ago.&nbsp; The less time she had to spend around all this, the easier it would be for her.&nbsp; But she also couldn't allow her God not to receive a gift, especially not when all the other Gods, including some non-Olympian Gods (whoever allowed them to bestow blessings...Ugh!) were receiving gifts from their chosen.&nbsp; No, she needed to be here for Ares, to show him that though she was only one, she was all she needed.<br><br>So she waited as long as she could.&nbsp; She watched a team of bandits who chose to hide in the woods around the camp.&nbsp; Their emotions were enough to build a strong defense against the feelings of happiness she would be around when she returned to camp.&nbsp; It wasn't until early this morning, before the sun rose that she snuck into that camp and snuck back out with the head of one of their leaders. Sure, she could have killed them all.&nbsp; That certainly would have been fun.&nbsp; She could have even waited until they were awake and ready for an attack.&nbsp; That would have been even more fun.&nbsp; But she only needed one gift for her God and she couldn't really afford to waste any of her built-up energies before she returned to deal with those damn festivities.<br><br>It was getting closer to when the gates were open when Lex stormed her way into the crowd gathering around those gates.&nbsp; She wasn't wearing traditional ceremonial clothes, but that should have been no surprise to anyone who knew her, especially any of the elders.&nbsp; Instead, she wore a fully leather outfit with cufflinks, knee-high boots, and a red cloak.&nbsp; Her hair was greased from the days she had gone unbathed as she stayed in the woods and her eyes were surrounded in the same dark makeup she had been wearing the day she left.&nbsp; What would have been even worse if her God wasn't Ares was that all of it was covered in blood.&nbsp; As she stormed into the group, those who seemed to notice her "gift" had little to no hesitation in stepping aside and letting her through.&nbsp; Those that didn't get out of her way felt the strong push she gave them with her shoulder as she forced her way through until she met up with some of the blessed she was more familiar with.<br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">"Miss me?"</span></span>&nbsp; She said, cocksure.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">"Did you really think I'd miss this?&nbsp; A chance to remind Ares who the best God is..."</span></span>&nbsp; Under her breath, she continued, <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">"Or the best Blessed One..."</span></span>&nbsp; Anyone who knew her well enough would have known the last two sentences were just part of her act but there were few of those, even among those who called themselves her friend so she knew how her words would be taken.&nbsp; Maybe she'd even manage to piss a few people off.&nbsp; That would be great for her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>07-05-2020, 05:45:09</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcT48PSFnTYoJFejbMTkBT3qFqXT0p4alqcy1JUGCVX_j-iBVckc&amp;usqp=CAU)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Nowhere -&gt; gates<br><strong>Company::</strong> Akira soon, looking at everybody.<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, morning, <br><strong>Mood::</strong> Cautiously optimistic<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Jeans and a tshirt, hiking boots, backpack.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> walking<br><br><br><hr><br>Cassandra had forgotten how physically attractive people chosen by the Gods tended to be. Sure, it wasn't quite like the days of old when demigods and half-breeds were much more common, their divinity almost shining through the flesh of their humanity.. but every lady was more enticing to the eyes than the last. If Cassandra was as young as she looked, she would have had a hard time not drooling. <br><br>It was hard to get good prophetic readings on people of power, those touched by the gods, or the insane, and Cassandra suspected that some people here fit all the descriptions. <br><br>The woman with the fresh head was a little bit shocking. Maybe that would make sense later, but for now... Cassandra had seen worse. Including the time she had cut off her own head and the other time she got guillotined. <br><br>The man in the dashiki seemed vaguely irritating for some reason she couldn't put her finger on, but likely was harmless enough. <br><br>But the woman in the amazing red dress, dark and gorgeous, just screamed trouble. She was sultry and alluring, graceful and slender, exactly Cassandra's type. Something about her also shouted fiery, passion, mercurial demandings of this and that. High maintenance? Also exactly Cassandra's type. In similar ways to a moth towards the flame. But oh, how those last seconds were glorious!<br><br>&nbsp;Cassandra tried not to stare, and thankfully her attention was caught by the blue haired woman. It was utterly obvious that the girl received visions from Apollo, the subtle extra senses tasting exactly like the music of the sun God's music and powers. So her husband had some sort of a claim on this one too? Interesting.<br><br>Any time Cassandra had talked to those with genuine visions, they had all mentioned the terrifying weight of Cassandra's millenniums of living pressing down on them, a terrifyingly huge gap of time, almost incomprehensible in its scale and gravity. <br><br>So Cassandra gave the blue haired woman a smile and a wave, as if to say <em>Hi! I'm not a threat at all. I'm really nice, despite the aura of imprisonment and despair and the burdens of fifty something deeply felt loves leaving or dying.</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>07-05-2020, 07:01:20</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_lossless,ret_img,w_980/https://www.clichemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RILEY-HOODY-980x581.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/201/watermark/840-1120/70104f2e-f841-4c4a-96e6-0c15ea48fe55.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>&nbsp; <br>&nbsp; “Hungry Gorgeous how are you doing this morning?” <br>He looked her over always enjoying the view, but he said nothing further at the moment but licked his lips as he studied her.&nbsp; “Did you sleep well?” He asked they knew one another well enough to be polite not that close but having shared a few classes Phoenix had definitely caught his eye.<br><br>“Hello Mackenzie how are you doing?” &nbsp;He asked the blue maned spell caster that easily possessed his eye by her attitude and dedication to her craft.&nbsp; With a slight nod he bowed to her, he did his best not to let his mind drift to those thoughts in her direction his own mercurial thoughts made him realized to be careful with those with the ability to alter the fates or even see them.&nbsp; The future sight was something to be wary of.<br><br>“NO!” &nbsp;Apollo said with a wink.&nbsp; He was sure she thought he wanted to hit that!&nbsp; Ok maybe he did but he wasn’t going to tell her right now.&nbsp; Her head was swollen enough as it was.&nbsp; She needed to get away he knew, he would have helped her to work some of that aggression off but he still had a few classes to finish but when he looked up her angry ass was gone.&nbsp; He wasn’t going to go after her, he wouldn’t be able to find her without flying.&nbsp; Sure he liked her and all but flying?&nbsp; Nah he didn’t like her THAT much!&nbsp; Was he afraid of flying…Nah he was afraid of falling and what would happen if some one found a way to turn off his gifts. <strong><em> ‘I wasn’t the falling that killed you it was the sudden stop on the way down!’ </em></strong><br>the thought went clearly through his mind.&nbsp; “Did you take care of that little issue?”&nbsp; He looked at her.<br><br>He found himself looking at Cassandra who was very nice on the eyes, but there was something about her that told him to keep looking.&nbsp; He had seen the expression before, he couldn’t place it.&nbsp; He knew his scent was arousing to most, it seems the blond woman looked clearly right through him as if he was invisible.&nbsp; He understood the look and it was to take in Phoenix which made him smirk just a bit as he knew well that look as he had the same for a couple of others a few actually so he wasn’t offended if she didn’t have that look for him. <br><br>He knew since being here, he definitely wasn’t everyone’s flavor.&nbsp; He was mildly annoyed not enough to say anything about but it was what it was.&nbsp; He only bowed and sent his gaze elsewhere.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;He waited for the lovely headmistress to lead them on.&nbsp; <strong><em>‘She does wear that robe well!’ </em></strong> He thought.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>07-05-2020, 07:01:32</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/NfcK44YvfWlwrohf3HRj-lbRtooU7PwewqNmlWJ3hQiiioSVC-4kSik=w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Aristotle Hector Simpson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15350096#msg15350096)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/128/watermark/840-1120/09405bd7-2dd2-4ee8-ae89-f06aa4f252d3.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;Aries didn’t want to sleep alone, but Phoenix left preferring to sleep alone.&nbsp; He couldn’t be hurt, most of the time when they slept together it was in his bed. <br><br>It was much easier being alone, he would know when another came his room would get smaller and he would have to schedule his doctor visits further apart.&nbsp; There was that part of him that wanted the woman forged in fire.&nbsp; To have her with him for longer than the time it took for them to wear each other out or leave one another with that smile upon each other’s face but right now was not the time for melancholy reflections. <br><br>He needed to get ready for the ceremony and he had a gift for father.&nbsp; Why he needed another gift from him…he didn’t even know it was part of the ritual and since it as to be his rite.&nbsp; He would do it as it made the headmistress feel warm and fuzzy whatever he would comply with.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;He ate a regular breakfast for him that was normal, because of his metabolism he would burn through it by lunchtime and he had a decent workout from the night before.&nbsp; If truth be told he missed her, but he refused to go down that road. <br><br>He had to either accept her, giving her, her freedom, or risk losing her altogether.&nbsp; It was not is favorite of choices but she had always come back to him so he couldn’t complain too much…but there was perhaps one day when she wouldn’t come back, then he would do what.&nbsp; He shook that thought way holding his give in the box from the top shelf.&nbsp; He pulled it down and tossed it on to the bed as he looked at the closet wondering what would he wear today.<br><br>Once he finally picked the outfit he showered and dressed as he moves to collect himself and heads to the front gate.&nbsp; He was sure that things would be interesting, but he didn’t move fast he just strolled to the front gate enjoying the moment.<br><br>He arrived greeting those there.&nbsp; "Hello, all." &nbsp;He winked at Phoenix as he licked his lips as she was standing next too Apollo.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>07-05-2020, 23:28:16</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front Gates<br><strong>Company::</strong> Talking to: Cassandra; <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, Early Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Mildly Stressed, Eager<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> This Grecian Style Dress (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/48/98/48/489848ff01c71f37f40f5f3342487852.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><hr><br>Akira was approached by the blonde who very quickly introduced herself. She looked over the woman for a few moments before shaking her hand with a soft smile.<br><br><strong>"Hello, yes... I heard we were getting a new Apollo childe... though I'll admit, you look.... younger... than I had imagined."</strong> she smiled.<br><br>Akira received messaged from the Gods and when new arrivals would show, but the messages were usually quite vague in nature. Some only giving her the God or Goddess they had been blessed by and how long they have been so. So, much to Akira's surprise, the millennia aged Apollo blessed looked barely out of her twenties.<br><br><strong>"Well welcome none the less, I'm glad you were able to find us. My name is Akira Takanashi, and I am the Head Elder here at Blessed Falls. Today we are having a Blessing Ceremony at the temple where blessed may bring an offering to their God or Goddess. You're welcome to join us."</strong> she offered kindly <strong>"Otherwise, you can find your house right over there."</strong> she pointed to a house not far from the gates. <br><br><strong>"That's your roommate over there."</strong> she pointed to Apollo <strong>"Hard to miss him, named after the God himself. You each have your own rooms but share a common space."</strong> she gave a nod as she looked over to the group gathering, Apollo in particular. <br><br><strong>"Please, if you have any further questions, don't hesitate to come to me or any of the Elders. You have a lot more experience as a blessed than most of those here, so I'm sure you'll be fine. Who knows, maybe I can even talk you into lending a hand to others."</strong> she gave a soft laugh and a slight bow as she let the girl go off and mingle with others.<br><br>With that, she continued to watch as more of the Blessed gathered at the gates, they would be able to head for the temple soon. She offered smiles and nods to each person as they arrived.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>08-05-2020, 01:08:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front Gate<br><strong>Company::</strong> Elodie -&gt; All at the Gate <strong>Mentioning::</strong><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Upbeat, Anxious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Usual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.wallpaperhi.com/thumbnails/detail/20120130/women%20japanese%20inuyasha%20miko%20archery%20shrine%20maiden%20outfit%201544x1024%20wallpaper_www.wallpaperhi.com_68.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Nenene nodded in Akira's direction and bowed slightly when asked to escort Elodie to her house. It wasn't like the shrine maiden had any plans until the ceremony started anyway.<br><br>Once the Themis Blessed had been safely shown to her lodgings, Nenene darted off to her new room, glad to finally be out of the stuffy shared housing and in a place she could adjust to her liking without consulting a roommate. She deposited her suitcase and bags in the entryway, withdrawing a small basket of pomegranates from the luggage, and returned to the gates in time to witness Aristotle stroll up to the group gathered near the front gate.<br><br>The Blessed of Hades ran up behind him, placing down her basket before standing on her tiptoes to reach around Aries' head, locking her slender fingers over his eyes, having to lean forward just enough to gently press her chest against his back. "Guess who...!" The older woman sang out, somewhat hoping he had forgotten her a little in the years between her time at the village.<br><br>Regardless of whether he could remember, when Aries gave his answer she would slink around in front of him, putting on a cute smile and placing her hands behind her back, intertwinning her fingers and rocking in a childish manner. "How's my favorite medicine man doing?" Nenene straightened up and looked around for a moment, her head on an energetic swivel. "And where are the twins? They didn't run off will Nene was gone, did they? And so many new faces too... It's certainly gotten lively here. I'm Nenene Hirasaka, for those of you that don't know me. I use to live in Hades House, but after a break to let some wounds stop aching, I'll be starting as an Elder this year. <acronym title="Please give me your regards.">宜しくお願い致します。</acronym>" She continued, turning to address the majority of the crowd as best she could.<br><br>With her little introduction completed, Nenene bounded over to where she had set the basket down, returning it to her embrace before moving to stand at Akira's side, giving the elder woman a reasonable amount of space so she wouldn't feel the need to shock her newest subordinate.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>08-05-2020, 02:21:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcT48PSFnTYoJFejbMTkBT3qFqXT0p4alqcy1JUGCVX_j-iBVckc&amp;usqp=CAU)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> gates<br><strong>Company::</strong> Akira followed by a man Apollo<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, morning, <br><strong>Mood::</strong> confused, then irritated, then resigned<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Jeans and a tshirt, hiking boots, backpack.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><br><hr>Cassandra blinked, long and slowly, tilting her head slightly. "A child? What, no? Oh, you mean a child of Apollo? No, I'm absolutely not related to him at all. Surprisingly few of the gods are into that. He is my husband." She said matter-of-factly.<br><br>But she was a little puzzled what to make of the comment about looking younger. That could very well be considered rude, since Cassandra was something like the 490th oldest living being on the planet, and more than half of the others were plants. But the head elder didn't seem particularly mean, or like she was trying to pick a fight. <br>It probably was fairly weird to meet somebody who was actually thousands of years old, Cassandra supposed, since it was clear Akira knew exactly who she was. "Thank you, you look pretty good yourself." She said with a small smile. Cassandra truly wasn't sure if she was flirting, bantering, or getting back at the woman. <br>Still, the elder was genuinely attractive, and it was truly nice to see someone who didn't look like a baby-faced college student.<br><br>The blond seer groaned, covering her eyes. "are you seriously telling me that my new house mate is named after my husband? How awkward can that get? And for real,&nbsp; being named Apollo at a summer camp for the God's chosen? Poor planning.."<br><br>Looking&nbsp; focused and&nbsp; alert now, meeting Akira's eyes, Cassandra shrugged. "I don't know if I'm actually blessed, not like these people here. I don't have any real powers, I can't even do much. I just get visions of the future that nobody listens to, and well, can't die. That's all. But if there's something you want me to teach, I guess I can try."<br><br>The little shrinemaiden looked desperate to talk to the elder, so Cassandra waved to them both, and walked up to Apollo the man. Trying not to wince, she held out her hand.&nbsp; "So you're one of the Apollo's, huh? It sounds like I'm assigned to the same house. I'm Cassandra, nice to meet you."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>08-05-2020, 02:50:16</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/9a/9e/05/9a9e0569fbb123c5ada58da5cae7a345.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Mackenzie Aayana White</strong></span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> At the Gates<br><strong>Company::</strong> Apollo, Miss Takanashi, Nenene<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Ready and yet still confused<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Grey dress</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/8f/c1/a08fc1351822e5675bd92fe43efbd73e.jpg)</div></div> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic amulet (fully dark blue matching ring)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g4/M01/66/58/rBVaEVfNYmSAG5VTAAJ6RrBbdjo220.jpg)</div></div> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic ring (fully dark blue)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/813uFj-L9FL._SY500_.jpg)</div></div>, and <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">hairpin that looks like (fully blue matching amulet and ring)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91-5%2B-k04TL._SL1500_.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr>Mackenzie hadn't really expected either of the Apollo blessed to respond to her when Miss Takanashi showed up but with the head elder distracted, she wasn't going to be rude when Apollo did greet her back.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"I'll be better once we get through all this."</span></span>&nbsp; She noticed him intentionally turn his attention away but that was okay since she probably should have been more focused on Miss Takanashi anyways.<br><br>As the older woman approached, Kenzie bowed her head respectfully.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Miss Takanashi.&nbsp; Good morning."</span></span>&nbsp; She started, her nerves very apparent, though she tried to hide them.&nbsp; After a pause, she decided she really should talk to the elder about her concerns before she lost her chance to do so.&nbsp; Unfortunately, just as she was going to do so, the new elder started a group introduction.&nbsp; She was a blessed of Hades.&nbsp; Kenzie knew she would need to put in an effort to get to know this new elder, just not now.&nbsp; Right now, she needed to talk to Miss Takanashi.<br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Uhhhh...Miss Takanashi...I...uh..."</span></span>&nbsp; She started, before finally taking a deep breath and forcing it all out in one quick breath.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"I was just wondering what you needed from me today.&nbsp; I mean I don't mind.&nbsp; I just want to know if there's anything special you need today."</span></span>&nbsp; Usually, very little made Kenzie nervous but today was different.&nbsp; If she messed up today, it would be a reflection on Hecate.&nbsp; And it was never a good idea to reflect the Goddess poorly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LunaMoonGypsy</strong> on <strong>08-05-2020, 04:18:12</strong>
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				(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jb-U-viYN58/maxresdefault.jpg)<br><em><strong>Jasmine Ares Bailey</strong></em> <br>Blessed By:: Demeter<br>Location:: Bedroom<br>Company:: Self<br>Date/Time:: morning<br>Mood:: nervous<br><br>The morning after Autumns date, and I was glad to wake up and hear how it went. She peeks her head into the room closest to hers and sees that Autumn is still asleep. So Jas walks downstairs quietly to make some lavendar tea. <br><br>Once its finished brewing, she carefully bring it up to her room where she sits in the middle of her round rug that she brought home from her vacation. Grabbing a medium sized wooden box from under her bed, she pulls out some various herbs, a couple crystals, water that she cleansed and blessed, and some salt that she got from the ocean. She also pulled out some candles and began lighting them to call upon her Goddess this morning. Jasmine was feeling anxious about the ceremony and had basically slept since her arrival back home. <br><br>The candles were lit, and she called upon her Goddess. "Demeter, please bring me strength in a time where Im anxious. " She could feel warmth in her body as the candle light flickered, and much of her anxiety started melting from her body. Jasmine's blessing included the manipulation of plants and water. One of the many reasons she loved tea so much. It brought her strength and clarity. <br><br>She thanks her Goddess and closed her circle. <br><br>After putting her things away she decided that she would drink her tea on the balcony in the swing while she waited for her sister to wake up. She was slowing rocking back and forth, feeling much more calm than she had the past few days. Focusing on her tea she notices she can wiggle the tiny piece of lavendar from the bottom of her cup, and she giggles. <br><br>Jasmine gets up from the swing and quietly places her cup in the sink to be washed later, then heads up stairs to start doing her hair for the ceremony. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Etah dna Evol</strong> on <strong>08-05-2020, 11:28:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://modelfact.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/luke-evans.jpg)<br></div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nicky Lightening (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15366506#msg15366506)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Gates<br><strong>Company::</strong> None<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> A little overwhelmed but happy to be here<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Jeans with compression shorts and running shoes.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br>Nicky had arrived in the village in the early morning hours when it was still dark. He made it into his room and secured his belongings without disturbing his flat mates. He laid down and managed to get a few hours sleep. Waking up he slid out of bed and then stood. He normally only wore compression shorts and running shoes, pretty much anywhere, even to his classes at Cal Poly. But something made Nicky slip a pair of jeans on. Stepping into the common area of the flat with a small book bag slung over his shoulder, he noticed that the other members of his House had left already. He didn’t need to take a shower just yet, as he had taken one yesterday evening. So he exited his House and began following the crowds to the main gate where the festivities were to begin at some point.<br><br>Nicky noticed a wide variety of people milling about the beautiful estate. Some wore modern cloths, others wore cloths more reminiscent of ancient Greece. Nicky wouldn't know til later that among the Greeks and their gods that men trained and fought in the nude. Crowds didn't usually overwhelm him but being in a new situation with people he didn't know made him a little more weary. Nicky wouldn't know it until later but part of his trepidation was being among equals. He had always stood out, always been the most interesting and accomplished person in the crowd. But how does one distinguish themselves among fellow demigods? That's not a question he could answer yet.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>08-05-2020, 23:29:19</strong>
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				&lt;Joint Post&gt;<br><br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_lossless,ret_img,w_980/https://www.clichemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RILEY-HOODY-980x581.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/201/watermark/840-1120/70104f2e-f841-4c4a-96e6-0c15ea48fe55.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Apollo couldn’t help but wave when his name was mentioned.&nbsp; He saw the woman there that looked like she could be a goddess he would love to spend some time with.&nbsp; He was as much of a flirt as his namesake but he was truly honest for the most part and simply very friendly.&nbsp; He tried not to flirt too much.&nbsp; He wondered about those here honestly.&nbsp; &nbsp; But he was watchful wondering how many were here now.<br>He kept an eye on all that approached and did notice one or two missing already.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>“ “You can always come to stand next to me Mack I can keep you company?”&nbsp; He winked he knew she was both nervous and in a mood from her statement, but it was true as well he would keep her company.&nbsp; He didn’t have a lot of friends here after all.<br><br>&nbsp;He bent to kiss her hand as she approached him. <br>His eyes fell on her own lovely…eyes. <br>He was seeing she was truly lovely up close.&nbsp; “ “The pleasure is mine Cassandra, so you are my new housemate nice. <br>It will be easy to find you.&nbsp; So tell me about you.&nbsp; It seems kinda odd to be named after the giver of my Blessings of course but my parents were into myths before they found out what I was.”&nbsp; He admitted, not that he heard their conversation, but he knew when someone spoke of him, his house and name always came up.<br><br><br>&nbsp;<hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/NfcK44YvfWlwrohf3HRj-lbRtooU7PwewqNmlWJ3hQiiioSVC-4kSik=w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Aristotle Hector Simpson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15350096#msg15350096)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/128/watermark/840-1120/09405bd7-2dd2-4ee8-ae89-f06aa4f252d3.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>Aries thought to look around he would honestly rather do anything than donate a gift to his father but he knew the man had a thing for medicine and tech which left him with the life band on his wrist.&nbsp; He didn’t think his father cared much about him but maybe at some point, he would want to know how his son was doing?&nbsp; He was totally distracted by the slender hands that encircled his face.&nbsp; He was so tempted to toss whoever it was but was he really going to toss Phoenix, sure but he wasn’t going to kiss her ass in public to make it better cause that is where she would end up, but the voice was not hers.&nbsp; It was familiar though and since he didn’t forget much he could only hope it was…”Nene?!?” <br>He could dream about hugging his sweet flower.<br><br>Do you really think I could forget you?&nbsp; By Olympus!”&nbsp; He pounced on her hugging her tightly and kissing her neck. <br>“What…what are you doing here?&nbsp; When did you get back?&nbsp; Why am I just now seeing you?&nbsp; Damn!” <br>He replied.&nbsp; <br><br>“Oh damn Elder.&nbsp; Moving up in the world I see.&nbsp; Do make some time to come by and see me.&nbsp; We can catch up.”&nbsp; He said as she introduced herself to the rest of the group. <strong><em> ‘Wow Elder what am I doing wrong?&nbsp; Nothing!?! <br>I am not going to get in trouble for sleeping with any of the students…so there is that!’ </em></strong> He thought to himself, but he did smirk as Nene had a way of just bringing a smile to his face by her mere presence…but for different reasons…not that he would turn down the other reasons of that he was sure.<br><br>He did have to admit he was happy to see her.<br><br><br><hr><br><br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/3a/10/f53a106480996fad1fd5e9b0e147b0cf.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg15341536)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/106/watermark/840-1120/7acb67db-d7db-4b42-9dcf-ee8f06715b6d.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><hr>Jeremiah spent most of the night putting the finishing touches on his gift for the<strong><em> ‘Great Maker.’ </em></strong><br>He checked it, rechecked it, and checked it again.&nbsp; He was calibrated to be perfect.&nbsp; Ok not perfect but 99.735%&nbsp; Was pretty good.&nbsp; If it were perfect, would he really be putting it in a forge to be destroyed or sent as a gift…he was glad he didn’t have to make that decision?&nbsp; He had another pair and wondered was he going to actually give it to Aries as a gift for his own birthday.&nbsp; He realized they would be the perfect gift for the good doctor. <br><br>He had truly considered it to be completely honest.&nbsp; He moved to get himself cleaned up and dressed as he slowly made his way to the meeting place with his own gift prepared and wrapped beneath his arm.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;He stood amongst the other. He deep baritone seemed to wax over the group before him.&nbsp; “Good morning ladies and gentlemen.&nbsp; I am glad of those who decided to grace us this morning with your wonderful presence.”&nbsp; His eyes were focused as if they were all specimens and he was examining each one for flaws.&nbsp; He held his right wrist in his left hand, the gift bag now hanging from his right hand as he was ready.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>09-05-2020, 00:24:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/474x/7e/e8/57/7ee857258674b138a345926551e71f50.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">Alexandra Rose Pretorius</span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Ares<br><strong>Location::</strong> Approaching the Gates<br><strong>Company::</strong> Apollo {Mentions: Nenene, Nicky, and Jeremiah}<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Irritated approaching Pissed Off<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> See picture<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> Though it is not really mentioned, Lex is carrying a decapitated head<br><br><br><hr>“NO!&nbsp; Did you take care of that little issue?”&nbsp; Apollo was the first who seemed to have balls enough to talk to a woman carrying a decapitated head and as expected, Lex wasn't going to let him keep acting like he had a pair.&nbsp; In truth, all guys <em>thought</em> they did but when they were presented with a strong woman, few men actually stood up to the test.<br><br><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">"Issue?&nbsp; What issue are you talking about?"</span>&nbsp; She asked, worrying not for the first time that the Sun god's kid might have known more than he should have.&nbsp; Before giving him a chance to respond, however, the war God's blessed shook her head and continued on.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">"Whatever.&nbsp; Like my gift for Ares?"</span>&nbsp; She raised the decapitated head right next to hers, proudly and smiled at it for a second, her eyes looking almost seductive and her teeth biting down on her bottom lip before looking back at the demi-god.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">"Rather, and more importantly, do you think Ares will like it?&nbsp; I mean it's not as good as the head of a--"</span><br><br>She never finished that statement because she was cut off by some new peppy <em>thing</em> introduced herself as the new Elder.&nbsp; Ugh!&nbsp; As if it wasn't bad enough that there was another person there to try to tell her what to do.&nbsp; That person just happened to be as peppy as this one?&nbsp; Lex would have to do something about her.&nbsp; As soon as that girl finished her damn speech about who she was, Lex's eyes caught someone arriving late to the gathering.&nbsp; Nothing really stood out too much about him except that he was a man with a built body.&nbsp; She assumed he was just like most of the other guys at the camp: thought he was tough stuff but nothing in comparison of the might that was Ares.&nbsp; She would certainly have to find a chance to test that theory.&nbsp; It may not be today but based on the looks of the guy, it seemed he wouldn't let go of a challenge when one was presented.<br><br><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">"Who is he?"</span>&nbsp; Lex asked, placing the back of her hand holding the head against her hip and shifting to the opposite foot.&nbsp; Just behind the new guy, Jeremiah showed up.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">"Finally!"</span>&nbsp; Lex thought to herself.&nbsp; With three of the Elders finally here, this thing <em>had</em> to get moving soon, didn't it?&nbsp; She really hoped so.&nbsp; If it didn't, she would need to get this party started herself.&nbsp; Though Akira and Jeremiah probably didn't like that idea very much.&nbsp; The war princess had to smile at the idea of the Elders not liking her plan for getting the party started.&nbsp; It would be fun to see them get upset.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>09-05-2020, 00:53:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/BBPbCrN/Hailie2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Autumn Rose Bailey</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Demeter<br><strong>Location::</strong> Demeter House -&gt; Front Gate<br><strong>Company::</strong> Valentine &amp; Jasmine -&gt; Those gathered<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Morning, Day of the Blessing Ceremony<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Blissful, A Bit Worried, Kinda Embarrassed<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> This Gown (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b6/39/72/b63972e8868af65fcd7a37d749d8f0a4.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br>Autumns eyes blinked a few times as the suns streams crossed over her bed, she yawned slightly and out-stretcher he arms. A soft blush crossed her cheeks as she looked over, Valentine still lying in her bed. The late night date was blissful, perfect, more than she could have ever wanted. She even finally felt comfortable enough to give the love blessed boy a little more of her. Thoughts of the night prior only made her cheeks redden a bit more. She did have one slow realization though, she would now have to deal with her sister asking about the night and the fact there was a boy in her bed. She laughed it off quietly and slowly leaned over, planting a soft kiss on Valentine.<br><br><strong>"Good morning."</strong> she whispered softly, caressing his arm <strong>"Thank you for such an amazing night..."</strong> she added before sitting up.<br><br>She let out another stretch and hear her sister go into her bathroom to likely to start getting ready for the blessing ceremony. She smiled and slowly stood, she was wearing a simple tee shirt and her underwear, which to her was pretty risque. Looking over to Valentine she smiled "As much as I hate to say it, but I know you should probably head to your house to get ready and I need a shower." she laughed.<br><br>She said her good bye to him and that she would see him at the Blessing Ceremony before grabbing her towel and heading to hop into the shower. She took her shower quickly, washing her hair and the lust from the night off of her. When she was done, she dried her hair and let it fall in her natural curls. She applied very minimal makeup and then slipped into her blue ceremony dress. She smiled contently before going in to check on her sister.<br><br><strong>"Hey.... Looking great sis?!"</strong> she smiled at her twin, giving her a hug <strong>"Last night was AMAZING. Valentine couldn't have been any sweeter I tell you."</strong> she cooed softly.<br><br>They finished getting ready and Autumn grabbed her blessing gift, her perfectly grown tomato that was rich in color and in taste. She was super proud of this one and couldn't wait to leave it at Demeter's Alter. When the twins were ready they made their way down to the gate where many people had already gathered. She joined the small group and smiled softly, looking around and seeing a new face or two as well.<br><br><strong>"Looks like we made it just in time Jaz!"</strong> she spoke with a chipper voice.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>09-05-2020, 16:34:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/NU2UuWW.jpg?1)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Zachary Cameron (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15348294#msg15348294)</span><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Gates<br><strong>Tagging::</strong> Lex, Open<br><strong>Mentioning::</strong> Other Blessed<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 6/20 - Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Focused, Determined<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Ancient Grecian Armor (https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/7YN4Kh66PZ6AEbJ1t-tcW8NlqNs/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:format_auto-!!-:strip_icc-!!-/2011/11/45/3/192/1922283/2e22af9b310b4d8b_FINAL-Sean-Bean-Zeus-Google/i/Zeus-Percy-Jackson-Olympians.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None</span><br><br><br><hr><br><br><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"> He'd been told by the Elders that today was a very important day, and a very important ceremony was to take place. Today, the Blessed would be giving offerings to their patron Deities. It meant a bit extra to him as Zeus was not only the God who blessed him. The figure who was not only larger than life, but easily one of the most powerful and recognizable Gods as the King of Olympus. That meant he had to impress the big guy, <em>and</em> get him something that wouldn't make him complain about fathers day. But what could you offer the God who literally had it all?<br><br>&nbsp;The question ran through Zach's head the rest of the day and night until he fell asleep. It had taken some help from a few of the Hephaestus blessed to make him what he needed, but he was very satisfied with the end result. A <em>bottle</em>. Not just any bottle however, as this one was made of the strongest glass, and had inlays of gold and silver depicting Zeus atop Mt. Olympus, his legendary bolt of lightning gripped tightly in his hand. Of course to get such good work in such a short time, he'd had to offer them a week or two of free labor, so now he had to look forward to toting around anvils and other extremely heavy things for a while. <br><br>But it was worth it. When he woke up, it was early as usual, and in his closet he found a set of armor that he figured was the best thing he could wear today. He strapped it on, and with his bottle tucked under his arm, walked out of the house and toward the gate. Others had already gathered when he arrived, and while he could have gotten there much earlier, a lot of the time since he'd been awake was spent worrying about the ceremony. What if his father didn't like his gift? They'd only spoken once, and he actually wanted to get to know the man...God, whatever. <br><br>But if this went wrong, would he ever get the chance? Would he ever be seen as worthy? The doubts bubbled up, but then he pushed them down. He always got nervous before fights and events, so this was no different, right? When he walked up, he nodded and gave hello's to the people there, especially the ones he knew. When he made it to Lex, however, he stopped and looked down at the head with the bloody neck being held by the hair on her hip. <br><br>"Soooo...they tell us we need to offer a sacrifice to our God, and you being blessed by Ares, decide to go out and muder a whole dude, then bring back his head?" Then he thought for a moment, and shrugged. "I was gonna say he probably would have enjoyed you blowin' something up or getting him a rocket launcher or something. But a decapitated head of someone who probably deserved it...I guess it's not too bad considering. Are you gonna...burn it, or somethin'? I'm not really well versed on how you offer up a human head." He still held his bottle to his side, slowly growing more confident that his father would enjoy what he had to offer up. Looking up in the sky, he saw his large eagle circling high above everyone, so he held his arm out and waited for the majestic creature to soar down and land on his outstretched appendage. "Good morning my friend. Ready for today?" Thorondor flapped his wings before pecking affectionately at Zach's shoulder. It seemed he was excited too.<br><br></span><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>09-05-2020, 17:48:12</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front Gate<br><strong>Company::</strong> All at the Gate -&gt; Autumn, Jasmine <strong>Mentioning::</strong><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Upbeat<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Usual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.wallpaperhi.com/thumbnails/detail/20120130/women%20japanese%20inuyasha%20miko%20archery%20shrine%20maiden%20outfit%201544x1024%20wallpaper_www.wallpaperhi.com_68.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Nenene listened intently to Mackenzie and Akira's conversation, knowing how closely Hecate and Hades were related by some myths, and also to merely do her duty as an elder should the younger woman need her help. After all, the least she could do in her new position was take some weight off her mentor's shoulders and handle the troubles of their students.<br><br>After a few minutes though, her attention was removed once more as a head of familiar pink hair popped into view, accompanied by her darker haired twin. Nenene set her basket down again, then broke into a brisk jog toward the sisters, a sun-bright smile stretching from ear to ear. Once she was in arm's reach, Nenene locked the younger girls into a one armed hug on each side of her, giggling like a child for a short while.<br><br>"Gods I missed you two. Once the ceremony is over we'll have to talk in my room. You know, a girl's night. Akira-tan, you'll join if there's drinks, right?" Nenene said, her voice just as excited as her motions indicated. When she addressed Akira, the younger elder turned to look at her mentor, pouting face in full force to try to convince the Zeus Blessed to join in on the fun.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LunaMoonGypsy</strong> on <strong>09-05-2020, 19:56:31</strong>
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				(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jb-U-viYN58/maxresdefault.jpg)<br><em><strong>Jasmine Ares Bailey</strong></em><br>Blessed By:: Demeter<br>Location:: Blessing Ceremony<br>Company:: Autumn and the other members of our community<br>Date/Time:: morning<br>Mood:: Excited<br><br><br>Jas is anxious for the ceremony to begin. Her practice from being out of town made it seem a little easier to cope with the anxiety than she normally handled her anxiousness. Autumn and Jaz held hands while the crowd gathered and she too noticed a few new people in the crowd. Jasmine remembers that often times Autum can get anxious in new crowds, so with her hand that was already holding her, she pulls her closer. <br><br>She continues grazing over the crown to see all the people and her eyes meet Pheonix's. She looks down with a little blush before looking back up to see if she was looking back. Jasmine always had a little bit of a crush on her. She found Pheonix enchanting; gorgeous; striking. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>09-05-2020, 22:18:25</strong>
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				<strong>Joint Post out of Lazyness</strong><br><br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/B3bJ8m5/Camila-Cabello-2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Phoenix Ramirez</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front Gates<br><strong>Company::</strong> People at the Gates; Mentioning: Aristotle and Nenene, Acknowledging Jasmine<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Morning, Day of Blessing<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Content, maybe a little... jealous? Nahhhhh<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> https://i.pinimg.com/736x/b7/83/0b/b7830bee3b9d1882ee706dc5f97a54e5.jpg<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><hr><br>She nodded <strong>"I slept like a baby."</strong> she laughed softly at Apollo <strong>"Still not really much of a morning person though."</strong> she admitted.<br><br>As more people showed up, Phoenix remained fairly quiet as she just overall studied people around her. It was too early for her to actually pretend to be somewhat social. She gave a cordial nod to Mackenzie as she joined them only to have a rather boisterous Lex to really wake Phoenix up. She raised her eyebrow to the shrunken head she was carrying but by this point, knew there was no questioning it. She continued to look around as the crowd grew and more of the residents began to join them.<br><br>As Aristotle joined and gave her a wink, she couldn't help but bite the inside of her cheek as she smiled at him, simply remembering yesterdays events. However, when a very happy and energetic woman snuck behind him and wrapped her arms around his face. He seems quite happy to see the girl, even giving her a small kiss on the neck. Phoenix couldn't help but feel her eyes narrow slightly at the gesture, not enough to be noticed by most... but enough that she realized herself. She shook the look and averted her eyes. No way she could possibly feel jealous, they were just casual lovers. While convincing herself, she happened to feel eyes on her as the twins joined the group. The dark haired one, Jasmine if she recalled, seemed to have been glancing her way. She offered a soft smile to the girl before looking to see the bundle of energy embrace them as well.<br><br><em>'Who IS this girl..'</em> she thought, mildly irritated.<br><br>She watched as the girl joined the Elders and nodded <em>'Must be an Elder... but she clearly has been here prior...'</em> she deduced. <br><br><br><br><hr><br><br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/BBPbCrN/Hailie2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Autumn Rose Bailey</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Demeter<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front Gate<br><strong>Company::</strong> Jasmine, Nenene; all gathered<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Morning, Day of the Blessing Ceremony<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy, Excited<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> This Gown (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b6/39/72/b63972e8868af65fcd7a37d749d8f0a4.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br>Autumn smiled to everyone as her and her sister approached. When her eyes found Nenene she couldn't help but let out a small squeal <strong>"Nene your back!"</strong> she embraced the small girl before pulling back <strong>"Are you coming back as an Elder?! That's so exciting!"</strong> she continued.<br><br>She parted from the embrace and nodded <strong>"Oh most definitely! I have so much to tell you!"</strong> she added.<br><br>The three looked at Akira who seemed to be mildly amused by the request. She could tell the Head Elder was about ready to speak so she gave Nenene another hug before letting her bounce off to stand wit the other elders. She noticed a soft blush on her sisters face and followed her eyes to Phoenix. She laughed and stood really close to jasmine, leaning in so that only she could hear.<br><br><strong>"You know.... you could always try and talk to her. I mean, I know that he is sort of seeing someone but from what I've heard, she isn't in a official relationship."</strong> she added to her sister with a smirk.<br><br><hr><br><br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front Gates -&gt;Temple<br><strong>Company::</strong> No One<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, Early Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Mildly Stressed, Eager<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> This Grecian Style Dress (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/48/98/48/489848ff01c71f37f40f5f3342487852.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><hr><br><em>'Did she just say Apollo was her husband?'</em> Akira thought with a raised brow as the blonde went off to great some of the others. She made a note to inquire about that later. Nene bounded off again to greet the twins and Akira couldn't help but shake her head with a soft laugh. When she called over about joining them for a drink she laughed.<br><br><strong>"We'll see."</strong> she offered, not giving any definitive answer. <br><br>She enjoyed having a drink and talking about all sorts of fun things but didn't want others getting the wrong idea. As Kenzie walked over she smiled warmly and gave her a nod.<br><br><strong>"Oh yes, Mackenzie. I was hoping after my speech at the temple you could do a ritual to cleanse and open the space to receive our energies."</strong> she asked softly. <strong>"I want to create a neutral space that will ensure a strong connection between the Gods and ourselves."</strong> she added. <br><br>She watched as it seemed most people had begun to arrive so she cleared her through and commanded the groups attention.<br><br><strong>"Good Morning!"</strong> she started <strong>"Today is a day to visit the temple and leave a blessing for those that have Blessed us. Please follow me."</strong> she asked and turned to leave the gates, the Elders close behind her and then the Blessed behind them.<br><br><br>The temple was a large marble building with huge Greek inspired columns and a large fountain just outside. Inside the temple was large and people came far and wide to leave requests for the Gods. These requests, Akira collected Daily and would assign them to the Blessed. There was stairs that took your down underground where there were winding paths that lead to rooms of the deities. Only those Blessed could see the door to descend into the catacombs and would be lead to their God or Goddesses room by an uncanny force. Each room had a statue of their God or Goddess and has a mystical aura about it. Some say that when in these rooms they can even hear the voice of those the blessed them.<br><br>Akira stood at the fountain and smiled as the Elders joined her side and waited for all the Blessed to gather around.<br><br><strong>"Today, we will descend into the temple and present our offerings to those that have blessed us. After Mackenzie cleanses the space, we will all go through the gatekeeper and follow our path to our deity. You may spend as much time as you wish here at the temple, you never know, you may even receive a message yourself as some have had in the past. When you have finished with your offering, you can return to the village and relax until tonight's party."</strong> She looked around to be sure everyone was still following her words <strong>"The party tonight will begin at six tonight with a feast prepared by our amazing chefs. The theme is Masquerade and I can't wait to see everyone all dressed up. So here is to a night of dancing and drinks and another amazing year thanks to our Gods and Goddesses. May your year be full of growth and prosperity."</strong> she bowed softly.<br><br>She then stepped aside and gave the floor to Mackenzie <strong>"If you so kindly would please."</strong> she spoke softly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>09-05-2020, 23:29:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcT48PSFnTYoJFejbMTkBT3qFqXT0p4alqcy1JUGCVX_j-iBVckc&amp;usqp=CAU)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> gates<br><strong>Company::</strong> man Apollo, mentioning Phoenix, pretty much everyone else. Crowded. <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, morning, <br><strong>Mood::</strong> mildly turned off. A little discomforted. <br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Jeans and a tshirt, hiking boots, backpack.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> hand slobbery<br><br><br><hr><br>Caught off guard, her attention much more on interesting things... Severed head, giant fucking eagle.. beautiful ladies everywhere, in gorgeous dresses, holding hands, sending coy little smiles at each other...&nbsp; Blue hair and pink,&nbsp; dark and flowing... And oh that woman in the red dress was even more stunning up close. Beautiful enough to make Cassandra feel funny in her lower stomach.<br><br>Yeah, Cassandra was horribly distracted, and let her hand get kissed. Wrinkling her nose slightly, she wiped the wet on the back of her jeans.<br><br>"Yeah, seems really bad planning to name your child after a God then have him blessed by that God, and then finally send him to the summer camp for the Gods. " She said dryly. <br><br>"As for me, I'm pretty boring. Way older than I look. Travel a lot. Don't really have any powers to speak of. Pretty sure that I'm the least interesting person here."<br><br>Managing not to bite her lip, Cassandra's eyes slid back to the gorgeous woman in the amazing red dress.<br><br>"Oh, hey, looks like the boss is trying to herd us all to the temple.."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>10-05-2020, 06:29:29</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br>&lt;Joint Post&gt;<br><br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_lossless,ret_img,w_980/https://www.clichemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RILEY-HOODY-980x581.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/201/watermark/840-1120/70104f2e-f841-4c4a-96e6-0c15ea48fe55.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;“You know the one that has you taking time away from….” &nbsp;He didn’t get a chance to finish before the wild child took off with her head.&nbsp; <strong><em>‘Where did I go wrong with my life…oh yeah I am touched by the Sun God.&nbsp; Yeah…that would be it.’</em></strong>&nbsp; He thought to himself.<br><br>“That is too bad you certainly look good in the morning.”&nbsp; Apollo spoke to Phoenix as she stood next to him.<br><br>It was when Cassandra approached him that he wanted to give her his attention and he turned to her.&nbsp; He noticed her wipe her hand on the back of her jeans, she didn't like to be kissed...or maybe kissed by him.&nbsp; He sensed her glancing at Phoenix realizing he probably wasn’t her flavor.&nbsp; It was fine he had come to accept that being here as of late.&nbsp; What was one more new woman, he expected her to leave.&nbsp; But then she continued to go all in.&nbsp; His studied her briefly.<br><br>“Seems I didn’t have a choice in picking my name.&nbsp; I liked it so I keep it.&nbsp; I had no idea I was to be blessed by the same god.&nbsp; But I am here in this place to better myself so if it is a summer camp for Gods or Disney world does it make a difference?”&nbsp; He said looking at her as if she wanted to be anywhere else but near him.<br><br>“You must have something to be way older than you look, you are obviously not boring cause you are here!&nbsp; You don’t think you are interesting…cause maybe I am not the one you are interested in?&nbsp; So I won’t stand in your way if you wish to be elsewhere madame, good day.”&nbsp; &nbsp;He bowed doing his best not to be offended but he realized he was and no amount of his charm was going to change the way how this woman felt about him.&nbsp; So he moved out of her way as she slid next to Phoenix.<br><br><br><br>&nbsp;<hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/NfcK44YvfWlwrohf3HRj-lbRtooU7PwewqNmlWJ3hQiiioSVC-4kSik=w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Aristotle Hector Simpson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15350096#msg15350096)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/128/watermark/840-1120/09405bd7-2dd2-4ee8-ae89-f06aa4f252d3.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>Aries enjoyed making Phoenix smile, he kinda lived for it but he was surprised by Nene’s returned and didn’t see the change in her expression as he greeted his old friend.&nbsp; He wondered what Apollo was going on about, she must have said something about his name…tended to get his hackles up.&nbsp; It was then that he saw Nick pull up and wave.&nbsp; He waved back.&nbsp; <br><br>He watched as the women that ticked off Apollo moved next to Phoenix.&nbsp; But he didn't bother looking in that direction.&nbsp; He just had to keep reminding himself that he didn't have her on lock down and continue moving forward.<br>&nbsp;<br><br><br><hr><br><br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/3a/10/f53a106480996fad1fd5e9b0e147b0cf.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg15341536)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/106/watermark/840-1120/7acb67db-d7db-4b42-9dcf-ee8f06715b6d.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><hr> <br>Jeremiah just looked around he glanced at Lex as if almost threatening her to do something foolish.&nbsp; ‘She had only an hour to wait then she would be free to do whatever surely whatever was going on with her could wait that long she should have come back a bit restrained she had a severed head for crying out loud.’&nbsp; He thought to himself as he moved with Akira.<br><br><br><br><hr><br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/01/24/c00124ca07dec2655b19248e9daef3ea.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Nicholas Edmund Trent &nbsp;(https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15407279#msg15407279)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Poseidon<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Dress</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/130/watermark/840-1120/a5249b39-b378-45aa-80e3-df606da1ee13.jpg)</div></div><br>&nbsp;<br><br>Nick woke up not wanting to do this bullshit!&nbsp; There was nothing remotely comfortable about it, it was just another year of talking to a Prick of a father that was off gallivanting around making more siblings for him to tolerate.&nbsp; He knew what he was going to give.&nbsp; He had been saving them for weeks.&nbsp; He knew it was a slap in the face, but that was how he felt.&nbsp; He remained here at camp to help others hopefully their deities blessed them and gave a damn about them.&nbsp; <br><br>He on the other hand was simply tired of dealing with the fallout of being just another bastard child of someone that didn’t give a damn.&nbsp; He wondered why so many men ended up in jail.&nbsp; But now he knew, the anger, the hatred of not belonging and rejection made them do things to get attention they otherwise would not receive.&nbsp; The authority was the ‘father’ and they would do anything to get their <strong><em>‘father’s attention’ </em></strong>even mean hateful heinous crimes.&nbsp; <br><br>He got up naked out of the bed and proceeded to take a shower. He washed the night off of him and rinsed absorbing 2/3 of the water into his body.&nbsp; It was refreshing to him.&nbsp; He would get this crap over with then go swimming.&nbsp; He found he was looking forward to the party…a little bit.&nbsp; Another part of him wondered would he even go.&nbsp; He had been here long enough to know a few people seems others found their way to find someone to be with.&nbsp; He wondered if Apollo would finally find someone today.&nbsp; The sun godling was amusing.&nbsp; He had the power to charm the birds from the trees but he couldn’t find a date to save his life.&nbsp; It made Nick chuckle, for all of his game that he spat no one fell for his lines.&nbsp; And here Nick couldn’t talk cause he hadn’t had a date in…he didn’t want to think back that far.&nbsp; Which meant it had been too long!&nbsp; <br><br>But he could barely talk above a whisper without hurting someone so he really was the strong silent type.&nbsp; Which didn’t seem to go over too well, with this group of women.&nbsp; He shrugged and got dressed.&nbsp; He wasn’t going out in his Sunday best because he didn’t have anyone to impress.&nbsp; He was clean and pressed in his crisp ironed jeans, his boots where shining, he put his clothes on and headed out.&nbsp; He only waved to those gathered there.&nbsp; But didn’t say anything.<br><br>He looked over at Apollo doing his best not to laugh as it seems Apollo’s charms didn’t work on the new woman either that seemed a bit more smitten with Phoenix than with him.&nbsp; He wanted to laugh and it was that funny to Nick, but not funny enough to hurt anyone with how tickled he was.&nbsp; But a smile played over his face as he waved to Mack after hearing that she was going to be conducting the cleansing ceremony…he would be willing to help but he wasn’t in a hurry to go.&nbsp; It would be a bit but everyone would get a chance to go give their gifts and make their visit.&nbsp; It was then that he tapped his shirt pocket, as he was truly ready for his gift today.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>11-05-2020, 05:31:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/9a/9e/05/9a9e0569fbb123c5ada58da5cae7a345.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Mackenzie Aayana White</strong></span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> At the Gates<br><strong>Company::</strong> The whole group {Tags: Nick, Akira Takanashi, Nenene, Cassandra, Autum}<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Ready<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Grey dress</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/8f/c1/a08fc1351822e5675bd92fe43efbd73e.jpg)</div></div> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic amulet (fully dark blue matching ring)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g4/M01/66/58/rBVaEVfNYmSAG5VTAAJ6RrBbdjo220.jpg)</div></div> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic ring (fully dark blue)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/813uFj-L9FL._SY500_.jpg)</div></div>, and <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">hairpin that looks like (fully blue matching amulet and ring)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91-5%2B-k04TL._SL1500_.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> Rituals<br><br><br><hr>Mackenzie nodded at the elder's request, positioning herself nearby so she would be close when they reached the temple.&nbsp; 'Hecate, be with me.'&nbsp; Mackenzie requested in her head as she closed her eyes.&nbsp; As if Hecate was answering her prayers, Mackenzie saw a few options for who she could use in her ritual and saw one of her options for water waving at her.&nbsp; Was he already volunteering?&nbsp; Mackenzie couldn't help but smile back at him for a moment before her attention was pulled back to Miss Takanashi as the woman spoke.<br><br><strong>"Good Morning!&nbsp; Today is a day to visit the temple and leave a blessing for those that have Blessed us. Please follow me."</strong><br><br>Before Mackenzie followed the Elders, she ran over to a staff member who had so kindly held a bag filled with goodies for Mackenzie.&nbsp; As Kenzie checked the bag to make sure she hadn't forgotten anything, a squeak could be heard by the passing Blessed, one that did not originate from her mouth and too high pitched and short to be anything but an animal.&nbsp; As she pulled her hands out of the bag, Kenzie nodded to the staff member and thanked her for holding the bag then took off to catch up to the front of the blessed.&nbsp; It didn't take long for her to reach the group but by the time she had, the first were starting to arrive at the Temple.&nbsp; "I'm sorry."&nbsp; She mouthed, looking around and smiling shyly at those who were paying attention to the fact that she'd not left directly with the group.<br><br>As Miss Takanashi spoke, Kenzie kept having to tell herself to pay attention and not to let her breathing give away the fact that she had been running.&nbsp; She was sure some of the group would notice anyways but if she could just keep the elders from recognizing it, she would be happy.<br><br><strong>"If you so kindly would please."</strong><br><br><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Huh?&nbsp; Wha--?!?"</span>&nbsp; Kenzie asked, slightly startled.&nbsp; It only took her a moment to recover, however.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Thank you, Miss Takanashi.</span>&nbsp; Bowing her head slightly to the older woman, Kenz moved to stand with the elders, facing the rest of her peers.<br><br><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Before we begin, I will need five volunteers."</span>&nbsp; She said and waited as only Nenene seemed eager to assist without the knowledge of what they were volunteering for.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Thank you, Miss Nenene.&nbsp; If you would so kindly hold these."</span>&nbsp; She asked as she pulled out a white candle and a pentacle.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"You are a wonderful representative for Spirit.</span><br><br>As people seemed to realize what they were actually volunteering for, Mackenzie noticed Autumn looked interested in volunteering to assist so she was going to volunteer the girl herself.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Autumn, do you mind representing Earth?"</span>&nbsp; She said, pulling out a green candle and a shiny, smooth rock that fit nicely in the palm of her hand.&nbsp; When Autumn agreed, she handed the items over to her.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Thank you.&nbsp; As the representative of Earth, I will ask you to please stand to the south of the group if you don't mind."</span><br><br>When Autumn took her place, Mackenzie scanned the crowd again and smiled at Nick for a moment before speaking.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Nick, would you mind representing Water?"</span>&nbsp; At his hesitation, the blue-haired girl's grin widened and a soft chuckle escaped her pink lips.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Don't worry.&nbsp; You don't have to do anything but hold a candle and a chalice and stand where I tell you to."</span>&nbsp; At further hesitation, she lifted the blue candle and extravagantly decorated chalice out towards him until he took them from her hands.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Thank you.</span>&nbsp; She said, smiling sweetly at him.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"I really appreciate this."</span>&nbsp; She said with her voice lowered as if they were having a personal conversation.&nbsp; As her voice returned to fill the whole group, she said.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"As the representative of Water, I ask that you take your place at the west of the group."</span><br><br>Looking around, she decided easily who would represent Air but struggled to figure out who would represent Fire.&nbsp; That is, until she looked at the Elders next to her.&nbsp; Either of them would have made an excellent choice for Fire.&nbsp; Akira was the head of the camp as Fire was the head of the circle.&nbsp; She was also the blessed of Zeus, the God of lightning.&nbsp; Jeremiah, on the other hand, was the blessed of Hephaestus, the God of forges.&nbsp; While he probably would have made a slightly better representative of Fire, there was one big problem.&nbsp; Kenzie was afraid of him.<br><br><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Miss Takanashi,"</span>&nbsp; The blue-haired girl's voice almost boomed before she realized how loud it had come out and she quieted slightly.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Will you do the honor of standing in the head of the group, at the North, and representing Fire?"</span>&nbsp; As she asked, she pulled out a red candle and a lighter, offering it over to the head of the camp.&nbsp; When Akira took the items, Kenzie added.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Thank you."</span><br><br>Finally, there was only one element left: Air, and Kenzie had a perfect representative in mind for that.&nbsp; As she pulled out the yellow candle and a feather, her eyes fell on Apollo.&nbsp; She was used to him as he'd been around camp longer than she had, but her visions had told her that there was someone else who was supposed to play the role.&nbsp; Mackenzie didn't understand it any better than anyone else.&nbsp; Maybe it was because she was new to the camp or maybe one of the Gods knew something she didn't.<br><br><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Cassandra,"</span>&nbsp; She said, her gaze shifting off Apollo onto the blonde woman.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"I know you are new to the camp, but I really hope you don't mind my asking you to fill out the circle and represent Air?"</span>&nbsp; This time, she waited shyly for a response, holding the candle and feather in until Cassandra agreed and with a silent sigh of relief, Kenzie knew she would have a full circle.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Thank you.&nbsp; As Air, your position is in the East of the group."</span><br><br>Once Cassandra completed the circle of the elements, Kenzie looked over the remaining group, including Jeremiah.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"For those of you who do not represent one of the elements, I ask that you please find a spot between each of our representatives and form a circle.&nbsp; This will work best if you position yourselves between the two elements you feel you are most closely connected with."</span><br><br>After everyone adjusted themselves, Mackenzie moved herself into the middle of the circle and looked at Nenene.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Nenene, please stand in the center of the circle and follow the elements as they are called forth.</span>&nbsp; When the circle was finally completed, Kenzie was finally able to begin the ritual.&nbsp; First, she put the tied the top of her bag together then put it down, asking Nenene to step on the top.&nbsp; No one need know that her gift for Hecate was in there...or that it was alive...for now.<br><br>Secondly, she stood next to Nenene, her mind calling out to her Goddess as she greeted the group.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Merry meet."</span> Her voice wasn't too loud and yet it still passed behind her so even those to the north heard her as though she was having a personal conversation facing them.&nbsp; The jewels on her necklace, ring, and hairpin began to glow dimly as she spoke.<br><br>After everyone had greeted her back...or not...Kenzie walked up to Miss Takanashi, <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Merry meet and Blessed be, Akira, representative of Fire."</span>&nbsp; She said, bowing her head slightly and giving a short pause before her voice rang out again, filling the circle.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"We call to the North, element of Fire.&nbsp; We ask that you enter our circle and bring with you the Gods of Fire.&nbsp; We invite Ares and Hephaestus into our circle.&nbsp; Merry meet and Blessed be.&nbsp; We ask that you bring with you the Goddesses of Fire.&nbsp; We invite Athena into our circle.&nbsp; Merry meet and Blessed be."</span>&nbsp; As Kenzie spoke, her jewels glowed a bit brighter and her voice became more confident with every word.&nbsp; When she was finished speaking, she whispered a little chant and a flame appeared upon the red candle's wick.<br><br>After calling forth the element of Fire and the Gods she felt the element represented, she moved in a clockwise direction, bowing her head respectfully to each member of the circle as she passed them until she reached Cassandra.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Merry meet and Blessed be, Cassandra, representative of Air."</span>&nbsp; Kenzie said, bowing her the same way she had before with Autumn.&nbsp; After another pause, the girl's voice boomed out once more.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"We call to the East, to the Element of Air.&nbsp; We ask that you enter our circle and bring with you the Gods of Air.&nbsp; We invite Zues, Hermes, and Apollo into our circle.&nbsp; Merry meet and Blessed be.&nbsp; We ask that we bring with you the Goddesses of Air.&nbsp; Merry meet and Blessed be."</span>&nbsp; With no Goddesses of Air's blessed ones being present, Kenzie did not call out to the Goddesses of Air by name before moving on, saying her chant and allowing a yellow flame to appear flickering on the wick of the yellow candle.<br><br>As she had before, Kenzie then continued around the circle clockwise, bowing her head to each member of the circle until she reached the blessed of Demeter.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Merry meet and Blessed be, Autumn, representative of Earth."</span>&nbsp; Again, she bowed her head respectfully before her voice sounded out.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"We call to the South, element of Earth.&nbsp; We ask that you enter our circle and bring with you the Gods of Earth.&nbsp; We invite Dionysus into our circle.&nbsp; Merry meet and Blessed be.&nbsp; We ask that you bring with you the Goddesses of Earth.&nbsp; We invite Hera, Demeter, Persephone, Aphrodite, and Artemis into our circle.&nbsp; Merry meet and Blessed be."</span>&nbsp; This time when she was done speaking, the chant caused the green candle's wick to flicker with the light of a green flame.<br><br>Next, she made her way to the final element before Spirit; Water.&nbsp; As she looked at Nick, she couldn't help but smile.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Merry meet and Blessed be, Nicholas, representative of Water."</span>&nbsp; Again, she bowed her head respectfully before her voice sounded out, but this time, her head held down a little longer.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"We call to the West, element of Water.&nbsp; We ask that you enter our circle and bring with you the Gods of Water.&nbsp; We invite Poseidon into our circle.&nbsp; Merry meet and Blessed be.&nbsp; We ask that you bring with you the Goddesses of Water.&nbsp; Merry meet and Blessed be."</span>&nbsp; Again with no Goddesses of Water having Blessed at the camp at the moment, Kenzie did the same as she had with Air and moved on, saying her chant and watching as the blue flame flickered into life upon the blue candle without calling out to any goddesses in particular.<br><br>Finally, Kenzie made her way to Nenene and to the final candle.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Merry meet and Blessed be, Nenene, representative of Spirit."</span>&nbsp; For the last time in calling out to the elements and Gods, Kenzie bowed her head once more.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"We call out, to the element of Spirit.&nbsp; We ask that you enter our circle and bring with you the Gods of Spirit.&nbsp; We invite Hades into our circle.&nbsp; Merry meet and Blessed be.&nbsp; We ask that you bring with you the Goddesses of Spirit.&nbsp; We invite and Hecate into our circle.&nbsp; Merry meet and Blessed be.&nbsp; We also ask that you bring with you the Gods and Goddesses that have not been called with the other elements.&nbsp; We invite Eros and Themis into our circle.&nbsp; Merry meet and Blessed be."</span>&nbsp; She then chanted and lit the wick of the white candle with a white flame.<br><br>With all of the elements and Gods and Goddesses finally invoked, Kenzie would be able to ask for what the camp wanted.&nbsp; Unfortunately, Kenzie realized that she had forgotten an important element of the cleansing ritual when she was pulling out the tools that would be needed for the ritual. <br>&nbsp;Squatting down, gracefully, she reopened the bag and a mouse shot out, scampering its way out of the circle.&nbsp; Unfortunately, Kenzie knew it was not a good idea to break the circle and so she forgot about the mouse, swearing to figure something else out for her Goddess.&nbsp; Instead of paying attention to the mouse, she quickly pulled out some lavender incense, stood up, lit the incense, and returned to the ritual as if nothing had happened.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">Goddess Hecate, we ask that you use the elements to cleanse and purify each of us.&nbsp; We request that with the help of the Five, you remove the negative energies from our camp and protect us from their grasp.&nbsp; We ask that with Water, you wash away these energies and with Air, fill us with good energies.&nbsp; We ask that like Earth, you help to keep us grounded in the natural and that like Fire, you help our Spirits to be born anew, empty of these negative energies.</span>&nbsp; After asking the Goddess for her help, she turned to the rest of the Gods.&nbsp; This wasn't exactly part of what the elders had asked of her, but Kenzie thought it was important to add.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Gods and Goddesses, we ask that you be with us as we visit you on this special day.&nbsp; We ask that you enjoy the gifts we have to offer and stay with us another year.&nbsp; Finally, we ask that if you choose to, you bless us with your presence on this, such momentous an occasion."</span><br><br>After finally finishing the ritual, Kenzie closed the circle by inviting the Gods and Goddesses and Elements to leave the circle one at a time.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Goddesses of Spirit, we invite you to leave the circle.&nbsp; Our thanks to you.&nbsp; Merry meet, merry part, and merry meet again.&nbsp; Gods of Spirit, we invite you to leave the circle.&nbsp; Our thanks to you.&nbsp; Merry meet, merry part, and merry meet again.&nbsp; Element of Spirit, we invite you to leave the circle.&nbsp; Our thanks to you.&nbsp; Merry meet, merry part, and merry meet again."</span>&nbsp; When she was done relieving the Gods, Goddesses, and Elements from the circle, Kenzie then relieved the representative from the circle.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Our thanks to you, representative of Spirit, Nenene.&nbsp; Merry meet, merry part, and merry meet again.</span>&nbsp; After the words, Kenzie blew out the candle being held by each representative and bowing her head, respectfully to officially relieve them.&nbsp; She did this to each of the Gods, Goddesses, Elements, and representatives, working her way counter-clockwise until she met Akira again.<br><br><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Goddesses of Fire, we invite you to leave the circle.&nbsp; Our thanks to you.&nbsp; Merry meet, merry part, and merry meet again.&nbsp; Gods of Fire, we invite you to leave the circle.&nbsp; Our thanks to you.&nbsp; Merry meet, merry part, and merry meet again.&nbsp; Element of Fire, we invite you to leave the circle.&nbsp; Our thanks to you.&nbsp; Merry meet, merry part, and merry meet again."</span>&nbsp; Her final tasks were to relieve the representative and then release the group from the circle, but she still did not feel right calling Miss Takanashi by her first name.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Our thanks to you, representative of Fire, Akira.&nbsp; Merry meet, merry part, and merry meet again.</span><br><br>After relieving the last of the representatives, Kenzie moved back to the center of the circle.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Blessed of the Gods and Elders, my thanks to you.&nbsp; Merry meet, merry part, and merry meet again."</span>&nbsp; When she was finally done with the entire ritual, Kenzie picked up her bag and nodded a thanks to the head elder for allowing her to do this.&nbsp; When she was sure no one was looking, she finally let herself show the exhaustion that she had from the ritual.&nbsp; Though it wasn't the ritual itself that had exhausted her.&nbsp; It was the emotions that she had felt throughout the ritual and that she was finally relieved from.&nbsp; She was sure that she had made mistakes since she had never led a ritual that large before but she was still proud of herself and ready to do it again if someone was to ask.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>11-05-2020, 19:55:35</strong>
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				Joint post<br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Temple Underground<br><strong>Company::</strong> All involved <strong>Mentioning::</strong><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Upbeat, Anxious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Usual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.wallpaperhi.com/thumbnails/detail/20120130/women%20japanese%20inuyasha%20miko%20archery%20shrine%20maiden%20outfit%201544x1024%20wallpaper_www.wallpaperhi.com_68.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Nenene gave no fight toward Kenzie's request. After all, even without her duties as an Elder, Hecate and Hades had a history through Persephone, and on a day where they would be appealing toward their benefactors, Hades was likely to perceive denying helping in the ritual as some sort of slight against his wife. As the ritual started and finished, she did her requested duty as best she could, happy it was close enough to how she would normally cleanse the shrine after a major festival that she didn't have any issues keeping up.<br><br>Once the ritual was completed and Akira released everyone to handle their tributes and prayers, Nenene darted up to Hades' statue and delivered the basket of pomegranates at the foot of the statue. <acronym title="O Lord Hades, hear now my prayer and accept this trivial offering. To thou who hast gifted my body with power, mine greatest thanks, for this life has been saved. Now as before, this body, mind, and soul are thine to command to thy desires.">「ハーデース神よ、我が祈りを聞け、些細の生贄を取れ上げ。力をくれた者、我が喜ぶ、この命を救い頂い。いざこの身、この心、この魂を自由に使い、召すままに。」</acronym> With her prayer completed, Nenene lifted a single pomegranate from the basket and took it to Persephone's statue, an obsidian cloud appearing around her figure as she used her power for the briefest of moments to drain some of the life from the fruit's skin to make it easier for her fingers to pry the fruit open. She sprinkled a few seeds and a small puddle of the fruit's juice at the foot of the statue, uttering a small prayer to Hades' wife, then repeating the same process at Demeter and Hecate's statues from the same fruit before returning the used pomegranate to the basket. Before the pomegranate was released from her hands, Nenene was surrounded by a soft grey aura as she channeled her power once more, repairing the damage to the fruit's skin, her hands now dyed red in its juices.<br><br>Should anyone ask why she had visited the three goddess despite her blessing being derived from the Lord of the Underworld, Nenene would simply explain that in Shinto practice, a shrine maiden would give her prayers to the gods related to her chief deity in order of their relevance to the main god or goddess. With her hands still coated in the pomegranate's juices, Nenene wrapped her slender fingers around her throat, leaving the red impressions of her hand in semblance to the smattering of myths that said Persephone was raped by Hades before Hecate brokered her freedom. And now that her own rituals were completed, the shrine maiden now excused herself to the sanctuary of her new room to wash her hands and prepare a little for the party later in the evening, intending to leave the pomegranate stains on her neck until the evening's end. Even despite being vested in her preparations, Nenene would happily open her door for anyone who knocked on it, no matter their reasoning or necessity.<br><br><hr><hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hera's House -&gt; Temple Underground<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open <strong>Mentioning::</strong> None<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Pensive<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Formal Kimono</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/67/8e/e2/678ee232f739bd3925ef815c9de23d3.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Seth sighed softly as he walked away from Hera's House. He had waited long enough to know that Kaiya had either been pulled away from the camp once more, or that she was too embarrassed to face him at the moment. Not like he wasn't embarrassed about this meeting either, but he could understand his crush being a little more terrified of what could possibly go wrong.<br><br>The young Japanese boy made it to the meeting spot in front of the gates just as the group was beginning to depart and he sped up to pretend like he had been there the entire time. As the group reached the temple's entrance, Seth forced himself through a gap he though to be a little bigger than it was, shoulder checking a woman with a decapitated head in her hand, nearly knocking the bloody effigy from her grip. In typical Japanese fashion, the boy didn't falter or even mutter an apology, just pushing forward and hoping she wouldn't follow him too closely.<br><br>When it came time to stand in the ritual's circle, Seth opted for a spot close to Akira as she represented his goddess' fire element, standing to her left since he felt more attached to air than water. Before he had arrived at the Village, he had always thought Athena to be an earth goddess, but when heard Kenzie call upon the numerous earth goddesses, he clearly understood why Athena was attributed to fire instead.<br><br>As the ritual finished, Seth watched the shrine maiden dart off ahead of the group. Considering he only knew Kaiya as a fellow Japanese, and really couldn't be sure if Akira spoke their mother tongue, seeing someone in the Shinto garments intrigued him greatly. At least it would be someone else to talk to about gods from another pantheon. The Athena boy shuffled off toward his goddess' statue, placing the puzzle contraption at its feet and clapping softly before bowing, just as he would at a shrine. "Athena, thank you for your blessings and the foresight you have granted me. Thank you for the calm you have bestowed my decisions, and my clarity in these last few days. Please, should you be listening, send a sign soon as to how I may show my gratitude and earn you favor." He bowed again at the end of his prayer and took a few steps backward before turning around, scanning the room for Kaiya in case she had shown up yet, and for anybody he would want to avoid in the meantime with most of the Blessed gathered.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>11-05-2020, 23:38:29</strong>
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				&lt;Joint Post&gt;<br><br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_lossless,ret_img,w_980/https://www.clichemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RILEY-HOODY-980x581.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/201/watermark/840-1120/70104f2e-f841-4c4a-96e6-0c15ea48fe55.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr> <br>&nbsp;Apollo walked with them and in all truth expected to be chosen but instead Cassandra was chosen as if adding insult to injury.&nbsp; He closed his eyes and moved to his place and he stood there he still didn’t open his eyes till he was dismissed.&nbsp; He moved to the shrine of Apollo.&nbsp; He offered the crystal of flame something he had made and had been able to put a bit of his blood and the light in there to bounce around to make it look like a flame inside that would be reactivated by the sunlight which was everyday when the god of the sun awoke and went to do his job.&nbsp; He was bowing before&nbsp; the statue and spoke in Japanese not thinking anyone was close to him that would understand him at this point.&nbsp; He knew the others that might have overheard him were too far away or doing their own thing right now.<br><acronym title="Good day light father.&nbsp; I am here once again to pay homage to you.&nbsp; Thank you for the blessings of my powers.&nbsp; Just I still appreciate them.&nbsp; Do I appreciate the loneliness no.&nbsp; But apparently I have done something to offend you sense not even my charms are working.&nbsp; <br />Maybe you could change that ability out for something else...I mean since it is obviously NOT working.&nbsp; Besides that, this had been quite the learning adjustment.&nbsp; I have met your wife...my stepmother...I can see why you left her...but you can come and pick her ass up at any time...and take her with you.&nbsp; Hope you enjoy the gift...that wasn't easy, but it would be something you would at least remember me by in the coming you.&nbsp; Thank you again for selecting me as your blessed one...I will try to better live up to your name in the coming year.&quot;&nbsp; <br /><br />He bowed his head.&nbsp; <br /><br />&quot;May the light shine forever!&quot;">良い日軽い父。私はあなたに敬意を表するためにもう一度ここにいます。私の力の祝福をありがとう。ただ私はまだ彼らに感謝しています。孤独はありがたいです。しかし、どうやら私はあなたが私の魅力すら機能していないと感じてあなたを怒らせる何かをしました。<br><br>多分あなたは他の何かのためにその能力を変えることができます...それは明らかに機能していないので私は意味します。その上、これはかなりの学習調整でした。私はあなたの妻に会いました...私の継母...あなたが彼女を去った理由を見ることができます...しかしいつでも彼女のお尻を持ち上げて...そして彼女を連れて行くことができます。あなたが贈り物を楽しんでくれることを願っています...それは簡単ではありませんでしたが、それはあなたが来るときにあなたが少なくとも私を覚えているものになるでしょう。私をあなたの祝福された人として選んでくれてありがとう...私は来年あなたの名前にもっとよく生きようとするつもりです。」</acronym>[/glow]&nbsp; <br>He bowed his head.<br><acronym title="May the light shine forever!">「光が永遠に輝くように！」</acronym>[/glow]&nbsp; <br>With that he got up and walked away.&nbsp; Leaving those that were there.&nbsp; Apollo paused long enough to hear the blonde woman's speech. He was able to piece it together. He didn't say anything he watched her leave even as she called him Apollo Jr.&nbsp; He didn't pay much attention to it, he notice her but she had insulted him enough for today.&nbsp; He then closed his eyes and jumped through the ceiling, passing through it like a ghost only to land on the ground outside and head back to his room realizing he was free for the day he honest thought that today was going to turn out so much better than what it had.<br>&nbsp;<br><br><br>&nbsp;<hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/NfcK44YvfWlwrohf3HRj-lbRtooU7PwewqNmlWJ3hQiiioSVC-4kSik=w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Aristotle Hector Simpson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15350096#msg15350096)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/128/watermark/840-1120/09405bd7-2dd2-4ee8-ae89-f06aa4f252d3.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;Aries found himself in front of the alter of his father where he delivered his gift.&nbsp; “Good day father.&nbsp; Yes, I know you told me I didn’t have to bring anything.&nbsp; I remember, but don’t you think I would set a bad example for the others if I didn’t.&nbsp; Yeah I realized I could just tell them I was your actual son, but what would that change?&nbsp; I don’t want it to change anything.&nbsp; I want them to see ME not what they can get from me because my father is an actual deity, not that I am the only one.” &nbsp;He paused.<br><br>This was truly more conversational, even though it was one-sided,&nbsp; “Yeah I am still dealing with being in love with her.&nbsp; Yes, I should probably tell her but what would that solve save to drive her away.&nbsp; I entered into this with my eyes wide open…I know and being your son I should easily be open to…having more than one lover…or maybe several dozen.&nbsp; But she makes my heart sing and whenever we are together she…yields to me and whatever pleasure I want to give to her or take from her and it makes me just want to give her more…and more…but I know she doesn’t want all of me…I am not going anywhere and I don’t want to leave her and yeah I know I have caught feelings and probably shouldn’t have but I don’t know how to change that after this long and I fear it may be too late and I may just be her aside until she comes to her senses or someone better comes along…someone that she is truly willing to settle down with…someone…that is NOT me!”&nbsp; He smirked as he spoke in a fast tongue that had been taught to him by his father that was akin to five times the fastest rapper that could be understood.&nbsp; But the words were felt and the sentiment would have been understood if one were to listen.&nbsp; He was a far more dutiful son than he wanted to be but he felt so much weaker in affairs of the heart than his father was.&nbsp; <br><br>He stood up and bowed before he too headed out, he would more than likely have to attend to someone before the day was over.&nbsp; He didn’t dare ask who Lex had killed and where she had gotten the head from or who.&nbsp; But someone would get hurt or need bandaging today and he had to be ready.&nbsp; Masquerade ball.&nbsp; He wondered if he should full costume or just a mask.&nbsp; He would figure out something later as he headed to the office.<br><br>&nbsp;<br><br><hr><br><br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/3a/10/f53a106480996fad1fd5e9b0e147b0cf.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg15341536)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/106/watermark/840-1120/7acb67db-d7db-4b42-9dcf-ee8f06715b6d.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><hr> <br>Jeremiah thought he would have been a much better choice for fire, but he was glad that another elder was there if only for the Elders to be represented.&nbsp; They were older sure but they were by no means exempted from participating.&nbsp; He wasn't slighted, maybe a bit but she had her reasons...that the ceremony happened at all was by far more important than the fact of who was in it.&nbsp; He wasn't offended enough to mention it but he had thought about it, but once it was over he thought about it no more.&nbsp; He just proceeded down the stairs to his appropriate location.<br><br>&nbsp; “Good day ol’ man.&nbsp; Great Maker.&nbsp; Your humble servant kneels before you praying that you open his mind to be creative in making:&nbsp; Love, Minds better and broader, Spirits light, Studies more understandable and life a little more fun.&nbsp; Let me see how you are putting things together in people’s lives, minds, and hearts.&nbsp; Help me to be understanding of both sides of the problem so that I may help others and guide them on their way to greater understanding.”&nbsp; He breathed.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;“Enjoy your gift Great Maker and may you understand that this minimal effort has gone a long way to helping those on the outside to increase the skills of all those they come in contact with.” &nbsp;He tossed the bag into the forge and out comes a ring.&nbsp; It is not even hot. He puts it on his finger it had an anvil crest upon it, it was the ring he gave two years ago.&nbsp; He smirks as it feels weightless and smiles as it feels perfect.&nbsp; “Thank you for your gift Sire.” &nbsp;He stood and walked out feeling more than pleased today, for the first time.<br><br><hr><br><br><br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/01/24/c00124ca07dec2655b19248e9daef3ea.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Nicholas Edmund Trent &nbsp;(https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15407279#msg15407279)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Poseidon<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Dress</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/130/watermark/840-1120/a5249b39-b378-45aa-80e3-df606da1ee13.jpg)</div></div><br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;He stepped out of the circle once the ritual was finished.&nbsp; He only did it because Mack asked him, damn near pleaded with him to do it. <br>She knew he couldn’t resist her so he simply complied for the sake of the others.&nbsp; He didn’t realize he would be volunteering for some ritual to a god he didn't believe in.&nbsp; He kept his mind focused on the task…helping others. That was all that mattered right now. <br><br>He headed to the room he had been coming too for years now he pulled a plastic bag from his pocket and with a wicked smile he looked at the trident wielding merman.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;“So I am summoned here once again to pay homage to the man that was no more than a seed donation.&nbsp; That made himself akin to deflowering my mother and leaving her for dead as no more than your plaything.&nbsp; I will come here because I am required too.&nbsp; Not because I desire to be here.&nbsp; I don’t owe you shit, cause you haven’t done anything to deserve SHIT! My powers are because I am a demigod not because I have been blessed by you like some of these others.&nbsp; So I no longer have to come here anymore.&nbsp; I have to visit this place every five years. Not every year like everyone believes…even then I don’t have to stay longer than a day.&nbsp; As such I came to deliver to you what you gave me.”&nbsp; <br><br>He stepped forward towards the lake tempted to piss in it but he wouldn’t waste his liquid on even that now.&nbsp; “Tears…seeds of anger, hatred, despise, neglect, resentment, and lack of caring.&nbsp; Cause obviously you don’t care and neither do I!&nbsp; So goodbye…sperm donor.&nbsp; Enjoy the last tears you will ever receive from me!”&nbsp; He shook out the plastic bag of crystalline tears.&nbsp; He then tossed them into the pool and with a smile, he turned around and walked off mentally free of the shackle that made him Son of Poseidon…no he was just Son of the Sea!&nbsp; He walked upstairs and when the light hit him for the first time in several years.&nbsp; &nbsp;Nick smiled and the only reason he didn’t shout was that others were around him and he didn’t want to hurt anyone. <br><br>He was going swimming and with that charming grin on his face, he headed home.&nbsp; Those that knew him knew his door was always open, he had always been a great listener.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>12-05-2020, 05:08:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcT48PSFnTYoJFejbMTkBT3qFqXT0p4alqcy1JUGCVX_j-iBVckc&amp;usqp=CAU)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> temple to inner sanctuary<br><strong>Company::</strong> Kenzie, Apollo, Jr<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, morning, <br><strong>Mood::</strong> curious, ceremonial<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Jeans and a tshirt, hiking boots, backpack.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> screaming. Blood<br><br><br><hr><br>Cassandra startled slightly when the beautiful blue haired girl in the gorgeous grey dress approached her and asked for her assistance in the ritual. "Oh, of course sweetie. I'd be glad to help. "<br><br>The blonde seer had a suspicion that it was a distinct possibility that she and Kenzie could potentially make out in the future, and that seemed more likely suddenly somehow. Giving a soft smile up at the other woman, she accepted the candle and feather. Running a finger up it, letting the soft smoothness of the complex organic little marvel, she took her place, watching as the ritual was performed. <br><br>"Apollo" she murmured absentmindedly exactly when Kenzie said it as well. <br><br>But then the simple but earnest ritual was completed, and the ancient woman followed the man with the confusing name down the stairs to their specific altar. Had Akira said something about only one set of stairs being visible? Because Cassandra saw fifteen. Oh well, probably not anything important. <br><br>Moving to the statue of Apollo, golden and shining with it's own light, even in the dimness of the temple.<br><br>"Hello husband." She said, her voice tangled with unimaginable weight of years. By now though, it was mostly a kind of distant fondness.<br><br>"So apparently I'm supposed to bring an offering or something, but I showed up. That totally counts, doesn't it? So get this, there's a guy named Apollo here, too. How crazy is that? And we're supposed to live together in Apollo house... Can this..."<br><br>Her voice trailed off, starting to sound hollow, distant. Echoing off somewhere impossibly huge and distant, but returning stronger than when it left. "Place get... Any.... Weirder, husband..... ....dear?"<br><br>Silence. Seconds, minutes, hours, it was hard to say. The air was suddenly hot, almost crackling with more heat than a room that size should contain. Her voice now strained, heartbroken, Cassandra cried out, terrified and dripping with the angst of a hundered shredded souls. <br><br>"Αυτοί που άγγιξαν οι άρχοντες του βουνού άφησαν το άσπρο άλογο στις πύλες! Συμβαίνει ξανά! Οι υδρορροές τρέχουν με αίμα! Οι πυρκαγιές αμαρτίες του θνητού κόσμου μειώνουν τα λαμπερά!!"<br><br>As soon as she removed her hands from the statue, her voice completely returned to normal, and the temperature plunged, the cool dimness seemingly quite chil by comparison. "So yeah, not much new here. I don't know why you were so very insistent that I come here, but I did. I expect at least a hundred years of peace from this, ok?"<br><br>Waving to both Apollos, she headed towards the stairs. "Apollo, Junior. See y'all around. Isn't there a pool? I think there was. I'ma go swimming. That sounds fun."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>12-05-2020, 05:14:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Persphone House --&gt; Temple<br><strong>Company::</strong> Liliana --&gt; None<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy --&gt; Nervous<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> This</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1mpr8lRmWBuNkSndVq6AsApXaH/Men-s-Formal-Suit-Waistcoat-Blue-Black-Dark-Green-Business-Banquet-Wedding-Men-Tops-Vest-Fashion.jpg_q50.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br><br>Carter woke up in the warmth of a sleeping Liliana, her back pressed against his chest and one of his arms resting across her middle. The ginger was content to lay there with her for quite sometime, just enjoying the comfort of laying in bed with the woman he loved. Not too much later, Liliana also stirred awake, and as reluctant as they were to separate from each other, they knew that must get out of bed and prepare for the day, as today was the day of the Ceremony. The pair shared a shower, then dressed for the day. Carter did not own anything too formal, nor did he own anything that was in any kind of Greek style or form. What he did have, was a plain white dress shirt, a new pair of black dress pants, a red tie, and a black, formal waistcoat. It was what his last caregiver had given to him while he was working for him. It had been purchased relatively cheaply at a used clothing store, but it fit Carter perfectly, lacked any holes or signs of wear, and fit the aesthetic the old bar owner had been looking for at the time. <em>"When you play the music for the drinkers in this, it'll make this place feel less dingy, and like they're not drinking in an illegal, shitty bar,"</em> the old man had said with a laugh as he handed Carter the garment. Today, the formal wear was given a new purpose as he prepared himself for the ceremony. It would also be what he planned to wear to the party tonight, as he hardly owned any amount of clothing at all. Never had he the ability to purchase clothing for himself as he pleased, but now, he was making money selling artwork online. <br><br>Of course, Liliana looked magnificent and beautiful in her clothes for the day, and Carter had to have told her that at least a thousand times as the pair got ready, frequently stealing kisses and playfully poking her butt throughout the morning. When they were both ready, he walked with her, hand in hand, to the entrance of the underground temple, where a group other blessed and elders were gathered. They arrived a tad late, of course, as they had stayed up most of the night partaking in adult activities, but they arrived at the beginning of the ritual, hardly missing a thing. Carter found it was hard to focus on, however, as his mind danced between the shared night with the woman he loved and the nerves he felt towards the Goddess who had chosen him. This would be the ginger's first time doing this, and he was concerned that his gift wasn't good enough and that he wouldn't be sure what to say once it was his turn with Athena. <br><br>As the ritual ended and they were sent off to spend their time with their respective deities, Carter turned to Lily and gave her hand a gentle squeeze, wishing her luck with Persephone and promising to see her later. As he watched her walk off, he noticed Seth headed down, so he waited outside for the other Athena's blessed to finish, nervously looking down at the offering he had prepared for Athena. While he walked from Liliana's house to here, he had the offering secured under one arm, but now the canvas was held in front of him as he looked it over. Carter had painted Athena a winter forest. He did some research, and found that she had a familiar, a snowy owl. So, he had painted the Aegis, the shield she often wielded, borrowed from Zeus, and a sword. The sword was stuck into the snowy ground, with an intricate, golden hilt pointed up. Leaning against the sword was the Aegis, and perched upon the hilt of the sword, one clawed foot on each handle of the hilt, was a beautiful snowy owl. The weaponry was to represent her title of Goddess of War, of course. Several times, he had repainted this, restarted it, re-done certain aspects, but he believed it could no longer be improved. Although it was quite a striking piece, Carter wasn't too sure. This painting was going to a <em>goddess</em>. It could <em>not</em> be anything less than perfect. After looking it over for a moment, he let out a sigh.<br><br>Luckily, before he could think too much about the work in his hands, Carter noticed Seth leaving, so he headed inside to take his turn. It didn't seem like there was anyone else in here or anyone able to hear him, which was a relief. After placing the painting down at the base of the statue, leaning against it so it was upright, he knelt down on the ground, feeling awkward. Carter had never prayed before. When he lived with his family, they were not particularly religious, did not attend any kind of church, or mass, or other religious gathering. They did not pray, but they did not refuse the idea of a God, either. When he lived with the Loan shark, Carter was still not introduced into the idea of religion, and he had a confused viewpoint, unsure whether he really should believe in any kind of God or not. The old man who had taken him in after the loan shark kicked him out was a somewhat religious man. He never spoke of his religion, never told Carter what faith he followed or who or what he believed in, but the redhead could tell there was some aspect of religion in that man's life. At that point in his life, Carter had believed there was no God out there, or at least a merciless one. Throughout his childhood on the streets, he had seen a lot of suffering in people, and he believed that any Gods must had abandoned them if they were to leave their followers to rot like that. But then everything he thought about religion changed when he was chosen by the ancient Greek Goddess. Still, his viewpoints were jumbled and confused as to what to believe, but he at least knew there were higher powers out there. <br><br>A long moment of silence filled the room as Carter tried to think of what to say. "Uh," he started, his voice quiet, clearly unsure about this. Was Athena even listening? How would he know? Or would he just end up talking to himself like a madman? "Um, I guess I should say thanks, first." As he began, he found it easier to speak, and ended up doing so without thinking first. He had thousands of things he wanted to say to the Goddess, he just didn't know how to say it, and it came out as a somewhat jumbled, rambling mess. "Thanks for blessing me, for choosing me. All my life, I've never been chosen for anything, no one wanted anything to do with me. But then you chose me to be one of your blessed, and brought me to the village. And that has changed everything. I have friends now, and someone who loves me. And you gave me an actual purpose. But all of that is also why I ask for your help." <br><br>As he was speaking, without realizing what he was doing, Carter shifted from a kneeling position to a sitting one on the floor of the room. He was looking up at the statue. "You're the Goddess of War, but you're also of wisdom. Please, help me with the wisdom part. I don't want to let you or Lily down. I've never had anyone love me like she does, and I don't want to mess anything up. She's important to me, so I ask for your help in helping me make the right decisions to keep her happy. I also ask for your help with being your Blessed. I don't know what exactly is expected of me, or what I should be prepared for, but I don't want to make you regret choosing me. Please, just guide me in making the right decisions with life. I'm not used to any of this. I'm afraid that I'm going to mess everything up." <br><br>It surprised Carter when he realized how much he had said as he rambled on, but he seemed to have spoken everything that was on his mind. For a few silent moments, he remained as he was, sitting on the floor, as he tried to think of anything else he wished to speak about or ask of, but he couldn't think of anything. The only thing on his mind was worry that Athena was going to disapprove of his gift or the lingering feeling that she hadn't been listening. He still didn't quite know how to feel on the whole religion thing, but it was something he knew he would figure out eventually. <br><br>Now that he was done in the temple, he thanked Athena again and got up and left. After leaving, he began to walk to the Athena house, where Ross and Todd had spent the night. When he entered the house, he saw Ross sitting on the table, a mug of coffee sitting between his two tiny raccoon hands. "Hey. Looks like you didn't destroy everything. Good job." For a couple minutes, he would speak with Ross about what he had just done and what the two animals had done last night. Todd had already left to return to Lilly, and Ross had made a pot of coffee. Having an intelligent Raccoon as your familiar was handy, as he had little thumbs that he could do things with. Carter poured himself a cup of coffee and he and Ross went back outside, where they sat on the steps of the Athena house and drank their warm bean juice. <br><br>The two sat and talked about a few things, mostly just waiting for everyone else to finish with their talks with their deities. While they sat there, Carter noticed something white had fallen from the sky and landed in the grass alongside the dirt pathway to the house. He got up and went to see what it was, stooping down to pick it up. It was a white feather. Looking up and around, he saw no bird that matched the color or size of the feather, confusing him as he sat back down. A moment passed, and then he realized. Athena's familiar was a snowy owl, the animal he had painted. Was this a feather from her? To tell him that she had been listening after all? A small smile passed onto Carter's face as he twirled the feather around in his fingers. Maybe she really had been listening after all. Ross took the feather from Carter, sniffing it curiously before handing it back, no interest in the feather. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>12-05-2020, 21:23:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Forest's Edge -&gt; Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> None -&gt; Carter <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Lex<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Pensive<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Formal Kimono</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/67/8e/e2/678ee232f739bd3925ef815c9de23d3.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Seth deposited his phone into his pocket and put out the last of his cigarette. For some clarity after his prayer to Athena, he had gone on a walk around the perimeter of the Village, enjoying the scent of the forest and using it to help calm his nerves. Instead of solace, however, the Athena boy had found himself accidentally starting a flame war after stumbling across the Village's social media group, and now he had a proper fight on his hands. Sure, behind the screen he was tough, but Lex had a decapitated head as an offering, and that alone was making him consider backing out.<br><br>No... He was tired of running away from the bullies. Ares kids were just a bunch of muscle, and as long as you could strategize on the fly, you could beat them. At least, that's what he hoped. At least he'd have the upper hand until Lex figured out his power, and even then it wasn't so easy to work around. With his confidence wavering, Seth lit up another smoke, sighing softly as he crushed the now empty pack in his hand and taking a mental inventory of when he'd have to buy more. If nothing else, he should get as prepared as he could for the duel.<br><br>Upon arriving back at his shared housing, Seth saw Carter standing outside, watching an owl divebomb the roof of the building to pick off a mouse that had climbed on top and disappear into the forest, leaving behind a single feather that now rested in Carter's hands.<br><br>"Morning sunshine. Usually you're up before me. Long night?" Seth said as he came into a reasonable range, not really keen on disturbing the relative peace of the area. "Lemme grab some coffee and supplies, and you can dump on me." He continued, quickly bypassing his roommate and his raccoon friend to retrieve a few sacks of empty casings and gunpowder, as well as the necessary requirements to fill and cap them, taking the supplies to the kitchen and setting his gun on the table. If Carter was willing to talk about anything, even something mundane, Seth would happily listen as he tinkered away, removing his practice rounds from his weapon and filling the magazine with something a tad more lethal, sipping away at a hot mug of coffee as he worked.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>13-05-2020, 02:22:09</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Fine<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> This</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1mpr8lRmWBuNkSndVq6AsApXaH/Men-s-Formal-Suit-Waistcoat-Blue-Black-Dark-Green-Business-Banquet-Wedding-Men-Tops-Vest-Fashion.jpg_q50.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>As Seth approached, Carter looked up, smiling at him in greeting. "Hey. Yeah, you could say it was a long night." As he watched his roommate enter the house, Carter realized that it sounded as if he thought he was here the whole night. When, in fact, the redhead had most certainly not been anywhere near the Athena house. After motioning for Ross to come along, he and the raccoon followed the other man into the house. Carter poured himself a second cup of coffee and Ross placed his in the sink, then declared to Carter that he was going to go take a morning nap. "Take this in there with you," said the man as he handed the white feather to Ross, who carried it into the bedroom with him. <br><br>Now that his familiar was out of the room, Carter leaned against the counter as he waited for Seth to return to chat with him. Although he wasn't sure he would categorize their relationship with a best friend title, he and Seth got along pretty well. He talked to him more than anyone in the camp, and he always enjoyed the other blessed's company. Of course, he probably talked to him so much more than anyone else because they lived together, but still. He was a good friend. Because he didn't need it on right now, the ginger removed his tie and waistcoat he was wearing and draped them over the back of one chair, un-tucked the white button up, and leaned back against the counter to enjoy his coffee.<br><br>He watched the other begin to tinker with the gun and bullets he had brought out of his room, assuming it had something to do with the social media fight he and that one girl were dealing with. Carter wasn't a big fan of fighting despite being the chosen of a war Goddess, so he often avoided it when he could. He wouldn't back down from a fight, but he wasn't going to go picking them, either. <br><br>"Hey, so, did you not realize that I wasn't here last night? That's why you didn't see me this morning." There was an amused smile on Carter's face and within his voice as he spoke.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>13-05-2020, 02:59:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Carter <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Lex<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Surprised, Excited<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Formal Kimono</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/67/8e/e2/678ee232f739bd3925ef815c9de23d3.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Seth looked up at Carter as the ginger spoke, raising an eyebrow at the question and taking a long sip of coffee before starting to load the magazine with fresh hollow point rounds, carefully feeding one bullet at a time. "I wasn't aware, but that explains a lot actually. Decide to spend the night in a tree instead? Wait, don't tell me..." Seth replied, looking back up at Carter as he came to the sudden realization of what might have happened.<br><br>"Well shit, with who? Details man. I wanna know when to leave if a lucky lady shows up." He teased with slight chuckle. It took Seth a few seconds to realize that a beaming grin had spread across his face, but he didn't care much. Even just the last few weeks had told Seth that Carter was similar to him as far as love went, and the least he could do is be considerate toward his roommate if he needed the house to himself for the night.<br><br>As Seth waited for Carter's answer he finished loading the 24th and final round, placing another on top of the magazine and returning it to the body of his gun. He checked the safety quickly, then cocked the slide and preloaded the extra bullet, knowing that&nbsp; if he was forced to draw on Lex, he wouldn't have enough time or mobility to chamber a round mid-combat. As he listened, the Asian boy began the tedious work of filling more shells with gunpowder, using a tabletop press to cap each round off. The katana he usually wielded in his left hand would need a quick once over at some point too, but for now, the mindnumbing work was perfect for giving his attention to his roommate.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>13-05-2020, 03:51:39</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Fine<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> This</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1mpr8lRmWBuNkSndVq6AsApXaH/Men-s-Formal-Suit-Waistcoat-Blue-Black-Dark-Green-Business-Banquet-Wedding-Men-Tops-Vest-Fashion.jpg_q50.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Carter let out a small laugh at Seth's reaction and he hopped up to sit on the counter rather than lean against it. He hadn't expected it to be so easy to talk about such a personal thing, yet here he was. "I was with Liliana, and it was great, dude. I'm gonna be honest, I've never messed around with anyone before, but it was great. She's just great in general." Another big smile was on his face as he spoke and there was a clear fondness of Lily in his voice.<br><br>&nbsp;"I appreciate the offer, but unless another Persephone Blessed shows up, I'll probably be going over to her house. You'll get to stay in your room with peace and quiet. And Ross. I'd make Ross stay here." Having the Raccoon around would be like having a child around when trying to get saucy. Carter chose not to talk about the actual night itself, just for sake of privacy for Liliana. He didn't know what she would be okay with him saying, so he chose to not say much of anything at all for her sake.<br><br>"But about you and Lex? You're going to fight? What are you guys even upset about to be fighting in the first place?" Carter brought up the aggression that was between the two as he watched the other work on his gun. The ginger didn't know a thing about guns. Living in such a small, woodsy town as he had, one would have thought he would have learned to hunt or something as a child, but no. He had been kept away from all guns. It never really bothered him much, at least. Now that he was sitting in the same room as someone working on a gun, though, he was curious about them and thought that maybe he should learn. Being skilled in swords and shields was great and all, but this was modern times, and there were baddies out there running around with more powerful weapons than a pointy stick. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>13-05-2020, 04:55:54</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Carter <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Lex<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Anxious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Formal Kimono</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/67/8e/e2/678ee232f739bd3925ef815c9de23d3.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Seth chuckled softly when Carter said Ross would be hanging on at the house when his master went to play. Even if he couldn't understand the raccoon, he knew the familiar was intelligent enough to understand him, and with how self sufficient the trash panda was, Seth couldn't see any issues with the arrangement.<br><br>When the topic fell on his animosity toward Lex, Seth faltered for a moment before setting aside his work and gesturing for Carter to hold the thought. The Japanese boy retreated to his room once more, returning this time with the ornate scabbard sheathing his curved blade and a few tools to care for it, namely oil, a whetstone, and a washcloth. As he extracted the weapon from its wooden case, Seth began to speak once more.<br><br>"I guess it's more a misunderstanding that blew out of proportion. I got stood up by my date and got to the ceremony late, and I ended up brushing against her. I didn't notice at the time, but I guess it was kind of a hard hit, especially to a girl. Not that she's fragile..." He started to explain as he inspected the blade's edge, looking for minute chips in the cutting surface before he started any sort of proper work on it. "I was gonna apologize at some point, but I think I pissed her off not saying something right away, and we went straight for each other's throat. But Ares kids have always been pricks in fantasy novels. Don't know what I expected to be different. At least enough people are showing up that we can't kill each other, but... I guess I'm just nervous. Martial arts spars, police academy, personal training... It's all been in controlled environments, so I've never been in a proper fight before. I know my limits and my skills, but if I lose, it'll be no different than what I've already been through." Seth continued, ending with an apathetic shrug. At the very least, he could take a beating thanks to all the bullying in school.<br><br>His inspection of the blade completed to his satisfaction, he soaked a central portion of the rag in the polish/cleaner solution, then set to rubbing the liquid on the blade from the guard up. His slender finger caressed the blade with skill, much in the same way an experienced playboy would touch the soft skin of his lay for the night, and the light seemed to reflect off the blade into his eyes, giving them an ominous glint for a few moments. For those short seconds, Seth seemed genuinely dangerous, a feeling akin to standing close to someone with killing intent just wafting from their being; the light shifted and reflected against his cheek now, returning his visage to its usual form, that of a cheerful young man still relishing his roommate's good fortune and the anticipation of the night's events.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>14-05-2020, 04:53:14</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/B3bJ8m5/Camila-Cabello-2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Phoenix Ramirez</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Temple<br><strong>Company::</strong> Self<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Morning, Day of Blessing<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Content, Confused<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> https://i.pinimg.com/736x/b7/83/0b/b7830bee3b9d1882ee706dc5f97a54e5.jpg<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><hr><br>Phoenix watched as Miss Akira spoke and they did a sort of ritual with the High Priestess from the Hecate house. Phoenix could feel the energy and clarity in the air as she moved to each representative and called upon the elements. After the ceremony, Phoenix couldn't help but search the small crowd to catch a glimpse of Aristotle before making her way down into the temple and finding herself in the room of Hephaestus. She smiled to Jeremiah for she laid her hand crafted arrows at the foot of the Great Makers statue.<br><br><strong>"Thank you for your blessing, today I offer you a small token of my appreciation. I hope you continue to watch over me, help my abilities grow, and make me stronger."</strong> she spoke quietly.<br><br>She sat there for a few moments as she just enjoyed the quiet. Her mind thinking of things from her mother and father, to her smithing, and finally making their way to Aristotle. The tinge of... irritation... that she felt earlier seeing him kiss the other elder. It was strange to her, she didn't understand why it caused a reaction at all. She couldn't possibly be jealous, jealousy would require her to actually have feelings. She was sure she didn't... but know, she was even questioning that. They did spend a lot of time together and Phoenix knew that he had to care for her, at least to some extent. <br><br>After quite some time contemplating her life choices she finally stood up and headed out of the temple. She was going to go and try and get a work out in before the party tonight, maybe that would help her clear her mind. <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>14-05-2020, 06:38:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Fine<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> This</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1mpr8lRmWBuNkSndVq6AsApXaH/Men-s-Formal-Suit-Waistcoat-Blue-Black-Dark-Green-Business-Banquet-Wedding-Men-Tops-Vest-Fashion.jpg_q50.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br><br>As the other Blessed told him to hang on and ran off to his room, the redhead finished his warm drink and sat the mug in the sink. The coffee pot was all out now, and he decided that he shouldn't really have any more coffee anyhow. Too much, and he might go a little crazy. But damn was that raccoon good at making coffee. How and why, he wasn't sure, but it was certainly appreciated. <br><br>Soon, the other was back, and Carter listened to Seth speak, a little surprised. He'd never seen this side of his roommate before, and he was concerned for his well being. This looked like it was going to be a serious fight, and he didn't want his friend to get hurt over something as stupid as a bump in the shoulder and some annoyance between the two. Really, Carter wasn't a fan at fighting at all. He'd done it all his life, but it was never something caused by him, it was always in self defense. It seemed like he and the other Athena Blessed resembled the two different strategies in war- Seth was more offensive and fought to win and for honor, and Carter was more defense, and fought to protect those around him. Together, if they ever had to fight something, he was sure they would make an amazing duo. For now though, he would just worry about how the fight would go. Not that he doubted Seth's capabilities, but was just worried about him in general. <br><br>"Well, just be careful, okay? This doesn't seem like it shout be something you need to kill each other over. I haven't seen you fight anything yet, but I'm sure you're going to be fine. You gotta win, though. We're both Athena's and that's a war Goddess, so we gotta do great at stuff that's war-like. Like fighting other people. Just remember that we're all on the same side in the end, though, and try not to hurt her too bad or get yourself hurt." There didn't seem like there was any point in trying to talk Seth out of the fight, so he wasn't going to even try. Instead, he would just try to be supportive. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>14-05-2020, 07:37:55</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Carter <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Lex<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Anxious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Formal Kimono</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/67/8e/e2/678ee232f739bd3925ef815c9de23d3.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Seth listened to his roommate's response and chuckled for a few seconds before throwing on a confident smile. "Who ever said I planned on losing? I can't go around picking fights without putting my opponent on the brink of exhaustion too, and an Ares is no different. 'Sides, it's her arrogance that pisses me off the most, so if I can knock her down a few pegs, Lex can learn some humility." He replied before giving the blade a one handed swing to the side, listening to it whistle through the air. Satisfied, he returned the katana to its sheath and set it on the table to wipe his hands and workspace off.<br><br>"But it's good knowing someone's got my back at least, even if you're not planning on avenging me or anything. I really don't want to kill anyone if I can avoid it, so unless she goes for my throat, I'll be aiming low too. And I can at least be fair and start off with just my sword, just like her. I'll just leave the fight to my Foresight and go from there." With that Seth had finished cleaning his mess other than returning it to his room and withdrew a fresh pack of cigarettes from a thin pocket inside his kimono, offering one to Carter before downing the last of his coffee and heading outside to smoke his nerves away again.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>14-05-2020, 16:10:23</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b9/31/78/b93178dc9f345235e356d2cbc063fe03.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Swimming pool<br><strong>Company::</strong> Solo, very open.<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, morning, <br><strong>Mood::</strong> bored mostly<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Robe, covering white one piece swimsuit<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><br><hr><br>Cassandra was... Kind of bored, honestly. As if she didn't at all remember screaming about blood and death an hour ago, she strode up to the pool. Casually dropping her green robe on a chair, she revealed a pristine white swimsuit, a single strap over her left shoulder, held together by a gold clip. Matching shining gold buckles hilight her hips, forming interesting little circles of tanned skin framed by gold. <br><br>Taking two quick long steps, she launched herself into the air, slipping elegantly into the cool water. There were several people here that the blonde would be interested in learning more about, but for now, everyone seemed to be doing their own thing. <br><br>So a few hours of mindless swimming seemed to be in order. Hopefully she would have some company... But if not, adding a little more swimming to her four million plus hours of life was more enjoyable than sitting staring at walls.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HazySky</strong> on <strong>14-05-2020, 22:00:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/98/Wcsnbtq3b8p01.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Phoebe</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Artemis<br><strong>Location::</strong> The garden of her home. <br><strong>Company::</strong> Alone. <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th near dawn to early morning. <br><strong>Mood::</strong> Good. <br><strong>Wearing::</strong> The usual grey cargo pants, brown sleeveless tank top and hooded green hunting coat. She also has her leather belt with her twin hunting knives and quiver slung across her back and she's carrying her faithful recurve bow. <br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None. <br><br><br><hr><br>Phoebe was awake before dawn as usual. She was a habitual early riser and had been out for her morning run before most of the village was even awake. Back from her run she stripped off and dived straight into the clear, untreated, unheated water of the pool in the back garden of her home. Skinny dipping was one of her particular passions and she could think of no better way to wash away the sweat and aches of her run than with a refreshing swim. Once she was done with her swim, she hauled herself out of the pool and allowed the morning sun to dry her before padding into the house to dress. She didn't have robes that were more ceremonial to her than her hooded hunting coat, daubed as it was with the blood of her kills and sacred declarations to the goddess. After that there were the companions to be fed and exercised. They might be gifts from a goddess, but they still needed to be fed and allowed to stretch their legs or wings. Only after that was it time for her own breakfast and by then most of the village was not only awake and stirring, but was done with their first meal of the day.<br><br>She had her usual continental breakfast of fresh bread, cold meats and cheese with some peppery herby salad and finished off with some fresh fruit. Breakfast was followed by an hour of prayer and contemplation in the garden in the shade of all the trees that filled it and surrounded the house so much that it could barely be seen from the road.<br><br>Phoebe took an hour or so over that and also let her breakfast go down, but once she was done then she retrieved her bow and arrows from the house and settled to her other form of devotion to her patron; an hour of archery practice on the various target set around the house and its grounds. With her personal training and duties to her patron completed Phoebe checked the kitchen and realized she needed to head into the village to restock the fridge. <br><br>She left her bow and arrows behind, but kept her knives at her waist, which was a odd combination with a canvas shopping bag. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>14-05-2020, 23:16:17</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Fine<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> This</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1mpr8lRmWBuNkSndVq6AsApXaH/Men-s-Formal-Suit-Waistcoat-Blue-Black-Dark-Green-Business-Banquet-Wedding-Men-Tops-Vest-Fashion.jpg_q50.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br><br>"I'll avenge you if you get eaten by a monster or something, but not for this," he said in a joking fashion in response to Seth. His tone was light, but he was still somewhat serious. Carter wasn't going to fight people who didn't really deserve it, but if someone or something <em>really</em> hurt one of his friends or Lily and had malicious intent involved, he would be sure to fight back. This, though, seemed kind of silly to the ginger, so he was just going to stay out of it. <br><br>He shook his head at the offer of a cigarette and hopped off the counter, intending to follow him outside. There wasn't anything really going on for him until tonight with the party, so why not bother his roommate a little longer? "You really should stop smoking, ya know. Bad for you. And they're expensive." The price of the packs were what originally kept Carter from starting the bad habit while he ran amok on the streets. All the kids except one other in the group he hung with were avid smokers and constantly teased on the redhead and the other kid for not joining in. None of the others were keen on sharing, though, and relied on adults who bought the kids smokes in exchange for some extra money. Carter didn't have much money and he wasn't going to waste it on that. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>15-05-2020, 00:16:47</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_lossless,ret_img,w_980/https://www.clichemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RILEY-HOODY-980x581.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Room --&gt; Training Ground --&gt; Swimming Pool<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Cassandra<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th.<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Pissed off -&gt; Aggravated<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr> <br>&nbsp; Apollo had all but ignored his roommate far to pissed off from her earlier berate to be bothered by her right now.&nbsp; He went back and got redressed in his sleeveless hoodie, one of many, some cargo pants that were khaki in color.&nbsp; He didn’t want to wear typical black but he had a pair of those two, putting on his gym shoes to get ready.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;He had to go to the training area cause otherwise he would do things to his room and he wasn’t going to destroy his things.&nbsp; He had on pair of gold hand wraps and went to work out on the heavy bag after his warm-up, not that he needed it but if someone was watching he was told my Jeremiah always act normal.&nbsp; (He attacked the bag with several focused combinations.)&nbsp; &nbsp;If anything he wouldn’t hit a woman, even if she hit him subdue her sure but he knew most women save the spawn of Hercules he could deal with, so fighting one would prove what?!?&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;He moved to jump rope as he was focused on working out till he was tired.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br><strong><em> ‘Why did her taunt aggravated him so much?&nbsp; Cause he could ignore anything else: Blackout, Nightshade, Blackula, Darkie, a host of other things that Lady Akira no longer allowed here, but his name…he couldn’t escape his name…it was his name…he was insulted by the way she said like it was beneath her or something.’ </em></strong><br>He was confused since she too prayed to Apollo or said something that he translated from Greek.&nbsp; She mentioned husband too…was that why his name was so offensive to her.&nbsp; (He switched back to the bag, hitting harder the more he thought about it.)&nbsp; Then she wants a wave like everything was cool.<strong><em>&nbsp; ‘We are NOT cool!’ </em></strong> He then hit the bag much too hard this time, with a focused beam of light wrapped around his hand.&nbsp; His hand hit through the bag and created a hole.&nbsp; He dropped his head and sighed truly aggravated.&nbsp; “DAMN!!!”&nbsp; <br><br>He had gotten lost within himself he had been at it for more than ninety minutes and he had already ruined one bag.&nbsp; He needed to cool off not heat up, so he needed to just go take a swim, it was the other place he was comfortable anyway.&nbsp; Since he was soaked in sweat already.&nbsp; It wouldn’t hurt to take a dip in the water.&nbsp; He pulled the bag down and easily replaced it with another.&nbsp; He cleaned up his mess then headed to the pool stripping down to his shorts along the way. The rest of his gear neatly folded in the bag.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;Once there he put his things down closest to him in a chair.&nbsp; He saw someone in the water but couldn’t recognize them being under the waves but he thought nothing of it as he stood at the edge and jumped into the deep end feet first letting his body sink beneath the waves.&nbsp; &nbsp;He just sank feeling the coolness of the water surrounding him, he continued down letting his feet touch the ground before he shot himself back up, feeling a lot of the grime from his workout wash off and he was definitely much cooler now as his head broke the surface of the water. <br><br><br>“This is not funny.” &nbsp;He said if only to himself as he surfaced and saw her!!&nbsp; “Not funny at all.”&nbsp; He breathed.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>15-05-2020, 00:40:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b9/31/78/b93178dc9f345235e356d2cbc063fe03.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Swimming pool<br><strong>Company::</strong> Apollo, open.<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, morning, <br><strong>Mood::</strong> bored mostly, kind of floating in mind and body.<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> white one piece swimsuit<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong><br><br><br>The ancient Greek had long long ago developed the ability to just.... Kind of shut off all conscious thought and drift along until something snapped her out of it. A state where she was vaguely aware of time passing, but nothing really mattered. Her record was three full weeks of basically just staring at a plain wall and startling back to reality as simply as if she had been napping. And even then, what woke her was a landline phone she hadn't known was in the house ringing. <br><br>So she had vaguely sensed someone coming, and coming towards the pool rather fast. She just hadn't cared. But the bobbing about stirred her from the lethargic trance, and she looked up at Apollo junior. <br><br>"Oh hello housemate." She said, ever so vaguely. "Good ceremony, huh? The blue haired lady did a good job, I think. I moved my stuff, the entire backpacks worth, into my room. How do you want to split up the fridge?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>15-05-2020, 00:40:34</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/NfcK44YvfWlwrohf3HRj-lbRtooU7PwewqNmlWJ3hQiiioSVC-4kSik=w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Aristotle Hector Simpson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15350096#msg15350096)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/128/watermark/840-1120/09405bd7-2dd2-4ee8-ae89-f06aa4f252d3.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;Aries caught Phoenix looking at him and winked at her.&nbsp; They went separate ways though and figured she would be in there much longer than he would.&nbsp; He was generally quick with his prayers but sincere.&nbsp; He would have to take care of a bit of paperwork if he planned on going to the Ball.&nbsp; Did he even ask her if she was going?&nbsp; He knew she was going, but was he going for her or for him?&nbsp; He know longer new when it came to his firebird, he knew she set him on fire with wanton desire and it wasn’t just to bed her either.&nbsp; He enjoyed them just spending time together, sparring even working out.&nbsp; He liked when got sweat and her hair clung to her in spots and he moved to kiss and lick the sweat away…some of it the rest they ended up washing off when they got dirty in the shower together.&nbsp; <br>He breathed to clear his head and not think about her right now as he was working on his least favorite past time <strong><em>‘Paperwork’ </em></strong> But it was what keep the Elders aware of what was truly going on with everyone here so it had to be done.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>He was working on it only to look over at his exam table and the last time Phoenix was here…they used the hell out of that thing.&nbsp; He was hoping she would spend the night, but she didn’t.&nbsp; He was saddened but he didn’t let it show.&nbsp; He could smile the tears of a clown often he was good at it by now.&nbsp; He would go see her before the ball maybe she would go with him unless she had another date already.&nbsp; &nbsp;He smirked there was no telling with her since she could basically have any man….or woman she wanted and he was sure there were a few with their eye on her anyway.&nbsp; &nbsp;But still since no one was here he did take the time to pick out a suit and a mask for the evening.&nbsp; And texted her at least.&nbsp; &lt;&lt; Will you go to the ball with me?&gt;&gt; <em> 'Never hurt to ask'</em><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>15-05-2020, 02:56:46</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Carter <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Nenene<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Anxious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Formal Kimono</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/67/8e/e2/678ee232f739bd3925ef815c9de23d3.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Seth's mouth twisted into a more mischievous smile at Carter's chastising. Once they were outside he popped a cigarette into his mouth and lit it, taking a long drag before responding. "You'd think med school would've told me that too, but there's a surprising number of doctors that smoke. But if I do quit, you'll be the first to know." He teased in return. At least his roommate wasn't a total prude and could have some humor.<br><br>"I should probably swing by the new Elder's place too. There's no way someone in that flashy of traditional clothes doesn't speak Japanese... Which, have you ever heard Akira use it at all? She seems like that sort that would mutter to herself when nobody's listening." He asked, feeling a little weird calling the head Elder by her first name, but everyone else seemed to do the same. Seth pulled his phone out for a short moment, typing out a message as fast as his fingers could manage, and it wasn't long before he received a reply. The Japanese boy looked toward his partner in crime, deciding to at least be decent enough to offer for him to tag along. "If you want to, you can hang out with us. We'll keep the foreign words to a minimum for ya. Maybe Nenene'll give some advice about Liliana if you need it."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>15-05-2020, 03:42:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Fine<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> This</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1mpr8lRmWBuNkSndVq6AsApXaH/Men-s-Formal-Suit-Waistcoat-Blue-Black-Dark-Green-Business-Banquet-Wedding-Men-Tops-Vest-Fashion.jpg_q50.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br><br>"I don't really talk a lot to anyone at camp other than you and Lily, so I don't know much about the elders," he responded, pretty sure he knew which of the elders Seth was referring to. It's not that he avoided talking to anyone, but he just wasn't very popular - never had been. He would be friendly with everyone in the village and liked all the blessed well enough. Carter was, what some liked to call, an extroverted introvert. <br><br>"Yeah, I'll come along. I don't have anything else to do today until the party later. I gotta make sure you aren't beating up other people, too." There was a teasing grin on the ginger's face as he hopped off the porch steps to follow Seth along. "I don't need any advice about relationships. Look at me, man. I got it all under control. She likes me so much, she wanted to spend the night with me." There was still a grin on his face and his tone was clearly lighthearted as he spoke. Advice might be okay, as Carter had limited knowledge on relationships, but he also knew that it was something she and Liliana should work on together. If he made a mistake, then they could talk about it and he would work to make himself a better boyfriend. But for now, it was just to just play around with Seth. "People are going to come to <em>me</em> for relationship advice." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>15-05-2020, 04:25:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Temple -&gt; Main House<br><strong>Company::</strong> No One -&gt; Texting: Jeremiah and Nenene<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, Late Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy, Excited -&gt; Concerned<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> This Grecian Style Dress (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/48/98/48/489848ff01c71f37f40f5f3342487852.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><hr><br>Akira smiled as they finished the ritual and Mackenzie closed the circle. All of the blessed made their way into the temple as Akira waited for most of the students to head back to the village before going in. When she reached the Room of Zeus, she laid the small pin as the foot of his statue before kneeling before it.<br><br><strong>"Please continue to give me strength as I watch over these Blessed."</strong> she spoke softly.<br><br>Her job as Head Elder was one of both major responsibility as well as the stress that goes with that. She is given the task to help newer Blessed find their way, and protect them while they were here. They often had some strong headed Blessed that certainly didn't make her job any easier. She often worried she wasn't fit for the job but her peers would tell her otherwise.<br><br>She made her wad from the temple and headed back to the main house. She waved lightly to the Blessed that were enjoying the pool. When she got to the door she noticed a note attached to the door "How odd..." she spoke to herself. She grabbed to paper and headed to her room to relax a bit before the ball.<br><br>When she reached her room she sat the note on her desk and went to remove her gown. She slipped into a pair of comfortable pants and a tee shirt before heading back to her desk. She grabbed the note and opened it, reading it slowly.<br><br><em>Your little village will be brought down, one way or another. I have managed to slain many Blessed as I build up power. Blessed Falls is going to be reduced to nothing. I'll show the Gods what real potential looks like. You have been warned!</em><br><br>Akira's face fell as she read it, concern sinking in. They never received a direct threat like this, how did the person even know they were here... or get in for that matter. She had to bring this to the other Elders immediately.<br><br>Taking out her phone she sent a text to Jeremiah and Nenene <em><strong>"Emergency Meeting in my room. ASAP."</strong></em> she sent.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>15-05-2020, 04:51:31</strong>
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				Joint post<br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House -&gt; Nenene's house<br><strong>Company::</strong> Carter -&gt; Cater, Nenene <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Formal Kimono</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/67/8e/e2/678ee232f739bd3925ef815c9de23d3.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Seth nodded and put his finished cigarette into his portable ashtray before leading the charge to the Elder's housing. "Now you're talking smack too? Good to know you can walk with how inflated your head is." Seth replied with a chuckle and a shit-eating grin on his face. "But I suppose that's true. I'll definitely be coming to you for advice if I manage to get anywhere besides the friend zone with a girl. Gotta learn from the cute couples after all." <em>'And things are looking like I got friend zoned again anyways.'</em> He added in his mind, thinking about this morning's events, or lack thereof.<br><br>When the Athena boys arrived at Nenene's door and were let in, they would find the young Elder in surprisingly casual clothes for her image.<br><br><hr><hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Nenene's room -&gt; Akira's room<br><strong>Company::</strong> Carter, Seth -&gt; Akira, Jeremiah <strong>Mentioning::</strong><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Upbeat -&gt; Panic<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">[https://web-japan.org/trends/trend_scene/ts005/images/ts005_0032.jpg]</div></div><br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth will continue to be in gray here.<br><br><hr><br><acronym title="Welcome Kamiizumi-kun. Ah,">「いらっしゃい神泉君。ああ、</acronym>Welcome um... Mr. Byrd was it? I'll set out another cup of tea in just a moment.」 The raven-haired girl spat out excitedly when she opened the door, darting back into her simple room to whisk a plain, circular ceramic cup from a cupboard and poured a measure of black tea into it from a tabletop kettle.<br><br>"So, what brings you boys here? And for future reference Mr. Kamiizumi, perhaps don't be starting fights with your fellow Blessed. It only ever leads to retaliation and injury, and you never know when you'll be recommended for a quest... Hold on a moment." Nenene said as she returned to the central area of her room, four very comfortable chairs centered around a large coffee table, two tea cups already resting across from each other on it. The older woman withdrew her phone, displaying an eggplant purple case decorated with a few small stickers representing the gods and goddesses her shrine worshiped back home. When she read the message, her smile dropped completely, her eyes looking like they would burst straight out of the sockets. "Please, make yourselves comfortable. Hopefully this won't take very long, but Akira-tan needs a word with me." She said before dismissing herself from her own room and sprinting off to Akira's, slamming her fist on the door in a panicked rhythm.<br><br>"That... was weird... You think we should go listen?" Seth suggested once Nenene's door had closed behind her. The idea of a stakeout was especially fun to him, and if an Elder could make a surprised face like that, he wondered what exactly was happening behind closed doors.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>15-05-2020, 05:08:03</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House --&gt; Hades' House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth, Nenene<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Fine<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> This</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1mpr8lRmWBuNkSndVq6AsApXaH/Men-s-Formal-Suit-Waistcoat-Blue-Black-Dark-Green-Business-Banquet-Wedding-Men-Tops-Vest-Fashion.jpg_q50.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Of course, Carter laughed at Seth's words as they walked. "I'll give you the greatest advice, don't worry." Before took long, they were approaching the house of the elder. As soon as the door was opened, the elder was already talking about getting another tea cup for him even before he could say it was okay. Everything seemed to happen in a blink of an eye - they entered, they sat, there was tea, then she ran out, leaving Carter confused as to what exactly was going on.<br><br>Carter turned the confused look to Seth as he spoke, but then a mischievous grin took over and he was nodding his head. "Hell yeah, let's go eavesdrop. I wanna know what's putting an elder in a panic." Years of practice running around the city at night had taught the ginger a thing or two about being sneaky, so he would be happy to put his sneaking skills to the test. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>15-05-2020, 06:17:53</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Nenene's room, Akira's room<br><strong>Company::</strong> Carter <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Mischievous<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Formal Kimono</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/67/8e/e2/678ee232f739bd3925ef815c9de23d3.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Carter's grin was infectious to Seth, and he sprang up to grab a pair of drinking glasses from Nenene's cupboard, just in case they needed the extra help in hearing through walls, tossing one to Carter without any hesitation. Once outside, Seth continued a very casual stroll, waiting for Jeremiah to pass by and enter Akira's lodgings before scampering up to the door and carefully pressing his hand against the surface to confirm it was closed properly and could support the two men leaning against it.<br><br>After another good look around the area just to make sure nobody was watching them too much, Seth pressed his ear against the door, straining to hear what he assumed would be raised voices before too long. As the conversation continued, the Athena boy looked at his partner with wide eyes, trying to piece together whatever was happening as quickly as he could for discussion later, but what part was louder than any other was that the Village would be under attack soon. This fact only steeled Seth's resolve though. He couldn't back out of the fight tonight, but he needed to do everything he could to keep Lex in one piece, no matter what she said or did. She'd be a valuable pawn on the battlefield, and the more of her power he saw for his own eyes, the better he could guide her sword in the future.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>15-05-2020, 06:22:55</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_lossless,ret_img,w_980/https://www.clichemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RILEY-HOODY-980x581.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Room --&gt; Training Ground --&gt; Swimming Pool<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Cassandra<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th.<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Pissed off -&gt; Aggravated --&gt; Cordial<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr> <br>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>Apollo looked at her, he would let it go for now since she was being at least civil.&nbsp; "Hey."&nbsp; His voice and tone not defense but carried little warmth...he couldn't do NO warmth.&nbsp; He was Scion of Apollo it was who he was.&nbsp; "She did great for her first time.&nbsp; I enjoyed her efforts and how she trusted others to be part of the ceremony."&nbsp; <br><br>He paused.&nbsp; "You take the right, I will take the left or vice verse.&nbsp; Freezer just label your items there is some tape and a sharpie next to it."&nbsp; He looked at her she was still very beautiful, but he didn't let that distract him, he knew he held no interest for her. He kept his distance for now. &nbsp;"did you get what you wanted or needed from the ceremony?" &nbsp;He still found himself trying to be cordial at least.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>15-05-2020, 06:35:00</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/3a/10/f53a106480996fad1fd5e9b0e147b0cf.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg15341536)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Room/Forge --&gt; Akira's meeting room<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. <br><strong>Mood::</strong> None to happy!!<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/106/watermark/840-1120/7acb67db-d7db-4b42-9dcf-ee8f06715b6d.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><hr> <br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Jeremiah had pulled his clothes of.&nbsp; His shirt at least that left him in a tank top and pants, there was a slight glint to his arm as it quickly recalibrated to the color.&nbsp; It was the text message to his wrist phone that garnered his attention.&nbsp; He grabbed a button up shirt and took off out the door.&nbsp; He was still pretty spry and quick for his age, none of his training faltered but he hadn’t been tested in a while.&nbsp; The bit issue with this…Akira…didn’t call an Emergency meeting.&nbsp; She simply didn’t use that word!&nbsp; So the fact that she used it at all made him run to her place to find out what could make her do such a thing, he wasn’t as fast as some of the others but he hadn’t lost a step on his military run time.&nbsp; <br><br>He was at her door and he knocked still he didn’t think it was a prank but one could never tell with this lot.&nbsp; But once he was given entrance he walked in, putting on his shirt at least. &nbsp;“And what are we dealing with?” &nbsp;He said his grim features told him this was not prank and the presence of Nene confirmed it as well.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>15-05-2020, 18:40:55</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://data.whicdn.com/images/56206783/original.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Mackenzie Aayana White</strong></span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> In the temple --&gt; Main House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open {Tagging: Jeremiah, Nenene, and Akira}<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, Between events<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Relieved --&gt; Truly Scared<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Grey dress</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/8f/c1/a08fc1351822e5675bd92fe43efbd73e.jpg)</div></div> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic amulet (fully dark blue matching ring)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g4/M01/66/58/rBVaEVfNYmSAG5VTAAJ6RrBbdjo220.jpg)</div></div> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic ring (fully dark blue)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/813uFj-L9FL._SY500_.jpg)</div></div>, and <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">hairpin that looks like (fully blue matching amulet and ring)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91-5%2B-k04TL._SL1500_.jpg)</div></div> --&gt; torn grey shirt, ripped black jeans, spiked leather jacket, and leather knee-high boots with studded straps all the way up the leg, with her magic amulet and ring<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr>After finishing her ritual and being released into the temple by Miss Takanashi, Kenzie gathered her things from the chosen representatives and followed the group into the temple.&nbsp; Of course, she saw the multiple different stairs towards each God's room but she knew she was only to follow the stairs towards Hecate's room.&nbsp; Entering the room, the blue-haired girl gasped audibly.&nbsp; She'd been here many times, sometimes at the same time as the rest of the camp visited their own Gods but usually, she came alone.&nbsp; Being one of the blessed with a real excuse to use the temple more than just when the others came, she really didn't need an excuse to be caught there.&nbsp; Still, even as many times as she'd been in the temple, Kenz was always surprised at how beautiful it was.&nbsp; Sure, the cabins were nice too but the temples were something almost as if they belonged only in a world of fantasy.<br><br>As the Goddess of Magic, Hecate's temple room was a shrine to her gifts.&nbsp; The statue that stood in the middle of the room depicted three women.&nbsp; On the left, there stood the statue of a beautiful young maiden who held a torch in one hand and a waxing moon in the other.&nbsp; She was the version of the goddess of magick that most people liked and preferred to think about when they thought of Kenzie's goddess.&nbsp; In the middle stood the version of Hecate that appeared to Mackenzie the first time she had ever summoned the woman of magick.&nbsp; She was the one who had first gifted the girl with her magic and she was the one Kenzie felt the closest with as if the woman was her own mother.&nbsp; That part of the statue held a full moon in one hand and a pentacle in the other.&nbsp; Finally, on the right, there stood the only version of the goddess of three whom Kenzie truly feared.&nbsp; It was upsetting the crone that was the scariest thing in the world to the young woman as she stood before the statue.&nbsp; The crone was holding a waning moon and a torch in each of her hands as the three looked down over the only blessed of Hecate standing before them.<br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"My goddess..."</span></span>&nbsp; Mackenzie said, kneeling before the statue, her head held down.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Goddess, I was going to bring you the offering of a ritual specifically in your honor but the life I had planned to offer escaped.&nbsp; I am so sorry, Goddess.&nbsp; I should have been more careful but--"</span></span><br><br>"My child..."&nbsp; A woman whose voice seemed to transcend age cut off the young girl as she offered a hand out to invite Kenzie to stand.<br><br>Kenzie was so shocked by the fact that Hecate appeared before her where the statue had been without so much as an open circle, she nearly fell on her ass, gaping at the woman whose appearance seemed to blend the three facets of the goddess.&nbsp; One moment, she looked like the maiden and the next the mother and then the crone.&nbsp; Her appearance kept shifting, never settling on a single depiction of herself.&nbsp; When Kenzie finally recomposed herself, she took the woman's hand and stood with her.&nbsp; The priestess wanted so badly to hug one of the women she owed her life to but she could see it in her face.&nbsp; Something was truly wrong.&nbsp; Hecate had not come just to say hello to her faithful child.&nbsp; She was here with reason...and <em>that</em> was never good.<br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"What is it, Goddess?&nbsp; What's wrong?&nbsp; I can see it in your eyes--"</span></span>&nbsp; Once again, Kenzie found herself cut off by the goddess of magick.<br><br>"Hush now!"&nbsp; Hecate said, her command in the voice of the crone momentarily.&nbsp; Quickly, however, she softened back into the shifting phases as Kenzie now noticed that her body, unlike the previous times she had met with the goddess appeared translucent.&nbsp; Truly, whatever was happening wasn't good.&nbsp; "I don't have long but I needed to speak with you."&nbsp; Instead of interrupting again, Kenzie just nodded to show that she was listening to whatever the goddess had to say.&nbsp; "I can't tell you much.&nbsp; It will be up to your elders to reveal what they wish you to know but something bad is happening.&nbsp; An attack is being planned against your camp and it is not the first.&nbsp; My daughter, your time has come.&nbsp; When I blessed you, I told you that you would serve a purpose much greater than you could ever imagine, and now is the time.&nbsp; You will be important in the days to come.&nbsp; You must take up my mantle and serve Olympus if Blessed Falls is to survive."&nbsp; After a short pause, Hecate's face shifted for a long moment into the face of her maiden form.&nbsp; Then she spoke again, the fear in her eyes apparent and her voice panicked.&nbsp; "I have said too much.&nbsp; I must leave."<br><br>Kenzie couldn't help but nearly shout at the Goddess now, grabbing her hand tightly as if it would keep her there.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Goddess, you must tell me more!!!&nbsp; How can you expect me to serve you when I don't know what it is that is expected of me?!?&nbsp; Hecate, please!!!"</span></span><br><br>As if she had triggered the crone, the goddess's voice boomed through the room.&nbsp; Kenzie could almost swear people in the other rooms may have even heard the goddess if it wasn't for the fact that that was impossible.&nbsp; "That's enough, Mackenzie White!!!&nbsp; Her voice returning to normal, Kenzie bowed her head, ashamed of herself, and let go of the goddess's hand.&nbsp; "Now, four years ago, I chose you to represent me on this Earth.&nbsp; You were given powers others could only dream of and believe as fiction.&nbsp; You promised me on that day that you would serve me no matter what it was I needed of you.&nbsp; Will you take up my mantle and serve Olympus or will you stand by and watch as your friends and your home falls?"<br><br>Kneeling before the goddess again, Kenzie looked up at her patron, the look on her face determined.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Goddess, you know I am true to you and my word is my oath.&nbsp; I will take up your mantle and do what I must."</span></span><br><br>"Good.&nbsp; Now, I must return to Olympus and you must warn your elders of what is to come.&nbsp; Remember, my child, my magic flows through you as it flows through everything around you.&nbsp; I will always be there when you need me but now, you must do your duty.&nbsp; I believe in you, Mackenzie White.&nbsp; Don't let me down."&nbsp; With that, the goddess disappeared and where she stood was left only the statue that was meant to represent the goddess herself.<br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Yes, my Goddess."</span></span>&nbsp; Mackenzie whispered as she took the magic hairpin she had made earlier that year from her head and placed it at the feet of the goddess.&nbsp; Before her eyes, the hairpin disappeared and Kenzie heard the goddess as if in a whisper say thank you before she rose to her feet and raced out of the temple.<br><br>Kenzie didn't stop running in her dress until she reached her cabin.&nbsp; Luckily, it was the closest cabin to the temple, but she still hated running in the dress.&nbsp; Once there, she didn't think much about what she was doing but she knew she couldn't be in that dress anymore.&nbsp; She ran straight to her room and as quickly as she could, she threw on the first outfit she could find which happened to include a tattered, old grey tank top, black jeans with rips in the thighs, knees, and shins, a spiked leather jacket, and knee-high leather boots with studded straps running all the way up the legs.&nbsp; She threw her hair up in a messy ponytail without paying much attention.&nbsp; It really was just to keep the hair out of her eyes as she ran all the way past all of the cabins, around the pool, and barged straight into the Main House.&nbsp; She didn't stop there, however.&nbsp; No, she kept going until she reached Akira's office and barged in without showing any sign of respect.<br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"We have a big problem!"</span></span>&nbsp; She said in a panic, looking between Jeremiah, Nenene, and Akira who all seemed to be just sitting down to discuss something.&nbsp; Finally being at her destination, Kenzie's body seemed to catch up to her and hit her all at once.&nbsp; Her breathing was extremely heavy and she doubled over, barely keeping herself from falling straight to the ground.&nbsp; She hadn't run that far or that fast in...Gods of Olympus, when was the last time she had run like that?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 02:19:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Akira's house<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Feeling like a master super spy then hecking spooked<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> This</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1mpr8lRmWBuNkSndVq6AsApXaH/Men-s-Formal-Suit-Waistcoat-Blue-Black-Dark-Green-Business-Banquet-Wedding-Men-Tops-Vest-Fashion.jpg_q50.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Carter caught the cup that Seth had tossed to him and followed him out of the door with a leisurely walking speed to not draw any attention to them. They were just two dudes out for a walk. But it seemed as if there wasn't a lot of Blessed walking about anyhow. Most of them were off doing their own thing and waiting for the night's party to arrive. They passed Jeremiah as he entered the building, the final Elder before they were all gathered in one place. <br><br>He followed suit and leaned against the door, listening intently and trying to pick up every word he could. He could hear somewhat easily, able to distinguish between who was speaking and what they were saying. Carter returned Seth's surprised look upon hearing that they were going to be under attack. That wasn't good, not at all. Then, suddenly, Mackenzie was barging past the two and entered the building, swinging the door open and speaking in a panicked voice. <br><br>The ginger stood there, door open to the view of the entire collection of Elders, all of which could totally see he and Seth through the wide-open door. Carter looked at his roommate, a bit of a panicked look now on his own face as his worries switched from being under attack to them being caught listening in. Maybe it didn't look like they were listening or maybe it looked like they were coming to enter the house or something, he didn't know. The look he gave Seth was one that clearly said, "What do we do?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 02:42:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Main House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Jeremiah, Nenene.... Mackenzie.... Carter &amp; Seth? <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, Late Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Concerned<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Simple pants and tee<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><hr><br>As Nenene and Jeremiah showed up she sat them both down.<br><br><strong>"I'm afraid we have a bit of a threat, Jeremiah."</strong> she spoke softly.<br><br>She laid the letter on the table in front of them and allowed the other Elders to read it over as she spoke <strong>"This was one the door of the Main House when I returned from the temple. It sates that our village is going to be targeted and it seems as thought we won't be the fir-"</strong> Akira was cut off by the door being quickly opened.<br><br>Akira stood quickly <strong>"What is the meaning of these!"</strong> she spoke in a loud stern voice, her eyes focusing on Mackenzie and then to Seth and Carter who both seemed as surprised at the Elders were.<br><br>Akira raised an eyebrow to Mackenzie <strong>"I see..."</strong> she then peered around to the boys <strong>"I hope you guys have a good reason for being at my door... surely you weren't... eavesdropping?"</strong> she tilted her head. <br><br>After a few moments of allowing the boys to attempt to explain themselves, she then excused them <strong>"I suggest you two go find something a little more productive to do. If you would, we have a few things to discuss.... privately."</strong> she warned, a light flicker of electricity dancing around her fingers.<br><br>Once the boys were gone, she pulled Mackenzie in to join her and the other Elders <strong>"Now, Mackenzie, I'm assuming you have... seen something?"</strong> she spoke softly. <br><br>This might fully solidify the threat that was posted to their door, though Akira was a bit surprised that she wasn't alerted by the Gods herself. She began to wonder if she had lost favor with Zeus as a bit of self-doubt set in. She shook it and tried to focus on the problem at hand, wanting to know exactly what Mackenzie had to offer. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 03:08:10</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/B3bJ8m5/Camila-Cabello-2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Phoenix Ramirez</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hephaestus House - Trails<br><strong>Company::</strong> Self - Seeing Phoebe<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, Late Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Neutral<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> &nbsp;Running Wear &nbsp;(https://i.ibb.co/rskDKhZ/04-07-20-8-55-47-PM.png)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><hr><br>Phoenix got home and changed out of her dress and through on a cropped tank, a pair of gray joggers and her tennis shoes. She ate a quick apple and looked down at her phone as it pinged in her pocket.<br><br><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Main Lover ♥♥♥</strong><br><br>Will you go to the ball with me?</span></div><br>She looked over the message for a few moments, biting the inside of her cheek. It would be the first time they have ever gone to any village event together. She didn't know why she was having such a hard time with this. Part of her tells herself she wants to be free and not obligated to entertain one person... but part of her feels like it might be a nice night. She took a deep breath before finally tapping out a response.<br><br><br><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font"><br><br>Sounds like fun, pick me up at 6?</span></div><br>She put her phone back into her pocket as her heart pounded lightly against her chest. She stretched for a bit before leaving her house and heading towards the trails to begin her run. Running always helped her clear her mind and think a little more clearly, she hoped it would help with her current dilemma as well. As she began to jog she noticed Phoebe leaving her house across the way. She took note of the canvas bag and small knives before running over.<br><br><strong>"Hey Phoebe, out to stock up?"</strong> she asked softly. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 05:03:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcQlmbe8hOei3dfpW3A_Y5pasVRCOx0mJ8bPozh5xFpPpBPlnVbh&amp;usqp=CAU)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">Alexandra Rose Pretorius</span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Ares<br><strong>Location::</strong> Approaching the Gates<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open {Mentioning: Seth}<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Pissed the fuck off!<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">This</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/474x/7e/e8/57/7ee857258674b138a345926551e71f50.jpg)</div></div> --&gt; See picture<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><br><hr>Lex was on her way to the temple when some boy attempted to run her over.&nbsp; Oh, he was so lucky she hadn't dropped her offering for Ares.&nbsp; He'd have been dead right then and there.&nbsp; But he just kept moving on.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">"Hey, bitch!&nbsp; Why don't you watch where you're going, you little fucker?!?"</span></span>&nbsp; She wasn't sure how much of that he heard but she sure as hell hoped he knew she wasn't going to let him get away with that.<br><br>When they reached the temple, Lex hated the next part to come.&nbsp; These stupid rituals were supposed to help the camp and really they were a horrible waste of time.&nbsp; She should have just left and gone to Ares's room inside the temple.&nbsp; And yet, for some stupid reason, she stayed, positioning herself between Fire and Water.&nbsp; Out of all the elements, Fire was really the one she connected like there was no other element in the world but between Water or Air, she had a closer connection to Water.&nbsp; During the ritual, it wasn't hard to find the boy who had tried to trample her and the moment she did, her eyes refused to stop glaring holes into the side of his head.&nbsp; She wanted to kick his ass right there.&nbsp; Right during the ritual.&nbsp; Oh, he was so lucky he was right next to Akira.&nbsp; That was the only thing keeping this circle from becoming a ring.<br><br>When she reached the Temple, she had no hesitation but to go down the stairs to meet with Ares.&nbsp; The decapitated head was thrown at the statue's feet and Lex put all her weight on one side of her body, resting her fist on her waist.<br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"There you go, Dad.&nbsp; Meet Julio.&nbsp; I never got his last name but his group was way too close to the camp.&nbsp; If I didn't do something, they were going to make themselves enemies soon enough.&nbsp; So there you go.&nbsp; Your little gift."</span></span><br><br>As soon as Lex turned around to leave, a deep voice bellowed out in fury.&nbsp; "Now is that any way to treat the God who allowed you to live, little girl?"<br><br>A smile crossing across her face, the raven-haired woman turned around to face the God, her demeanor as if she was ready to kill this man.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"Well, seeing as how I've had to pick up your messes for the last..."</span></span>&nbsp; She paused as if she was counting the time in her head.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"Oh...I don't even know how long anymore...I'd say yes."</span></span><br><br>With a booming voice that echoed throughout the temple and shook the ground under which the rooms were built, Ares's scowl turned into a smile and he threw his arms out.&nbsp; "Cut the crap and get over here!"&nbsp; He demanded to which Lex looked truly happy as she went to bear hug the God that stood before her.<br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"I've missed you, Dad."</span></span>&nbsp; She said, her eyes closed and arms refusing to let go of Ares.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"It's not easy, you know...&nbsp; They don't know what it's like and...&nbsp; And, dad, I think they hate me.&nbsp; I truly think they hate me."</span></span><br><br>"Good."&nbsp; The god said, placing his hands on her shoulders and pulling her away from himself.&nbsp; "You don't need to worry about them.&nbsp; I've told you before and I'll tell you again.&nbsp; Caring about someone other than Number One,"&nbsp; With a pause, he smiled before continuing again.&nbsp; "And yourself, of course...will only lead to putting yourself in more danger than you need.&nbsp; You are a strong little warrior.&nbsp; Don't let some fools change that.&nbsp; You know what happened to me because of that damned goddess of beauty, don't you?"&nbsp; After waiting for a nod from Alexandra, he continued on again.&nbsp; "If you keep them at a distance, you keep yourself safe and you can keep doing what you need to do."<br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"But dad--"</span></span>&nbsp; She started before Ares looked up as if he was hearing someone other than her talking.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"Are you even <em>listening</em> to me right now?!?&nbsp; Or is your damn Aphrodite calling you back to your leash?"</span></span><br><br>With that, Lex's world went black and when she started to see anything again, she was lying on the floor, Ares gone and a note left where the head had landed.<br><br>"HOW DARE YOU, LITTLE GIRL!!!&nbsp; REMEMBER YOUR PLACE OR I WILL BE BACK TO REMIND YOU OF IT!!!&nbsp; Now, I wanted to tell you that War is coming.&nbsp; With a pissed chuckle, Lex whispered.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"War is always coming.&nbsp; What's new?"</span></span>&nbsp; Before reading on.&nbsp; "You are a strong warrior and I know you can handle what is to come.&nbsp; Just keep doing what you're doing."<br><br>Ripping the paper up, Lex looked towards the ceiling of the room as if she were speaking to Ares again.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"Yea...Fuck you, Dad!"</span></span>&nbsp; After a moment, she shook her head and scattered the tiny pieces of the paper on the floor in front of her.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"No.&nbsp; Actually...Damn you!&nbsp; Damn you straight to the pits of Tartarus!"</span></span>&nbsp; With that, she left the temple, slamming the door to Ares's room as hard as she could behind her.<br><br>When she left the Temple, she already felt a burst of fear coursing through her as if someone had a fear so strong it was negating all the positive emotions people around the camp were feeling.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"Whoever you are..."</span></span>&nbsp; Lex said to no one in particular.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"Thank you."</span></span><br><br>With that, the young Ares girl took off, speeding through the camp until she got to her cabin.&nbsp; Once there, she made quick work of taking off the clothes she had been wearing for days, throwing on a see-through tank top and pair of black running shorts that hugged tight to her legs and covered only just enough.&nbsp; She threw her hair up in a ponytail and then took off again, nearly tearing the door of her cabin right off its hinges as she threw it open, not bothering to close it.&nbsp; In her pain, she didn't even think to feed her dogs so they followed after her, barking away until they all reached the training grounds and Lex punched a bag right off its hook and across the field.<br><br>Only then did she calm down for a second, enough time to reach up and touch her cheek where the god of war had slapped her.&nbsp; She winced harshly at the sting of pain that ran down her spine and her back stiffened.&nbsp; Anyone who was watching her could see she was in pain and when she removed her hand, they'd see why.&nbsp; Her left cheek was stained the dark red color of blood with the imprint of a hand.&nbsp; Anyone who knew about her healing process would also have known that there was only one type of being in the world that could have made an imprint as dark as that that lasted as long as it was: a God.<br><br>With that, the woman of war began destroying every bit of the training grounds.&nbsp; She threw every weight as far as it would fly.&nbsp; She tore the punching bags from their hooks and punched her fists through them.&nbsp; The whole time this was happening, Angel and Spike were howling at the top of their lungs as if looking for someone to help her.&nbsp; But she didn't need any help, did she?&nbsp; She was doing just fine on her own, wasn't she?&nbsp; That Athena child had picked a bad day to mess with her.&nbsp; He would pay.&nbsp; When she knew she wouldn't kill him, she would make him pay.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 06:08:10</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i3.lisimg.com/20131513/280full.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Stephanie Anne Weasley</span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Dionysus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Aristotle's Office {Main House}<br><strong>Company::</strong> Aristotle Simpson<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> After the Temple<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Flirtatious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> See picture<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><br><hr><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size">"Hey, handsome."</span></span>&nbsp; Stephanie said, putting the lollipop she was holding back in her mouth as she leaned against the doorway to Aristotle's office.&nbsp; She had had a pretty boring day so far.&nbsp; A ritual hosted by Mackenzie, where she hadn't understand almost anything that was going on.&nbsp; Then, she was forced to go visit the room that her absentee father had a statue, and what?&nbsp; Give him an offering?&nbsp; She hated doing that.&nbsp; He never cared about her so why should she care about him?&nbsp; In fact, the only thing he had going for him was that having him for a father gave her some special gifts.&nbsp; At least she never had to go hungry when her mother decided she was going to abandon her in her own pursuits.&nbsp; Then after visiting her father's statue, she was supposed to sit around and wait for a ball that no one wanted to take her to?&nbsp; No.&nbsp; No, that wasn't going to happen.&nbsp; Not to her.<br><br>Instead, she decided to visit the best choice in the camp for her.&nbsp; A man who was taken only enough to not want anything serious.&nbsp; Aristotle Simpson, the whipped not "boyfriend" of Phoenix.&nbsp; She'd certainly be upset if Stephanie got her way, Stevie had seen the look of jealousy on Phoenix's face when Nenene showed up and touched Aries, but hey.&nbsp; If Phoenix wasn't going to make it official, Aristotle was fair game.&nbsp; And if he was fair game, well, he was a game Stevie wanted to play.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size">"I need to make an appointment.&nbsp; It can't wait."</span></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 07:40:00</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/3a/10/f53a106480996fad1fd5e9b0e147b0cf.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg15341536)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Room/Forge --&gt; Akira's meeting room<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. <br><strong>Mood::</strong> None to happy!!<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/106/watermark/840-1120/7acb67db-d7db-4b42-9dcf-ee8f06715b6d.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><hr> <br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Jeremiah looked at the letter he was examining the paper, he put his glasses on to increased his examination.&nbsp; He noticed other things about the letter.&nbsp; It was from some where close, there were traces of blood…the ink.&nbsp; The ink even though it was dark it was written in the blood of someone one.&nbsp; Someone familiar, what one of them had blue blood?&nbsp; He would have to think on it.&nbsp; He would be plagued with that question for some time.&nbsp; &nbsp;The letters were passionate, anger, hatred.&nbsp; It was…it was someone that had knew them or someone that had been here before.&nbsp; It would explain being able to bypass the barrier/security.&nbsp; <br><br>“So this wasn’t here when you left but was here when you got back, so the span of three hours.” His baritone voice filled the room.&nbsp; He looked at the trio of women there.&nbsp; He was aware of what was written on it but whoever was coming was not coming for them tonight, he was bold and since he announced it this time he would announce it again.&nbsp; But that meant also that Jeremiah would have to work on tightening the security.<br><br>“Now what?”&nbsp; He asked wondering what her plans were because he had his own.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 08:33:03</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/NfcK44YvfWlwrohf3HRj-lbRtooU7PwewqNmlWJ3hQiiioSVC-4kSik=w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Aristotle Hector Simpson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15350096#msg15350096)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/128/watermark/840-1120/09405bd7-2dd2-4ee8-ae89-f06aa4f252d3.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr> <br>&nbsp;Aristotle didn’t change on the way back from the ceremony he liked this particular outfit, it made him look more regal than he normally did.&nbsp; He was sure that, he was known for his appearance, he was one of those that always tried to be professional.&nbsp; He knew of Steph they had been here for a while together.&nbsp; <br><br>He was often attracted to the lovely redhead with a penchant for food like his own.&nbsp; &nbsp; Seems she made sure no one was every hungry around her.&nbsp; And she made it a point to be interactive with most not him normally, but she was known to be a flirt and he was known to be…well himself.&nbsp; Charming, nice and far too sweet for his own good.<br><br>“Hello lovely how are you doing today?” &nbsp;He smiled looking at his phone but then he moved to put his phone in the drawer.<br><br>He looked at her taken aback.&nbsp; “Umm what seems to be the trouble, what can I do for you? No, no, I am pretty free right now.” &nbsp;He asked as he closed his laptop and let the rest of the paperwork wait. “Come in have a seat.”&nbsp; He was a bit chipper than he had been previously, but nonetheless he was focused on his work.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 10:07:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i3.lisimg.com/20131513/280full.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Stephanie Anne Weasley</span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Dionysus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Aristotle's Office {Main House}<br><strong>Company::</strong> Aristotle Simpson<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> After the Temple<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Flirtatious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> See picture<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><br><hr><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"Honestly, doc,"</span></span>&nbsp; She started, moving into the room, her hips swaying with every step.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"It's not really me that I'm worried about.&nbsp; It's a friend."</span></span>&nbsp; When she reached the seats, Stephanie decided to sit instead on his desk, turning and leaning forward just enough that he could see the line where the dress started to reveal a bit of her bosom.<br><br><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"You see, he used to be such a great guy.&nbsp; Strong, independent, smart.&nbsp; Then all of a sudden he just...changed."</span></span>&nbsp; Here, she sucked softly on the lollipop again before pulling it out of her mouth, it brushing her bottom lip softly.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"Now, he acts like someone put him on a leash.&nbsp; And sure, this might be okay.&nbsp; But I've seen the two of them."</span></span>&nbsp; She paused here, turning even more and lying her elbows on his desk, using her fists to rest her head as she lay on his paperwork and looked directly at him.<br><br><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"The worst part is...She's just using him.&nbsp; She doesn't care about him at all.&nbsp; In fact, just this morning, I saw her checking out a few different people.&nbsp; All of them were girls.&nbsp; I fear she may just be using him until something better comes along and then...and then...Oh, Gods!&nbsp; I don't want to see him hurt.&nbsp; I really like him.&nbsp; Oh, doctor, you have to help me.</span></span>&nbsp; She pleaded.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"Isn't there anything you could do?&nbsp; I would tell him myself but...but.."</span></span>&nbsp; Finally, she sat back up, looked down and turned around on the desk, holding her hands on her lap as if she was afraid to say what she wanted to say.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HazySky</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 10:40:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/98/Wcsnbtq3b8p01.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Phoebe</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Artemis<br><strong>Location::</strong> The garden of her home. <br><strong>Company::</strong> Alone. <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th morning. <br><strong>Mood::</strong> Good. <br><strong>Wearing::</strong> The usual grey cargo pants, brown sleeveless tank top and hooded green hunting coat. She also has her leather belt with her twin hunting knives. <br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><br>Phoebe was about to slip her headphones in and flick her hood up, which was her usual way of telling the world to back up a few paces, but before she could she heard a familiar voice and glanced round to see Phoenix walking over dressed in her jogging gear. She noticed the other woman's eyes flicked to her waist and Phoebe glanced down herself thinking that perhaps she's left her pants unzipped or something like that. The thought never occurred to her that the knives at her waist with their smooth olive wood grips and wide leaf shaped blades might be as unnerving as the bow and arrows she often carried openly as well. They were simply an extension of her being to the huntress, as much a part of her as her eyes or her hands.<br><br>"Hey..." She said quietly, turning and thrusting her hands into her pockets, her shoulders hunching up, her eyes casting down, her chin dropping. She might have looked quite uncomfortable and uneasy, but she was smiling a weak smile, which meant she was alright. After a moment she got over the surprise of being accosted and her head came up, her eyes meeting Phoenix's and the smile brightened a little more.<br><br>"Yeah... I'm out of a bunch of stuff and if I don't get it now there won't be anything for lunch or dinner later."&nbsp; She said, patting the canvas bag under her arm with a hand.<br><br>"Looks like you're out for a run though... Want some company?" She asked haltingly. Normally she wouldn't have asked anything like that, but she was trying to make more of an effort to fit in and get to know the other blessed better. Kassandra had given her a lecture about it on their last video chat and her mentor's good opinion mattered a lot to Phoebe. So even though she had already done her normal exercise routine already that day Phoebe was willing to join in with Phoenix if she was allowed. She nodded back towards her house, nearly shrouded in sight even from the road by oak, olive and cypress trees. <br><br>"I can run and change... I won't be a minute. The shopping can wait a bit." She offered, her hands still stuffed deep in her pockets, her shoulders still hunched up, but not as much as when she had first started to speak. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 11:07:54</strong>
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				Joint post<br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Akira's room<br><strong>Company::</strong> Carter -&gt; Kenzie, Nenene, Jeremiah, Akira <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Terrified -&gt; Defiant, Terrified<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Formal Kimono</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/67/8e/e2/678ee232f739bd3925ef815c9de23d3.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>As Kenzie blasted past the boys and opened the door, Seth fell the wrong way. He had been putting his entire weight on the glass, straining to enhance the sound in whatever way he could, and when the door was removed, his hand slammed hard against the ground, shattering the glass and slicing up his palm. The Athena boy swore loudly, dropping a sentence the would make a marine look at him like an asylum escapee. Once the initial shock and pain subsided though, he noticed Carter's panicked expression and responded with a "fuck if I know" look.<br><br>He quickly hopped up though, wincing as he put pressure on his injured hand, and put on a casual look like he had been invited since the beginning. "Miss Hirasaka said we could make ourselves comfortable in her absence... I don't know what about that door was so calming, but maybe the heat's just getting to me today." He replied, bullshitting a half-baked excuse together. Seth already knew they were caught, but the academy had taught him to never admit to a crime until he was convicted.<br><br>With Akira's not-so-thinly veiled threat, Seth retreated alongside Carter... and not 10 seconds later did he burst back into the room, a defiant look on his face. "Now that I think of it, if the Village is in danger, you'd think the best strategists the gods have to offer would be needed. Or were you guys planning on making me think up a plan on the battlefield instead?" Seth declared, taking the 50/50 bet that he wasn't going to be murdered where he stood by some of the most powerful entities in the area. At the very least, he understood that the Elders weren't to be trifled with lightly, and after the shitshow he had incited earlier, Seth was pushing his luck extra hard.<br><br><hr><hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Akira's room<br><strong>Company::</strong> Akira, Jeremiah -&gt; Akira, Jeremiah, Kenzie, Seth <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Carter, Lex<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Panic -&gt; Frustration<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">[https://web-japan.org/trends/trend_scene/ts005/images/ts005_0032.jpg]</div></div><br><hr><br>As the door pushed open to reveal Jeremiah, Nenene tensed and relaxed, worried she would have to defend her mentor. As much as she disliked using her gifts, if Akira was in danger, Nenene wouldn't hesitate for a second to step forward. A second opening of the door revealed a distraught Kenzie, to which the young Elder's body tensed defensively once more. This time, however, she didn't relax, as the open door revealed the two Athena boys eavesdropping on their discussion, and quite blatantly. She was about to reprimand the boys when Akira threatened their livelihood with her lightning, and Nenene knew better than to speak out of turn when the Head Elder was that agitated.<br><br>Instead the young woman remained silent and glowered at the troublemakers, and the lethal combination of intense auras seemed to work quite well in removing the pests. Until, that is, Seth returned in full force, and with a cocky attitude to boot. Now he was beginning to get on her nerves, but that was for a more private time where Nenene could be more blunt toward the younger man, and by then she'd likely forget her frustration anyway. For a few moments, her obsidian aura flared up, the stench of death and rot permeating throughout the room before passing as she settled down. With how asinine Seth had been with Lex and the others on the internet, and factoring his current behavior into the mix, she couldn't help but wonder how this manchild had managed to work his way through life thus far. Perhaps some fear would do him well now, but pressing matters took precedence, and it was true that having a Blessed of Athena would be a good advantage, especially one so... undaunted by this threat. As much as she loathed to admit, there was some admiration to be had for how he applied his stubbornness to such a task.<br><br>As the discussions continued however, Nenene was beginning to realize that all the signs so far pointed toward her being the most likely suspect, and coupled with her only having returned that morning, she could foresee the young ones targeting her as the true culprit in this incident. Her brow furrowed slightly as she examined the note, she shuddered slightly. There was malice in those words that only the angriest of spirits could rival, and venomous, seething anger.<br><br>"If you don't mind... We'll at least need to start patrols around the perimeter of the camp. If the Hephaestus folk'd help me, we can set up cameras and unmanned sentries as needed, and manned routes should be walked by groups of two or three. In fact, three might be best. Even if the culprit isn't amongst us, the paranoia when we announce this threat will set in quickly. We should stay quiet about it for at least tonight and tomorrow, but the Elders will need to gather those of us with combat oriented skillsets and experience and have us learn at least a little about each other's powers. Tonight though, is a matter of morale. Speaking from the perspective of someone a little more 'normal', if I was just finding out that someone had threatened the Village, I wouldn't be able to enjoy the party very much. That's all I wanted to say." Seth answered, praying that despite his rashness, the people gathered in the small room would take his idea under consideration.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 11:22:17</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/NfcK44YvfWlwrohf3HRj-lbRtooU7PwewqNmlWJ3hQiiioSVC-4kSik=w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Aristotle Hector Simpson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15350096#msg15350096)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Stephanie<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/128/watermark/840-1120/09405bd7-2dd2-4ee8-ae89-f06aa4f252d3.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr> <br>&nbsp;He remembered Stephanie has been a lovely vixen for some time so he would still have to be careful around her not that he didn’t have a thing for redheads. <strong><em> ‘Maybe Apollo put her up to this.&nbsp; He has wanted Phoenix for a while too.’</em></strong>&nbsp; “Not you, but a friend?” &nbsp;<strong><em>‘Mmmhmm?’</em></strong> the sound came from him as he had heard this before.<br><br>As she continued her conversation he still just listened.&nbsp; He wasn’t sure who she was talking about right now.&nbsp; <strong><em>‘Just changed?&nbsp; Powers manifest, possession,'</em></strong> he was going over what she was saying he didn’t really catch on till she laid out on the desk.&nbsp; He had been watching the lucky lollipop between her lips not thinking till she was staring up at him trying to make him see her.&nbsp; It was then that he realized she was probably talking about him.&nbsp; Was it too late to button up his shirt, that might be too obvious.&nbsp; “So this friend of yours, does he know he is being used?” &nbsp;He leaned in closer.&nbsp; <br><br>“I can’t save anyone that doesn’t want to be saved Stephanie.” He moved closer as if he were trying to hear the secret too.&nbsp; “What do you want to say?&nbsp; He is your friend, what would you save to save him from this usury fate?” &nbsp;he asked.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 11:54:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i3.lisimg.com/20131513/280full.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Stephanie Anne Weasley</span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Dionysus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Aristotle's Office {Main House}<br><strong>Company::</strong> Aristotle Simpson<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> After the Temple<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Flirtatious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> See picture<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><br><hr>Stevie could tell her plan wasn't working so she put some of her powers into her words.&nbsp; As she spoke, her powers carried through with the intent to cause the doctor to feel a desire.&nbsp; It wouldn't feel foreign to him and would come slowly to not raise suspicion.&nbsp; Before speaking, she took a deep breath, staring into her lap with the pain that hid just beneath the surface.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"I don't think there's anything I could say to save him from himself.&nbsp; He's so obsessed with that girl he doesn't seem to see anything else.&nbsp; He doesn't see how she's planning to use him until she can find something better.&nbsp; He doesn't see how badly she's going to hurt him.&nbsp; And he definitely doesn't see what a horrible mistake he's making."</span></span><br><br>After a short pause, she shook her head and took a deep sigh.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"Besides, even if he did want to see it...&nbsp; Even if he was just waiting for someone to point it out to him...&nbsp; He'd never listen to me.&nbsp; He knows what people think of me around here.&nbsp; Why would he bother to listen to someone with a reputation like mine?"</span></span><br><br>She paused again, this time turning around only enough that Aristotle could see the pain and hurt on her face.&nbsp; She didn't look up at him when she spoke but she made sure he could see the tears that gathered in her waterlines, threatening to fall.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"But if he would actually listen to me...&nbsp; If he did care what I had to say...&nbsp; I would tell him that she's not the only girl out there...&nbsp; And she's certainly not the only girl in this camp who could make him happy.&nbsp; I know for a fact there are other girls around here who would love him for who he is.&nbsp; There are other girls who could give him what he needed and not be looking at every other person around camp to find the next better thing."</span></span>&nbsp; Her voice almost started to sound hopeful before she started to choke on her words and turned away again.<br><br><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"It doesn't matter, though.&nbsp; He would never listen even if I tried to tell him.&nbsp; As I said before, I don't have the best reputation so guys like yo--"</span></span>&nbsp; As if she was catching herself, Stevie stopped, then quickly tried to hide her mistake as if it had never been made.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"I mean guys like him... especially guys like him...&nbsp; He'll never listen."</span></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 14:38:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b9/31/78/b93178dc9f345235e356d2cbc063fe03.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Swimming pool<br><strong>Company::</strong> Apollo, open.<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, morning, <br><strong>Mood::</strong> bored mostly, kind of floating in mind and body.<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> white one piece swimsuit<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong><br><br>The blonde hesitated, thinking hard. "I... I suppose so. I don't really want, much anymore. Things come and go. There are always more when you get wherever you are going. Apollo wanted me here, so I came. He won't bother me for a while. <br><br>And.... After that.... Well. There are interesting people here. I don't have to pretend to be someone I'm not. Maybe this is a place I can stay and not have to leave for a really long time.<br><br>Though," she said sadly, "every time I think I've found one of those, something always happens. Occasionally catastrophically."<br><br>Shaking her head, tossing aside the mood, she actually looked at Apollo. "How about you? Did you get the answers you wanted?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 17:23:18</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/NfcK44YvfWlwrohf3HRj-lbRtooU7PwewqNmlWJ3hQiiioSVC-4kSik=w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Aristotle Hector Simpson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15350096#msg15350096)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Stephanie<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/128/watermark/840-1120/09405bd7-2dd2-4ee8-ae89-f06aa4f252d3.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr> <br>&nbsp; <br><br>Aries feels his body heat up, there is already want there, but it is a desire for another. But his body has wants now what his mind doesn’t see.&nbsp; He sees his friend, he doesn’t think for a moment that she would use her powers upon him.&nbsp; Little does he know…but he listens to her.&nbsp; “Save him from himself…” &nbsp;He repeats absently not knowing he is being reeled in like a big mouth bass waiting to be stuffed and mounted like some trophy upon her wall.&nbsp; “…see anything else….find something better…”&nbsp; That phrase hinges in his mind cause he has often thought that himself.&nbsp; &nbsp; He knew Phoenix was poly…but was she really…was Phoenix really open to others or was he simply a pit stop to her true love which after all this time they had been together he had come to realize it wasn’t him.&nbsp; Even the Zeus spawn and the daughter of Aphrodite have seemingly moved in that direction.&nbsp; Having seen them at the ceremony going in, it seems as if even they could have some semblance of love and affection in public…why not him?&nbsp; <strong><em>‘Why NOT HIM?’ </em></strong> The last thought rolled over in his mind as he continued to listen. &nbsp;"…horrible….mistake?..."<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;He shook to clear his head as he touched her cheek. &nbsp;“Why would he not listen to you?&nbsp; You are his friend…but sometimes people don’t see things that are right in front of their faces even when it is pointed out.&nbsp; If he is your friend it is you not your reputation that he will hear.” He turned to lift her chin and turn her towards him.&nbsp; <br><br>“He does care what you have to say more than you think, your reputation doesn’t matter only that you are honest and true.” He looked at her and blushed.&nbsp; “There is another girl that would and could make him happy who Stevie what other girls have any interest in the workaholic doctor.&nbsp; Who in their right mind would want to be with someone with barely a refractory period?&nbsp; That would be all over them from the moment they go up till sunset simply because he desired them and no other.&nbsp; Tell me why that woman would bot see me as more than her plaything as well and would not be looking for the next bbd also?” &nbsp;(bbd = bigger, better, deal)&nbsp; He let his eyes meet her own, he leaned in to let his lips brush hers lightly.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br><strong><em> ‘Phoenix did tell you, yes and you have never been out on a true public date with her…so everyone in the camp could see them together.’ </em></strong> He leaned forward and kissed her, it was a light tender kiss nothing too deep as he didn’t even know where he was going with it. His mind was still trying to protect him even if he wouldn’t protect himself..<strong> <em> ‘Would you ever use your powers on me?&nbsp; Would I be your true choice or just another notch in your bedpost too?’</em>&nbsp; </strong>He didn’t voice that thought…she was still his friend and he didn’t want to hurt her by making her think…he didn’t trust her too!<br><br>“So guys like me wouldn’t believe you when you are being sincere.&nbsp; Would you tell me if you found someone or you thought I was making a mistake Stevie…that is what friends are supposed to do right?&nbsp; Protect one another even from themselves..”&nbsp; He said as he captured her cheeks and simply held her and wiped where the tears would be.&nbsp; “If you tell me the truth I will listen,” he moved to face her and stand in front of her.&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 17:37:21</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_lossless,ret_img,w_980/https://www.clichemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RILEY-HOODY-980x581.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Swimming Pool<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Cassandra<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th.<br><strong>Mood::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Cordial<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr> <br>&nbsp;<br>“So you are his wife?&nbsp; Why wouldn’t he bother you?&nbsp; I know looks aren’t everything, but if I were your type I would bother you a lot.&nbsp; But still, you don’t seem…I don’t know happy. You certainly don’t like me or my name, but I have never done anything to you.”&nbsp; He paused and left that there.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;“Why have you been pretending?&nbsp; Just simply be who you are, see if they worthy of just YOU?!?” &nbsp;He looked at her he has gotten used to being alone so he was less bothered by it now as he had been in the beginning. &nbsp;“Are you sure you have to leave or do you just keep pushing people away?” &nbsp;He smirked as he looked at her with this new revelation. <br><br>&nbsp;“Ok, you can be happy…just not too happy.&nbsp; I like it here and this has been the only home I have ever known since…my conversion. I wouldn't want anything to happen to those here either…including you!” &nbsp;He said without looking at her too much.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;“I never do.&nbsp; I don’t have the gift of future sight.&nbsp; I just take it that father is not pissed with me when I still have my powers the next morning post-party.”&nbsp; He said. <br><br>“So since we are being all cordial and everything…why don’t you like me?”&nbsp; He wasn’t one to beat around the bush too often.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 18:20:00</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b9/31/78/b93178dc9f345235e356d2cbc063fe03.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Swimming pool<br><strong>Company::</strong> Apollo, open.<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, morning, <br><strong>Mood::</strong> paying attention, mostly. Getting a little bit worked up.<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> white one piece swimsuit<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong><br><br>"Yeah. From a really long time ago. It's not always an easy relationship. Complicated is a major understatement. Major big. " <br><br>Wrinkling her nose, Cassandra tilted her head, staring past, through Apollo. "Happy? What is happy? Sometimes I wish that I could just seal myself up in some ancient library and read all my favorite books for the rest of my life. And.... Being with a partner is usually more joy than sorrow. Usually. It's complicated and risky. What is happy? How long do you expect it to last? How many times do you dust yourself off and try again?<br><br>It's not that I don't like you. You seem okay, past the hand kissing. That's more like... First date kinda stuff, not 'hey welcome to the village'. No, I don't like your name. I don't like being surprised by running into reminders. But that's not your fault."<br><br>She started laughing, low and bitter and laced with just the faintest edge of hints of madness. She'd had.... A really long life. As her favorite word of the day, complicated. "Even in a world where the Blessed are making a resurgence, people don't react well when I announce that I'm three thousand damn years old. That I married a God, for all the joy it brought me. When they notice that I don't age, at all. <br><br>Sure, just be you works for normal people. Not ancient cursed Greeks from the early Iron Age! So yes, I have to leave. I'm not something most mortals can comfortably wrap their heads around. My very nature is a challenge. How long could you love someone who doesn't age a day when you're getting older and slower and things hurt and she's still a bloody immortal twentysomething that you fell in love with ten or twenty or thirty years ago? Twenty mere years to me is like two years to a mortal! Thirty years is less than a hundredth of my lifetime! "<br><br>She stared at the... Not a child, certainly. Though most of the Blessed seemed like children to her, from her utterly alien perception. Young adult? Was that the term for one so relentlessly optimistic without having any of the facts? But it was rare that people threw Cassandra off stride, but his apparently sincere belief that he was an actual demigod certainly managed. <br><br>"Your.... Father. As in...... The Apollo? I...... He's still fathering children in this day and age? I.... Oh. Well..... I guess that makes me your stepmother? Wow. That's something I haven't done in 2,800 years. Ok. So. Uh, hi. I'm Cassandra, and I married your father something like three thousand, two hundred years ago. Nice to meet you."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 19:00:49</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Akira's house<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Feeling like a master super spy then hecking spooked<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> This</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1mpr8lRmWBuNkSndVq6AsApXaH/Men-s-Formal-Suit-Waistcoat-Blue-Black-Dark-Green-Business-Banquet-Wedding-Men-Tops-Vest-Fashion.jpg_q50.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>At first, Carter felt like a little puppy that had just been caught and reprimanded for eating the bag of dog food that was left within his reach. Being scolded like Akira was doing wasn't something he was exactly used to, and he wasn't one to argue when he knew he had been caught. He turned with Seth to head back to presumably their house. The redhead was just about to ask him about his hand because he had seen him fall on the glass, but before he could even form a single sound, Seth was already turned around and storming back towards the Elder's building. For a moment, Carter just stood there, a little dumbfounded at the events that were rapidly unfolding. The boys were sneaking about, they would be under attack soon, MAckenzie appears, Seth hurts himself, they get scolded, and now Seth was back in the doorway, all happening in what felt like two seconds. <br><br>Of course, he wasn't going to be left out, though. Seth's stubborn confidence boosted Carter's, and although he wasn't sure if it was true confidence or just adrenaline, he found himself standing beside his roommate and agreeing with his points. Though, it was quite obvious that he didn't share the same level of confidence. <br><br>"Don't forget that we are also chosen by Gods and Goddesses. We are just as capable of defending this village as you guys. We might need more training or whatever, but the deities chose us, too, and you shouldn't leave us out." &nbsp;Carter found himself surprised that he was speaking out. Hopefully, they would see his point without also seeing the need to punish the two Athena boys for their actions. He was just concerned for the camp and annoyed that the Elders were being secretive about this. They were all chosen by the higher powers so they should be treated not as useless children. <br><br>Seth did have several good points. If they announced it tonight, there would be mass panic instead of a good time. Tonight was supposed to be fun and free of troubles, but he knew he was going to be worried about it all night anyhow. Maybe he'd feel a bit better when he spoke with Lily about this, but he also didn't want to ruin her night, either. Happily, Carter would take any patrol shift as long as it meant they would be prepared for any kind of attack. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 20:28:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Her Room<br><strong>Company::</strong> Nenene, Jeremiah, Mackenzie, Seth, &amp; Carter<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th; Getting into Noon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Irritated -&gt; Skeptic -&gt; Defeated<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> HERE<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Akira's eyes widened as Seth busted back in and spoke quite defiantly to her and the Elders. The electricity in the air rose, causing Akira's arm hair to stand on edge. She slowly rose and stepped towards Seth, electricity swirling around her fingers. Carter speaking up was likely the only thing keeping Akira from sending a bolt between them. She look at Carter, then to Seth, staying silent.<br><br><strong>"Get in here and shut the damn door then."</strong> she finally spoke after a painstakingly long time. <br><br>She returned to her seat and listened to Nenene before nodding.<br><br><strong>"I agree."</strong> she looked back to Seth and Carter <strong>"It's not that we don't believe the Blessed can handle themselves... we don't know what this threat is or when it will come. To panic the entire village now would only leave us vulnerable."</strong> she added.<br><br>Over the last few years she had already been having a hard time with thinking she was worthy of being Head Elder, this blatant defiance.... the now impending threat. It only weighed on her further. She knew she would need to find a huge bottle of whiskey tonight. That was pretty much all she ever did now.<br><br><strong>"Jeremiah, can you work on upping the security? Everyone else here should be on the look out for any suspicious activity. Until we know more about whats going on, this information DOES NOT leave this room."</strong> she spoke sternly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 20:39:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/B3bJ8m5/Camila-Cabello-2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Phoenix Ramirez</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Trails<br><strong>Company::</strong> Phoebe<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, approaching noon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Neutral, Conflicted<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> &nbsp;Running Wear &nbsp;(https://i.ibb.co/rskDKhZ/04-07-20-8-55-47-PM.png)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><hr><br><strong>"Well luckily there is the feast tonight too, so you'll have that! I always do my shopping on Sundays."</strong> she nodded. <br><br>When Phoebe asked if she wanted a running partner, she contemplated for only a few seconds <strong>"Yeah, that would be fun. I'm going to run the trail along the water fall."</strong> she spoke softly. <br><br>She waited for Phoebe to run in and change, leaving her to her thoughts once again. The run would be nice and having company that wasn't for sexual reasons would be a nice change too. She found herself looking towards the main house, Aristotle crossing her mind once again. She took a deep breath as she stared off.<br><br>Aristotle had always been kind to her, despite their relationship being a bit unconventional. Despite that though, Phoenix always remained honest. She always was upfront and communicated with her partners, always expecting truth and honesty in return. Aristotle was different though, he truly cared for her in ways her other lovers did not. For most she was just a hot piece to enjoy for a moment. Aries treated her like a person though, actually cared for her, even though she was difficult. She knew she could trust him, he was probably one of the only people in camp she did fully trust. <br><br><em>'Maybe tonight I'll tell him...'</em> he mind thought absently. She wasn't sure exactly what she would tell him, but she wanted him to know that she was growing to care about him... more than just a lover. That was why she wanted them to go together tonight. Yes... tonight would be the night that Phoenix makes a step forward. Maybe relationships weren't as cursed as she grew up to believe.<br><br>Her thoughts were interrupted when Phoebe returned <strong>"Ready to go?"</strong> she smiled, her attention back to present matters.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>16-05-2020, 23:58:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://data.whicdn.com/images/56206783/original.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Mackenzie Aayana White</strong></span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> In the temple --&gt; Main House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open {Tagging: Jeremiah, Nenene, and Akira}<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, Between events<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Relieved --&gt; Truly Scared<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic amulet (fully dark blue matching ring)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g4/M01/66/58/rBVaEVfNYmSAG5VTAAJ6RrBbdjo220.jpg)</div></div> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic ring (fully dark blue)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/813uFj-L9FL._SY500_.jpg)</div></div>, torn grey shirt, ripped black jeans, spiked leather jacket, and leather knee-high boots with studded straps all the way up the leg, with her magic amulet and ring<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr>Mackenzie waited patiently, working to catch her breath as the elders focused on the boys that had been at the door when she barged in.&nbsp; She didn't even know where to begin.&nbsp; Would she start with what Hecate had actually said or was it what she didn't say that was more important?&nbsp; Or maybe she should tell the Elders about how broken her goddess seemed like she couldn't be there wholly because of the problems or that she couldn't stay in one form.&nbsp; It was...&nbsp; It was almost too much but Kenzie knew this was important.&nbsp; She had made a promise to the goddess and she wasn't foolish enough to break that deal.<br><br>When Akira closed the boys out of the room and asked Kenzie if she'd seen something, all she could do was nod.&nbsp; She was about to say more but the Elders seemed to carry on without what she had to say.&nbsp; And then the Athena boys barged in, demanding to be a part of the conversation.&nbsp; Mackenzie couldn't believe what was happening right now.&nbsp; She had met with one of the Gods of Olympus and yet her words were lost in the room.&nbsp; No one was giving her room to speak, even as she stood there, looking into what could be.&nbsp; Tears began to fill her eyes.&nbsp; Was this how Cassandra felt when she knew everyone she ever cared about would die because they didn't listen to what she had to say...because they didn't care what she knew?<br><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"STOP IT!"</span></span>&nbsp; Mackenzie screamed out, tears pouring down her cheeks when Akira seemed to be getting ready to dismiss them.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"STOP IT!&nbsp; STOP IT!&nbsp; STOP IT!"</span></span>&nbsp; Her eyes glowed the blue of the Goddess's night and an aura of power began to radiant from the girl's body.&nbsp; She had never stooped so low as this.&nbsp; She had never yelled at an Elder.&nbsp; She had never, as an adult, thrown a tantrum like a child.<br><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Don't you see what you're doing?!?</span></span>&nbsp; She looked directly at Akira when she spoke.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"You're making the same mistakes of the past!&nbsp; You three, more than anyone else here, should know what these mistakes have cost strong civilizations before us!"</span></span>&nbsp; Her eyes began to shift among all that were present but she didn't see them.&nbsp; She couldn't see them with her vision not present in the now.<br><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"I may be younger than you three and I may not serve this camp as a damn Elder but get your heads out of your asses for once!&nbsp; You almost turned away two of the camp's greatest strategists because they're not Elders."</span></span>&nbsp; She said, putting air quotes around the term 'Elders'.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"I've been visited by a Goddess and you haven't let me get a word in edgewise since I got here because I'm not an Elder.&nbsp; When are you going to learn that your status as Elders is <em>not</em> one that means only you matter?&nbsp; This is a camp for people who were born of the Gods and people who the Gods put so much faith in, they gave their blessing.&nbsp; You believe that the camp can't handle it, but you know what I'm starting to think?&nbsp; I think it's <em>you</em> that can't handle the fact that you are <em>not</em> the blessed anymore.&nbsp; And I see it right now.&nbsp; If you can't learn to listen and let us do what we were blessed to do...&nbsp; If you continue to make the mistakes of generations before you, this camp <em><strong>will</strong></em> fall.</span></span><br><br>With that, Kenzie took a deep breath and her eyes returned to their normal color.&nbsp; Her tears dried to her cheeks and she slunk back towards the door.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"I'm sorry if you feel that was out of line, and I will leave if you can't accept it, but it's true.&nbsp; And until the day you realize it, all I can see is doom."</span></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>17-05-2020, 00:55:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i3.lisimg.com/20131513/280full.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Stephanie Anne Weasley</span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Dionysus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Aristotle's Office {Main House}<br><strong>Company::</strong> Aristotle Simpson<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> After the Temple<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Flirtatious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> See picture<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><br><hr>Stephanie didn't move when the doctor came to stand in front of her.&nbsp; She let him touch her cheek and tilted her head into his hand.&nbsp; She let him tilt her chin up and when he kissed her, she reciprocated and her head followed his for a moment before pulling back and looking down like that wasn't supposed to happen when their lips parted.&nbsp; She had him right where she wanted him.&nbsp; She didn't work to raise his level of desire any more.&nbsp; No, she knew better than that.&nbsp; So she would let it linger, allow him to feel whatever he was supposed to feel without trying to shut down any force trying to oppose her.&nbsp; If she didn't want him to know she had ever used her powers on him, she had to let him make this choice with as little of a nudge as she could get away with.<br><br>When he asked about what friends were supposed to do, she nodded and looked up into his eyes.&nbsp; Her body slid off his desk to stand pressed against his own.&nbsp; Her hands slipped behind her back to rest where she had just been sitting and she smiled softly at him.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"I--"</span></span>&nbsp; She started, cutting herself off and biting her bottom lip for a moment before her eyes returned to his.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"I think your making a mistake, Aries."</span></span>&nbsp; Her voice sounded little more than a whisper and as soon as she said it, she turned her head away, looking down at the corner of his desk.<br><br><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"I'm sorry.&nbsp; I shouldn't have said that."</span></span>&nbsp; She said before looking back at him, her eyes soft as if she was attempting to apologize for a horrible mistake.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"I know it's your life and not any of my business...&nbsp; I just--&nbsp; I just think you could do so much better."</span></span><br><br>Looking away again, she hesitated as if wondering whether or not she should say what was on her mind.&nbsp; Without looking at him, she muttered only barely loud enough for him to hear.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"I think I would be so much better."</span></span>&nbsp; As if saying that had broken down a barrier that was keeping everything else in side, she moved back towards the desk, pulling her body away from his as her mouth ran faster than her mind could keep up with it.<br><br><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"I know.&nbsp; I know.&nbsp; It's stupid.&nbsp; I never should have said that.&nbsp; I mean look at me.&nbsp; I'm the poster girl for bad choices.&nbsp; The poster girl for bad relationships."</span></span>&nbsp; Slowing down, she made it a point to look him in the eyes again, a glimmer of hope shining in her chocolate-colored eyes.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"I'm sorry it's just.&nbsp; If I was in her shoes, I'd never want to let you go.&nbsp; I wouldn't be hiding you away to keep my options open.&nbsp; I would want everyone to know.&nbsp; I would want to scream it from the rooftops so everyone knew how I feel about you."</span></span><br><br>Slowing her words even more, she reached her hand without the lollipop up as if she was going to touch him but then pulled away.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">"I know you probably couldn't trust me any more than you can trust her.&nbsp; I have made a lot of mistakes.&nbsp; Too many mistakes.&nbsp; But that's how you know I wouldn't be keeping my options open.&nbsp; That's how you know I wouldn't see you as a plaything or be looking for the next better option.&nbsp; I've experienced enough to know there isn't a next better option.&nbsp; I'm ready for something so much more than that..."</span></span>&nbsp; By this point, she was looking down into her lap again, twirling the lollipop between her fingers, her eyes fixed on the way the red circle spun.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>17-05-2020, 02:32:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Room -&gt; Heading towards the temple<br><strong>Company::</strong> Elders, Mackenzie, Seth, Carter -&gt; No One<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday June 20th, approaching noon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Defeated, Done, Fed Up<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Tee shirt and a pair of sweats<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><br><hr><br><br>She stared at Mackenzie as she spoke out, quite disrespectfully, allowing her to finish before she slowly stood up.<br><br><strong>"Are you finished?"</strong> she questioned slowly. <br><br>The air in the room seemed to drain of all its electricity, leaving it feeling still... almost too still. She rounded the table and looked over between Mackenzie and the boys. She had enough disrespect for one day.<br><br><strong>"Well, it seems as though the all-knowing Mackenzie has all the answers here. There is no need for me here, I'm clearly... not fit to be an 'elder'."</strong> she added quotations like Mackenzie did. She gave a small bow and slipped past the boys without another word. <br><br>Akira knew the other two Elders would handle her plans that she had already laid out prior to the insubordination. She was not going to stay there and let children continue to make a mockery of her. She did that just fine on her own.<br><br>She walked past those at the pool, her face remained stone cold. She said nothing. Looked at no one. She needed to breath and just get away from everyone and figure out the threat on her own before she could even fathom getting the Blessed involved.<br><br><em>I think it's you that can't handle the fact that you are not the blessed anymore</em> the words echoed in her head.<br><br>Thing is, the Elders were still considered Blessed, they were just elevated to be mentors to younger generations. Akira however was having issues of her own with that. She was already battling her own demons and the lack of attention from Zeus already made her doubt herself. Now she had children blatantly disrespecting her. Maybe she was too nice. She always tried to be kind and yet firm. She never acted out of malice or anger. Maybe if she ruled with more of an iron fist, none of this would have happened. Maybe she was just weak.<br><br>Before she knew it she found herself back at the temple and she made her way down to the catacombs and finally back to Zeus' room. She sat as the base of his statue and without warning she completely broke down. Tears she had been diligently holding in for years streamed freely down her cheeks as she sobbed. The tears soaking the granite floor.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>17-05-2020, 07:47:41</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_lossless,ret_img,w_980/https://www.clichemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RILEY-HOODY-980x581.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Swimming Pool<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Cassandra<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th.<br><strong>Mood::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Cordial<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr> <br>&nbsp;“So he just left you?&nbsp; No answer no explanation?”&nbsp; He was shocked.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;“So you have lived forever and you don’t know what happiness is?&nbsp; And yo would love to be alone and read yourself to death?&nbsp; Hmm?&nbsp; Don’t know if that was how I wanna go out but ok.”&nbsp; He shrugged looking at her.<br><br>“I don’t know honestly?&nbsp; I have been dusting myself off around here for a while so…I don’t know.” <br>He spoke not thinking what it must be like to love someone only to watch them die while you are forever young.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;“Sorry I thought I was being charming, my fault.”&nbsp; He said as he honestly thought it was, he didn’t think it would be seemed as being off-putting. <br><br>“You can call me Chris if that makes you feel better?”&nbsp; Realizing it was probably more of a cultural thing.&nbsp; At least she realized he couldn’t be blamed for his name.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;“I don’t think it is the same.&nbsp; I think you can stay much longer than you realize. But I do understand the immortal part and realize that might be a total drag for sure.”&nbsp; He looked at her how she didn’t have a wrinkle line anywhere on her…no where. &nbsp;“I would love you just fine if the choice was mine.&nbsp; It make sense though, he saw her looking at him thought.&nbsp; <br>He chuckled a bit.<br><br>&nbsp; “Honestly I don’t mind you being my…stepmother but truth told you are lovely gorgeous even. I wouldn’t know how to treat you! I mean I never had a mother, I wouldn’t know the first place to start having someone in my corner and you clearly have no idea of how to be a nurturing mother.&nbsp; But we can start as friends and see how that goes before I start calling you ‘Mom’ and come to you to share my problem and stuff with females.” &nbsp; He smirked.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>17-05-2020, 10:29:53</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/3a/10/f53a106480996fad1fd5e9b0e147b0cf.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg15341536)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Room/Forge --&gt; Akira's meeting room<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Those gathered<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. <br><strong>Mood::</strong> None to happy!!<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/106/watermark/840-1120/7acb67db-d7db-4b42-9dcf-ee8f06715b6d.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><hr> <br>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;Jeremiah looked at the group that was in there now and held up his hand, “It's not just about you Mackenzie, it is not so much that we don’t….I don’t believe you can handle it.&nbsp; Some of you are clearly.&nbsp; Untested in battle, be that as it may, that is simply the truth.&nbsp; A great fighter once said, His eyes narrowed as he glanced at them each.<br><br>&nbsp;“Everyone has a plan till they get punched in the mouth!&nbsp; Which is true no matter how many strategies we have if this group is not ready or have not practiced for a true battle and you want us to trust in what a plan from someone that hasn’t see true battle?” &nbsp;He looked at the three of them.<br><br>“ So you don’t want the Elder system of governing, you want your own system then so be it.&nbsp; Maybe this system has outlived its usefulness and you would all rather govern/or police yourselves and you have no need of the Elders.&nbsp; Fine, I can see that also.”&nbsp; He looked at each one of those gathered.&nbsp; “I can take care of the perimeter security sure.”&nbsp; &nbsp;It was when Akira chimed in as she now felt slighted, Jeremiah had known her long enough to feel a measure of disrespect from those within and seeing they make their voices both known and heard.&nbsp; He smirked with a cat swallowing a canary look.&nbsp; <br><br>There was nothing about this that was not going to go bad if this was not taken care of quickly. &nbsp;“That is not what is being said, Akira.&nbsp; You are needed here, but go…you need some time.&nbsp; I will report to you when we come up with a more viable plan.” He said as he could see if nothing else the two women needed to be away from one another for a bit.&nbsp; He could handle at least this much for the moment.&nbsp; There was something else going on but this was not the time to analyze it this was the time for action and planning. Even Jeremiah was a bit taken aback by her departure but he knew it had to be, for her to clear her head.&nbsp; But the ball was definitely still on…for now!<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;Jeremiah turned back to Carter.&nbsp; “No one was planning on leaving you out.&nbsp; But being an elder is not merely about age, it also includes knowledge and experience, something some of you that are younger simply do not have.&nbsp; I agree those here shouldn’t know about what is going on.&nbsp; Especially tonight because while tonight was supposed to be a celebration, you will not be fully enjoying yourself when you should." <br>&nbsp;He watched each of them.<br><br>&nbsp;"Instead, you will be wondering when the attack would be coming, from whom, was the person inside or outside the camp, was the perpetrator a member of those here, is it my friend or my lover?&nbsp; Which was why it is sometimes said ignorance is bliss so Seth and Carter can you honestly say you would enjoy the ball more and everything knowing it might be your last?&nbsp; That is part of Akira’s idea.&nbsp; And while her statements may have come out wrong at this time, they were no less sincere at having your best interests at heart.&nbsp; Sometimes the need to know may over ride your desire to know.&nbsp; You all may have been chosen but it doesn't mean those above don't want you to live your life as well.” &nbsp; He said looking at the young trio.&nbsp; <br><br>“But since you now know,&nbsp; What is or are your plans to find out who did this, where they came from, how did they get in, and when they delivered the note?”&nbsp; He looked at them waiting for their answers, he wouldn’t doubt they had ideas, even some decent strategies.&nbsp; But whoever left the note had certainly been here before hence they didn’t find the place by accident and didn’t set off deity level defenses so they meant simply they might very well be dealing with one of their own…a very powerful one of their own.&nbsp; Which made even Jeremiah shudder with the thought of a deity level being going rogue.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>17-05-2020, 12:19:11</strong>
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				Joint post<br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Akira's room<br><strong>Company::</strong> Jeremiah, Kenzie, Seth, Carter <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Worry<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">[https://web-japan.org/trends/trend_scene/ts005/images/ts005_0032.jpg]</div></div><br><hr><br>Nenene was about to chase after Akira, but something inside her faltered. Nenene had never seen the Head Elder react in such a way, and as much as she needed to be there for the older woman, there was just as good odds her aid would be perceived differently by the person in question and make everything worse. Instead, the younger woman simply sent a message to her mentor before turning her attention toward the task hand.<br><br>"As it stands now, the first thing we'll need to address is increasing our current defenses and being vigilant throughout the next few days and nights as we assess how best to move forward with everyone available to fight or help with supplemental roles. I personally will be taking a fragment of Mr. Kamiizumi's advice and intend to speak with Miss Takanashi at length in regards to the combat-oriented Blessed have short spars or other competitions to help each other gain some awareness of their own weaknesses and others' strengths. For now however, it might be best for us to separate for the time being, lest and other grievances air amongst us. Miss White, if you wish to further discuss your visions or anything else I can help with, I would like to extend the offer. And Mr. Kamiizumi, as much as I hate to say this, perhaps it would be best to learn some tact with your words? As true as they were, there aren't many people that like being cut with a blade, physical or verbal."<br><br>Even despite her youth, Nenene sought to take a little charge of the situation herself, at the very least so as to not be completely dominated by Jeremiah's wisdom. After all, she had been called back to teach because of her abilities, and as far as Nenene understood, Akira would never compliment someone's skills on combat alone.<br><br><hr><hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Akira's room -&gt; Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Carter, Kenzie, Nenene, Jeremiah -&gt; Open <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Defiant, Confident -&gt; Focused<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Formal Kimono</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/67/8e/e2/678ee232f739bd3925ef815c9de23d3.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Meanwhile, Seth was taking the Elders' words to heart to a certain extent. He looked at Jeremiah, locking eyes with the older man. "Trust me, even if I didn't know about this shitfest, I wouldn't be enjoying the party nearly as much as you want me to. Not after everything that's happened today. And if I wasn't going to have buckets of fun, I might as well spend my time doing something besides drinking and smoking in the corner. If I had to guess though, the person who left that note is either Nenene by process of sheer coincidence, or just isn't a current Blessed. I don't know what sort of defenses are really on the property, but the way everyone's talking about it, it'd take some considerable skill or prior knowledge to sneak past everything from the outside... But on the same train of thought, I can't really think of anyone living here that would want the Village gone. Most of us think of this place as a better home than we left, and the rest have no motive."<br><br>Seth couldn't tell where this conviction and confidence came from, but by the gods was it needed now. His mind was crystal clear compared to the hazy fog it had been in at the Athena house, and his tongue seemed to form words before he even knew what to say. Perhaps this was his goddess answering his prayer. "Either way, we're not solving this mystery by standing in a prayer circle and jacking off each other's bullshit theories. I just know I'll be needing more than a pistol if this threat is anything less than a team of 10 people, so I'm borrowing a forge for a while." He added, his brain having caught up and decided to sling some more mud in everyone's face before he walked out.<br><br>If Carter followed him for any length of time, Seth's only objective for the moment was making it back to their house to disappear into his room and write out plans, his messy scrawl filling the pages of his notebook with a Plan A through O for whatever was happening, his hand only stopping when his screamed to stretch lest he develop carpal-tunnel. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>17-05-2020, 13:23:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b2/76/39/b276392e79ad90ca99c36ef36d2b94fa.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">VONNA WINSLOW</span><br><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><br><strong>Location::</strong> approaching the gates, house of Persephone<br><br><strong>Company::</strong> None; OPEN (Tagging: <strong>Lilliana</strong>)<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday afternoon, June 20th<br><br><strong>Mood::</strong> Nervous excitement; Curiosity<br><br><strong>Wearing::</strong> long-sleeve frilly floral blouse, dark trousers, red fingernail polish on low cut nails<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><br><br><hr><br>Vonna started on the path to the great gates finally. She was bobbing her head to the music in her ear and humming along seemingly unaware though she was always aware. She had a large backpack on her back, her prized bow and arrow on her left shoulder and her electronics bag on the other which included her laptop, iPad and cellphone and their peripherals. <br><br>She wondered the whole journey how she’d get along with her roommate and the other blessed. It felt kind of strange moving in with someone but these weren’t ordinary people. Vonna had never met people like her, blessed. She wondered how they were handling their powers and trying to live a normal life. Seeing the gates up ahead, a smile grew on her face. Even outside the gates, the place looked blessed. <br><br>Vonna took her iPods out and put them away as butterflies started to flutter in her stomach. She took deep breaths as anxieties tried to take her over. She entered the gates and slowly walked along using a little map she had been mailed. It was pretty simple, handmade but it got the job done. Passing the other houses, she came to the house of Persephone. She cleared her throat and entered the building. “Um… hello! Anyone around?” She asked not really wanting an answer. She found her room and sat her things down near the bed. She put her cellphone in her front pocket and took an apple from her bag and walked around carefully. “Anybody home?” She made her way to the kitchen to see what it had to offer and it wasn’t too shabby at all. <br><br>Vonna exited the house looking out towards the rest of the houses for any sign of her roommate… or anyone.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>17-05-2020, 14:53:10</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/NfcK44YvfWlwrohf3HRj-lbRtooU7PwewqNmlWJ3hQiiioSVC-4kSik=w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Aristotle Hector Simpson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15350096#msg15350096)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Stephanie<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> So Confused =&gt; The new party favor (Apollo can't get a date and Aries has too many.)<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/128/watermark/840-1120/09405bd7-2dd2-4ee8-ae89-f06aa4f252d3.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr> <br>&nbsp; <br>&nbsp; “I have made lots of mistakes too.” &nbsp;He looked at her as stood next to her.&nbsp; “Why? Apparently, you have wanted to say that for a while and maybe hit it as well. So tell me why suddenly now, I am the object of your desire, when we have known each other for a while, Stephanie?”&nbsp; He smiled as he was very close to her.<br><br>“You knew but then you still said it so you wanted to insert yourself into it.”&nbsp; He smirked as his eyes met hers.&nbsp; “I probably could do much better, but the heart what it wants.”&nbsp; He stood there with her. <br><br>&nbsp;“So you want to be what, my lover, my girlfriend and you believe that you could be true only to me?” &nbsp;He said shocked as he even said it thinking for the first time he had never seen her go back to anyone else again or second time.&nbsp; And even though Phoenix found herself in the bed of another…She did always come back to him.&nbsp; He smiled, “you might be much better but I would still be waiting for the plate to fall and crash to the floor. &nbsp; He looked at her feeling their closeness seems hey had hat kind of relationship<br><br>“It is not that you are the poster girl.&nbsp; It is you are the same as her only she has my heart and no matter how drunk I am I don’t think I could do anything to betray her.&nbsp; I mean you are probably the only real female friend I have besides her so I don’t really see all of these women that are supposed to want me.” He chuckled Stephanie was trying to run a game on him and he was flattered he had to admit, she had a strong sales pitch for sure.&nbsp; “Actually you don’t know, but you are suddenly going to give up access to having everyone else and only sticking with me.&nbsp; You would give up who you are…your party life and make me believe that I am your one and only?&nbsp; Your longest relationship has been how long?” &nbsp;He asked. <br><br>He blushed and felt that he was actually being pursued versus sometimes wondering when he would see Phoenix again. Stephanie was insinuating that he wouldn’t have to wonder.&nbsp; Which was making him feel some kind of way?&nbsp; He watched her move her hand and stop…he moved his hand to her cheek.&nbsp; “I am not that dude.&nbsp; Yes, I walked into this with open eyes, and yes we were supposed to be open…she has been but I am…I haven’t been.&nbsp; I have wanted to be with her and I still do and I can’t very well convince her that I want to be true to her if I can’t be true to her when it counts.&nbsp; You are a beautiful woman and I would love to make you moan and scream my name for days on end…but in my heart I can no more do that to her as I could do that to you.&nbsp; It wouldn’t be fair…period." He smiled and even now the connection between them was much stronger than he had felt it before, he wasn't sure why.&nbsp; <br><br><br>&nbsp;"I can only try to make her see that I am endgame.&nbsp; If I can’t then I will accept that, but even for you.&nbsp; I am not going to lie and say I can give up this love I have overnight. If I could would you even want me?&nbsp; Is that the draw, because I am weak and I love so hard that I am blind to anything or anyone else for that person.” &nbsp;He sighed as his hand stroked her arm and held her hand, please me you understand.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;He had nothing against Stephanie but it was an issue of trust and he found he would better stick with the devil he knew.&nbsp; In truth, he knew his heart belonged to Phoenix.&nbsp; Now to figure out how he was going to survive that influx of information.&nbsp; He still had his date with Phoenix tonight a real one too.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>17-05-2020, 14:59:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b9/31/78/b93178dc9f345235e356d2cbc063fe03.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Swimming pool to Temple<br><strong>Company::</strong> Apollo, Akira, <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, noon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> All over the place!<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> white one piece swimsuit<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong><br><br>Sighing again, she shook her head. "No. It's complicated. He's a God and has God stuff to do. I wasn't his first or only wife back then, and I knew it. He understands why sometimes I don't like him. That... Immortality was a mistake and I don't know if he can't fix it, or won't. So yes, death is something that I very, very much crave. And have for three thousand years. Do you understand how long that is? I'm older than Rome. All of it. <br><br>And in the right circumstances, it would have been. But not first meeting some stranger with my husband's name in a camp full of bright young Blessed that I'm truly not sure if I want to be here. Gotta learn to read the audience. You can't just machine gun charm out. Accuracy prevents friendly fire. "<br><br>Nodding happily, she smiled. "Yes please! Thank you. Prevents confusion and my husband peeking in on my brains every time I need to talk to you.<br><br>After ten years people start talking about how young I look. After twenty, people start getting.... Inquisitive. And by thirty, it's really really awkward. That sounds like a lifetime to a lot of people, but for me.... Three years. Virtually every year my time people start wondering. For thousands of years. <br><br>Well you can love me all you want, from afar. That's your right, but I suggest that you find someone actually interested. And not married to your father."<br><br>Hee face softened, and she moved closer to Chris. "No mother? I am sorry to hear that. We can figure out what..."<br><br>She trailed off as something he said sank in. Her face dropped into an absolutely icy mask of disdain, covering a boiling hot fury. Almost spitting out her words, she glared up at him. "How fucking dare you? I strongly suggest that you think before you speak! I have raised two dozen children from infancy to death of old age. Some were adopted, some were children of beloved partners and wives! And I can't count the number of people who I was around for a few years and had to leave for one reason or another! <br><br>So don't you dare take out your mother issues on me!"<br>&nbsp;<br>Swimming quickly to the side of the pool, she threw herself out of the water and tossed on the robe. She had seen Akira running to the temple, and knew that she needed help.<br><br>Taking deep breaths, forcing calm on herself, she entered the temple. Let's see... Zeus stairs, right by the entrance probably?... Didn't someone say something about only being able to see the stairs of one God? Cassandra still saw fifteen. Oh well.<br><br>Going down the stairs, sandals clicking pleasantly on the stone, she sat on the last few steps, talking quietly. "Pardon the interruption, please, but you really look like you could use a friend not connected to the power structure of anybody in the camp right now."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>17-05-2020, 15:33:36</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_lossless,ret_img,w_980/https://www.clichemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RILEY-HOODY-980x581.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Swimming Pool<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Cassandra<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th.<br><strong>Mood::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Cordial<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>He listened to her and realized her life was fascinating she could easily teach history the real history not from the books or from the point of view of the conquering nation.&nbsp; He was excited to maybe talk to her more and learn from her.<br><br><strong><em>‘There she went with the name thing again?!?&nbsp; Like in 3000 years she never met another guy named Apollo…go figure.’ </em></strong> He thought only to shrug.&nbsp; &nbsp; “You don’t wanna be here?”&nbsp; He asked confused, to him this place was a pain in the ass but it was Disney world compared to where he grew up initially, not the burbs but not quite the hood either, right on the edge. &nbsp;“Read the audience?”<br><br>He looked confused for a moment as she seemed to drop a bunch of sayings at once and he had to keep up.&nbsp; <strong><em>‘Don’t just kiss a woman’s hand…ask first.&nbsp; Seems weird but ok.</em></strong>’&nbsp; He was still slightly pondering. She did answer the fact that she wasn’t interested in him.&nbsp; He heard the part about being married to his father, but that left out her affinity for other women again…what did he know.&nbsp; <strong><em>‘Men were off-limits when you were married but women were fair game.&nbsp; It was like talking to a damned oracle.’</em></strong><br>&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;Then she all but snapped and bit his head off, he wasn’t sure what he said.&nbsp; But she didn’t like it.&nbsp; “Mother issues?!?&nbsp; Hunh?!?” <br>He wasn’t taking out anything on her. <br><br>He said she didn’t know how to be nurturing…to him she didn’t…her first thing with him was to insult his name and she kept going back to that.&nbsp; He didn’t feel nurtured or cared for by her at all.&nbsp; It was the way he felt, he didn’t know what he did wrong by saying it, it was his truth and she did nothing to change his mind!&nbsp; &nbsp;Now she just took off and left without explaining it.&nbsp; He should just stay out of her way, maybe she would be more caring if he were female.&nbsp; He saw her get out of the pool and head toward the temple.&nbsp; He frowned a bit so confused.&nbsp; He swam a few more laps before he headed to the room to maybe get ready to go to the ball seems like it was no point right now.&nbsp; This just seemed to go downhill whenever he was around the fairer sex.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>18-05-2020, 04:05:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Zeus' Shrine<br><strong>Company::</strong> Cassandra<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20. Noon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Upset, Distraught<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Tee and sweat pants<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Akira sat there quietly sobbing for a good while before hearing a small voice from behind her. She quickly wiped the tears from her eyes and turned slowly to see Cassandra. She wasn't really in the mood for conversation but felt flattered that the new woman thought to check on her. She sighed softly, turning in place but remaining seated on the cold floor.<br><br><strong>"Hey. How did you~?"</strong> she gestured <strong>"Probably your foresight... never mind."</strong> she answered her own question as to how she was able to find Zeus' shrine. <br><br>She pulled her knees up to her chest and rested her arms around them <strong>"Probably look like a emotional child to you."</strong> she tried to laugh. <br><br>Cassandra had just arrived so if anyone was to come after her, she was glad it was her. That all she needed was another Blessed child to come and spread the word that the Head Elder was crying like a child in the temple. Cassandra was a bit more mature, she didn't think the woman would go about like a school girl spreading the image of the weak Elder. <br><br><strong>"It seems as if I have just... lost my way a bit."</strong> she spoke up slowly. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>18-05-2020, 04:40:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b9/31/78/b93178dc9f345235e356d2cbc063fe03.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Temple<br><strong>Company::</strong> Akira, <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, noon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> calm, helpful<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> white one piece swimsuit, robe<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong><br><br>"That and you walked past the pool, yep." She agreed cheerfully. It was the easy answer, but not for the right question, necessarily.<br><br>Cassandra lifted her slender hand, waving it back and forth noncommittally. "Yes and no. Everybody gets upset sometimes. Usually for good reason. And people are pretty much always people. Just because I've lived so horribly longer than most doesn't mean that I'm any smarter or wiser than anyone. And I'm still human, just.... Extended. So I recognize that you're older than the people around you... Hell, physically, you're older than me, technically. "<br><br>The seer chuckled, amused instead of cruel. "Ironic that we can get lost in a village dedicated to dispensing the wisdom and guidance of the Gods. If you want to talk about it, I'd be happy to listen. If you want advice, I'll do my best to give it, for whatever good it will do you. <br><br>Personally, I find that leaders need to vent occasionally. Behind every good leader is a strong woman, or whatever the phrase is nowadays."<br><br>Cassandra kinda lounged on the steps, patient but interested. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>18-05-2020, 17:11:38</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br>&lt;Joint Post&gt;<br><br><br><br><div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/01/24/c00124ca07dec2655b19248e9daef3ea.jpg)<br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Nicholas Edmund Trent &nbsp;(https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15407279#msg15407279)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Poseidon<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Apollo<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong>&nbsp; Mischievous --&gt; Pissed<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Black trunks </div><br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br><br><br><br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_lossless,ret_img,w_980/https://www.clichemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RILEY-HOODY-980x581.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Swimming Pool<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Nicholas<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th.<br><strong>Mood::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Aggravated <br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Swimming trunks<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><br>Nick watched what was going on between Apollo and the lovely blonde woman Cassandra.&nbsp; She was more than nice on the eyes, but he wasn’t going to be like his father at all.&nbsp; He wasn’t going to be smitten by every nice butt and a smile.&nbsp; Some of those gathered here were truly nice on the eyes for sure, he found himself looking for more than just a one night stand even though his body was craving so much more.&nbsp; Whoever he ended up with would have her work cut out for her, in the meantime, he found he wanted a dip in the pool and some chaos as well.&nbsp; With a smirk on his face.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;“Aren’t just a charming bloke.&nbsp; Can charm the birds from the very trees.” &nbsp;Nick sat down with his dark blue shorts with wave symbols all along the sleek bottoms.&nbsp; “So is that your date for tonight?” &nbsp;Nick knew his words had bite to them, the godling of light didn’t like at all when his charms didn’t work on those of the fairer sex and Cassandra didn't seem interested in him for spit!&nbsp; Most of the time he was able to get some of them to see his point of view, he wasn’t sure if it was his words, his touch, or his cologne.&nbsp; He always smelled pretty good but the scent whatever it seemed water-based so Nick was able to block it having a decreased sense of smell himself.&nbsp; He wasn't sure but the sun god was clearly off his game, if he was ever on it?!?<br><br><br>Apollo was still trying to figure out what he said that turned Cassandra off so badly.&nbsp; He was just expressing himself, not like she knew him so she didn’t know what his triggers were or he didn’t know what hers were. <br>Maybe she thought she was a good parent and her words were more affirming than she thought.&nbsp; He simply didn’t see them that way and he expressed.&nbsp; She raised children, but maybe they were all the same…the same training styles couldn’t be applied to all children, or maybe she was just used to everyone instantly loving her and doing what she said.&nbsp; Sure he had both mother and abandonment issues, so there were other things to overcome or simply they were to just share the house and stay out of each other way at best!&nbsp; Then Nick wanted to come along and just barge into his thought.&nbsp; “Oh Nicky boy…heard from father lately, or better yet he sent you a picture of him on vacation in the keys with another family?” Apollo and Nick had seemed to dig at one another despite their different background it seemed like playing the ‘dozens’ was in their genes.<br><br><br>“Nah, but I heard the ‘stag line’ at the ball was going be rather short tonight.&nbsp; Apollo party of one!” &nbsp;Nick made it a point to push the buttons he knew were sensitive to be pushed.&nbsp; Apollo worked out and made himself to be in place to attract women, it was a shame that Phoenix had what Apollo wanted…more partners than he could shake a stick at.&nbsp; “Maybe in your next life you can come back as a ‘female’ and you can finally get laid!” &nbsp;Nick gave him a most sinister grin.<br>&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;“Or better yet I can get reincarnated as your father and lay everyone!”&nbsp; Apollo’s quip was too quick and maybe almost too punchy.&nbsp; But they knew the heel of each other and Apollo was in a mood now and couldn’t help but dig in.<br>&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;“I have one for your illiterate ass…” &nbsp;As he held up three fingers. &nbsp;“…read the one in the middle!”&nbsp; He said while at the same time a large foot came out of the water and slammed into Apollo hard all but knocking him down and coating him with water.&nbsp; “Lil Light-Brite ass biznatch!”&nbsp; Nick put on his sunglasses in frustration as he leaned back waiting for a fight it seems.<br><br>Apollo realized they had gone much longer but he realized after the ceremony this morning it was probably too soon to go all-in so this time he might have just deserved that one.&nbsp; He moved to get up and go take a shower in his.&nbsp; He realized he had probably hurt his friend and he would have to apologize…later.&nbsp; &nbsp;But he moved to shift a less dense form and jumped to the air only to land on the stoop to their house as he went inside to shower and decide on what he was going to wear to the ball tonight.&nbsp; There no need to fight over that one...he was in the wrong even though he hadn't started it.&nbsp; He would see him later and make it right...just not right now!<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>19-05-2020, 09:10:13</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://data.whicdn.com/images/56206783/original.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Mackenzie Aayana White</strong></span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> Main House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open {Tagging: Jeremiah, Nenene, Akira, Seth, Vonna}<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, Between events<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Pissed Off, Planning<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic amulet (fully dark blue matching ring)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g4/M01/66/58/rBVaEVfNYmSAG5VTAAJ6RrBbdjo220.jpg)</div></div> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic ring (fully dark blue)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/813uFj-L9FL._SY500_.jpg)</div></div>, torn grey shirt, ripped black jeans, spiked leather jacket, and leather knee-high boots with studded straps all the way up the leg, with her magic amulet and ring<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr>Mackenzie couldn't believe the reaction Akira had to her outburst.&nbsp; She knew that what she had done was highly disrespectful but when it came down to it, Hecate would always be a greater power than Akira, and Kenzie would always choose to put the Goddess before any of the Elders.&nbsp; Still, she hadn't expected the Head Elder to nearly hit her, nor to storm out of the room while there was a dangerous situation to be handled.&nbsp; There was something truly wrong and the blessed of the Goddess of Magic wasn't going to follow a woman who was going to lead them into disaster.&nbsp; No, Akira's leaving allowed Kenzie the perfect opportunity to take the situation into her own hands.<br><br>With a deep breath, Kenzie's power radiated again.&nbsp; Her head held high, her eyes bore directly through Jeremiah.&nbsp; He was showing himself to be the worst of them all.&nbsp; He was reacting without listening.&nbsp; He didn't care that the powers greater than him had revealed themselves to her.&nbsp; He didn't care that the Elders were ignoring everything outside of themselves.&nbsp; He didn't even care that it would all be on the Elders' shoulders, every death, every injury, every attack that came at the camp would be because they thought themselves so much better than anyone else at the camp.&nbsp; No, all he cared about was his precious Akira.&nbsp; If Kenzie didn't know any better, she'd call him out for laying down with the woman.&nbsp; But Akira had too much of a stick up her ass and Jeremiah...Jeremiah was broken.<br><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Jeremiah, do you even realize people other than yourself and Akira exist?"</span></span>&nbsp; As she started talking, she started moving towards the Elder, the power of the magicks that flowed through her body getting strong until it felt nearly suffocating.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Or is your listening so selective you can't understand a word of what anyone who isn't an Elder says?"</span></span>&nbsp; Her steps were slow and even with the way her power radiated within the room.&nbsp; Sure, Kenzie wasn't the toughest girl at camp.&nbsp; Maybe she wasn't even the smartest one.&nbsp; But anyone smart would know it was never a good idea to piss off a Priestess of Hecate.<br><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"I never said this was just about me.&nbsp; In fact, if you paid any attention to any of the blessed that live here, you'd know nothing has <em>ever</em> been about me."</span></span>&nbsp; Now, she stood right in Jeremiah's face.&nbsp; If he wasn't going to <em>choose</em> to listen, she would give him no other choice.&nbsp; As she stood against her Elder, the room lost its light and gained the cold that was only ever present in the dead of night.&nbsp; Kenzie could smell the scent of midnight wafting in the air and she knew her goddess's blessing stood with her.<br><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"If you had managed to listen to a single word I said, you would know I have no issue with the system where we have Elders that are experienced and lead.&nbsp; My issue is that our Elders refuse to be <em>good</em> leaders.&nbsp; The Elders we have now see only themselves and their own needs and forget the strengths of those they lead.&nbsp; <em>You</em> expect to call all of the shots.&nbsp; <em>You</em> expect all of us to listen and obey without question.&nbsp; <em>You</em> expect to know everything and refuse to listen to or gain anything from any without the rank of Elder."</span></span>&nbsp; While she was talking, her face glowing softly in the absence of light, the darkness was concealing the magic that levitated the warning from Akira's desk and slipped it into Kenzie's back pocket.&nbsp; If the Elders weren't going to recognize her for the strengths she could bring to the investigation, she was going to investigate things herself.<br><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"You said being an Elder includes having knowledge and experience some of us don't have.&nbsp; That's true, but the sad thing is: The Elders we have don't have the knowledge to lead.&nbsp; Maybe you experienced a few things in your time.&nbsp; Hell, with that arm, you've probably experienced quite a bit.&nbsp; But you lack when it comes to the knowledge to lead anyone but yourselves.&nbsp; You lack when it comes to realizing that <em>we</em>..."</span></span>&nbsp; She spread her arms out, letting blue light show Carter and Seth for a moment too.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"...are not the same as you.&nbsp; We don't have the same needs.&nbsp; We don't have the same weaknesses.&nbsp; We don't have the same strengths either, but until the day you learn to embrace all that the blessed have to offer, you will never be a <em>true</em> leader."</span></span>&nbsp; Kenzie knew she could talk about how none of the three of them would have much enjoyed the party anyways but that would have sounded too much like pleading and she was done pleading her case.&nbsp; She was done helping the Elders.&nbsp; She was done following people who couldn't lead.<br><br>With a deep inhale from the Priestess, the darkness removed itself from the room.&nbsp; The power stopped emanating so strongly it was nearly suffocating.&nbsp; The girl removed herself from the stance she held before the male Elder.&nbsp; And the magical defenses she helped to set up and keep up lost her strength.&nbsp; With a hand on the door, she turned back to face the rest of the room.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Jeremiah, I may not know exactly what I'm going to do just yet, but I know what I won't.&nbsp; I won't follow someone who is so unfit to wield the rank of Elder that they twist their "followers'" words."</span></span>&nbsp; Turning to Nenene, the Priestess smiled her best pissed off smile.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Oh, and Nenene, welcome back.&nbsp; Maybe <em>you</em> can make things change."</span></span>&nbsp; 'Though I doubt it.'&nbsp; She finished in her head as she stormed out the door, slamming it behind her.<br><br>The girl had no idea where Seth had gone but that wasn't really important to her right now.&nbsp; Right now, she needed to make her way back to her cabin.&nbsp; She had some work to do before the party.&nbsp; At this point, she knew she couldn't miss it, not when she was sure the Elders were going to be looking for her if she didn't show up on her own.&nbsp; Unfortunately, as she made her way to her cabin, she saw a new face emerge from the Persephone cabin.&nbsp; Before she knew what she was doing, Kenzie's feet carried her towards the Ares-looking woman and her arm shot up.<br><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Hey!"</span></span>&nbsp; She said as nicely as she could manage through her anger at the Elders, and at Jeremiah in particular.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"I'm Kenzie.&nbsp; You must be new around here.&nbsp; The Ares cabin is actually right over here."</span></span>&nbsp; She said, pointing in the direction of the Ares cabin.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"I can show you if you'd like.</span></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>19-05-2020, 09:38:16</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcQlmbe8hOei3dfpW3A_Y5pasVRCOx0mJ8bPozh5xFpPpBPlnVbh&amp;usqp=CAU)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">Alexandra Rose Pretorius</span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Ares<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training Grounds --&gt; Jeremiah's Living Quarters<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open {Mentioning: Jeremiah}<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Pissed the fuck off! --&gt; Interested<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> See picture<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> Breaking and Entering<br><br><br><hr>It took Lex about as long to destroy the majority of the training grounds as it took for people to start emerging from the main house as if there'd been a big fight.&nbsp; First, Lex noticed Akira.&nbsp; The woman looked even more on edge than usual and she refused to look at anyone or smile.&nbsp; While that peeked a slight bit of the Ares girl's interest, it wasn't until Seth then Mackenzie stormed out that she knew she just had to find out what happened.&nbsp; The anger that started to permeate the camp, the hurt, the irritation.&nbsp; Oh, Lex was feeling great right about now and she wanted to know just who to thank.<br><br>After making sure no one was watching her, Lex snuck her way into the Main House, letting her feet carry her down the passageways until she reached a room that she'd been in quite a few times before.&nbsp; She wasn't sure whether this was the best place to look for him or not.&nbsp; After all, he did spend most of his time in that room with all the firepits.&nbsp; What was that place called again?&nbsp; The forge?&nbsp; Sure, she'd go with that.&nbsp; He also had an office where he had always seemed to have work waiting for him.&nbsp; But after watching no one, not two, but three people storm out of the Main House, Lex thought it was a pretty safe bet Jeremiah would want to go to a place where he could be alone...or so he thought.&nbsp; <br><br>When she shook the handle, the door was locked.&nbsp; But of course it was.&nbsp; After all, the Elder didn't want little shits like her just strolling right on in when he wasn't here.&nbsp; It was a good thing Lex knew how to unlock locks without keys.&nbsp; After again checking to make sure she wasn't being watched, Lex unlocked the Elder's living and snuck in, shutting the door quietly behind her and relocking it as quickly as she could.&nbsp; She knew it wouldn't really matter if she locked it or not.&nbsp; Most people had some sort of respect for Jeremiah and Akira.&nbsp; The whole "respect your Elders" thing, but Lex?&nbsp; Lex wasn't like everyone else.&nbsp; She respected who and what she wanted, only <em>when</em> she wanted.&nbsp; And right now, getting answers was more important to her than respecting her elder.<br><br>The living space didn't look like much.&nbsp; No surprise there.&nbsp; Jeremiah seemed to practically live in the forges.&nbsp; Not that Lex could blame him.&nbsp; She knew people said similar things about her practically living in the training grounds.&nbsp; Of course, their reasons were different.&nbsp; Lex required the training grounds to avoid destroying the camp.&nbsp; Jeremiah, well, she assumed Jeremiah just felt most at home when he was in the forges.&nbsp; It didn't stop some curse from becoming unbearable or causing him to totally go overboard.&nbsp; Whatever.&nbsp; Still, Lex was going to take advantage of whatever time she had alone in here to snoop around and find out if there was anything interesting hiding in the Elder's living quarters, even if that gave her all the way up until she needed to get ready for the party.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>19-05-2020, 13:23:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b2/76/39/b276392e79ad90ca99c36ef36d2b94fa.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">VONNA WINSLOW</span><br><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><br><strong>Location::</strong> Front porch of house of Persephone<br><br><strong>Company::</strong> Open; Kenzie <br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Morning, June 20th<br><br><strong>Mood::</strong> Boredom, hungry, curious<br><br><strong>Wearing::</strong> long-sleeve frilly floral blouse, dark trousers, red fingernail polish on low cut nails<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><br><br><hr>After spending time catching the breeze in front of the house of Persephone, Vonna decided to take a deeper look around the premises. Using her super speed, she started with the house of Demeter since it was behind where she would be staying. She just took a glance at the building, then at the house of Artemis passing her own and crossing the walkway to sneak a peak at the house of Ares, Dionysus, Hephaestus, Athena and Hermes before crossing over again to view the house of Eros, Aphrodite, Hera and Zeus. Crossing over again, she viewed Athena, Hermes, Themis, Apollo, Hades and Hecate. Finally at the end which was really the beginning back at the front gates, she viewed the house of Poseidon and an unmarked building. She stared at the building a few moments then circled it in super speed. She glanced outside the gates them glided back to her house. She could see in the distance there were people at the pool that she didn’t want to walk up on so she had yet to view the pool, greenhouse, main building and her new future hangout, the training grounds.<br><br>She was famished after her high-speed tour. Vonna disappeared into the house for a while and ate all the leftover food and snacks she had traveled with from her backpack. She then moved to the kitchen and raided the cupboards eating things that looked like it might be common amongst the household to eat. She made note of what she ate so she could replace it. Maybe she would get to before her roommate showed back up. She was sure she might have drunk some juices she shouldn’t have. She left a message on the refrigerator door. <br><br><em>Hi. Very sorry. I may have eaten some things that didn’t belong to me. I will replace them ASAP. -Vonna</em><br><br>Feeling mostly satisfied, she had another look around the house itself steering clear of her roommate’s bedroom. She introduced herself to the housekeepers and was sure to ask for directions to the supermarket or whatever it was called in these parts.<br><br>When she came back out onto the porch, she spotted a blue-haired girl heading her way. She half expected her to walk past her for no reason in particular. It was probably her own introverted thinking and her mindset of avoiding the people at the pool. It crossed her mind to whisk past them earlier at hyper speed to get to that cafeteria but that would have been rude.<br><br>Vonna smiled warmly at the woman. <strong>“Hey!” </strong>When Vonna smiled full on, her eyes seemed to smile along with her mouth depending on her mood. That was exactly the case now. Her belly wasn’t bothering her and she was already feeling more comfortable having explored the premises and the house she was to live in. <strong>“Yes, I am new. I just got here this morning. Nice to meet you, Kenzie. I am Vonna.” </strong>She tilted her head in a bit of confusion. <strong>“The Ares house…? I am blessed by Persephone. Why do you think I am destined for the house of Ares?” </strong>She asked the blue-haired stranger out of curiosity. The woman knew absolutely nothing about her but had pegged her for a particular house.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>19-05-2020, 22:07:53</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House -&gt; Outside Jeremiah's room<br><strong>Company::</strong> None <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Focused<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Work gear</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://sc02.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1ZSFvQFXXXXc5XFXXq6xXFXXXw.jpg_350x350.jpg)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Toolbelt</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://hw.menardc.com/main/items/media/PHALA001/ProductLarge/2463521MF-303-61000x1000.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>As Seth's hand cramped up again, he threw the notebook against the wall of his room, followed by a heavy mallet and a drill battery, both of which made a considerable dent in the building's interior. Oh well, he would fix it later. There were other priorities for now.<br><br>The young Athena boy quickly discarded his kimono on his bed and changed it for a set of coveralls and his toolbelt, loading the pockets with drill bits and other necessary equipment. With his gear ready, he looked more like a walking mechanic shop than anything, but his destination was clear. He snatched some sheet metal and steel tubes from his closet, throwing a few springs and miscellaneous parts into a free pocket before slipping the thrown mallet into its sling at his waist, then swung open his door and left the Athena House toward the Main House once more.<br><br>Even if Carter tried to grab his attention, Seth would just block out everything. His mind continued going over plans, drawing on Athena's blessing to create an intensely intricate 3d model in his head, taking apart each chunk of the blueprint and putting it together again with ease. This was the true manifestation of his crafting blessing that he had received, the ability to create anything he desired, so long as he could understand the components of it. And now in his mind floated a full blueprint of a <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">military grade rifle</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.redd.it/wsu0dde8s5a11.jpg)</div></div>, an <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">under-barrel grenade launcher</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://txmgo.com/components/com_mijoshop/opencart/image/cache/catalog/Recent%20LMT/LMT%20L2B-500x500.jpeg)</div></div> attached to the body. If shit was going down around camp, the least he could do is have a big gun on the off chance he needed it. All he needed now was ammo supplies, but that could be handled at a later time anyways. And besides, this wasn't unusual for his pet projects back home. His dad still owned several of Seth's machining abominations for fun.<br><br>Before Seth knew it, his feet had taken him to the Main House, planting him right in front of Jeremiah's room. After all, he wouldn't just waltz into the forge unannounced if he could avoid it, especially not after being reamed by the Elders for his disrespect earlier. He tested the doorknob to find it was locked and sighed softly. Seth knocked a few times and backed away from the door slightly, waited a few seconds, then knocked louder just in case Jeremiah couldn't hear him or something.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>20-05-2020, 04:30:15</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/3a/10/f53a106480996fad1fd5e9b0e147b0cf.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg15341536)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; Room<br><strong>Company::</strong> Lex and Seth together <br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. <br><strong>Mood::</strong> Pissed!!!&nbsp; Fighting the urge to let them DIE!!!<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/106/watermark/840-1120/7acb67db-d7db-4b42-9dcf-ee8f06715b6d.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><hr> <br>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>Jeremiah felt an unfamiliar buzz on his arm.&nbsp; Seems this was just the day for chaos.&nbsp; First it was Mackenzie now whoever this was that had broken into his personal space the silent alarm was trigger and if he didn’t hurry some deity would lose their blessed child.&nbsp; He knew it was a child or someone that had no idea of what personal space meant, it would be five minutes….ten at best then they would cease to exist unless their deity raised them from the dead.&nbsp; But he wouldn’t help that was obvious given his mood and his movements.<br><br>&lt;&lt;What is the password!&gt;&gt; &nbsp;The soft barely audible voice spoke.&nbsp; The windows began to shade and close, which began to block out all light and even air.&nbsp; He moved to the compound, he had a timer on his watch that began the countdown.&nbsp; <br>He moved to his quarters, he pulled off his jacket as he wondered if they had possibly caught who delivered the note in the first place.&nbsp; <strong><em>‘No they couldn’t that lucky or unlucky as the case may be.'</em></strong>&nbsp; <br><br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">&lt;&lt; What is the password!&gt;&gt;</span> A bit softer as the other doors began to lock and seal themselves.&nbsp; Each time was more quiet than the last.<br><br>The system recognized that someone was still at the front door.&nbsp; The rest of the system had begun to identify that there was an another already within as the lockdown protocols began with the password wasn’t given the second time.<br><br><span style="font-size: 6pt;" class="bbc_size">&lt;&lt; What is the password!&gt;&gt;</span> A bit more quiet still, it wasn’t near audible but to someone with Jeremiah’s abilities he had the question timed out.&nbsp; And could say the password at anytime.&nbsp; Now that the lockdown protocols had started.&nbsp; ‘The Master’ would have to come to stop those.<br><br>The timer had continued as he saw that someone was at the front door.&nbsp; He wasn’t sure by the black and white picture right now as he got closer it would change to color, but at present he currently couldn’t see who it was, but someone was already within.<br><br>Then the door opened and closed.&nbsp; The light on his wristband blinked once the door opened and closed.&nbsp; ---Security system engaged.&nbsp; Those humans within will be incapacitated in 60 seconds.&nbsp; Those within will be dead in 300 seconds.-- &nbsp;This made Jeremiah pause wondering if this was whom they were looking for???&nbsp; &nbsp;Jeremiah was pissed and was tired of being disrespected it was his place so he slowed his movements and just let it play out for the both of them, if anything they would died together.<br><br>&nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>20-05-2020, 04:55:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Outside Jeremiah's room -&gt; Inside Jeremiah's room<br><strong>Company::</strong> None -&gt; Lex<strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Focused<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Work gear</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://sc02.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1ZSFvQFXXXXc5XFXXq6xXFXXXw.jpg_350x350.jpg)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Toolbelt</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://hw.menardc.com/main/items/media/PHALA001/ProductLarge/2463521MF-303-61000x1000.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Seth jiggled the handle of the door once more and knocked a third time, then swore loudly. "Open up asshole! A question takes five seconds." He shouted, pressing his mouth mere millimeters from the door. Without a response from Jeremiah, Seth swore again and dug in his toolbelt for a few seconds, quickly finding what he wanted. He unfolded a bobbypin and lined it up with a thin screwdriver inside the keyhole of the door, then started picking the lock. As he had only done this a few times in his life, Seth wasn't particularly skilled at it, but after a short while he managed to get the lock to click and the doorknob to turn.<br><br>The young Athena boy shouldered his way through the door, face already twisted into bratty tantrum mode. "Why the hell don't you answer you- For fuck's sake... Of all the people I didn't want to deal wit-" Seth's outburst was cut short by a computerized voice. ---Security system engaged.--- "Of all the people I didn't want to die with, why did it have to be you?" He asked before pulling the now locked door with all his might. Once more an elegant stream of vulgar words issued from his mouth, something that could have put a soldier to shame. "And before you open your mouth, it either better be useful, or be getting used." He grunted before taking a sharp inhale and trying smash the doorknob off with his hammer.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>21-05-2020, 23:10:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Inside the Temple<br><strong>Company::</strong> Cassandra<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday June 20th, approaching noon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Defeated<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Tee shirt and a pair of sweats<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Akira looked over to Cassandra with a defeated sigh <strong>"Honestly.... I don't feel like much of a leader."</strong> she began slowly <strong>"I used to be so respected within these walls, I moved up fast, I always knew exactly what to do and what to say."</strong> she spoke out. She paused for a bit before continuing <strong>"Now... it seems that everything I say or do is wrong. I have Blessed arguing or defying me. Hell, I have been even struggling with my connections to the Gods. I just feel..."</strong> she looked up <strong>"Defeated."</strong> she finally added.<br><br>It was true that she had been struggling over the last few years, mostly only Jeremiah knew that, and Nenene through the letters she would write. She had minimal contact with her Deity which made her feel as though she was losing favor. She couldn't even keep control and command a small room... how was she supposed to command an entire village. She knew nothing of her past, born abandoned. She loved her adoptive parents but not know where she came from was hard on her. She never felt like she fit in, her powers manifested very early, even for a Blessed. Her parents always tried to reassure her that she was just destined for something great, a gift from the Gods. She never quite saw it though.<br><br>Taking over as an Elder at the village was already hard but when her predecessor passed on his responsibilities to her, it only made things more unstable. She did really well, for a long time. She was kind but firm and was well respected in the village. Last few years though, her self doubt begun to get to her more and more, making it even easier for people to feel as though they can say or do whatever they want. She didn't feel 'destined for something great' any more. She was barely hanging on.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>22-05-2020, 02:14:03</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b9/31/78/b93178dc9f345235e356d2cbc063fe03.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Temple<br><strong>Company::</strong> Akira, <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, noon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> calm, helpful<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> white one piece swimsuit, robe<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong><br><br>"Hm. That is tough. They do seem like a particularly headstrong bunch of super-powered teenagers, don't they?<br><br>I believe that for the most part, they want to help. Why else would they be here? You have a lot of strong personalities who can clash, and that can be a lot to deal with.<br><br>Maybe this batch is more difficult than the rest, maybe they're needed for something special. In my experience, if things are more difficult then usual, there's often a reason behind it.<br><br>If there are blessed who can step up and take on more responsibility and carry the burden well, perhaps it would be good to give them some authority? Let them feel more a part of the decisions, more heard. headstrong youth do not like feeling as if they are being led around by the nose or kept in the dark. What's the phrase they use nowadays? That's so evocative? Mushrooms! Kept in the dark and fed shit. I love that.<br><br>Anyway. I'm rambling a little bit. I don't know if any of that was useful or not. <br><br>As for the connections to the gods, well... Does that fade with age at all? I honestly don't know. I would trade my connection for anything else in a heartbeat. <br><br>another perk of giving others more of the burden to bear is that you can take care of yourself better. Have a nice day or three of meditation out in the woods or something. I never saw the point myself, but I'm sure plenty of people do."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>22-05-2020, 02:36:33</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://pm1.narvii.com/7323/b17389b1370c2e9ca2add6a38df2718e143fee4dr1-1119-1600v2_uhq.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Guǐ Zhǐnán</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades <br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; Porch of the Hades house<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, late morning (approaching noon)<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calm, curious and kinda horny<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">this shirt</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/pi/mp/10313923/prod_8307691135?src=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2Fimages%2Fg%2FHnsAAOSwDEtaSu26%2Fs-l1600.jpg&amp;d=e8c3cf89a340496e54ff1f58eafb58a27b5b196d&amp;hei=660&amp;wid=660&amp;op_sharpen=1)</div></div> and these <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">pants and shoes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1q_3Xo0bJ8KJjy1zjq6yqapXav/Black-men-Denim-jeans-Skinny-jeans-All-black-Slim-Fit-straight-jeans-men-solid-color-High.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Steph, Open // <strong>Mentioning:</strong> N/A<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> light drinking<br><br><hr><br><br>The rim of the glass beer bottle gently touched the kissable lips of the tall handsome Asian as he leaned against one of the wooden columns that supported the overhang shrouding the porch in shade, he took a small swallow of the slightly bitter liquid and then breathed out a contented sigh.<br><br>To say that Gui was relieved to return to the village and find that he still maintained privacy in the Hades house was a relief would be an understatement… not to say that he wouldn’t be open to a roommate, but he was glad to have to deal with that right this moment… he’d had a very long last couple of months while he had been away, it was nice to have a quiet house if even for just now.<br><br>If he did get a roommate… a hot chick wouldn’t be too much to ask for, would it? He chuckled a little at the thought and took another drink of the beer.<br><br>He closed his eyelids then over his dark chocolate eyes and just listened… the village was quiet of the whispers of the dead… it was kind of nice to hear just silence for now, a reprieve from his work… his lids lifted and he gazed out beyond the porch where golden sunlight was kissing the world all around him… it was beautiful, but at the same time… it didn’t feel like Gui’s world, it seemed almost blinding, so bright… it lacked the cool welcoming embrace the shadows offered him…<br><br>Perhaps people were right when they said he was a little bit on the gloomy side… but that was who he was and if folks didn’t like it, well… he had a nice nine inch cock they could suck.<br><br>Downing what little remained of the beer, Gui set the bottle down on the black outdoor table to his left and moved to approach the steps, contemplating lightly if he wanted to venture out and meet a couple of the new chosen he heard they had gained... it could be interesting and who knew, perhaps he might even meet a new potential lover or two... heavens knew he was due for a good fuck after so much time spent among the dead.<br><br>"Oh... wait a second, I know what to do..." Gui murmured with a slight grin, reaching into his pocket to withdraw his cell and immediately began texting Stephanie.<br><br><em>'Hey sexy, I'm home. Wanna come by for some booze and fucking? I'd love to see your delicious naked ass on my silk sheets...'</em><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>22-05-2020, 04:33:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Inside the Temple<br><strong>Company::</strong> Cassandra<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday June 20th, approaching noon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Numb<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Tee shirt and a pair of sweats<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><br><hr><br>She listened to Cassandra and nodded slowly before standing <strong>"Yeah, maybe."</strong> she spoke.<br><br><strong>"I'm not sure actually, I'm so used to having a strong connection, it's almost like its blocked... I don't know how else to explain it. Maybe its just my emotions lately."</strong> she added. It seemed the less confident she was in her ability to lead, the harder it was to communicate with Olympus. She sighed and looked back at the Zeus idol before turning back to Cassandra. <br><br><strong>"Thank you.... for listening."</strong> she nodded. <br><br>Her tears were gone but their path stained her cheeks. She approached Cassandra and held out a hand to her to help her up <strong>"We probably should head back, I'm sure you'll want to get ready for the party tonight? It's your first year here but we always through a good party. This year is a masquerade and everyone is dressing to the nines. I'm sure you'll look absolutely stunning."</strong> she gave a playful smile. <br><br>With that she lead them out of the temple, looking over to Cassandra again <strong>"I do hope you enjoy it here, we're not always this chaotic."</strong> she assured her. Little did she know, a lot more chaos was going to be unleashed.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>22-05-2020, 06:54:13</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcQlmbe8hOei3dfpW3A_Y5pasVRCOx0mJ8bPozh5xFpPpBPlnVbh&amp;usqp=CAU)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">Alexandra Rose Pretorius</span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Ares<br><strong>Location::</strong> Jeremiah's Living Quarters<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth, Jeremiah, Open<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Pissed off<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> See picture<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> Breaking and Entering, Language<br><br><br><hr>Lex hadn't been in the room long when she heard a voice ask for some password and the windows were shaded.&nbsp; Of course!&nbsp; The girl scolded herself for not thinking about how obvious it was that the elder of Hephaestus would have some sort of security protecting this place.&nbsp; Going through the different words Jeremiah might have used as his password, Lex landed on one she was going to try when, shortly after the question for a password, she heard a knock on the door.<br><br>'Shit!'&nbsp; She thought to herself.&nbsp; Who could have possibly followed her?&nbsp; Did they see her come in here?&nbsp; The voice called out for the password again, this time quieter than before and Lex heard the doors audibly lock.&nbsp; Jeremiah sure seemed to have a flair for the dramatic, didn't he?<br><br>Then the worst thing Lex could have imagined in that moment happened.&nbsp; The fucking Athena boy who needed to be taught a lesson unlocked the door and came inside.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"Don'tlettha--"</span></span>&nbsp; She started and when the door closed, her voice slowed down.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"...fucking door close."</span></span>&nbsp; It was only a moment that Lex looked down after the door closed before she looked back up at Athena's bitch again.<br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">"Why the fuck did you have to do that, you fucking Athena cunt?&nbsp; Now you've locked us both in here!&nbsp; That's great! Just so fucking great!"</span></span>&nbsp; Lex didn't listen to a word Seth said but the second she heard the security system engage, she shut up to listen.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">"Oh!&nbsp; Even better!"</span></span>&nbsp; She said, starting to laugh because she was so angry at the situation.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">"Now, not only am I stuck in here until Jeremiah comes to let me out.&nbsp; But I also have to deal with you, too?!?"</span></span>&nbsp; In a fit of rage, Lex landed a blow on the closest piece of furniture to her.<br><br>It wasn't until Lex turned her head to look around for a camera of some sort that she noticed a slight dizziness that had intruded her head.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">"Jeremiah!&nbsp; You fucking son of a bitch!&nbsp; Get your ass in here!&nbsp; I know you can hear me!"</span></span>&nbsp; She didn't <em>actually</em> know if Jeremiah would be able to hear her...or even if he knew that someone was in his place.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">"Jeremiah, don't make me hurt the little girl!&nbsp; You know I'll do it!"</span></span>&nbsp; She threatened, though a slight less force pushed her words through the air around them.&nbsp; Something was wrong.&nbsp; She could feel it, but hell be damned if Lex was going to let this kid see her go down.&nbsp; Still, Lex found herself moving to the closest wall and leaning her back against it.&nbsp; The less energy she exerted, the more her body could heal itself from whatever was going on, right?<br><br>Lex, for once, actually kept her mouth shut and moved as little as possible.&nbsp; Instead, she allowed her body to focus on its healing.&nbsp; All she needed to do was last longer than the Athena kid.&nbsp; She would let him work to try to figure this out.&nbsp; Let him waste all his energy on attempting to break free of a Hephaestus-blessed design.&nbsp; Her eyes started to feel heavy and her legs gave out beneath her, sliding her down the wall to the floor as she watched the boy try to strategize.&nbsp; She knew, though, that the best strategy was just to wait.&nbsp; They had gotten themselves into this mess and even the war gods were no match for Hephaestus's machinery.&nbsp; That had been proven too many times.&nbsp; Damn, she really was just like Ares, wasn't she?<br><br>When her eyes opened again, she saw Seth laying on the floor.&nbsp; Her eyes felt glazed as if she had just woken up from a bad hit to the head but she could have sworn it looked like she'd lasted longer.&nbsp; Lifting her head as much as she could manage, her body ached with the lack of oxygen and a prickly sensation ran straight through all of her limbs.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"Jeremiah, please."</span></span>&nbsp; She forced out, her voice as strong as she could force it to be.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"I'm sorry."</span></span>&nbsp; Her eyes had no tears to cry and yet her cheeks still burned with the heat of water gliding down her face.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"Don't let it end like this.&nbsp; I'm not him."</span></span>&nbsp; With no more energy left to spend, Lex closed her eyes again and her body fell, limply to the floor.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>22-05-2020, 11:06:46</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Inside Jeremiah's room<br><strong>Company::</strong> Lex <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Jeremiah<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Absolutely panicked<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Work gear</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://sc02.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1ZSFvQFXXXXc5XFXXq6xXFXXXw.jpg_350x350.jpg)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Toolbelt</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://hw.menardc.com/main/items/media/PHALA001/ProductLarge/2463521MF-303-61000x1000.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>"Oi, fuck you too. The door closed on it's own." Seth replied, shooting a glare at Lex that could have killed any weaker god's Blessed. He refocused his attention once more before swearing loudly and throwing his hammer at the door. With a single swift motion, faster than Lex could probably draw a sword, Seth pulled his gun from its holster and unloaded ten rounds into the doorknob. Not having a silencer on his pistol meant that the noise was painfully loud as he fired off the bullets, one of which bounced off the doorknob at an odd angle and sliced his cheek from the speed of the reflected shot.<br><br>The Athena Blessed wasn't usually this bad of a shot though, and as he tried to aim down the sights of the gun, Seth finally felt his vision unfocus a little. He blinked and allowed the hazy feeling in his mind to retreat a little, but he knew shooting would only get more difficult now. "Fuck's sake... I'd give you the last of my oxygen, but I'd only get swung at..." Seth looked back at the Ares girl as he spoke, his voice just quiet enough that she hopefully wouldn't hear. She was passing out too now... Of course she would. Lex had been in the room longer, and the fresh air Seth had brought with him likely stayed with him near the door.<br><br>Desperation took over now; a state of mind Seth absolutely hated... But for now he swallowed his pride. He sighed softly and stripped off his jacket. The&nbsp; material was heavy enough that gas probably wouldn't manage to permeate it, and that was the key now. His strength waning, the Athena boy moved toward his prison mate, wobbling and nearly falling over on just the first step. It felt like falling asleep and the lack of feeling in your legs from sitting for too long, and each step his feet dragged more and more. Six steps, then five. Then four.<br><br>On the third step, Seth felt his body connect with the hard ground. As he fell, the Athena boy let his hand release its barely existent grip on his work jacket, the garment landing at Lex's feet. If he didn't make it out alive, maybe she could... And for all the trouble he had caused her today, perhaps his life for hers was a good apology.<br><br>He would die here, a 21 year old man that had never experienced a kiss... Perhaps he could reincarnate as someone more fortunate in life, or at least someone who was popular with girls.<br><br>Seth felt his eyelids grow heavy, and as he went to eternal sleep, he heard the telltale tone of a woman's voice strained by tears. He tilted his head toward the sound, but it was too late. His body no longer responded to his brain's inputs. All he could do was welcome death's hands and await his judgement.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>22-05-2020, 18:59:22</strong>
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				<br>&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/3a/10/f53a106480996fad1fd5e9b0e147b0cf.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg15341536)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; Room<br><strong>Company::</strong> Lex and Seth together <br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. <br><strong>Mood::</strong> Pissed!!!&nbsp; Fighting the urge to let them DIE!!!<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/106/watermark/840-1120/7acb67db-d7db-4b42-9dcf-ee8f06715b6d.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><hr> <br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Jeremiah had issues!&nbsp; They all did, but what did you expect by those touched, blessed by the deities themselves in some way.&nbsp; Jeremiah was particularly gifted and he was always working on something, it helped him to remain stable when dealing with the little shits that didn’t know their place…or at least where they weren’t supposed to be. <br><br>He watched the two of them on the camera, which put the display on his arm.&nbsp; The system was linked to him, it was Akira’s idea to make him head of security and he took his job seriously…perhaps too seriously.&nbsp; <br>He felt stupid…he thought he and Alexandra had made or had a connection.&nbsp; He didn’t realize how wrong he was.&nbsp; Now that he was watching he noticed how the young Athena was…was protesting far too much certain mannerisms within him told Jeremiah that there might be something between them.&nbsp; It made this far easier honestly, surely he didn’t expect the hothead to be interested in him at all.<br><br>&nbsp; This gave him his answer…she wasn’t…he knew now his thoughts to talk with her after the party was for naught.&nbsp; He realized assuredly why Akira truly left, mayhaps dealing with this new class had proved too much for her, too much for the both of them he feared.&nbsp; Maybe Akira just needed someone to take her mind off of things.&nbsp; He didn’t think about such a thing for himself, considering who his Master was…he wasn’t expecting to have or find anyone, much less have or find someone that might be or remain faithful so he wasn’t at all surprised by this particular display.<br><br>&nbsp;He had the house monitor their life systems, he stood outside of the door.&nbsp; It was almost amusing when Seth officially locked them both in.&nbsp; <br><br>Even if he were to have shut the system down…now they honestly couldn’t get out without his intervention.&nbsp; <strong><em>‘The doorknob…seriously?!?’ </em></strong> He shook his head, he wanted to laugh but this much disrespect was not even funny. <br><br>Seth, he could almost get, he didn’t know him…but considering all the time he and Lex had spent together and how he told her this was the only place on the entire compound that he could truly be himself.&nbsp; It was his own fortress of solitude…yeah he was done!&nbsp; Even her pleading didn’t move him now.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">"I'm sorry."</span></span>&nbsp; <strong><em>‘Sorry?!?&nbsp; Bullshit! Were you sorry that you did it or sorry you got caught…if you cared at all!&nbsp; You wouldn’t have done it in the first place!’ </em></strong> He thought.<br><br><em>&lt;&lt;60 seconds till lifeforce termination.&gt;&gt;&nbsp; </em><br><br>“I know I know?!?” &nbsp;He didn’t give the password he put his hand on a secret hand panel that was attuned to his handprint.&nbsp; “Deactivate.” The door opened, the gas would keep them under for a few moments more, but they wouldn’t die now.&nbsp; He didn’t have long before Lex’s healing factor turned back on.<br><br>He walked in fighting the pain he felt from this situation but it wasn’t a time for that.&nbsp; He grabbed her and hoisted her over his shoulder, he took both to the temple.&nbsp; He dropped Seth at the feet of Athena. &nbsp;“There is your boy Goddess, teach him some manners.&nbsp; I am done with my lessons!” &nbsp;If Athena wanted forgiveness she knew where to find him.&nbsp; Till then he would have to find another trainer, someone outside of the village where he wouldn’t have the protection or backing of those within.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;To Ares’s chamber he dropped Lex on the ground once he walked away, a cage came up and locked her in with a punching bag something that would allow her to work out her aggression.&nbsp; It was a bag she couldn’t destroy…at least he made it with her in mind so that might be the challenge for her to see if she could break it!&nbsp; <br><br><strong><em>’10..9..8..7’ </em></strong> He knew she would be up any moment now.&nbsp; He sat in the darkness of the steps only light was the orange glow of the room that made it look like a dark fighting arena.&nbsp; He just waited now, he didn’t owe her shit but a part of him still wanted to know why before he left her here.&nbsp; He would think of some suitable punishment…though he couldn’t think of anything that would be a suitable balm for betrayal.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HazySky</strong> on <strong>23-05-2020, 00:54:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/98/Wcsnbtq3b8p01.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Phoebe</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Artemis<br><strong>Location::</strong> The garden of her home. <br><strong>Company::</strong> Alone. <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th morning. <br><strong>Mood::</strong> Good. <br><strong>Wearing::</strong> The black running shorts, brown sleeveless tank top and sandy colour sneakers. <br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><br>When she returned Phoebe had actually removed her knives and the belt that held them. Not because se was actually self conscious about them, but simply because they dug into her hips as she ran and it wasn't very comfortable. She returned the smile Phoenix gave her a little shyly and nodded. <br><br>"Yeah. I'll fit in with wherever you want to run to. I might be a little slow. I did some exercise already this morning." She said a little apologetically falling into place beside the other woman. <br><br>"So you all ready for later today?" She asked, glancing over as they began to run. <br>"I like to get my exercise done early in the morning when it's a little cooler and quieter." She went on. <br>"Of course the lady regards exercise as a form of devotion and maintaining my fitness, so it's not like I have a choice about it, not if I want to prove myself to her. Which I do." She went on, matching the pace that Phoenix set with it seeming to trouble her at all. It was clear that whatever else she did Phoebe took her personal fitness pretty darn seriously. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>23-05-2020, 05:25:43</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e2/5e/d9/e25ed96483d5e446c5912479b1a9473a.jpg)</div><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">VONNA WINSLOW</span><br><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><br><strong>Location::</strong> Temple of Persephone<br><br><strong>Company::</strong> none; OPEN<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Noon, June 20th<br><br><strong>Mood::</strong> grateful<br><br><strong>Wearing::</strong> The dress in above picture<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><br><hr><br>As noon approached, Vonna went back to the kitchen for more substance. On her second trip, she delves into her roomie’s personal stash or so Vonna suspected it to be so. She found a platter and filled it with half the loaf of banana bread, strawberries and other fruits. She found some freshly baked bread and made herself two sandwiches out of it, one of cheese, the other with lunch meats. If her roommate ends up hating her, Vonna would have to do something to get back into her good graces. Her hunger is a weakness when she doesn’t have her own food on hand. She steered clear of the salmon portions and the pie since they looked like they might be for a special occasion or something.<br><br>Vonna smiled and plopped down in the living room on the comfy sofa and turned on the TV. She sat her platter of food in her lap and indulged herself while she watched an old sitcom on TV. She found the smell of lilies and lilac comforting. She was not so crazy about the colors chosen for the theme of the walls namely the pink. Virgos are very adaptable so she would get used to it eventually especially if her roommate wouldn’t mind sharing food. <br><br>After Vonna was done eating, she quickly went to her room to prepare for a visit to the temple to thank Persephone for choosing her. She slicked her hair upward and put on a nice dress and added more makeup to her face. She didn’t have an offering but she didn’t want to let that stop her from showing her appreciation. Something was better than nothing.<br><br>Once at the foot of Persephone’s statue, Vonna kneeled down on her knees spreading her dress out around her and put her hands together and closed her eyes taking a deep breath. She prayed quietly in a faint whisper moving her lips that were rested against her praying hands. She thanked Persephone for her powers, for choosing her and leading her here to Blessed Falls.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>23-05-2020, 07:39:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena's room (Temple Depths)<br><strong>Company::</strong> The Goddess Athena <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20<br><strong>Mood::</strong> <br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Work gear</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://sc02.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1ZSFvQFXXXXc5XFXXq6xXFXXXw.jpg_350x350.jpg)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Toolbelt</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://hw.menardc.com/main/items/media/PHALA001/ProductLarge/2463521MF-303-61000x1000.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>"Kamiizumi Seth... We meet again, and in poor motive do you force me appear before you. Despite my... grudge against Hephaestus, I can not condone your actions in my name. What you are doing with reckless abandon smears the divinity of your goddess, and such actions will only result in your blessings weakening to nothing..." Athena's voice boomed out around Seth as he rousted from the gas induced coma. He took a brief moment to become aware of his surroundings before his vision locked on the goddess before him.<br><br>Albaster skin swathed in a soft grey toga and polished bronze armor, her sword and shield at her waist. She was absolutely stunning, but Seth somewhat expected that of a real goddess. When the haze of unconsciousness left his mind, the boy stopped gawking at his patron's figure and shifted into a kneeling position, prostrating himself before the goddess.<br><br>"Raise your head child. You would miss the meaning of my words were you to only see the floor. First, I must truly reprimand you, Kamiizumi Seth. You have disrespected the Elders, our chosen avatars to guide children like yourself. And not once, but twice in a single day. It has been a mere 17 days since you arrived, and already other gods are complaining of your existence. You alone, Seth, and resoundingly so." Athena stated, her voice reverberating to the depths of Seth's heart as he stared at the goddess. What he found on her face however, told him plenty what she meant. Athena was wisdom incarnate, but she governed almost the entire mind in one way or another. Not only that, but she was an extremely spiteful goddess. Rarely were monsters of origin besides Athena or Hera... And yet now Athena's face wore a proud smile.<br><br>"I am informed you challenged one of Ares' chosen to a duel? Tell me Seth, with only honest words, what your wager is with this girl. What else are you betting besides your pride, both as a man and as one of my chosen?"<br><br>"I made a fool of myself in the moment and bet that the winner was allowed one absolute order. I... I intend..." The words choked in Seth's throat. Such intense pressure... The goddess could already see through him, and was merely waiting for the truth to come out. "I intend to take her pride and run it through the dirt. Just beating her won't be enough to an Ares. She would just train harder and fight me until she won. Until she learned the secrets of my Blessing. And I intend to have you help me, Lady Athena, to defeat our rival. If only for the duel, I wish you to guide my blade, to steel my wits, to force my abilities to their limits even at the cost of my life. After causing so much trouble, I can't afford to lose. Not to some Ares scum, not to anyone."<br><br>Seth stared the goddess down as he declared his heart's desires and his true thoughts. If he was to shame Athena further, it would be outside of battle. In a fight though, and one where he was supposedly even matched, he wouldn't run away. He would stand strong, as he did now to the deity that not only supplied his gifts, but could smite him whenever she pleased. He would stand, resolute, unwavering... He would win with every trick in the book if he had to, no matter how unfair or dirty.<br><br>Athena paused for a good five minutes, looking over her chosen, weighing his life with the rest of the world. Then her smile spread further. No longer did it display pride, but the same determination Seth's words held, now given physical form. "So be it. You will win, but I will have your body experience the cost several times over. You would do best to learn not to overstep your limits now, while you are young. Perhaps after proving yourself, I will grant you this new limit without harm, but for this request, you shall feel untold exhaustion and pain. Should you lose, there will be little reason to keep you at the Village... And whether you would keep your Blessing after such shame... We will meet again, Kamiizumi Seth. I pray it will be with good news for both our sakes."<br><br>Athena prepared to disappear back to Olympus when Seth grabbed her wrist. He knew touching her after she had already gone so far for his sake was suicide, but he needed to survive this risk for just a few seconds. "Wait! Please... One more request. Should my love life be about to go the wrong way... Lady Athena, I ask for a sign that I should turn away from the woman of my eye before I make even more a fool of myself." Athena's only response was to wrench her arm away from Seth before smacking him in the gut with her full strength, slamming him into the far wall of the room as she vanished, returning him from his dreamlike trance to the pain of reality.<br><br>Although he hadn't moved once from where Jeremiah had laid his unconscious body at the feet of his patron's idol, Seth's entire body was still wracked with numbness and pain from hitting the wall during Athena's visit. When his body was finally able to respond, the young Athena boy forced himself to his feet and attempted to make his way from Athena's chamber.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>23-05-2020, 20:43:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Nenene's room -&gt; Training Grounds -&gt; Temple<br><strong>Company::</strong> None -&gt; None -&gt; Vonna <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Akira, most of the Blessed<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Stressed -&gt; Calming down -&gt; Calm<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">[https://web-japan.org/trends/trend_scene/ts005/images/ts005_0032.jpg]</div></div><br><hr><br>Nenene sighed as she pushed a small notebook away from herself. Even if she did a little planning, without any indication who or what the upcoming threat was, she could only craft so many plans to utilize the Blessed to protect the Village, and unlike Akira, she didn't know any of the recent additions' powers. The young Elder sighed again, recounting what she knew of the Blessed she had interacted with when she was still a student like them and going down the list of residents in the Village. A child each from Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades... Three total between the war gods, and another Blessed of Hecate's persuasion... Artemis held sway over another child, and Hephaestus and Apollo's shared three would be valuable support roles should combat break out, as would Aries of Hermes... The others she simply didn't know enough about to place them in combat, or knew full well that their powers weren't suited toward a real battlefield. Heck, even her decisions with the front line fighters was based on a heavy measure of conjecture.<br><br>The Hades Blessed clutched her head as the beginnings of a stress migraine forced her to stop thinking so hard. Once Akira was calm again, she would suggest to her mentor to let Nenene hold mock combat sessions or team games so she and Jeremiah had a better grasp of each Blessed's powers and strengths. For now though, she needed to stretch her body and calm herself a little, and for that her feet would carry her to the training grounds even without instruction from her brain. <br><br>Upon arrival, Nenene saw the aftermath of Lex's rampage and sighed softly. At least some things never changed, even if the people that caused them did. The young Elder picked her way around the carnage and lined up with an archery target, taking the long yew bow from her shoulder and plucking two arrows from her quiver, drawing them against the string at the same time. Nenene took a deep inhale, slowly letting the breath out and closing her eyes as she did so. When she had expelled the air in her lungs, her eyes opened once more and she released the arrows. Although both shots missed the bullseye, Nenene had never intended the arrows to dip that far down in the first place. Instead, she had envisioned a person at the far end of the range, landing a shot where the throat would normally reside, the other arrow sprouting out of the imaginary person's forehead. Once more a pair of arrows were set against the string, the same ritual of her breath and her eyes closing, then the shot. Both arrows landed once more, directly next to the two from before so as to not damage either any of her wooden projectiles. Nenene lowered the bow and went to retrieve her shots, returning them to the quiver and replacing her bow on her back.<br><br>With her practice completed for now and her mind much more calm, the priestess decided to attend to her duties around the Village, retrieving a large bucket and filling it with soapy water, then stuffing a pair of large sponges into the water and making her way to the temple. She would start as she always did, going between the lesser gods and goddesses first and slowly making her way to Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus. As Nenene cleaned the temple rooms, she would utter a prayer to the respective deity, asking that they protect their chosen Blessed by name. When she entered Persephone's chamber, however, Nenene noticed a young woman kneeling at the goddess' statue. The young Elder waited until the woman was finished with her prayer before calling out to her.<br><br>"Good afternoon Miss... Winslow, was it? Akira-tan told us you would be arriving soon, but I'm sorry nobody was able to meet you at the gates. Have you made yourself comfortable in Persephone House yet? Do you have any questions?" Nenene asked as she approached Vonna, stopping at a close distance where she didn't have to strain to look up at the Persephone girl, nearly a foot taller than herself. "My name is Nenene Hirasaka, an Elder here blessed by Persephone's husband, Hades." She added, bowing slightly to the younger woman before looking her over briefly, hoping to ascertain what her powers might be from a glance but finding nothing to indicate any specific skill.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>24-05-2020, 04:17:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b9/31/78/b93178dc9f345235e356d2cbc063fe03.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Temple<br><strong>Company::</strong> Akira, Vonna, Nenene<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, noon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> curious, interested!<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> white one piece swimsuit, robe<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> religious criticism<br><br><hr><br>"Blocked?" She said slowly, thoughtfully. "What in the world could cause something like that? An annoying new manifestation of the upstart judgemental White Christ? The Norse Gods are largely too weak, despite the recent surge in popularity due to a certain comic book company making movies. Can you believe that people are actually worshipping Loki? Fucking Loki! People didn't worship him back in the day. <br><br>And the Titans are all locked away. "<br><br>Waving away the thanks, she nodded. "Of course. Might as well try to do some good while living forever. Feel free to ask me anything you need. I'll do my best to be useful. For once. Everybody expects foresight to be useful, but it basically never is. And then they're surprised when history repeats itself. "<br><br>Taking the hand, she gave it a gentle squeeze, and a somewhat more flirtatious smile. Then with no shame, she brushed the God dirt off her ass. "Thank you, thank you. A masquerade sounds like quite a good time. Though in truth, I never saw the point of masks.<br><br>I do clean up pretty well, but then, being chosen by a God-that-isnt-Zeus for his bride does tend to give one a pretty accurate view of their looks. <br>Anyway. Thank you. Are you going? I need to pick up a gown. I'll have to make a run into town. You're quite welcome to come if you like."<br><br>Letting out an indelicate snort, she shook her head. "Elder Akira, I'm a seer and one of the top five hundred oldest beings on the planet, but I don't need either to know that believing this camp will be anything less than chaotic is optimistic. "<br><br>Following the Elder back to the main area of the temple the ancient blonde smiled. Two more interesting and gorgeous women. She was pretty sure that she had seen Nenene today, in the recent chaos at the gate, but the other woman was new and fascinating. <br><br><em>So many Gods blessed beauties here... And probably my favorite part of the modern era is how willing everybody is to be open about attraction to other women. Such a vast improvement over the... Four times they tried to burn me alive for it? Joke's on them though, or at least the charred bits of corpses left over. My husband doesn't like people burning me. Besides him.</em><br><br>Smiling at all three women, she waved. "Hi! I'm Cassandra. I'm about to organize a trip to town so I can get a gown for the ball tonight. If anyone wants to come, I'll be quite happy for the company and dress critiques."<br><br><em>Not.... That I can't tell how I'll look in every dress I touch, but still.</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>24-05-2020, 04:31:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i3.lisimg.com/20131513/280full.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Stephanie Anne Weasley</span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Dionysus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Aristotle's Office {Main House} --&gt; Pool --&gt; Dionysus Cabin<br><strong>Company::</strong> Aristotle Simpson, Nicholas Trent, Gui Zhinan<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> After the Temple<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Flirtatious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> See picture<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><br><hr>‘Damn it!’ Stephanie’s mind screamed at her when she realized her plans weren’t working out the way she had hoped.&nbsp; It didn’t matter what else he said.&nbsp; All of it was blocked out as she waited for him to quit moving those damn lips of his.&nbsp; As he tried to touch her, Stephanie pulled away from him.&nbsp; No man was going to touch her if he wasn’t on the table.&nbsp; Fuck that shit!<br><br><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size">”Whatever.”</span></span>&nbsp; Stephanie said when it appeared he was finally done blathering on.&nbsp; Strutting back to the doorway, she stopped when she reached it and spoke without looking back at him.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size">”You know, she’s never going to love you….especially not how you want to be loved.&nbsp; Her legs will always be open for even Tom, Dick, and Sarah, and her heart will always be closed to you.&nbsp; Your only chance was making her jealous.&nbsp; Too bad you’re too blind to see that.</span></span>&nbsp; Looking back at the doctor, her eyes held only pity.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size">”As a doctor, you’re supposed to heal everyone else when they get hurt.&nbsp; But who’s going to heal you when you do?”</span></span><br><br>Without giving him a chance to respond, the redhead turned her back on him, straightened herself off, and strutted off like nothing had happened.&nbsp; She would leave the poor doctor with a hopelessly romantic heart to think about what she had said.&nbsp; Maybe one day, he would learn from his mistakes.&nbsp; But whether or not that did happen, Stephanie was done playing her games with him…for now.&nbsp; She would find some other victim to go to the Ball with.<br><br>As soon as she walked out the door, Stephanie’s question of who that new target would be was answered.&nbsp; Laying just outside of the pool with glasses on was the water boy.&nbsp; As if she hadn’t just tried to get Aristotle to take her, Stephanie strutted up to Nick, her hips swaying with every step.&nbsp; When she got to him, she stood at his head, leaning over just enough for him to see that she was there.<br><br><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size">”Guess it’s your lucky day, Nick!</span></span>&nbsp; Stevie beamed as if she was announcing Nick had just won the lottery.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size">”You get to escort me to the Ball tonight.&nbsp; Wear something nice.”</span></span>&nbsp; Without giving him a chance to respond, Stephanie started strutting off again before turning back when she reached the edge of the pool.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size">”Oh…And don’t make me regret this.”</span></span><br><br>Stephanie was about to turn to head into the Dionysus cabin when she heard her phone go off.&nbsp; Pulling it out, the name on her phone put a mischievous smirk across her features.&nbsp; <em>”Well, of course.&nbsp; What’s better than the pre-party, except of course the after party?”</em>&nbsp; She texted back, walking further down the path until she reached the Hades cabin.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>24-05-2020, 05:42:29</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/52/1e/71/521e719aca61b4b2094034c24c0128c4.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">VONNA WINSLOW</span><br><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><br><strong>Location::</strong> Temple of Persephone<br><strong>Company::</strong> Nenene<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Noon, June 20th<br><br><strong>Mood::</strong> grateful<br><br><strong>Wearing::</strong> dress in picture<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><br><br><hr><br>Vonna took a deep relaxing breath as she finished up her prayer. She heard soft movements as Nenene walked in. She could feel herself being watched. Her presence felt like a gentle soul. It’s not that she had those type of abilities but more so that the presence inside the temple remained calm. Her zodiac sign had a talent for reading people as well as being observant. Vonna opened her eyes and smiled sweetly at the young elder. Vonna had one of those infectious smiles. Her eyes smiled too when she smiled full-on at someone.<br><br>She stood up off her knees straightening her dress out as Nenene spoke and apologized for no one meeting her at the gates. She thought that was sweet. “Nice to meet you, Nenene. Yes, I have made myself comfortable at the house. Thank you. Vonna took a good look at the girl as she stepped closer. Vonna giggled a little when the smaller woman bowed to her. “Yes, I have questions. First of all, where the heck is everyone?” She laughed. “Secondly, what am I supposed to be doing, you know? Just live? Also, I need groceries.” She smiled slightly at her own last request regarding food.<br><br>As if the mysterious blonde had overheard their conversation, and Vonna wouldn't put it past this place, she appeared with an offer and ride to town. Vonna looked at Nenene hoping she'd agree to go along so she could go along with her rather than someone she hadn't met yet. Of course, Nenene made her feel comforted also. She smiled at the blonde and waved back at her looking again to Nenene. The other woman's beauty made her nervous. She was nothing less than gorgeous.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>24-05-2020, 09:22:05</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Temple<br><strong>Company::</strong> Vonna, Cassandra <strong>Mentioning::</strong><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calm<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">[https://web-japan.org/trends/trend_scene/ts005/images/ts005_0032.jpg]</div></div><br><hr><br>"Lady Cassandra..." Nenene bowed deeply to the older woman, hitting a nearly 90 degree angle before standing back up again. "If you'd be okay waiting for a little while, I can ask Mister Kamiizumi to give you two a ride into town. From what I've been made to understand, he's a very capable driver, and surprisingly knowledgeable about the area. As for your other questions Miss Winslow, most everyone spent a fair portion of this morning in this very temple for the Solstice ceremony, then went their separate ways to prepare for the masquerade party tonight. I highly recommend joining us, but attendance is purely optional. And with regards to your job here within the Village, that is largely up to you to understand, both through communion with Lady Persephone and your own heart. First years like you are required to attend a small handful of general purpose classes that will be resuming shortly, but past that will depend on your own path and how you navigate it."<br><br>Nenene spoke at roughly the speed of an airplane passing the other two women, barely pausing for a breath in the middle of her words. At the very least she was overflowing with energy, and it was almost a wonder how Akira had managed to put up with her for five years straight, let alone wanted the manic pixie of Hades to have a position of power. Obviously her skills were valued by the gods though, and she was extremely personable even with the most antisocial of people.<br><br>With her suggestion, whether Cassandra and Vonna actually accepted the lift into town, Nenene would withdraw her phone from a pocket, the decorated phonecase sticking out like a sore thumb in a pavilion dedicated to the Greek pantheon. The Hades Elder quickly swiped across the screen, sending a message to Seth asking for him and his car to be available.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>24-05-2020, 09:36:07</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&lt;Joint Post&gt;<br><br>&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;<hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/NfcK44YvfWlwrohf3HRj-lbRtooU7PwewqNmlWJ3hQiiioSVC-4kSik=w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Aristotle Hector Simpson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15350096#msg15350096)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front gate<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Stephanie (she is gone), Phoenix (M)<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Open<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/128/watermark/840-1120/09405bd7-2dd2-4ee8-ae89-f06aa4f252d3.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>Aries realized Stephanie was spurned by him not taking on her advances…but a part of him wondered was it him and her or was it something else, cause he didn’t want anything fake or power induced.&nbsp; He wanted her to be real…nor did he want to be just another in her list of party favors. <br><br>But when the door closed behind her, he felt far more relaxed, less aroused and more contemplative…no he was saddened by the dose of reality that filtered back into his mind as he did hear her beyond the erotic haze that he had been in.&nbsp; She wasn’t going to give up all of the others she could have for him.&nbsp; He came out of the fog to realize maybe Steph was right.&nbsp; He wasn’t enough to keep her from opening herself up to him and only seeing him as her lover.&nbsp; He realized Steph’s words but to make Phoenix jealous by sleeping with Steph that would solve what?&nbsp; That he wasn’t as into Phoenix as he thought…that he couldn’t keep his word or commitment to her either?&nbsp; He might very well need to rethink his perspective on this ‘open relationship’ thing. <br><br>When she finally did leave him, he would be heartbroken and there was no balm that would soothe him for that.<br><br>They had been together for a bit, so now for her to choose to be with someone else he had to realize…that he had made…a mistake…he loved too hard and trusted too much…a bad combination for an open relationship.&nbsp; He tried not to think about the future too much…one where he would have to live without her, instead he focused on the fact that he actually had a date with her tonight.&nbsp; It was the only thing that brought the good doctor back up from the downward spiral that the visit with Stephanie had left him in.<br>&nbsp;<br><br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;<br><hr><br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/01/24/c00124ca07dec2655b19248e9daef3ea.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Nicholas Edmund Trent &nbsp;(https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15407279#msg15407279)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Poseidon<br><strong>Location::</strong> Pool<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; None - Stephanie was there<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Confused / Agitated<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Swim trunks<br><br>&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;“Lucky?” <br>He looked at Stevie wondering what was going through her head.&nbsp; <em>‘I always wear something nice?!?’ </em> He thought looking at her.&nbsp; <em>‘Was she kidding, regret what?’&nbsp; </em>He stood up and looked her over still confused at what just happened he watched admiring the view when she turned from her own home to head down to another set of cabins. <br><br>A frown etched on his face as he went back to lay on the chair.&nbsp; His mind flashing to being someone’s sloppy seconds, he rolled his eyes at the very idea, someone, thinking he was just to be an extra in their little game.&nbsp; He wasn’t one to be someone fallback prize, he would humor her…probably who she was bangin!’&nbsp; He closed his eyes and just continued to lay there thinking of how else to filter the pool. <br><br>This place was no different than he thought it would be at God Camp.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>24-05-2020, 11:47:53</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcQlmbe8hOei3dfpW3A_Y5pasVRCOx0mJ8bPozh5xFpPpBPlnVbh&amp;usqp=CAU)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">Alexandra Rose Pretorius</span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Ares<br><strong>Location::</strong> Ares's Room in the Temple<br><strong>Company::</strong> Jeremiah, Ares, Open {Mentioning: Seth, Akira}<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Mix of emotions<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> See picture<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> Language<br><strong>NOTES:</strong> This is a collaborative post between Dragongoddess <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">(Lex)</span></span> and Gannameade (Jeremiah).&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">What Lex says will appear like this.</span></span>&nbsp; What Jeremiah says will appear like this.<br><br><br><br><hr>Lex’s hearing came back before anything else.&nbsp; Before she could move or open her mouth, she heard the distinctive sound of Jeremiah’s footsteps but the floor sounded different.&nbsp; It wasn’t the same sound as she could have expected from the floor in his place.&nbsp; However, her mind couldn’t place the type of flooring.&nbsp; Her head hurt too much too even try to consider the possibilities.<br><br>It took Alexandra longer to rise than Jeremiah could have assumed but her chest did begin to visibly rise and fall again by the time his mind reached its countdown.&nbsp; When she finally did regain consciousness, she couldn’t open her eyes at first…or maybe it was that she just couldn’t see.&nbsp; Her voice was soft as if she was having a difficult time readjusting to air.<br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”Wha-What happened?”</span></span>&nbsp; She forced the words out of her mouth, though she wasn’t sure that anyone was around to hear them.&nbsp; Immediately trying to get up, the blessed of Ares cried out in pain, her body falling back to the floor with her head hitting with an audible crack.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”Nng!”</span></span>&nbsp; Her breath became harsh and ragged and it took Lex a few minutes before she could try anything again.<br><br>When she was finally able to try again, she opened her eyes.&nbsp; Unfortunately, the darkness of the room combined with her body’s continuing effort to heal itself made for near blackness for the young girl.&nbsp; Still, she could see she was no longer in Jeremiah’s living quarters.&nbsp; She thought she could see the outline of a larger than life man menacingly looking over her.&nbsp; Was she in the temple?&nbsp; No…she had seen Ares’s room in the dark.&nbsp; It never had an orange glow before.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”Where am I?”</span></span>&nbsp; She asked, forcing herself to her feet while gritting her teeth at the pain of the effort.<br><br>When she finally made it to her feet, she found her balance completely off and knew she was about to fall when she reached out and found a cold metal to hold onto.&nbsp; <em>’Metal bars?&nbsp; What the actual fuck?’</em>&nbsp; She thought to herself.&nbsp; What kinds of sick games was Jeremiah playing?&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”JEREMIAH!”</span></span>&nbsp; Her voice had finally returned as she screamed out as if attempting to carry far outside the room.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">”WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON HERE?!?”</span></span><br><br>”I needed to know why you hate me so much…that is what is going on here, Lex.”<br><br>The voice, as unexpected as it was, startled Lex, forcing her to take a few steps back and nearly knocking her right back onto her ass.&nbsp; The steps had backed her right into the punching bag and after he was clearly getting a sick kick out of keeping her in a cage, Lex looked at the bag, seeing only Jeremiah’s face there.&nbsp; She wanted to punch it until there was nothing recognizable left of it, but she refrained from doing so, focusing her mind on what Jeremiah’s invisible voice said in the darkness.<br><br><em>‘Hate…?’</em>&nbsp; He thought she hated him?&nbsp; &nbsp;How was that even possible?&nbsp; After she had confided in him secrets only a select few in existence even knew about her…&nbsp; After she had worked so diligently for him for so long…&nbsp; After she considered him one of her very few friends at the camp or even in the world…&nbsp; After everything…&nbsp; Now he thought she hated him?&nbsp; Where was this coming from?<br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”Hate you?”</span></span>&nbsp; She asked, the confusion clearly noticeable both in her voice as well as on her face and through her body language.&nbsp; After a moment of thought, she started to chuckle.&nbsp; This all had to be a joke!&nbsp; Jeremiah was just trying to be funny, right?&nbsp; Right?&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”Alright.&nbsp; C’mon now.&nbsp; Quit playing games.&nbsp; You know I don’t hate you.”</span></span>&nbsp; Walking up to the bars of her cage, Lex could clearly see Jeremiah’s outline now, though his face wasn’t clear.&nbsp; With her voice becoming serious again, she finished.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”Now, let me out of here.&nbsp; This isn’t funny.”</span></span><br><br>”Surely you know…it would have something to do with or even you wouldn’t break into my room.&nbsp; The only place that is truly mine in all of this…and I told you that!”<br><br>Lex couldn’t see the pain on his face, but she could hear it in his voice.&nbsp; At first, she did start to truly regret what she had done.&nbsp; She had needed to talk to him, and she hadn’t wanted anyone else to know.&nbsp; She knew…or thought she knew…that no one else in the entire camp had the <strong>balls</strong> to break into his place, let alone go anywhere near it without him present.&nbsp; She had needed his friendship, his comfort.&nbsp; She had needed the only other person she felt she could show any of her weakness to.&nbsp; And she thought she could wait there, alone, until he showed up.&nbsp; Unfortunately, her newest top rival had to show up!&nbsp; Lex wasn’t even sure why.&nbsp; What could he have possibly wanted with Jeremiah?&nbsp; It didn’t matter, Lex could see now that she made a mistake.&nbsp; She never should have done what she did.<br><br>Her mind was jolted out of her guilt as soon as she heard Jeremiah’s next words.&nbsp; ”So, let me guess.&nbsp; Someone controlled you and your boytoy to break into my house, is that it?&nbsp; NO, no.&nbsp; You left something in my desk that you simply had to retrieve…Was that it, Alexandra?!?&nbsp; Tell me you didn’t just do so cause you felt like it, or cause you were nosy or something simply like that.&nbsp; And you are right.&nbsp; It is not funny and I am NOT amused.&nbsp; What were you doing in my place…with him?!?”<br><br><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">’BOYTOY?!?!?’</span>&nbsp; Lex heard practically nothing else once Jeremiah accused her of having any interest in the honorless, wimpy, little brat Athena had recently chosen.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">’Oh, hell no!&nbsp; Not even close!’</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”BOYTOY?!?”</span></span>&nbsp; She said so pissed she was outright laughing.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”What the <em>fuck</em> are you <em>on</em>?!?&nbsp; You think I purposefully broke into your house and what?!?</span></span>&nbsp; That was where the laughter ended.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”WAITED FOR SOME ATHENA CUNT WITH NO RESPECT FOR ANYONE BUT HER OWN CHILDISH SELF?!?”</span></span>&nbsp; Lex wanted to add the fact that this kid seemed interested in killing her and even had the balls to challenge her to a duel but right now, Jeremiah didn’t give a fuck about her.&nbsp; Why would he possibly care that Lex might die if he was accusing her of something this outrageous…&nbsp; Besides, Lex was constantly going head-first into situations where she might possibly die…and she always came back from them.&nbsp; And that wasn’t even to mention the curse she had to live every day of her life with.&nbsp; No, Jeremiah wouldn’t care and it wouldn’t even be anything new to him so Lex would keep it to herself.<br><br>After taking a deep breath, her voice hinted at the pain she felt from Jeremiah’s accusation but showed that she had put the strong wall she used to keep everyone out back up…the same wall she and Jeremiah had worked so hard to tear down so she could have one person who understood and didn’t have to be completely alone.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”Why would I do that?&nbsp; Huh?&nbsp; I can’t believe you would expect me to throw all of my dignity and honor out the window like that.&nbsp; Thought you knew me better than that.”</span></span><br><br>”I thought I knew you better than that, but you did break into my place…but apparently we were both wrong.&nbsp; And you are deflecting.&nbsp; Why did you break into my home?”&nbsp; Lex saw Jeremiah finally move out of the shadows and into the light, still far enough away from her that she couldn’t even try anything.&nbsp; Did he really think she would?&nbsp; Lex had no clue <em>what</em> Jeremiah was thinking.&nbsp; Not anymore, that is.&nbsp; ”Where was your honor when I trusted you not to break into my home…where were your thoughts for my dignity, Alexandra?”<br><br>Lex couldn’t take it anymore.&nbsp; She could feel her cheeks warm like a fire.&nbsp; She felt her eyes burn with a threat to show her weakness.&nbsp; She felt her heart ache at the knowledge that she had truly lost her only true friend.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">”I WAS LOOKING FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!”</span></span>&nbsp; She screamed out, her voice betraying the hurt she was trying so hard to hide.&nbsp; However, her body stayed strong.&nbsp; She didn’t grab for her heart like she wanted to.&nbsp; She didn’t fall to her knees and allow herself to cry.&nbsp; Instead, her body did the opposite, straightening up stiff as a board.&nbsp; If anyone else was to see her, she would have looked like a disciplined warrior talking to a master.<br><br>”You were looking for me?&nbsp; You could have called, texted, or paged me?&nbsp; Looking for me is not breaking into my home!&nbsp; We have been together enough.&nbsp; You knew how to find me so don’t say you didn’t.&nbsp; Technology still works here, so maybe you didn’t want to use it or you were working for someone else maybe?”<br><br>Lex looked up, refusing to even allow the tears to form in her eyes.&nbsp; Her jaw was harsh and her breathing heavy.&nbsp; And her sarcasm?&nbsp; Her sarcasm went right through the roof.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”Yea.”</span></span>&nbsp; She stated before pausing half a second.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”Sure.”</span></span>&nbsp; Another half second pause.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”Next time, I’ll remember to text you from my imaginary phone!”</span></span>&nbsp; She forced herself to smile but it was all too clearly a smile filled with sarcasm.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”Because of course, every single person here has a damn phone.&nbsp; Right?&nbsp; Right?”</span></span><br><br>After dropping the sarcasm, Lex maintained the discipline she had been taught by her parents, but she still didn’t sound like the girl who would have trusted Jeremiah with her secret.&nbsp; Instead, she sounded like the girl whose life had never been all that easy, the girl she sounded like when she first came to the camp broken after the accident with her parents and her time spent living on the streets.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”We don’t all have good ways of making enough money to afford luxuries, Jeremiah!”</span></span>&nbsp; <br><br>Then it hit her.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”Now, what’s this whole shit about me working for someone else when I--“</span></span>&nbsp; Lex’s words were stopped in their tracks before she could even finish her sentence and concern flooded her voice as she broke her disciplined position.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”Jeremiah…”</span></span>&nbsp; She paused in disbelief that he was keeping something this important from her.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”What are you not telling me?&nbsp; What’s going on?!?”</span></span>&nbsp; The last sentence almost came out slightly whiney as if she were still a kid who wasn’t getting what they wanted.<br><br>”You never asked for a phone.&nbsp; Don’t change the subject.&nbsp; Why did you break into my house, Alexandra?”&nbsp; The blessed of the war god could hear the anger in Jeremiah’s voice.&nbsp; She could feel his anger coursing through her.&nbsp; His anger alone did a great deal to boost Lex’s abilities.&nbsp; ”That is bullshit!&nbsp; You could have asked me for a phone at any time, I could have given you one or even made you one.&nbsp; So it would have been a way to contact me.&nbsp; You came in from being gone.&nbsp; I have to check out all angles so I wanted to know what would or could have possibly made you disrespect me by breaking into my place?&nbsp; I was trying to give you the benefit of the doubt…but apparently I was wrong for that too.”&nbsp; He said before addressing Lex’s concerns.<br><br>”Don’t worry about it, I will fill you in when I know more.”&nbsp; Lex knew then that whatever they had had between them had dissolved into ashes.&nbsp; Jeremiah rarely withheld information from her.&nbsp; And at a time like this…&nbsp; She knew she had lost him.&nbsp; There was no coming back from what she had done.&nbsp; All she had wanted was the friend she could talk to about the weaknesses she could tell no one else and all she got was the knowledge that she would never again have that.&nbsp; The knowledge that once more she was completely alone.<br><br>Her body stiffened back up and she held her head high, but any softness Jeremiah had ever seen in her was gone.&nbsp; If he was done with her, she had to be done with him too.&nbsp; She couldn’t let him see her weak, not now.&nbsp; Not ever again.&nbsp; Not only was her body disciplined now, so too was her voice.&nbsp; It was as if she were talking only to a master, no longer any hint of talking to a friend.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”I never asked for a phone because I don’t need one, sir.&nbsp; Everyone I ever need to get a hold of I can find here.&nbsp; Someone else has always had a phone on any mission I’ve ever been on.&nbsp; And I really don’t need the hassle of a damn phone going off when I’m busy.”</span></span>&nbsp; The girl didn’t add that she didn’t need a device tracking her when she wanted to be alone either.&nbsp; The way Jeremiah was acting, he’d only think the worst about that, and even he knew she couldn’t stay inside the camp forever anyways.&nbsp; It had never been a secret that she would take off at any given time and would come back much better and Jeremiah knew why.&nbsp; But now?&nbsp; Now, she needed to watch her words with him or she was sure he would turn on her more than he already was.<br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”I’m done with this bullshit, Jeremiah.&nbsp; I told you why I was there.”</span></span>&nbsp; She raised her hand to her cheek, absentmindedly, forcing herself not to wince when she felt what she was doing.&nbsp; She knew she hadn’t told him the whole truth, but she had told him enough.&nbsp; If she told him that Ares had hit her as hard as he had, Jeremiah would assume she had lost favor with the God.&nbsp; If she told him that she was struggling to keep it together, he’d probably suspend her from duty which she couldn’t afford.&nbsp; If she told him the new kid had disrespected her then challenged her to a duel where she was sure he would try to kill her, she was sure Jeremiah would only cheer him on…or try to stop the duel which she couldn’t have either.<br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”You know why I have to leave on my own every now and again.&nbsp; It’s nothing new.&nbsp; If you can’t trust me, fine.&nbsp; Don’t.&nbsp; The rest of the camp hates me.&nbsp; Why should you be any different?”</span></span><br><br>After a pause, she turned towards the punching bag and started beating it.&nbsp; She had to show Jeremiah that she was done with this conversation.&nbsp; She couldn’t take it anymore.&nbsp; She needed him to leave and she needed to be alone, a state she knew she would be facing a lot more now.&nbsp; Then a realization hit her.&nbsp; There were other camps around the world dedicated to the same Gods where Blessed, just like her resided.&nbsp; <em>’Maybe things will be different if I have a chance to start over.’</em>&nbsp; She wondered, though the words that came out of her mouth were, <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”Have Akira put in a transfer for me to a different camp.”</span></span><br><br>She didn’t see whatever look appeared on Jeremiah’s face when she said that.&nbsp; Earlier today, she would have expected shock or even possibly Jeremiah to fight her on the case.&nbsp; Maybe he would have simply told her no or that if she was so determined to transfer, she’d have to talk to Akira herself.&nbsp; Now, she wasn’t sure what to expect from her Elder.&nbsp; Indifference maybe?&nbsp; Or maybe simply compliance?&nbsp; After all, it would get her out of his borders, out of the territory he was meant to protect.&nbsp; Maybe he’d even be happy about her request…&nbsp; Lex simply didn’t know anymore.<br><br>“Don’t worry…you deserve to be here…this is your home…but there is another that would do much better with a transfer.” He said.&nbsp; Lex couldn’t believe what she was hearing right now.&nbsp; He belonged here much more than she did.&nbsp; He had a real life here.&nbsp; She did not.&nbsp; He had real responsibilities here.&nbsp; Hers didn’t even compare and could easily be transferred.&nbsp; He was an Elder.&nbsp; She was just some blessed like any other of Ares’s blessed.<br><br>”You were looking for me…you could have knocked and waited.&nbsp; You didn’t have to break in!”&nbsp; The words were barely passing through to Lex at this point.&nbsp; She heard them but her mind didn’t process them.&nbsp; ”Because I thought we were closer.&nbsp; I thought…Never mind what I thought.&nbsp; Right now, I don’t trust you, nor do I hate you…I never did whether you believe that or not.”&nbsp; Lex heard a pause again and at the last words Jeremiah said, she could have sworn she heard a hint of the terrible pain she was feeling.&nbsp; ”I thought you respected me enough to not violate my space…I thought you cared about me at least a little.”&nbsp; Then she heard his footsteps walk out of the room and all the way up the stairs.<br><br>When the sounds of the footsteps disappeared, Lex could no longer hold it together.&nbsp; She wrapped her arms around the punching bag, throwing herself into it as the dam broke and tears flooded her cheeks.&nbsp; Her body fell slowly to the ground until all she could do was place her forehead on the floor and hold herself tightly.&nbsp; She had no clue how long she was like this but eventually she heard an all too familiar voice.<br><br><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">”Get up, you weak, spineless, pathetic little girl!”</span><br><br>When Lex looked up, tears continuing to pour down her face, she could have sworn she’d seen the same God who showed up for her earlier.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”Dad?”</span></span>&nbsp; She asked, lowering her head again.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”I’m so—“</span></span><br><br>Her words were cut off by a large boot throwing her across the cage.&nbsp; Her back hit the cage, putting a nice body-sized dent in it.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">”I said Get Up!”</span>&nbsp; He repeated, moving to stand over the girl.<br><br>Lex felt the pain throughout her entire body.&nbsp; She struggled to rise to her feet, but forced herself to, using the bars of the cage to help lift herself.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”Dad, I’m—“</span></span>&nbsp; She started but was cut off again.<br><br><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">”Shut up!&nbsp; And wipe those tears from your eyes.&nbsp; My blessed don’t cry.”</span>&nbsp; The god said, clearly enraged.<br><br>Lex did as he asked and wiped her face, standing the same way she had before with Jeremiah.&nbsp; The hits just wouldn’t stop coming today, would they?<br><br><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">”How dare you!”</span>&nbsp; Ares scolded and Lex tried not to flinch.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">”Have you made it your mission to make a mockery of me, Alexandra Pretorius?!?</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”No, sir!”</span></span>&nbsp; Alexandra replied before feeling the weight of Ares’s hand against the same spot he had hit earlier.&nbsp; Only this time, he didn’t hit her hard enough to knock her out.<br><br><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">”I said shut up!&nbsp; First, you let a new Blessed disrespect you like that without taking action!&nbsp; And one of Athena’s kids no less!&nbsp; I could let that pass, but this!&nbsp; Now I’m going to have to listen to the rest of the Gods bitch and moan and complain about your disrespect of one of their chosen Elders…&nbsp; <em>Then</em>,”</span>&nbsp; He continued placing more emphasis in his words.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">”you get yourself trapped and nearly killed with the same Athena kid who you let disrespect you in front of everyone.&nbsp; And not to mention you decided to do all this to one of <em>Hephaestus’s</em> chosen.&nbsp; Are you trying to make him pissed so he won’t make me new weapons?&nbsp; Or maybe you were trying to remind him of all the wrongs I’ve done him.&nbsp; Is that it?&nbsp; Oh!&nbsp; And let’s not forget how weak and pathetic you were just acting!&nbsp; How dare you!&nbsp; You are one of <em>my</em> chosen!&nbsp; Your actions reflect on me!&nbsp; Well?&nbsp; What do you have to say for yourself?”</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”I’m sorry, Ares.</span></span>&nbsp; Lex began, bowing her head respectfully.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”I have made a number of mistakes today and this is not how you should be represented.&nbsp; I will defeat that Athena brat tonight!&nbsp; Father, I promise you this.”</span></span>&nbsp; As soon as Lex finished talking, she felt her shirt grabbed by the God’s hand and her body flew across the cage again, this time denting the opposite side upon impact.&nbsp; Her body fell once more to the ground and Lex choked for air.&nbsp; The pain started to blur her vision again.<br><br><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">”Get up!”</span>&nbsp; Ares demanded then lifted Lex by her shirt when she couldn’t manage to do it, holding her with her feet off the ground.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">”What did I just tell you about showing weakness?&nbsp; Need I teach you another lesson on this?”</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”No, sir!”</span></span>&nbsp; Lex said, expecting to go flying again.&nbsp; Instead, the God put her back on her feet and she grabbed onto the bars of the cage to help her stay on her feet.<br><br><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">”Good.&nbsp; Now here’s what you’re going to do.&nbsp; First, you’re going to make things right with the Hephaestus Elder.&nbsp; If I am turned away on even a single weapon, I will be back here.&nbsp; Then, you’re going to destroy that Athena kid.&nbsp; Again, if you fail, I will be back here.&nbsp; Finally, you’re going to shape up.&nbsp; If you don’t start to represent me better than this, I will be back.&nbsp; And you won’t want me coming back if you fail me.&nbsp; Do you understand?”</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: century;" class="bbc_font">”Yes, sir!”</span></span>&nbsp; As if for emphasis, Lex felt herself thrown yet again across the cage and this time, she couldn’t get up again.&nbsp; Her eyes wouldn’t open and she felt herself lose consciousness.&nbsp; Lex really was taking hits from all sides today.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>24-05-2020, 12:28:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b2/76/39/b276392e79ad90ca99c36ef36d2b94fa.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">VONNA WINSLOW</span><br><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><br><strong>Location::</strong> Temple of Persephone<br><br><strong>Company::</strong> Nenene; Cassandra<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Afternoon, June 20th<br><br><strong>Mood::</strong> friendly, nervous, excited<br><br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Outfit (hair still up in bun like earlier)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b2/76/39/b276392e79ad90ca99c36ef36d2b94fa.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><br><hr><br>It took Vonna by surprise when Nenene started speaking so fast. She caught it all though. She smiled afterwards. “Thank you, Nenene.” Vonna adored the young elder’s energy. She was starting to lose interest in going into town with company. She thought Cassandra was going to drive. <em>Who was Mister Kamilzumi? </em>she thought. All the new people and prospect of them was starting to cause Vonna’s social anxiety to rear its ugly head. She was starting to want to go back to her little bedroom and close the door. But she’d eaten so much of her roommate’s food and the odds were getting slimmer of anything being left if she didn’t get to town and buy her own food. <br><br>She fiddled with the bow on her dress as Nenene took out her phone. She waited then asked. "Do you think you could come along? I mean… I may have questions and all, you know? While you give that some thought, I have to go get changed. I’ll be quick.” She winked playfully at Nenene and whisked out the room past the pool and back inside the house of Persephone to her bedroom. She changed out of her dress and back into the outfit she arrived in then loaded some fruit and water in her backpack and was back to the temple two minutes later ready to go.<br><br>“So, what did you decide?” Vonna was standing in close proximity as she awaited the young elder's decision.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>24-05-2020, 22:53:45</strong>
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				<strong>JOINT POST</strong><br><hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> None<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Annoyed, Regretful<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> This</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1mpr8lRmWBuNkSndVq6AsApXaH/Men-s-Formal-Suit-Waistcoat-Blue-Black-Dark-Green-Business-Banquet-Wedding-Men-Tops-Vest-Fashion.jpg_q50.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>After the group at the elder's home dissipated, Carter thought about what he had done and the reaction of Akira as she left. He started to feel bad about what he had done and how upset she had felt. Yet, at the same time, he still felt annoyed about not being told what was going on. There were plenty of capable fighters here, and he didn't understand why this wasn't told to them. He wanted to do his part in protecting the village, especially Liliana. <br><br>But maybe how he and Seth approached the issue wasn't necessarily the right way to do it. He mulled this over as he returned to the Athena house and resumed sitting on the porch steps, like he had done earlier. Ross came out a few minutes earlier and sat down with him, and upon noticing that Carter didn't seem to happy, asked what was wrong. The redhead spoke about what had happened, and made up his mind to apologize later to Akira for the way he had acted. It wouldn't change what he had done, but it would at least be a step in the right directions. <br><br><hr><hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://ilarge.lisimg.com/image/3872795/751full-casey-taylor.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Oliver Green</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Poseidon<br><strong>Location::</strong> In front of the Temple<br><strong>Company::</strong> None<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Fine<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Muddy steel-toed boots, dark jeans, a grey t-shirt.<br><br><br><hr><br><br><br>After about a week away from the Village, Oliver was finally returning. He'd spent a week down south a bit, wandering through swampland with a group of his students as they learned how to capture, and identify species of turtles, as well as how to properly mark them, handle snapping turtles, and run away from angry Alligators. By the time the end of the week came, Ollie was glad to return to the village, where he now resided and also worked. Today was supposed to be the day he was able to enter the Temple to speak with his deity, and he was worried he was going to run a tad late. Luckily, everything ran smoothly for once, and he was home before noon. <br><br>His backpack, which held a bunch of his supplies, was dropped off in his room, then the man made his way over to the temple. It seemed like a lot of the kids had finished speaking with their Deity already, which was fine by him. Even though he was surrounded by people all the time as a professor at the local college, he still enjoyed being alone over with people. <br><br>Easily enough, he made his way down into Poseidon's chamber and positioned himself on the ground in front of the Statue of the old God. "I still don't know why you chose me, considering I fucking hate your Goddamn seas," he said firstly, clear distaste for the large water bodies in his voice. "But you have your reasons. This year, I'm an elder, as I'm sure you know. Anyway, I don't know shit about being an elder. I suppose it's somewhat similar to being a professor, you know? Though, I'm new at that, too." Oliver never truly knew what he was supposed to say as he sat at this statue every year. This year, however, he was a new professor and a new elder, and he asked his God to give him his support in succeeding at both. <br><br>Ollie would sit there for a few moments in silence, just letting the calm atmosphere through his body, which became wracked with nerves whenever he thought about his jobs. There was a lot he was responsible for now, but he wasn't going to let any of it show. He would be confident in his abilities, and he would show that to Akira, the held elder, to make her not regret giving him the title of Elder. He was worthy, dammit! <br><br>Eventually, the man would stand and bow his head lightly to the statue in front of him. It felt like yesterday he had been crumbling up the paper he received in the mail and scoffed at the God of the Seas, and here he was now, bowing his head in respect to the old God. What a strange world this was. Upon leaving the Temple, Oliver would just go around the side and sit in the grass, leaning his back against the building, and let the sun warm his face. He wasn't much older than most of these kids, and he felt extremely nervous. More and more seemed to pour in, and he was worried that they would not respect his authority or find his teachings worthless because of his age. Age had nothing to do with anything, really. He was just ready to teach them, was all. He'd completed the classes and proved his worth, and now he wanted to share that with them. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>25-05-2020, 05:31:06</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/B3bJ8m5/Camila-Cabello-2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Phoenix Ramirez</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Trails -&gt; Waterfall<br><strong>Company::</strong> Phoebe<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, approaching noon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Energized<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> &nbsp;Running Wear &nbsp;(https://i.ibb.co/rskDKhZ/04-07-20-8-55-47-PM.png)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><hr><br>Phoenix smiled as Phoebe joined her <strong>"Perfect! Lets go!"</strong> she nodded and they began their run heading out of the front gates and down past the temple on a trail that would run beside the river.<br><br><strong>"Yeah, I usually like to exercise a bit earlier too. The Blessing Ceremony sort of took place of that today though. I'm not much of an early bird."</strong> she laughed softly as they managed a decent pace. <br><br>Phoenix loved running to clear her head and it also kept up her toned physique. She kept steady low breaths as they ran, the sound of the river just below the hill creating a peaceful hum. The sun trickled down through the trees in small rays that danced along the trail. Phoenix began to already start to feel better and more relaxed.<br><br><strong>"Yeah, I got my dress a while back, I'm super excited about it. Are you planning on going? You really should."</strong> she gave a nod <strong>"Good food, dancing, drinks if that's your sort of thing. Its just nice to relax a bit."</strong> she added as they ran.<br><br>She rounded by the waterfall, the cool mist dusting over them as Phoenix stopped for a bit of a break. She began doing some light stretches as she enjoyed the cool mist. A small bit of sweat glistening on her caramel skin. She smiled and looked back over to Phoebe <strong>"Man, I love this trail. Its so refreshing!"</strong> she gave a nod.<br><br>She bent down and stretched to her toes before slowly rolling back up and stretching out her arms. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>26-05-2020, 00:15:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/NU2UuWW.jpg?1)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Zachary Cameron (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15348294#msg15348294)</span><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Gates<br><strong>Tagging::</strong> Akira, Cassandra, Open<br><strong>Mentioning::</strong> Other Blessed, Zeus<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 6/20 - Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Focused, Determined<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Ancient Grecian Armor (https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/7YN4Kh66PZ6AEbJ1t-tcW8NlqNs/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:format_auto-!!-:strip_icc-!!-/2011/11/45/3/192/1922283/2e22af9b310b4d8b_FINAL-Sean-Bean-Zeus-Google/i/Zeus-Percy-Jackson-Olympians.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None</span><br><br><br><hr> <br><br><br><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"> He stood with the others, looking majestic and regal in his armor that had appeared to him in a dream, and then he had made to fit the specifications so he could please Zeus. It was still strange coming to terms with him not being around until only a year ago, and even then very rarely. But hey, Gods were busy. It wasn't like his human parents always had time for him either, so he understood. He just wanted to get a better relationship with the man...God...God man? He nodded to Miss Akira when she explained what they'd be doing, and to follow her into the underground temple. <br><br>And then, she said there would be a party after the ceremony. Oh yeah, that meant good food, good drink and a damn good time that he'd get to spend with Aurora and everyone else. He was looking forward to it. He followed the others into the temple, and then they were separated and he went down to his fathers shrine. It looked like any other shrine, a big room with braziers and candles and a statue. Nothing out of the ordinary. When he entered however, something felt off, it felt <em>different</em>. The air was charged, like you could feel the pressure and atmosphere around you. Even the small down feathers on Thorondor rose in response to the majesty one could simply experience by being in this place. <br><br>"Almighty Zeus...<em>Father</em>," Zach spoke with confidence while walking toward the shrine, then stopped and kneeled down. His eagle hopped from the perch on his master and did the same, holding one massive wing out as in bowing to Zeus. "We don't talk much, but this is an opportunity I suppose. I'm here to offer you a gift, I was told. Something meaningful that represents our relationship...or something. They were bare bones on the details, but I think I figured what to get for the God who has everything," he said with a bit of a laugh. Revealing the thing he'd been keeping inside the box, he pulled out an ornate jar, a leyden jar to be exact. <br><br>The ancient device invented by a German Cleric and a Dutch Scientist back in the 1700's. The only difference was that this one didn't have any of the extra parts necessary for it to function properly. Zach didn't need them. "Despite being the youngest of your brothers, you wield the most power. You rule over the land and hold the sky in the palm of your hand. So I gift you knowledge that your son is doing his best to make you proud, and will continue to do so. Knowledge that these powers your blood has given me will not be used improperly or in vain." He didn't realize while he spoke, but the room had changed and he seemed to no longer be in the temple. He was, but not even another Zeus blessed would see him kneeling in place. <br><br>And if he would look around, it would seem he was in an open air temple surrounded by clouds. It was what he pictured Mt. Olympus to be. Standing, he nudged his bird so he could get a safe distance away, then he held one arm high above his head and focused. In the metaphysical plane he existed in, as well as back in the village, the skies grew dark and fat with rain heavy clouds from nowhere. One minute it was clear skies, and the next, it was overcast. Then the rain began to fall, in juicy cold drops and thunder cracked so loudly it shook the buildings and rumbled in peoples bellies. Zach's eyes were glowing bright white as this happened, the storm entirely his doing. And electricity had began to spark and crackle around him reminiscent of an anime character getting his first power up. <br><br>Finally, a massive bolt of lightning so big it illuminated the sky dropped from the clouds, striking the temple and bypassing everything inside to strike Zach. The bolt coursed through his body, and with his other hand, he aimed down at the jar, funneling all of that power through himself and into the offering. Normally, he possessed nowhere near that amount of power or precision, but this was different. This was to prove something, and he couldn't fail. The process itself took more than a minute, but when it was done, Zach fell to one knee with sweat beading on his face, yet the bottle seemed <em>alive</em> with the entirety of a storm contained in it's small confines. Picking up the bottle, he lowered his head and raised it up. "I am a Demi-God, and I know the importance of that. <br><br>I will continue to train and grow stronger until I'm worthy, and I will protect this world until the day I die." While he didn't know what would happen next, he didn't expect the weight of a hand on his shoulder at the same time that the bottle was taken from his grasp. He opened his eyes and gasped in shock when he saw his father standing before him, and not as a statue, but as Zeus. "Rise, my son. And let me look at you." Standing to his full height, for the first time in his life, Zachary looked his father in his eyes and found they were the same. Without warning, Zeus pulled him into a hug that would have been impossible to escape if he tried, but he didn't and instead squeezed the man, causing him to cry out in surprise at the power housed within his sons frame.<br><br>&nbsp;"Arrgh, you <em>are</em> strong. Definitely of my blood," the God said with a laugh. Patting Zach on the back a few times, Zeus then looked at the jar that crackled and pulsed with pure lightning inside. "This...this is inspired, and a gift I accept with my whole heart. It pains me that I can't see you, or any of your siblings as much as I want. But despite what people seem to think about me, I cherish every moment with my children. Especially the ones who don't resent me as soon as they discover who I am." <br><br>Over the next several minutes, father and son talked and laughed and got to know each other. But then a look of sadness and urgency crossed Zeus' face. "We will meet again my son, but before that time, I sense a great trial ahead for you and the other Blessed. The enemy will soon be knocking at our gates, and it is up to you and your fellows to not only come to our aid, but to save the world. I know you will do me proud. Oh, and tell Akira that great heroes will inevitably have a crisis of faith. She must keep her faith in herself, and know that I have not abandoned her, even though we haven't spoken in some time. I chose her for a reason, and that reason has not changed. Keep the course, keep the faith, and she will rise above her tribulations stronger than ever. She is the leader I chose and I need her to lead you all in these coming dark times. I will speak to her when the time is right, and all shall be revealed." <br><br>Zach took in every word the man said, nodding and trying to commit it all to memory. When he was finally done talking, he grasped Zach's shoulder once again, and suddenly he was back in the shrine, gasping like he'd just taken his first breath in hours. "What? How? I'm...I'm back?" At the same time, Akira and Cassandra were still talking, and he appeared from thin air as if he'd actually been somewhere else. Just where had that been though? And he noticed his bottle was gone, which caused a smile to break out across his face. Looking around, he turned, only to come face to face with the two women. "Oh! I thought I was the only one in here. This place is weird, I was just talking to my dad and I was...in the sky? I don't really know what happened but he was there and, and it was crazy." Then all the things Zeus had told him came flooding back and his eyes popped wide. "Miss Akira! I need to talk to you! You'll never believe it!!" <br><br></span><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>26-05-2020, 01:42:20</strong>
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				Joint Post<br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Temple Entrance -&gt; The road into town<br><strong>Company::</strong> Vonna, Cassandra, Seth <strong>Mentioning::</strong><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calm -&gt;Absolutely terrified<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">[https://web-japan.org/trends/trend_scene/ts005/images/ts005_0032.jpg]</div></div><br><hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Temple Entrance -&gt; The road into town<br><strong>Company::</strong> Vonna, Cassandra, Nenene <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calm -&gt; Ecstatic<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/74/24/e4/7424e4fe9d8533ad2e673ffbd8007cd3--crazy-fashion-tokyo-fashion.jpg)</div></div><br><br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth is silver, Nenene is teal<br><br><hr><br>When Vonna had returned, Seth had darted off to Athena house, blowing past Carter and Ross to quickly redress himself in something more inclined toward guiding ladies around town and collect his keys and wallet. "And there's the last member of our adventuring party. Of course I'd be joining this group, especially with the trouble certain members could cause if left without supervision." Nenene replied in turn to Vonna's question.<br><br>Seth still towered over the group of ladies when he moved forward to introduce himself, a little over half a foot taller than Vonna and making the other two girls look like children by comparison. "Seth Kamiizumi. Nenene asked me to drive you ladies around a little, but is there anywhere particular you want to go, or are we pretending we're bored high school kids and cruising the mall?" The Athena boy seemed a fair bit more cocky than usual, but whether that was due to his patron's conversation or that he got to have so many cute girls around was up for debate.<br><br>With his introduction out of the way, Seth signaled for the group to follow him, leading them to the parking garage behind the Elders' House. Tucked away from the rest of the vehicles was his <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">car</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9JbEFZhy7bM/maxresdefault.jpg)</div></div>, the vanity plate on it reading SETH-3. Seth pressed the button on his fob through his pocket, letting the car roar to life as they approached. Surprisingly, he moved to hold the doors open for the women accompanying him, with him gesturing for the Elder to sit up front with him, though it could have just been him not wanting other people's hands on his baby. When the group was ready, the Athena Blessed pushed gently on the gas pedal and rolled the vehicle along the road toward the gate.<br><br>Once through the gate and ready to pull onto the main road though, Seth turned his head back toward his passengers and smiled a shit-eating grin. "Hold on tight... This ride doesn't like stopping." He announced before slamming on the gas and merging onto the road, hitting 120 miles per hour just a few hundred yards down the divided highway before leveling out and removing his left hand from the wheel to rest it along the door's arm rest. "Anybody mind if I smoke while we drive? And feel free to play some tunes if you want." He said, quickly switching hands to withdraw his phone, unlocking it and placing it on the center console with Youtube open before pulling out a pack of cigarettes and his lighter.<br><br>The entire time Seth had been on the main road, Nenene had been dead silent, looking like she would pass directly into Hades' realm at any moment without warning. As much as she had wanted to be a source of comfort for Vonna since the younger woman had asked her to, cars were far from her comfort zone even if she trusted the driver. With Seth however, she had only heard that the Athena boy was skilled, and had been through a police academy at one point. Nenene had assumed that would make him a much safer driver, but apparently she was wrong. Her small hands remained clasped firmly in her lap as her skin turned pale, her thoughts drifting back to the accident so many years prior. Seth's question had snapped her back to reality quickly enough though, and she simply nodded and weakly murmured <acronym title="G-go ahead...">「ど－どうぞ。。。」</acronym> in response.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>26-05-2020, 05:49:12</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Heading back to the Village<br><strong>Company::</strong> Cassandra -&gt; Talking to Zack<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday June 20th, approaching noon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Numb<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Tee shirt and a pair of sweats<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><br>Akira smiled as she walked with Cassandra before they crossed paths with Vonna and Nenene. She gave a soft nod as she excused herself <strong>"You guys have a fun trip, I have to get some final things to prepare before the party."</strong> she bowed slightly and waved as Seth returned and they began to head off. She watched them all leave before a voice caught her attention. Turning she noticed Zachery running her way, just what she wanted, Zeus' love child when she was already feeling down.<br><br>She waited for him to catch up with her at the gate before she nodded <strong>"Zachery. What is it? Everything okay?"</strong> she spoke softly. He seemed to be in a bit of shock but overall seemed excited about whatever it was.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>26-05-2020, 08:50:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b2/76/39/b276392e79ad90ca99c36ef36d2b94fa.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">VONNA WINSLOW</span><br><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><br><strong>Location::</strong> Temple &gt; Seth’s car<br><br><strong>Company::</strong> Nenene; Cassandra; Seth <strong>Mentioning</strong>:: Akira<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> early Afternoon, June 20th<br><br><strong>Mood::</strong> nervous, embarrassed<br><br><strong>Wearing::</strong> see picture<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><br><br><hr><br>Vonna only caught just a quick glimpse of Akira as she promptly excused herself before they could meet. <em>She must have a gazillion things to do.</em> Vonna told herself. It seemed Mr. Kamilzumi had shown up the same time as Vonna returned but he darted off to change his clothes causing a minor delay. Vonna didn’t mind especially since Nenene had agreed to come along. Once he returned, Vonna smiled glad to meet a new person on the blessed village. “Well, one certain place I need to visit is the grocery store but I suppose that’s best saved for last. So, where ever these ladies want to go.” She smiled bashfully at Cassandra avoiding looking at her for too long.<br><br>She followed Seth to his fancy car letting the shorter Cassandra sit behind the tall young man so she could have more leg room. As he slowly backed out and rolled onto the road, it was another opportunity to get a look at the property. When Seth slammed on that gas quickly hitting 120 miles per hour, Vonna grabbed Cassandra's arm reflexively as her head fell back a little. She was not prepared for that. She looked at the back of Seth’s head with wide but annoyed eyes. She could run or walk way faster than 120 miles per hour but it would be on foot and her own doing. She did not know this man’s abilities in this machine. Of course, she wouldn’t die, but it would be a hassle to be damaged for something as silly as this.<br><br>She blinked twice remembering she was still holding onto Cassandra’s arm. <em>How embarrassing? It’s not like she was truly afraid. Why did she grab the woman’s arm at all? She is blessed by Persephone.</em> She thought. She finally fixed her big blue eyes on Cassandra and smiled awkwardly as she let go. She giggled nervously. “Um, sorry. You okay?” She wasn’t sure of the strength she had used or even if the woman could be hurt from such a minor thing. She blinked at her wishing she’d hurry up and answer so she could stop looking into her beautiful face. Vonna hoped Cassandra knew that she was just taken by surprise and that it didn’t mean she wasn’t brave. She swallowed still looking at her, still waiting for her to say she wasn’t hurt so she could look straight ahead and watch out for Seth’s driving. She hoped Cassandra wouldn’t think she was crazy or something with the way she was staring at her like a deer in headlights. It was rude to look away before she found out if she had hurt her though.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>26-05-2020, 14:16:09</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b9/31/78/b93178dc9f345235e356d2cbc063fe03.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Temple to car<br><strong>Company::</strong> Akira, Vonna, Nenene, Sergt<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, noonish<br><strong>Mood::</strong> curious, interested!<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> white one piece swimsuit, robe, sandals.<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><hr><br>At the temple Cassandra waved awkwardly at Nenene. "Oh. Uh, that's okay. You don't have to bow to me at all, and it's been a really long time since I was anywhere where I could claim the title lady. Cassandra or Cass is more than fine, thank you."<br><br>There was briefly some other guy, but fortunately he left to pursue Akira.<br><br>&nbsp;She turned her attention back to Vonna, and smiled softly, sweetie at the other woman. <em>She's so very gorgeous </em>she thought.<br><br>"I do so hope that you'll come with me. I love your dress, it's beautiful and amazing. I'd be thrilled to have your assistance in picking out my outfit for tonight."<br><br>She kept her voice soft, calm. She was trying to show that she wasn't at all scary, that it was perfectly okay for the other girl to look up at her with that star struck beautiful little face. In truth, Cassandra was flattered by how fascinating she seemed to the girl. It was hard not to be brutally honest with yourself after 3,000 + years of life, and Cassandra definitely knew that she wanted to lure the young lady in, entice her with hugs and cuddles and soft kind words, and figure out how the lady kissed.<br><br>In the car, she gave Seth a subtle nod of approval for putting Nene in the front with him. She'd have to buy the boy a beer or something. The ancient Greek gave her new friend another happy cheerful smile. "Seth, thank you for the ride. I need to find the store that sells the fancy gowns. Dress shopping!" There was something slightly unwholesome about the way she said that. Despite knowing the Gods of her childhood, on a somewhat personal level, if the ancient woman could be said to still have a religion, by now it was fancy clothes.<br><br>"Yes, I do mind if you smoke in here." She said quickly, firmly but not angrily. "At least roll down a window or something. Those things will shorten your lifespan."<br><br>She started giggling as the car accelerated so fast. The sudden shock of Vonna grabbing her did cause a small internal wince, but she easily hid the fact<em>. It would break the poor girl's heart if she knew she hurt me. It'll probably bruised, but I'll make sure she never finds that out.</em><br><br>Instead, the lovely blonde just smiled at her friend. "Quite an adventure, huh? It's okay sweetie, I don't mind at all. He startled me too."<br><br>But of course she didn't seem the least bit concerned. Having absolutely zero fear of a permanent death did weird things to somebody's brain. Sure, dying in a car crash hurt, but so did every single one of the other hundred thousand ways she'd found to die. If someone was really morbid, she could have a hell of a fascinating discussion about which ones sucked the worst.<br><br><em>Make a really hard left turn for me!! </em>She thought really loudly at the driver, just in case he was telepathic. Definitely going to have to buy him something nice, like a craft beer or a car porn magazine<br><br><br>Suddenly, she burst out laughing. "Oh Hades. I completely forgot to change! Oh well. Good thing I'm going dress shopping. besides, wandering around town in a robe certainly not the weirdest thing I've ever done."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>27-05-2020, 01:58:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/NU2UuWW.jpg?1)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Zachary Cameron (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15348294#msg15348294)</span><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Gates<br><strong>Tagging::</strong> Akira, Open<br><strong>Mentioning::</strong> Other Blessed, Zeus<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 6/20 - Morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Focused, Determined<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Ancient Grecian Armor (https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/7YN4Kh66PZ6AEbJ1t-tcW8NlqNs/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:format_auto-!!-:strip_icc-!!-/2011/11/45/3/192/1922283/2e22af9b310b4d8b_FINAL-Sean-Bean-Zeus-Google/i/Zeus-Percy-Jackson-Olympians.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None</span><br><br><br><hr> <br><br><br><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"> Akira wouldn't need to wait long, as his message was important and he was basically hauling ass to get to her and putting those godly muscles of his to good use. As he quickly closed the distance, he got a good look at her face, and thanks to his years of fighting he got good at reading faces to judge things like when someone was hurt, when he had put the fear in them, or when they thought they had the fight in the bag. It wasn't a perfect science, but he could tell something was bothering her, and from his talk with his father he had a decent guess as to at least what a portion of the problem was. And while seeing him, the youngest child of the God who she felt had abandoned her probably didn't make her feel any better, it wasn't like anyone else could deliver her the message he'd been given. Besides, she wouldn't have been the first to feel some sort of way about him because of who he was. <br><br>&nbsp;He also found out how hard it was to run in sandals, but at least these had buckles so they were more like open-toed shoes. Finally, he skidded to a stop when he got to her, and had a look of anxiety and excitement on his face, as he had no clue the others had already been given similar warnings. "He accepted it. My dad, he accepted my lightning in a bottle and he appeared to me. Or took me to him...still not quite sure how all this works. But my point is, he gave me good news and bad news." No one really liked the good news, bad news, shtick. But good or bad, it was important and something she needed to hear.&nbsp; <br><br>"The bad news is that there's <em>something</em> coming. He did the "I can't reveal too much so I'll only give you vague hints" thing that Gods do, but he said enemies will be at our gates soon, and that they want to hurt us and the Gods. That we have to prepare. The good news though, is that he told me to tell you that <em>you're</em> the one who's going to lead us through this. That he blessed you for a reason, and even though he isn't always there, he's never forsaken you. He said you'll see each other in the near future and he'll explain everything that he can then. I wish I had more to tell you, but I couldn't ask many questions before I woke up back in the temple."<br></span><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>27-05-2020, 09:03:01</strong>
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				Joint Post<br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> The road into town -&gt; Mall parking lot<br><strong>Company::</strong> Vonna, Cassandra, Seth <strong>Mentioning::</strong><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Absolutely terrified -&gt; Calming down<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">[https://web-japan.org/trends/trend_scene/ts005/images/ts005_0032.jpg]</div></div><br><hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> The road into town -&gt; Mall parking lot<br><strong>Company::</strong> Vonna, Cassandra, Nenene <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Ecstatic<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/74/24/e4/7424e4fe9d8533ad2e673ffbd8007cd3--crazy-fashion-tokyo-fashion.jpg)</div></div><br><br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth is silver, Nenene is teal<br><br><hr><br>Seth laughed softly at Cassandra's response to his question. "I'm not enough of an ass to leave the windows closed. Nobody wants to deal with the scent." He replied before rolling down his window and lighting up just in time to turn his turn signal on.<br><br>The car slowed by about 40mph, the left turn light flashing its steady beat as Seth came up to the first light inside the town. Without any cross traffic to worry about, the Athena boy downshifted and gripped the wheel with both hands, jerking it hard to drift into the intersection and clear the sidewalk by a matter of inches. As the car straightened out again, everyone was slammed into their seats once more as Seth redlined his engine to accelerate.<br><br>Setting the vehicle back to 105mph, Seth relaxed and withdrew his left hand to his mouth, removing the cigarette from his lips to flick the ashes out the window. "Hold on tight ladies, and try not to freak out..." As soon as the words left Seth's mouth, he increased his speed well over 130 before bringing his tires to almost hop the curb. The light before them turned red just before he came roaring into the intersection and Seth hit the button for his horn, triggering a sound similar to a police siren's chirp. The few cars that had started to move forward from their stopped locations slammed on their brakes again as the young Athena plowed along, crossing traffic without bothering to use his free hand. As soon as he was clear of the intersection, he dropped back down to a more reasonable 40mph, just a little over the speed limit, and allowed his passengers to calm their hearts down from the harrowing experience.<br><br>The entire time the group had been inside the city limits, Nenene had remained ghost white and clasping her hands together tightly enough to draw a little blood with her fingernails, coating the deep purple nail polish with a fresh layer of crimson. On the one hand, it was incredible to the Hades Elder that Seth could maintain such speeds without fear, and to such a degree of control, but on the other hand she felt like she was peering into her patron's realm more and more with every second that passed inside the metallic deathtrap. The fact that he seemed to be managing this whole ride without even activating his Foresight was equal parts curious and terrifying, but the stunts he was pulling had left her mental state totally shattered for now.<br><br>Within five minutes of reaching the town's outskirts, Seth pulled his car into the parking lot of the mall, remaining at a speed lower than 15mph the entire way to a parking spot near the main entrance. With his baby in park, Seth rolled his window up before popping out and finishing his cigarette while the ladies collected their wits and whatever sensations they had left back on the highway. As Nenene stepped out, her skin color was beginning to return, but it was obvious that she would need a human shaped crutch for a little while before she could keep her body up on her own.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>27-05-2020, 23:37:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Village Gates<br><strong>Company::</strong> Talking to Zack<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday June 20th, approaching noon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Numb<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Tee shirt and a pair of sweats<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br>Akira turned to him as he spoke of how Zeus spoke to him <em>'...of course he did...'</em> she quickly thought but pushed that aside as he continued. She looked over him as her eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke of something coming. She was quite shocked that the kid knew, or rather, that the Gods did and told him. That was three strikes. A note, a vision, and now another God speaking on it. That was all the confirmation Akira would need and knew she had to begin planning a defense plan. <br><br>As he continued about Zeus saying SHE was going to be lead they needed, she stared blankly at Zachary, her body and mind simply in shock. So Zeus WAS hearing her, he knew she was struggling... she didn't understand why he didn't just tell her all this himself but she there had to be some reason. The Gods works in mysterious... or often ridiculous ways, but they always had a reasoning. She blinked a few times before finally shaking off her initial shock at the situation.<br><br><strong>"Uh, yes. Thank you."</strong> she began softly <strong>"Looks like I have a lot to get done, and will have to get with Jeremiah about upping our security. In the meantime, you should get yourself ready for tonight, I still want everyone to enjoy themselves. Just, keep your eyes and ears open."</strong> she spoke softly, resting a hand on his shoulder for a moment. After that she turned back towards the camp <strong>"I'll see you tonight!"</strong> she waved and made her way, quite quickly back to the main house. She had a lot of things to do now.<br><br><br>When she got back to her room she noted that Jeremiah was still away and knew Nenene went to town with a few of the Blessed, probably a good idea considering the threat upon them now. She sat at her desk and noticed a few e-mails. It appeared Seth wanted a security position so she forwarded that to Jeremiah for his review, after his actions today, she would let Jeremiah decide if Seth deserves the position. Next was an application for her secretary from.... Mackenzie?! Akira took a deep breath and sighed as she looked it over...<br><br><strong>"She insults me.... and now wants to be my secretary..."</strong> she spoke softly, rubbing her temples. Eventually she moved the application to a 'save for later' folder <strong>"I'll have to come back to that later."</strong> she spoke aloud. It wasn't that she didn't think Kenzie COULD do the job but the girl needed to learn to respect the Elders as well. There is a way to voice an opinion without belittling them. <br><br><strong>"Next is..... Oh, Carter."</strong> she spoke, looking it over <strong>"Maintenance.... yeah, I can see that... and with the number Lex did on the training grounds, we'll need another maintenance person."</strong> she continued to talk aloud. He did make quite a commotion with Seth and Kenzie earlier as well but maybe giving him some takes and responsibility, he'll too learn that all things must come with respect and tact. She figured she would talk to him later that night.<br><br>She continued going through the emails, noting Lilliana was looking for help with the Vet clinic. She sent her approval and added the job to the listings. Finally, the last of her emails was from Gui. She read it through before responding.<br><br><span style="font-family: courier;" class="bbc_font"><em>'To: Gui Zhihan<br><br>Welcome back, yes 3pm works for me. Please come see me in my office to go over the details.<br><br>Head Elder,<br><br>Akira Takanashi'</em></span><br><br><br>After she finished all her email she looked over to the clock, she had some time before her meeting with Gui. She called down to the kitchen to make sure they were still on track for the feast for the party. After checking on a few other things she then decided a nice shower was in order. She had so many thoughts going on through her head that the hot water running over her was a much needed relaxer. That and maybe a drink or two tonight. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>28-05-2020, 03:39:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/4KSS17t/Susan-Coffey-3.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Veronica Night</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> Temple -&gt; Town -&gt; Hecate House<br><strong>Company::</strong> No One -&gt; Kenzie<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Content, Excited.... Curious?<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Casual Gothic (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61bCZBgkrgL._AC_UX385_.jpg)<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Veronica's morning was like a blur to her, almost as if she wasn't really there. The morning ceremony went by quickly as her house mate performed this years cleansing ritual. When she headed down to the Hecate room she left a hand stitched doll at the foot of her statue and made her way out before Kenzie came in to have her moment. She gave a nod before leaving, allowing her to have the room to herself. This was Roni's second Blessing ceremony at the village and she enjoyed them, they usually were quite peaceful. She didn't receive any messages from Hecate, but that wasn't uncommon. Typically Hecate took advantage of Roni's powers and would appear into her dreams instead. <br><br>After the blessing ceremony, Veronica knew she had to head into town and get a few last minute things for her gown and mask tonight. She was excited because it gave her an excuse to wear something closer to the Gothic Victorian style she loved. She took a taxi into town and managed to find a fabric store and bought some silk ribbon, black glitter, and a few bolsters of fabric for future projects. She checked out and grabbed a fresh fruit smoothie before hailing a taxi back to the village. She carried her bags over to the Hecate house which was thankfully near the front gates so she didn't have far to go. <br><br>Fumbling with her keys for a moment she finally unlocked the door and stumbled in <strong>"Yeesh, I should buy less stuff but I just could pass up these fabrics."</strong> she spoke aloud. She looked over to see Kenzie who seemed to be doing something <strong>"Hey Kenzie... what's going on?"</strong> she spoke softly, setting down her bags on the table. It seemed she was doing something and looked quite determined in whatever it was. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>28-05-2020, 04:35:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b2/76/39/b276392e79ad90ca99c36ef36d2b94fa.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">VONNA WINSLOW</span><br><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><br><strong>Location::</strong> Seth’s car &gt; town<br><br><strong>Company::</strong> Nenene; Cassandra; Seth <strong>Mentioning::</strong><br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Afternoon, June 20th<br><br><strong>Mood::</strong> relieved, grateful<br><br><strong>Wearing::</strong> see picture<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><br><br><hr><br>Vonna hadn’t ignored Cassandra earlier when she complimented her dress then requested her assistance in picking out a dress for tonight, but she didn’t expressly respond either. Her only response was a blush before she had headed off to change. <br><br>Vonna was glad that Cassandra had said something about the smoke in the car. With Seth’s response though, she was glad she hadn’t said anything. She’s trying not to have any negative encounters with anyone her first day here but the way Seth was driving was making her a bit angry. <em>How dare he drive like a madman without warning her before she got into the car?</em> Cassandra seemed used to it but Vonna couldn’t see little Nenene enjoying the wild ride. She wondered how she was doing in the front seat.<br><br>It was a relief when Cass finally answered with the one answer, she longed to hear. She hadn’t hurt her. She wondered what her super powers were. Vonna smiled back at the mysterious beauty then looked out the window learning the route to town. She couldn’t see herself willingly getting into a car operated by Seth ever again. When he slammed on the breaks making a hard left, Vonna rolled her eyes at the back of his head as her seat belt held her firmly in her seat on the lean.<br><br>Vonna chuckled hearing that Cass forgot to change. She hadn’t realized the woman was in a robe. She almost said it out loud but she thought it might sound weird that she didn’t notice the bathrobe. They might think she was busy staring at Cassandra’s face or something or make it more awkward.<br><br>Oh, thank the gods. Vonna thought when the car finally came to a stop. She looked over at Cassandra and smiled slightly then got out of the car. Vonna looked at Nenene. “Are you okay?” She touched her shoulder understandingly. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>28-05-2020, 04:37:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://pm1.narvii.com/7323/b17389b1370c2e9ca2add6a38df2718e143fee4dr1-1119-1600v2_uhq.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Guǐ Zhǐnán</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Hades</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/53/af/6f/53af6f874a6f49e3acca3a4944f6d643.jpg)</div></div> <br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; Temple of Hades<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, very early morning<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Nervous, but determined<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">this ancient chinese attire</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/6eKWzg7skJet6SuNblZAj3jOK9Vo24zcBVUqkdeyX1X8UI-L6sGI3MADzuUSIdF3GzWnAjw4lNYq6pB386U408vdqh8Q4baHMNWx3l-mrWO4oIMkMJSUts4eeZNBPPk2Jv1o5ksl4zTlxzsPGOqMbMqdMQYAgoXbzcc91ceuV2kuG61saz2K9dIwuY18wOYj6PCV)</div></div><br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Hades, Closed // <strong>Mentioning:</strong> N/A<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><hr><br>Gui stood at the bottom of the steps of Hades’s temple, his milk chocolate gaze staring up towards the darkened arching entrance… he could feel the humming of spirit energy even from here, stronger than normal… the gates of the Underworld were ajar and could mean only one thing…<br><br>Hades… his patron and biological father… was already present and waiting for him… no pressure, right?<br><br>Dressed in fine black and silver royal robes of his mother’s heritage, his way of keeping her close to him… Gui closed his eyes briefly, reminding himself that he was no simple mortal… he was the favorite son of Hades… he was the prince of the Underworld…<br><br>His father would accept nothing less than for Gui to present himself with pride and confidence and that was precisely what he intended to deliver.<br><br>Taking a deep breath and then slowly exhaling, Gui held his chin high and ascended the steps to the top with steady certain strides… when he got there, he could see a tall male figure dressed in robes of black, he looked like a dark sorcerer...<br><br>Hades…<br><br>Squaring his shoulders, Gui proceeded into the interior of the temple, braziers that stood up to Gui’s shoulders were spaced out along the edges of the room to cast just enough light to see by… icy blue wisps only visible to those in the death god’s favor glided gracefully through the air, their movements accompanied by a faint mournful whistling sound, very melodic when you got past the sadness of it…<br><br>“Right on time, my son…” Hades spoke, his voice was soft and tranquil, a sort of peacefulness to it… he turned around and a pleased smile curved his lips “Look at you, my favorite of all children I have sired… you look so much like your mother, but you are as handsome as your father… come closer, Gui, let your father see you… I cannot be away from the Underworld for too long...”<br><br>Gui nodded silently and proceeded closer until there was only two feet of distance left between him and his father “I have brought a gift, father… as is tradition…”<br><br>Hades only smiled and gave a silent nod, indicating for Gui to proceed.<br><br>Gui reached inside his robes and withdrew a fisted hand, he extended this hand towards his father and then uncurled his fingers… above his palm a glowing pale blue sphere grew to the size of a volleyball… Hades’s gaze widened with interest…<br><br>“Is that who I think it is?” Hades murmured, mystified “My son… you actually tracked this obnoxious pissant down?”<br><br>Gui nodded softly “Yes, father… Fai Guang, the necromancer who dared to disrespect you by practicing death magic with no attempts to honor your, lord and master of the dead… he left no offerings in your name, he who did nothing to seek your favor… yet sought to reap the rewards of your power regardless…”<br><br>“Very well done, my son… I am very pleased… and very impressed…” Hades murmured, extending his hands to take the subdued soul into his own hands “I am curious… how did you capture this slippery eel?”<br><br>“Arrogant prick that he is… it wasn’t hard, he was very sure of himself… so much, that he was sloppy, his pride inevitably led to his downfall…” Gui began to explain “I came to his mansion in China, under the pretense that I wished to study necromancy under his tutelage… the weasel welcomed me with open arms… but I wasn’t stupid, I know he actually wanted to poison me and use his unearned talents to steal my youthful body for himself…”<br><br>“Go on…” Hades replied, intrigued by the recount he was receiving from his son “Tell your father how you outfoxed this buffoon”<br><br>Gui smiled slightly “He sat me down to tea to ‘discuss my future as his protege’... I switched the tea cups when he turned to grab his grimoire or something, something he wanted to show off to me… I didn’t care, I was only after his rotten soul… but the look in his eyes when he took the first sip from his cup, it was priceless… good tea though, I rather enjoyed sipping the unpoisoned cup while I watched him die on the floor… and then, I collected his soul before any failsafes he had in place had a chance to work… he brought on himself, really… you can’t have your cake and eat it too, after all”<br><br>Hades grinned lightly and closed his hands together, vanishing the glowing soul ball… he clapped his palms together in a satisfied manner “Very well done, my son… as expected from my favorite child and heir… you do your father very proud, Gui… I know I was indeed correct in bestowing more powers upon you and who knows… as you grow, I may give you more…”<br><br>“I am honored by your approval and praise, father” Gui replied, bowing his head slightly before his father “I will strive to continue making you proud to call me your son”<br><br>Hades nodded, still smiling “Yes, do that… and find yourself a worthy bride too… after all, one day, you will be Lord of the Dead… you will need a queen by your side…”<br><br>With the look of uncertainty on his face, Hades chuckled lightly “It’s not like it was, son… I have helpers now that look after things temporarily once in a blue moon, so your stepmother and I can have a couple weeks vacation from the Underworld…”<br><br>“We can do that?” Gui asked, his expression surprised “Isn’t that against the rules?”<br><br>“Times are changing son, we must grow and change… at least a little bit… along with them” Hades said to his son “Now, I must be getting back before my assistant gets frustrated with me… it is not after all, my vacation time… work hard, Gui… I hope to see you again soon”<br><br>With that, Hades vanished in a haze of swirling black and dark purple smoke… leaving Gui alone in the temple…<br><br>“Well, that went quite well…” Gui murmured, turning on his heels and proceeding out of the temple
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>28-05-2020, 07:14:47</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://pm1.narvii.com/7323/b17389b1370c2e9ca2add6a38df2718e143fee4dr1-1119-1600v2_uhq.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Guǐ Zhǐnán</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades <br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; Porch of the Hades house<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, late morning (approaching noon)<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Horny AF<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">this shirt</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/pi/mp/10313923/prod_8307691135?src=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2Fimages%2Fg%2FHnsAAOSwDEtaSu26%2Fs-l1600.jpg&amp;d=e8c3cf89a340496e54ff1f58eafb58a27b5b196d&amp;hei=660&amp;wid=660&amp;op_sharpen=1)</div></div> and these <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">pants and shoes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1q_3Xo0bJ8KJjy1zjq6yqapXav/Black-men-Denim-jeans-Skinny-jeans-All-black-Slim-Fit-straight-jeans-men-solid-color-High.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Steph, closed // <strong>Mentioning:</strong> N/A<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> Booze and sex<br><br><hr><br>Glaring at the sunlight still beaming down bright due to the lack of clouds today, Gui rolled his eyes and turned to head back inside the house, his fingers already at work sending another text message to Stephanie.<br><br><em>‘Leaving the door unlocked for you, just come on in. I’ll be in my room, I’ve got plenty of booze all cold for us. <br><br>Do hurry, hm? My cock is already getting hard just thinking about you…’</em><br><br>A smirk curved hips lips as he shut the door behind him.<br><br><hr><br>Five, maybe six minutes passed before Gui heard the door open and then shut… on the ornate dark cherry wood table in his room sat two crystal wine glasses, along with the cork that Gui had pulled from a very expensive bottle of Ao Yun, a wine from Yunnan in China, he paid over 600 American dollars for this wine and was saving it for when he could celebrate his return home to the village. That day had come and… who liked to drink expensive booze alone? An absolutely spankable woman was an excellent alternative to lonely drinking.<br><br>“Back here, Steph” Gui called out as he began filling both glasses halfway before placing the bottle into an ice bucket he had nearby on a silver tray upon the table.<br><br>When the sound of stiletto heels softly click clacking on hardwood floor was nearing his open bedroom door, Gui picked up the crystal wine glasses and extended one… he gave Steph a sexy ‘you missed me, admit it’ kind of smirk “Hey babe… I hope you weren’t too bored around here without me, but I’m home now and I won’t be leaving again any time soon…”<br>As Steph proceeded into the interior of the room and accept the crystal glass, Gui curved an arm around her waist and pulled her body tight against his before he lifted his own glass and took a deep drink.<br><br>“Mmm, I hope you’re wearing those lacy panties I like…” Gui purred softly… reaching skillfully to blindly place his glass on the table before reaching forward… his hand silently slipped beneath the skirt of Stephanie’s dress, his fingers gliding seductively up her inner thigh until sliding over her pussy.<br><br>A sexy sort of cocky sparkle entered Gui’s milk chocolate eyes as he gazed deeply into hers “Are you sure you didn’t know I was home today?”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>28-05-2020, 10:01:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QIzkKg4t5XU/WtY-KHiWpNI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/EnHhROAO_WEy0_zJh3l74jZFxDamIU8GwCLcBGAs/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/Tony%2BThornburg%2BLuncheon1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Emil Archer Colton</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hephaestus House -&gt; Training Grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Phoenix<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Tired<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2578/0910/products/product-image-860881673_1024x.jpg?v=1571763931)(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/aJ4AAOSwy85ebFGS/s-l640.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Emil yawned into his hand as drove down the road between the main gate and the parking garage, the black sedan fairly inconspicuous for someone of his status. The 17 hour flight from Japan had been absolutely exhausting, and no matter how many times he made it, it always left him more tired than usual... Or perhaps that was just the anemia talking. When he got his car parked and turned off, he unloaded his suitcase from the trunk and dragged it along behind him on the way to Hephaestus House, hoping with all his might that his roommate had vanished off to somewhere for a while. Not that he minded her presence much, but for now he just wanted some solitude.<br><br>Depositing his luggage in his room, Emil's next task on the list was a steaming shower to wash away the grime from his travel and give himself some time to reminisce over the work he had just finished. Although his band was on temporary hiatus, he had landed another prominent role in an anime to be airing within the week. After a month of abusing his throat in front of a microphone alongside his colleagues, Emil was nothing short of ecstatic to give his voice some much needed rest.<br><br>When his shower was finished, Emil dressed in something a little more casual for the time being, then began the march to the training grounds. Hoping to find one of his fellow security members practicing so he would have a sparing partner, Emil instead found devastation that could only belong to a small handful of people at the Village, but only one of whom was a likely suspect. Emil murmured a small prayer for whoever had pissed Lex off and began to warm up his muscles a little with gentle stretches, glad for the opportunity to let his arms and legs move freely for a while after his prison sentence in the sky.<br><br>As his stretches came to an end, Emil closed his eyes for a moment, focusing on his body and willing his blood out into the open air. The crimson liquid flowed from a small scratch on his right palm that had yet to fully heal, swirling around his slender form like a ribbon. Even with 99% of his blood outside his body, Emil retained full control of his limbs through a form of self-puppetry, albeit at a much slower speed of motion. He gestured with both hands, splitting the ribbon of blood into two walls that shot to his sides, an attack that if used on an enemy would fill them with tiny stab wounds across every inch of their skin. Another gesture and the blood returned to Emil's front, forming a sphere that swirled menacingly before firing crimson needles into the ground a few feet away at a speed and density that would put machine guns to shame. Another gesture and a hop backwards, and the needles shot upward to assail whatever foes had survived the onslaught, and yet another movement returned his blood back to the sphere.<br><br>With even just the short while of practicing, Emil had drained a fair portion of his energy and so as to not pass out in the middle of the training grounds, he returned his blood safely within the vessels his power called home. Instead, he put his head on a slow swivel, looking to see if anyone else had a similar thought and decided to show themselves in the wooded practice area.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>29-05-2020, 06:57:38</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/3a/10/f53a106480996fad1fd5e9b0e147b0cf.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg15341536)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; Akira's Room<br><strong>Company::</strong>Akira<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. <br><strong>Mood::</strong> Alert, Melancholy <br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/106/watermark/840-1120/7acb67db-d7db-4b42-9dcf-ee8f06715b6d.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><hr> <br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Jeremiah looked at his gauntlet and the computer that was embedded in his arm which allowed easy access to his network and system.&nbsp; He had dealt with disrespect before, but this…this was a whole new level with this group.&nbsp; Maybe it was just time.&nbsp; He had served his penance, they could easily find another head of security someone that would easily deal with a few wayward deities and their offspring.&nbsp; He had no reason to stay anymore seems…she had found another.&nbsp; Someone younger more suitable for her, no need to have her working around an old fart like me.’&nbsp; He thought as he finished his letter and actually sent it to Akira, it would come out on her printer as he walked into her office as soon as this last attack was over he would be transferring to Bora Bora.<br><br><strong><em>‘It would at least be a change of scenery.’</em></strong>&nbsp; He thought.<br><br>He knocked on the door to her room, she knew how he felt about his.&nbsp; He wasn’t just going to walk into hers.&nbsp; Besides there were enough rumors of the two of them yet none were true.&nbsp; Not sure if that was a good thing or bad given their connection.<br><br>“So we are not going to tell them?”&nbsp; He asked, but then continued. <br><br>“The gates will be closed during the party.&nbsp; No one coming in.&nbsp; I will keep an eye on those leaving.&nbsp; So we can at least narrow down who our enemies are and if they are from within they will be dealt with!”&nbsp; He said as he looked at her.<br><br>“What is on your mind?&nbsp; Are you ok?”&nbsp; He asked as he did care for her, they had been through hell together and yet they were not as connected as he might have hoped.&nbsp; They stood side by side for a number of years, but save for a slight touch here or there, a shared bed or two, nothing happened between them and yet they were still very close so he wanted her to know first of his tentative departure.&nbsp; Which she would read the letter that was composed as it came off of her printer if she was near it.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>29-05-2020, 07:42:13</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Her Room<br><strong>Company::</strong> Jeremiah<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday June 20th, Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Concerned, mildly irritated<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Bathrobe<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br>Akira finished her shower and wrapped her robe tightly around her as she walked over to her closet and pulled out her gown for the evening with a heavy sigh. There was so much going on and she wasn't quite sure what to do still. She knew the camp needed to know though, she just had to figure out how. If it wasn't done tactfully, there would just be panic and fighters ready to kill a force they did not know. She didn't want that, she knew this had to be done tactfully. She thought maybe trying to announce things in her speech tonight would work but she didn't want everyone to put all their focus on that either, this event was a annual celebration to the Gods and she wasn't about to break tradition now. If she told them, could she trust them to all maintain a level head and still enjoy the night. Could they be cautious without overreacting to the threat. She did not know.<br><br>There was a knock at her door and she opened it to see Jeremiah, she didn't mind she was still in her robe, the two of them were adults and its not the weirdest outfit he has seen her in.<br><br><strong>"I'm still undecided. I want to announce it tonight but I don't want everyone preparing for a battle we know nothing about..."</strong> she spoke softly, allowing him in and closing the door.<br><br><strong>"Good. Hopefully this will at least help prepare for any unknown attack."</strong> she nodded, moving over to her desk. She noticed something had printed to her printer and walked over to retrieve it.<br><br><strong>"A lot is on my mind Jeremiah. Self doubt. I don't even know if I am handling this threat properly."</strong> she spoke softly, looking over the letter. Her face fell as she read it before holding it up.<br><br><strong>"What is this?"</strong> she looked at him before walking over <strong>"You want to leave now. After everything we've been through? You're just going to leave?"</strong> she moved inches from him <strong>"I never pegged you for a runner Jeremiah."</strong> she looked into his eyes, static charging the air around her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>29-05-2020, 11:12:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://data.whicdn.com/images/56206783/original.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Mackenzie Aayana White</strong></span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> Main House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open {Tagging: Veronica}<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, Between events<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Cautious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic amulet (fully dark blue matching ring)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g4/M01/66/58/rBVaEVfNYmSAG5VTAAJ6RrBbdjo220.jpg)</div></div> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic ring (fully dark blue)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/813uFj-L9FL._SY500_.jpg)</div></div>, torn grey shirt, ripped black jeans, spiked leather jacket, and leather knee-high boots with studded straps all the way up the leg, with her magic amulet and ring<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr>Kenzie couldn't be sure how long she'd been trying to figure this thing out.&nbsp; Long enough for two attempts to fail at least.&nbsp; Whoever had written the note clearly had some powerful magic on their side if Kenzie was failing this much trying to figure this out.&nbsp; Attempt number three, Kenzie was resorting to potions.&nbsp; They had never really been her thing, but spells weren't working so it was her last hope.&nbsp; At least before the party, that is.<br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Must.&nbsp; Be.&nbsp; Careful...."</span></span>&nbsp; Kenzie said as she tilted the bottle carefully over the note.&nbsp; She was watching a single drop form and was about to see it drop from the lip of the bottle when...<br><br><strong>"Yeesh, I should buy less stuff but I just could pass up these fabrics."</strong> Roni came in, startling Kenzie and forcing her hand to slip.<br><br><strong>"Hey Kenzie... what's going on?"</strong><br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Shit!"</span></span>&nbsp; Kenzie cried out at the same time as Roni asked her what was going on.&nbsp; Chuckling suspiciously, Kenzie grabbed a rag and threw it on top of the note, turning to face her roommate and attempting to block everything from Roni's view.&nbsp; Kenzie knew she probably wasn't doing a very good job at hiding anything.&nbsp; She hated hiding things from a fellow witch, but if Roni knew, who knew how she'd react, both to the threat and to what Kenzie was doing.<br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Uhhhh....Oh.&nbsp; Um, nothing."</span></span>&nbsp; Kenzie smiled as innocently as she could.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"New fabrics?"</span></span>&nbsp; The blue-haired girl asked, in an attempt at turning the topic off her task.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"You know, you really <em>must</em> help me with some stage outfits one of these days.&nbsp; Your dresses are always so beautiful.&nbsp; Making one for the Ball tonight?"</span></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>29-05-2020, 21:33:28</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/3a/10/f53a106480996fad1fd5e9b0e147b0cf.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg15341536)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; Akira's Room<br><strong>Company::</strong>Akira<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. <br><strong>Mood::</strong> Very Very confused?!?<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/106/watermark/840-1120/7acb67db-d7db-4b42-9dcf-ee8f06715b6d.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><hr>&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;He didn’t mind the robe, he even found himself enjoying the view.&nbsp; They were close and he had seen her near-naked but not completely.&nbsp; Neither of them had ventured into those waters though…why…he was honestly wasn’t sure why.&nbsp; Even when they slept together and ended up in each other's arms neither pressed the envelope they both got up as if it were two warriors in their normal environment.&nbsp; He missed those days, the comfort and the comfortableness of it.<br><br>“Do you think that is wise? Given the Seer’s reporting to us and the two that overheard what was going on and how they reacted?&nbsp; I think the best recourse is not to tell them.&nbsp; &nbsp;It might be a surprise but those we have in the camp would be less apt even remotely enjoy the evening constantly looking over their shoulders.&nbsp; And as you said we don’t know what enemy this is that we are facing so how can we prepare for what we don’t know?”&nbsp; He looked at her and turned around as he stood in front of the desk across from her, not wanting to sit down yet.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;“I will do what I can as long as I can!” He said his baritone focused on her at the moment.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;He frowned in listening to her.&nbsp; “So you are doubting yourself again and you have steered the camp wrong in this many years.&nbsp; Really Akira?!?&nbsp; &nbsp;This is the camp were most wish to attain too.&nbsp; You haven’t failed yet!&nbsp; &nbsp;You will deal with this threat as you always have step by step.”&nbsp; He said realizing they did work great together.&nbsp; He would miss that.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong><em> ‘Oh…seems she hadn’t seen the letter, yet.’</em></strong>&nbsp; “I am leaving once the threat has been dealt with not before!&nbsp; I wouldn’t leave you in the middle of this, I am not like that and you know this.&nbsp; I wouldn’t leave you in a lurch.&nbsp; I care too much for you to do that…as you should know, by now!”&nbsp; &nbsp; He sighed. <br><br>“You make this sound like we are a couple Akira…Like I am just leaving YOU out of the blue with no reason or warning." &nbsp;It wasn't as if he hadn't thought about it, but her being interested in him didn't seem possible till this moment right now...she seemed hurt and angry that he would consider leaving.&nbsp; He wasn't sure why?<br><br>"You know as well as I do that the gods can be as fickle as their offspring or their Blessed servants.&nbsp; I am a patient man, but there is only so much disrespect that I am going to take from this lot, and damnit Akira my tank is empty, and staying for you would be great or anyone else I was connected too.”&nbsp; Not wanting her to think he was pressing her for anything.&nbsp; <br><br>“I am NOT running.&nbsp; I am not leaving the agency completely…I am just changing venues.”&nbsp; He reached up and caressed her cheek, even as he did his hand was on her waist as he looked down into those shimmering eyes.&nbsp; <br><br>“Do you feel like I am leaving YOU Akira?”&nbsp; He asked his hand rubbing her cheek with the back of his hand as he all but gently demanded an answer his eyes met her own.&nbsp; He noticed the electricity coursing around the two of them made him wonder if he should have waited to announce his departure much, much later.&nbsp; He wasn't afraid she was either going to tell him the truth or just be pissed.&nbsp; Was there something between them that he had simply missed all of these years...in his forge being lonely when he didn't have to be?&nbsp; That they could have cured each other's loneliness?!?<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>29-05-2020, 23:22:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Her Room<br><strong>Company::</strong> Jeremiah<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday June 20th, Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Irritated, Hurt<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Bathrobe<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Akira's heart raced as the static around her made the hair on her arms on end. He spoke of waiting until after the threat was neutralized but that wasn't good enough for her. <br><br><strong>"We have been here together from the beginning, Jeremiah! Now, because of some bratty, entitled Blessed, you wanna vanish to..."</strong> she looked back down to the letter <strong>"...Bora Bora... really?"</strong> She raised an eyebrow.<br><br><em>"You make it sound like we're a couple, Akira..."</em><br><br>That hurt, that hurt her more then she expected it to. They have been through a lot together and she did in fact care for him. They may have never crossed the threshold of romance, but that didn't mean she didn't care. They both were busy, they had responsibilities,&nbsp; there was no time for romance... at least, that's what Akira always told herself.<br><br><strong>"You're right..."</strong> she finally spoke <strong>"...but couple or not, I thought we were in this together."</strong> she added.<br><br>As his hand grazed her cheek and his other found her waist, the static in the air diminished. She couldn't help but find her self leaning into his touch, something about him always seemed to calm her. He knew how to handle her demons, silence them.<br><br><strong>"Its not that...."</strong> she began to protest but even she had a hard time believing that. She couldn't deny that she felt hurt by his request, she shouldn't be. Its not uncommon for Elders to move around. Why did it bother her so much.<br><br>She found herself looking up at him, them being inches apart. Without even thinking she leaned up, placing her lips against his. She spent so long focusing on being perfect, on leading, on working.... she forgot about herself. Never letting herself get close to anyone. The only people who she ever really opened up to were Jeremiah and Nenene... 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>30-05-2020, 01:19:13</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/4KSS17t/Susan-Coffey-3.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Veronica Night</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hecate House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Kenzie<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Curious...<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Casual Gothic (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61bCZBgkrgL._AC_UX385_.jpg)<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br><br>She leaned slightly to the side, attempting to peer around Kenzie who was quite clearly hiding something. She leaned back at let her eyes meet with Kenzie's again and grabbed her fabric.<br><br><strong>"Nothing, alright... we'll go with that... for now."</strong> she spoke softly.<br><br>Veronica was not the naturally nosey type but whatever Kenzie was up to, it certainly felt out of character. Like she was worked up about something. She decided to not press her on it though, she knew that if she wanted to or needed help, Kenzie would fill her in. <br><br><strong>"Yeah, they were a really good deal. Had to go and get some finishing touches for my dress tonight. Come, you can take a peek."</strong> she smiled and took her bags to her room. <br><br>In her room, she had the double bed pressed to one side and her desk with a sewing machine on the opposite side. There were a few dress forms and shelves with fabrics, threads, embellishments, and more. Veronica's favorite hobby was designing and making clothes, usually making most of her dresses from when she used to preform. It was a great way to get her aesthetic just right. On one of the dress forms was a deep plum toned gown (https://www.d-roseblooming.com/489/fuchsia-long-gothic-ball-gown-prom-dress-d1030.jpg) with a full structured corset. <br><br><strong>"What do you think? Too much?"</strong> she tilted her head as she looked it over. It was quite grand but she was really excited. Usually she only ever wore full gowns in performances and wanted an excuse to wear one again. <br><br><strong>"It's a little extravagant this year, but I am pretty excited about it. I picked up my stuff to finish the mask today and was going to work on that after I squeeze in a work out."</strong> she nodded and began putting the fabric away.<br><br>She moved to her dresser and pulled out a pair of black leggings and a simple black tank top, laying them over her arm <strong>"I'm going to catch in a bit of training since I missed my normal session this morning. Maybe when you're done with nothing, you and I can get ready for the ball together. Show that the Hecate girls know how to stand out."</strong> she smiled warmly. She would have invited her to join normally, but she had a feeling she wanted to focus on whatever Roni accidentally walked in on. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>30-05-2020, 05:47:37</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/3a/10/f53a106480996fad1fd5e9b0e147b0cf.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg15341536)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; Akira's Room<br><strong>Company::</strong>Akira<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. <br><strong>Mood::</strong> Very Very confused?!?<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/106/watermark/840-1120/7acb67db-d7db-4b42-9dcf-ee8f06715b6d.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><hr>&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;“If I am going to retire it might as well be some place warm and tropical.”&nbsp; He looked at her not breaking a smile but there was still a bit of mirth in his voice that faded as it wasn’t a laughing matter to her seemingly.&nbsp; He could see something…something there…pain…hurt?!?&nbsp; He sighed wondering did she feel rejected by him because he was leaving or planned to leave or something else that he missed?<br><br>“Are we in this…together?!?” &nbsp;He left the rest of it unsaid.&nbsp; The static electricity in the air made him feel the hum in is arm and in his teeth even as he clenched his jaw.<br><br>“What is it then?”&nbsp; He asked he breathing slowed and was calm now, his eyes narrowed as he looked at her all but waiting for the lie.&nbsp; It never came.&nbsp; <br><br>What came instead was a kiss, he was shocked by the gesture…even more shocked by his reaction as he leaned down and wrapped his arms around her as he lifted her kissing her deep and hard letting his lips dance with her own before they parted and he wantonly moved his tongue in hopes of touching her own in this moment.&nbsp; His hand rested on the apex of her behind as he pulled her closer in to his embrace.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>30-05-2020, 08:05:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i3.lisimg.com/20131513/280full.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Stephanie Anne Weasley</span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Dionysus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hades Cabin<br><strong>Company::</strong> Gui Zhinan<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Noonish?<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Flirtatious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> See picture<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> Good Alcohol + Sexy People = One Hell of a Good Time<br><br><br><hr>Stephanie never responded to Gui's second text.&nbsp; Instead, she bit down on her bottom lip and her feet sped up.&nbsp; She didn't hit a run, though she could have run in her stilettos if she'd really wanted to.&nbsp; No, that would be too obvious and she had literally <em>just</em> gotten a date to the Ball.&nbsp; Didn't need to piss anyone off, knowing where she was going.&nbsp; It didn't take very long for Stephanie to reach the Hades house, though it felt like forever.<br><br>As soon as she entered the house, Steph was almost stopped in her tracks.&nbsp; She may have been here a good number of times before but she was always caught off-guard by the look of the Hades house.&nbsp; It was beautiful like she had been transported from the Blessed Falls Village into a kingdom all its own.&nbsp; Then again, maybe Stephanie should have always expected that.&nbsp; After all, Hades was a King.&nbsp; No wonder he liked to let his Blessed and children live in the spoils of his riches.<br><br>“Back here, Steph” Gui called out, jerking Stephanie back to her thoughts about why she was here.<br><br>Stephanie's steps, however, didn't betray the fact that she was eager for the fun she had missed while she was away.&nbsp; Every step was controlled, methodical.&nbsp; Even when she wasn't too close to his room, her body moved in just the right way with every step.&nbsp; Her legs carried her lightly with a slight sway of her hips and her hair almost seemed to blow itself back though there was no wind.&nbsp; She would have stopped at the doorway when she arrived at his room but he had already extended a glass of wine, inviting her in.&nbsp; Though, she certainly hadn't missed his cocky smile.&nbsp; It wasn't misplaced too much.&nbsp; The redhead had certainly been ready for her favorite fuckbuddy's return.<br><br><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size">"Me?&nbsp; Bored?&nbsp; You must have me confused with some other girl."</span></span>&nbsp; Stephanie said, teasingly as she grabbed the glass from the stem.&nbsp; She may not have been the classiest girl around camp but if there was one thing she knew about, it was how to hold a wine glass.&nbsp; Thanks, Dad.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size">"There were enough toys around here to replace you for the time being.</span></span>&nbsp; She finished before showing a hint of seriousness.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size">"But I am glad you're back."</span></span><br><br><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size">"Mm!"</span></span>&nbsp; Steph squealed as she was pulled into Gui's muscular body.&nbsp; Then following his lead, she drank from her own glass.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size">"Mmm!"</span></span>&nbsp; She said at the taste of the wine, knitting her eyebrows.&nbsp; Stephanie was used to alcohol but this one was clearly of a much more expensive taste than she was accustomed too.&nbsp; Only the best for King of the Underworld's son, she guessed.<br><br>As Gui reached beneath her skirt, Stephanie slipped her arms around his neck, placing them softly on his shoulders and leaning lightly against the table to give him better access.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size">"I swear I didn't know."</span></span>&nbsp; She promised before taking another sip of the wine and running her free hand through Gui's hair.&nbsp; <span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size">"You gonna tell me later what you were off doing this time?"</span></span>&nbsp; She asked, pulling the crystal glass from her lips and setting it on the table.&nbsp; Pushing herself slightly up on her toes, Steph leaned in towards Gui.<br><br><span style="font-family: curlz mt;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size">"Or is that on a need to know basis?"</span></span>&nbsp; She asked, quieter her lips brushing against his ear before she took his earlobe in his mouth, sucking softly on it.&nbsp; Maybe it was just Stephanie, or maybe her powers were playing with her emotions, but the redhead was ready.&nbsp; Gui had been gone long enough.&nbsp; Steph was ready to welcome him home with open arms...or open legs as the case might be.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>30-05-2020, 09:12:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Her Room<br><strong>Company::</strong> Jeremiah<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday June 20th, Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Flustered <br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Bathrobe<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><hr><br>Akira felt her cheeks redden as he deepend the kiss, her tongue briefly grazing his. She slowly, reluctantly pulled back, looking up at him. They had been friends for so long, she told him nearly everything. He had been there for her on the good days, as well the bad. The days she crawled into the bottom of a whiskey bottle, he was there to make sure she didn't get into too much trouble. Now, here they were, as something completely new... something different. It had truly caught her off guard, she didn't think there was anyone out there for her. She thought romances were not something she deserved.<br><br>"Jeremiah..." she spoke softly "...I have always cared about you... I." she paused "I just didn't think I was worthy of a relationship. I thought I was only allowed to focus on my job... my duties." she looked down.<br><br>Akira spent so long trying to do everything right by her title. Her responsibilities consuming her life. She spent years trying to be the perfect leader and show the Gods they did not make a mistake by choosing her. She wanted to prove to someone, she worth something.<br><br>"How about we disclose the threat only to those on the security teams... for now?" She went back to the matter at hand, true to her nature. She often tried to avoid awkward conversation by reverting back to work. <br><br>She figured she should try to at least make some attempt and being normal. Her hands still lingering on his arm as she looked up at him "...and maybe.... accompanying me... tonight...." she spoke softly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>30-05-2020, 11:40:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://data.whicdn.com/images/56206783/original.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Mackenzie Aayana White</strong></span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> Main House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open {Tagging: Veronica}<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, Between events<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Cautious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic amulet (fully dark blue matching ring)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g4/M01/66/58/rBVaEVfNYmSAG5VTAAJ6RrBbdjo220.jpg)</div></div> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic ring (fully dark blue)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/813uFj-L9FL._SY500_.jpg)</div></div>, torn grey shirt, ripped black jeans, spiked leather jacket, and leather knee-high boots with studded straps all the way up the leg, with her magic amulet and ring<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr>Kenzie had little hesitation about following Roni to her room.&nbsp; When she got there, she was glad she had.&nbsp; Kenzie and Roni's rooms, though in the same house, looked totally different.&nbsp; Hell, they may have been in two completely different houses as different as they were.&nbsp; Still, Kenzie didn't have a very difficult time finding the Ball dress just by looking.&nbsp; It was beautiful and exactly what Kenzie might have expected from Roni.&nbsp; In fact, it actually made the blue-haired girl feel much better about the dress she had chosen to wear to the Ball.<br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"No!&nbsp; No!"</span></span>&nbsp; Kenzie protested.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Definitely not too much.&nbsp; It's perfect for you, Roni!&nbsp; I can't wait to see it on you.</span></span>&nbsp; Kenzie was slightly jealous that her roommate was able to create such elaborate pieces, especially when Kenzie could barely even fix a tiny stitch.&nbsp; Roni was gifted, and more than just by their Goddess.<br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"Sure, we will definitely do that!&nbsp; After all, we <em>witches</em> need to look like Hell."</span></span>&nbsp; Kenzie joked, playing on the fears people had had for generations about witches as she began her retreat back into their living room.&nbsp; Kenzie wasn't one to overdue workouts and having known her usual workout hour was going to be filled with a Ball, Kenzie had gotten up early to get hers in this morning.&nbsp; She always felt better working out late at night, after the sun had already set, or early in the morning, before the sun rose.&nbsp; She never understood why but since the moment she had been blessed by her Goddess, those had been her strongest times.&nbsp; Having been reminded of that by her roommate, Kenzie turned around and looked at her roommate again.<br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"You know what..."</span></span>&nbsp; She started, looking almost contemplative.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">"I already got my workout in this morning but maybe I really should get out of the house.&nbsp; You know, go get some fresh air or whatever they say.&nbsp; Maybe I'll go for a swim...or check out the cute guys working out?"</span></span>&nbsp; She was mostly joking about that last part.&nbsp; In all the rockstar's time at the camp, she hadn't even gone on one date.&nbsp; She didn't really expect that to change any time soon.&nbsp; Still, she was a woman and it wasn't like she <em>didn't</em> find guys attractive.<br><br>Turning back to the living room, Kenzie picked up the note and potion ingredients she had been using.&nbsp; She returned the ingredients to their places on the shelves Kenzie had installed all across one wall of her room that served as a sort of bookshelf for all of her potion ingredients.&nbsp; For as little as Kenzie practiced potion magic, the girl sure had a wall full that said otherwise.&nbsp; Everything you could imagine was on those shelves.&nbsp; She then took the note and moved over to a picture of the triple goddess that was hanging above her headboard.&nbsp; Removing the picture, she found her safe, turned the dial, and opened it to place the note inside before finally locking the safe again and putting the picture back up.&nbsp; Her last task before she felt she could leave with her roommate was cleaning down the altar in their living room.&nbsp; After all, no witch should leave their altar dirty.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>30-05-2020, 15:25:58</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/3a/10/f53a106480996fad1fd5e9b0e147b0cf.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg15341536)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; Akira's Room<br><strong>Company::</strong>Akira<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. <br><strong>Mood::</strong> Very Very confused?!?<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/106/watermark/840-1120/7acb67db-d7db-4b42-9dcf-ee8f06715b6d.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><hr>&nbsp; <br><br><br>Jeremiah kissed her harder, deeper, he wanted her, he had for a while he had to admit…but there was another plaguing his mind…yet he didn’t break the kiss.&nbsp; His tongue danced over hers and with his hand inching down to cup her backside she pulled away.&nbsp; He knew once they went down this road there was no going back.&nbsp; He had know her good and bad sides and yet he had never left her.&nbsp; Her drink was whiskey and even he found himself getting some for her, top shelf even.&nbsp; Sometimes to join her to make sure she didn’t do anything she would regret and yet here they were about to do what he knew would be something good or something gone wrong.<br><br>“I have always cared about you Akira.”&nbsp; He didn’t deny his feelings, they maybe should have explored this long ago.&nbsp; “I told you there was somebody out there for you sometimes right in front of you.&nbsp; I took that as I wasn’t the one.&nbsp; You were not a robot Akira, you are supposed to do this and have a life.&nbsp; You have to stop thinking just because you are in charge you are not supposed to be with someone.” &nbsp;He said as he lifted her chin and kissed her once more lightly this time wanting to deepen it but he didn’t yet.&nbsp; He had other things to do besides ravage her upon her desk.&nbsp; <br><br>The kiss broke. &nbsp;“You can’t be just duty…I won’t have it.&nbsp; I need my woman also!&nbsp; You are not perfect…neither am I!&nbsp; I have made enough mistakes to last a lifetime.&nbsp; But I will not let you make the same one.”&nbsp; He looked at her change the subject…maybe that was what he missed before…that she sidestepped him.&nbsp; He held her but listened. &nbsp;“That is fine but that is most of my staff.” &nbsp;He looked at her thinking he could just send a message to be watchful.&nbsp; <br><br>“I need to make sure a punishment is handed out tonight.&nbsp; I will be there with you, but I may not be your escort this evening.&nbsp; Afterwards we can…discuss whatever ‘we’ wish going forward.”&nbsp; He leaned down kissing her again this time deeper as her ripe ass was pressed against her desk with no where for her to go but into his arms.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>31-05-2020, 05:34:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b9/31/78/b93178dc9f345235e356d2cbc063fe03.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Malllllllll<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Vonna, hopefully. Nenene and Sean if they want.<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> DRESSES <br><strong>Wearing::</strong> white one piece swimsuit, robe<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><hr><br>Cassandra returned the small smile.... Had anyone actually said the gorgeous woman's name? Nenene had said Miss Windslow, but that probably wasn't a first name. Though some of the Gods awful bullshit people came up with as modern names was astounding. <br><br>"I am going to the dress shop first. Priorities! Any of y'all are welcome to come. Thank you for the ride, Seth. I'll get a taxicab back so you don't have to wait an eternity while I touch every dress in the store."<br><br>She tilted her head slightly, quietly inviting Miss Windslow to come with her if she so desired. Hopefully, she would have company.<br><br>But regardless, she was going to find a dress. She knew it, but didn't spoil the surprise for herself. Deliberately not thinking about what she would look like during the ball, something else drifted across her mind. Pausing, she giggled. "Oh... Well, that's a development. Hmm. Not important, but interesting."<br><br>Humming a little, she continued walking. The town wasn't huge, but the dress store was top notch. Everybody wanted to look amazing when presented to the Blessed for requests. And the Blessed themselves often were very fond of fancy clothes. And had disposable income.<br><br>Placing her card on the counter by the sales clerk, a well put together woman of middle age, the blonde smiled at her new friend. "Feel free to pick out whatever you like, on my tab. I don't mind at all." And indeed, the Greek sounded entirely casual, like she was passing over a twenty to cover lunch, instead of a tab that could run into the tens of thousands of dollars. The sales lady raised her eyebrows at the card, black and with only a string of sixteen numbers on it. No logos, no name. Odd, from a woman dressed in a casual robe and swimsuit, but it was likely a sign that the woman was rich. And rich people could be as eccentric as they wanted, as long as the card cleared. <br><br>That task done, Cassandra settled in to the serious, serious business of finding the perfect outfits.<br><br>(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2696/1754/products/product-hugerect-827344-210886-1478677299-f7319e1fdbaefe3f0eaf344250d3ef21_1200x1200.jpg?v=1539160304)<br><br>Cassandra tilted her head, looking at the creamy golden dress thoughtfully. "Hmm. That's interesting. I might go with that, though it seems a little bit plain for a fancy event of the Blessed? What do you think?"<br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/00/b2/18/00b218af5a3b9b049a58ff2213ddacbc.jpg?b=t)<br><br>Her eyes widened in delight, and she picked up the floral dress, holding it up and twirling around several times with it. "Ohhhh, I love it!!! Not for the ball, certainly, but for a special event for sure!!" Holding it out to the shopkeeper, she smiled. "That's a yes. I'm probably going to need my own rack. And possibly have some delivered to the Blessed village. Thank you."<br><br><br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/a1/a7/3a/a1a73a55ccd6fdebae4d3335588eaa0b.jpg)<br><br>"Hmmm.... Maybe. Maybe possibly. Thoughts?<br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ff/91/a8/ff91a831e4bd4d18570113de0c97c073.jpg)<br><br>The ancient Greeks eyes widened, and she laughed. "Woah. I can't decide if that's too much or just right. I adore the gold and the green, not sure about the volume of skirts or all the sparkly stuff on the bottom..."<br><br><br>(https://www.victoriasqueen.com/uploads/product/1/7/17761/Charming-purple-velvet-with-flowers-and-green-ribbon-split-evening-gown-1.jpg)<br><br>"Hmmm... I love the color. Is it too revealing for a Blessed event? I have no idea. I wish I thought to ask about the etiquette. Too many possibilities depending on what the hosts are picturing. Not really my God's style, but..." She grinned at her companion. "It might fit with my date, if I have one. Are you going with anyone?"<br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/97/2c/92/972c925f7f8f33b64b5659dcd90efff7.jpg)<br><br>She looked at the dress for a long time, mismatched eyes very thoughtful. "Maybe? It looks a little... Mmm, what's that New World coming of age party? quinceañera? I do so love the color though..."<br><br>She had only covered about half the store so far, dismissing many dresses immediately, wether due to color or cut or just generally put off by them. But she had plenty more to look at!
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HazySky</strong> on <strong>31-05-2020, 16:13:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/98/Wcsnbtq3b8p01.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Phoebe</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Artemis<br><strong>Location::</strong> The garden of her home. <br><strong>Company::</strong> Alone. <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th morning. <br><strong>Mood::</strong> Good. <br><strong>Wearing::</strong> The black running shorts, brown sleeveless tank top and sandy colour sneakers. <br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><br>They ran out of the town on a path Phoebe knew well, but Phoebe knew the land around town almost better than she knew town itself. Certainly there were few people who knew the woods and hills more intimately than she did. <br><br>"Yeah. I have to. I don't get a choice. I have to represent and all that. I don't have a dress though. Artemis is kinda, you practical... So I wear what I wear everyday, 'cause that's what she expects of us." Phoebe said awkwardly. <br><br>"I got a mask though. Kind of. I made it out of a stag skull with the antlers and everything." She raised her hands above her head, to show where the antlers would be when she was wearing the mask. <br><br>"I'm going to decorate my coat with some Ivy, Oak, Palm and Cypress. Make like a wreath or something to go round my neck and some Asphodel flowers to go on my head. The Lady will expect that. I'm sure you'll look very pretty though."<br><br>They stopped by the waterfall and Phoebe waited for Phoenix. She didn't need to take a rest herself, but she was happy to wait for the other woman. <br><br>"Yeah. I like to swim in the plunge pool sometimes and there's a ruined water mill in the woods just down stream from here." She said pointing in the the lush green vegetation that crowded in around the water. Phoebe glanced around and smiled, clearly more comfortable and at ease under the cover of the trees. <br><br>"And there's a glade that has bluebells down the hill that way. And the most perfect sunbathing spot up that way through the rocks. And some caves in the cliff that way. And right at the top of the hill there's some ruins of a watchtower or something. I dunno. I didn't poke around too much." She said folding her arms behind her back and bouncing up and down on her toes several times. <br><br>"I could show you some of them some time. If you'd like. I guess you might not..." She stopped bouncing, her eyes dropping to the ground, shoulders hunching slightly as her lack of self confidence bit into her. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>01-06-2020, 03:32:07</strong>
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				Joint Post<br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Mall<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth <strong>Mentioning::</strong><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calming down<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">[https://web-japan.org/trends/trend_scene/ts005/images/ts005_0032.jpg]</div></div><br><hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Mall<br><strong>Company::</strong> Nenene <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Anxious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/74/24/e4/7424e4fe9d8533ad2e673ffbd8007cd3--crazy-fashion-tokyo-fashion.jpg)</div></div><br><br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth is silver, Nenene is teal<br><br><hr><br>Seth could basically feel the air between Vonna and Cassandra, and sensing what was going on, he smiled and nodded at the older woman. <acronym title="Miss Hirasaka, there's a place I want to go... But you're on guard duty for me right?">「比良坂さん、行きたい所あるが、ええか？俺当番だろう？」</acronym> Seth asked in their native tongue as he came around the front of the car. Nenene looked at him in confusion for a moment, trying to determine what his motive might be.<br><br><acronym title="Where were you planning to go? If it's in the mall, I think you'll be fine on your own...">「どこに行く積り？モールの中なら一人で大丈夫と思う。。。」</acronym><br><br><acronym title="The hardware store. But look at your phone for a sec.">「ホームセンや。が、ちょっと携帯見てみ。」</acronym> At Seth's words, he pulled out his own phone and texted her a short message. <em><acronym title="Those two have a good mood going, so let's read the atmosphere and get out of here.">「あの二人ええ調子や。俺らどっか行けば、雰囲気って読めや。」</acronym></em><br><br><acronym title="Atmosphere? What's atmopshere mean?">「雰囲気？雰囲気って何の事でしょう？」</acronym>&nbsp; Nenene asked aloud, causing Seth to sigh softly.<br><br><acronym title="The feelings of the people around you. Right now's a &quot;love is blooming&quot; atmosphere/">「周りの気持ちの事や。今は『恋咲く雰囲気』って言うって。」</acronym> He replied while pulling out a cigarette and lighter. "I've got some stuff to buy at the hardware store. Sheet metal, oil, blinker fluid... And since I've got the Elders watching me, hopefully you two don't mind me taking Nenene with me, do you?"<br><br>"I already have my outfit picked out and ready, so you two are free to take your time. If you get into any trouble, I can give you my number." Nenene added as she slowly picked up on what Seth was trying to do... or at least seemed to pick up enough of his intentions to help. The Hades Elder quickly scrawled her number on a scrap piece of paper, the curly handwriting exactly as one would expect from such an upbeat woman.<br><br>With the niceties handled, Seth grabbed Nenene's wrist a little rougher than he intended and began leading her across the lot in the direction of the hardware store, his smoke trail wafting off to the opposite side as the short girl struggled just to keep up with his goliath strides.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>01-06-2020, 05:31:00</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/4KSS17t/Susan-Coffey-3.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Veronica Night</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hecate House -&gt; Training<br><strong>Company::</strong> Mackenzie -&gt;&nbsp; Emil<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Lightly Worried, Cautious -&gt; Energized, Focused<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Gothic Fitness (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b0/00/67/b00067a7793f026ded4bcbbd4e16c4e0.jpg)<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br>She smiled as Mackenzie seemed to be up for heading out with her, this made her more excited. Even if she just walked with Kenzie to the pool or had her company while she worked out, that made her happy. She didn't have many friends at the village and found it hard to get close to people so it was nice to have some company at times. <br><br><strong>"Sweet, I'll get changed!"</strong> she smiled and went into her bathroom, changing into the leggings and a sports top. She tied her red hair up into a pony tail and then grabbed her black cropped hoodie.<br><br>When she was ready, she changed into her running shoes and then came back out into the main area.<br><br><strong>"I'm ready when you are!"</strong> she nodded softly. <br><br>After they left the house, Veronica turned to make her way towards the back of the village. The Hecate house was one of the closest to the entrance, the Mani house, pool, and train grounds were all near the back. The sun shone brightly, making Veronica pull her hood up over her head and tugging the sleeves down over her arms. She didn't like the sun, it made her incredibly uncomfortable and anxious. <br><br><strong>"Could it be any brighter today..."</strong> she spoke softly, mostly under her breath but Kenzie could hear her if she was close enough.<br><br>They finally made it to the pool and Roni turned towards the training grounds that was just off to the right of the Main house, not far off from where they were now. She wasn't sure if Kenzie would continue to join her but she would be happy either way. When she got to the training grounds, she noticed Emil was also working out... if you could call it that. She stared as she watched him spin thin red ribbons, executing several attacks before they returned. <em>'Was that his..... blood?'</em> she thought as she just stared in awe. She noticed him looking around and would likely catch her gawking so she moved forward, awkwardly waving.<br><br><strong>"Wow Emil..."</strong> she spoke softly <strong>"That looked pretty intense."</strong> she added. Not really sure what else to say. She didn't know Emil super well but he had been at the camp longer than she had. They knew each other mostly in passing and Veronica knew his music as well. They had small amounts of chatter but nothing overly significant. Just neutral for the most part. <br><br>She sat her bags down and begun slowly stretching, still close enough that if he wanted to continue the conversation, he could. Far enough that if he wanted to be felt alone, that would be easy enough as well. She leaned over, touching her toe before slowly moving to the other foot. Rolling back up, she stretched her arms to either side then outstretched them over her head.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>01-06-2020, 06:41:41</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Room<br><strong>Company::</strong> Jeremiah<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Frustrated, Confused, Vulnerable<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Pink Floral Bathrobe (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2108/5341/products/plus-minus-co-as-the-photo-show-2-s-silk-kimono-robe-bathrobe-women-satin-robe-silk-robes-night-sexy-robes-night-grow-for-bridesmaid-summer-plus-sizes-xxxl-010412-11847470973031_457x513.jpg?v=1589400948)<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Akira turned her face away <strong>"I made the sacrifices I felt were necessary for the position I am in."</strong> she spoke slowly. <br><br>She thought as Head Elder she needed to have her full focus on her job. She hadn't even dated in probably over twenty years, let alone considered the possibilities of romantic companionship. It just never felt like the right time for her, between missions and taking in new Blessed, there was never a right time. <br><br><em>"You can’t be just duty…I won’t have it.&nbsp; I need my woman also!"</em><br><br>His words caused a moment of lapse in her heart as she looked back up to him <strong>"I..."</strong> she started but soon, the words escaped her <strong>"I don't know how to be any other way..."</strong> she looked down as she admitted. She only ever focused on the job at hand, she wasn't even sure she could be capable of begin someones woman. <br><br>As he spoke of needed to handle a punishment, she nodded <strong>"Yes, of course. I understand."</strong> she attempted a smile. It was probably silly of her to ask in the first place, she went to move aside but he caught her yet again. She leaned against her desk as his lips found hers once more, she leaned lightly into him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>01-06-2020, 08:13:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QIzkKg4t5XU/WtY-KHiWpNI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/EnHhROAO_WEy0_zJh3l74jZFxDamIU8GwCLcBGAs/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/Tony%2BThornburg%2BLuncheon1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Emil Archer Colton</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training Grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong> Veronica, Kenzie(?) <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Tired<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2578/0910/products/product-image-860881673_1024x.jpg?v=1571763931)(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/aJ4AAOSwy85ebFGS/s-l640.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>Emil smiled at Veronica when she called out to him, chuckling softly to himself. "That's the first time I've heard those words in reference to my power... But it's nice to hear regardless. Usually there's someone here to spar with, but I guess the party has everyone scrambling for the afternoon and neglecting their bodies. Everyone except us it seems." The older man replied, drawing a few paces closer to his conversation partner.<br><br>If nothing else, he had some respect for the redhead, respect he hoped was mutually felt despite the massive difference in genres for their voices. At least based on how she dressed off the stage, perhaps she was even a fan of his, though he appreciated that she was kind enough to not become a squealing mess on sight. Perhaps that too was due to their shared work, and she knew the harshness of the limelight.<br><br>"Speaking of, would you happen to know anyone looking for a date to the ball? Preferably someone on the reserved side? I think I could set you up in return if you needed someone. It just feels odd going to these events without an escort for your elbow, and I'd like to keep the judging focused on my talents, not my relationship status... But first, matters more present than dates and balls. Could I bother you for a short spar? From what I hear, our powers are surprisingly similar. But perhaps that's hearsay too, and I'd like to find out for myself if you're willing. It would only serve us poorly if we were on a mission together without any knowledge of the other's limits." Emil said, every word that drifted through his baritone pitch calculated perfectly. Perhaps with another person's tones, his words would sound demanding and cocky, but speaking was his forte, and he wouldn't butcher his strong suit just to avoid fragile emotions being stepped on like broken glass. Anyone who had spoken with him for a fair amount of time would know that his brutal honesty was an unwavering constant, but also a two way street.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>01-06-2020, 09:56:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b2/76/39/b276392e79ad90ca99c36ef36d2b94fa.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">VONNA WINSLOW</span><br><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><br><strong>Location::</strong> dress store<br><br><strong>Company::</strong> Cassandra <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Seth, Nenene<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Afternoon, June 20th<br><br><strong>Mood::</strong> curious; excited<br><br><strong>Wearing::</strong> see picture<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><br><br><hr><br>Vonna watched Seth’s mouth as he went into speaking his native language. She hadn’t come across anyone so rude thus far in life until meeting this man Seth. She watched him pull Nenene along like a ragdoll then went with Cassandra to shop for dresses. Vonna was glad that Cass would get a taxicab back. She would ride with her.<br><br>Being beside Cass as she happily hummed lightened Vonna’s spirit. As soon as she walked into the store, it smelled expensive. She raised a brow in surprised hearing Cassandra’s offer. They didn’t even know each other. She was hesitant to accept the offer but she was sure Cass wouldn’t have offered if she couldn’t afford it. She blushed at her. “Thank you.” <br><br>Vonna walked through the dress isles with her new companion gazing at all the beautiful dresses. She didn’t realize that Cassandra didn’t know her first name. She'd forgotten to introduce herself after Cassandra had back at the temple.<br><br>“I like the creamy one. I think it’s elegant but you would know better than I.” <br><br>She laughed at her reaction to the floral dress. “Yeah, that one is a keeper.”<br><br>“Hmm…” Vonna shook her head as a no to the blue dress. “Too many sparkles.”<br><br>“I can see you in that one.” She said about the gold and green dress.<br><br>Vonna looked at Cass with wide eyes. “No. I don’t know anyone. I feel strange even going. Nenene said it’s not required but expected. I have no idea what to choose. I’ve never been to anything this fancy." <br><br>“I don’t think it’s too revealing unless you plan on spinning around exposing those legs?” She chuckled. “Purple is a great color too.” She added. <br><br>Vonna studied Cass’ eyes on the dress enjoying her beautiful face while she was distracted.<br><br>“I’m thinking of something burgundy or a dark blue. I think purple and burgundy go together. Yeah?”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>01-06-2020, 18:32:53</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/B3bJ8m5/Camila-Cabello-2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Phoenix Ramirez</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Near the Falls -&gt; Back at the village<br><strong>Company::</strong> Phoebe<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Getting into Saturday Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Energized<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Casual Running (https://i.ibb.co/rskDKhZ/04-07-20-8-55-47-PM.png)<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><br><hr><br>Phoenix leaned up as she looked over to Phoebe <strong>"Yeah, its usually suggestively mandatory."</strong> she laughed softly <strong>"I think you'll look great in whatever you wear! The mask sounds pretty cool. I'm wearing just a normal ole dress and a mask I designed with wire."</strong> she smiled.<br><br>Phoenix, despite popular belief, could be friendly and hold a decent conversation. Many assumed that because she was usually in an open relationship or 'sleeping around' that she wouldn't be able to just have a normal conversation. Phoenix respected most people unless they cross her, she was independent and a bit bull-headed... but she was rarely mean or stand offish. How else would she find partners? She had to be charismatic. She enjoyed general conversation and liked to chat with someone who wasn't simply objectifying her every now and again.<br><br>She smiled as she listened to Phoebe go on about some of the things she had found. Phoenix was quite impressed, she had been here for a few years but never really did much exploring outside of the common areas. She listened to the girl, her eyes following where ever she gestured too.<br><br><strong>"Oh wow, that's pretty cool. I never really explored much around here so I would have never known."</strong> she smiled <strong>"I'm always down for a tour! Maybe I can find some materials to use in the forge."</strong> she nodded.<br><br>She could tell this girl seemed to be a bit less confident the Phoenix but she wouldn't let that interfere with the conversation. <br><br><strong>"Ready to head back? I'll race you!"</strong> she nodded, loving a good bit of competition.<br><br>She lined her self up with Phoebe and leaned forward a bit <strong>"Ready..... Set......"</strong> she looked over with a smile <strong>"Go!"</strong> she nodded and begun her sprint forward. She had no doubts that Phoebe could probably leave her in the dust but that just made Phoenix want to push harder. She had a steady pace as she kept her breathing calm and controlled, pushing herself forward back towards the village. They jogged down the path, back pass the Temple, and finally in view of the gates. Phoenix pushed herself a little harder for the final stretch and when she finally reached the gates, she slowed until she came to a stop, bending over and catching her breath. She didn't know who won but she enjoyed the run regardless. She held out her hand to shake Phoebe's.<br><br><strong>"That was a great run!"</strong> she stood and smiled <strong>"You're a great running partner for sure."</strong> she laughed. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>02-06-2020, 05:19:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b9/31/78/b93178dc9f345235e356d2cbc063fe03.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Malllllllll<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Vonna!!<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> DRESSES <br><strong>Wearing::</strong> white one piece swimsuit, robe<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> dresses<br><br><hr><br>Cassandra would have intervened in the little Seth and Nenene incident but something told her the adorably tiny woman could handle herself if need be. So she was free to indulge her true passion, wallowing in dress decadence.<br><br>The blondes smile was quite cheerful and happy as her tall friend blushed at her.&nbsp; " You're welcome. I'm always glad to help people." By which... She mostly meant female people she was attracted to, and wanted to see in gorgeous dresses, but those were just details.<br><br>"Well, it never hurts to have a second opinion on dresses. Sometimes people point out things you missed, or are there to tell you a cut is just not flattering, no matter how amazing the color is."<br><br>She put the cream and gold and floral dress on her rack then continued shopping. She laughed at the description of the blue sparkly dress, agreeing with the assessment. She hesitated over the green and gold one, but put it on her rack to try on just to see how she felt in it.<br><br>Smiling up at the other woman, she tilted her head to make good eye contact. She was just a little bit flirtatious now, a hint of a giggle and some playfulness in her words. "Well, would you like to go with me? I don't know anyone either, but I do love good parties."<br><br>Letting her giggles spill out, Cassandra begin a strange flowing dance, hands above her head and swaying to whatever music she heard in her mind. Her feet were fairly active, though not on the level of, say, Riverdance, but hopping and making little kicks. It definitely caused her robe to dance and spin, showing quite a bit of leg. The dance seemed very old, somehow without a trace of any modern influence in it. Of course it was a 2000 year old dance that she happened to remember, especially since it was mostly designed to show off the dancer's legs, from a culture who thought a good pair of legs was more important than almost anything else.<br><br>"You never know!" She laughed. Mimicking modern swing dancing, she stuck her back leg out and leaned over backwards dramatically over it, giggling harder.<br><br>But as soon as her friend with the unknown name said she needed help dress shopping, Cassandra sobered up and walked to the section full of colors that were requested. She still had plenty of dresses to look at for herself, but put her shopping on pause to help the tall beautiful lady.<br><br>(https://www.lulus.com/images/product/xlarge/4446470_390892.jpg)<br><br>"Here we have your kind of basic all-purpose dress. Simple but elegant, and can fit in at most kinds of parties."<br><br>(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1NIIeaUvrK1RjSszfq6xJNVXaw/Glitter-Sequin-Dubai-Burgundy-Ball-Gown-Evening-Dress-2020-Elegant-V-Neck-Backless-Saudi-Arabic-Gold.jpg)<br><br>" Oooohhh, look at this! It's like a gorgeous space gown! What do they call those things, nebulas? I love it."<br><br>(https://picture-cdn.wheretoget.it/t478zj-l-610x610-dress-formal+party+dresses-ball+gown-tulle+prom+dress-burgundy+dress.jpg)<br><br>"Hmm... kind of unconventional but a possibility. I can guarantee you nobody else will be wearing this dress at any party you go to. Unique is not a bad thing."<br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/81/5a/17/815a178a9b62fa3fee32be773d2b75ba.jpg)<br><br>" Ahhh! This one is like the red-headed&nbsp; sister of my floral dress! You should absolutely try this one on." She hadn't even paid for it yet, but that dress was most definitely hers.<br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/8a/4e/34/8a4e34f5306d51c94821df1005c901aa.jpg)<br><br>" Look, look! It's a harvest season gown! I like it."<br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/43/5a/54/435a545fc15e49a76c724adfe8bcc2e4.jpg)<br><br>Laughing, she held up the dress to herself and smiled hugely. " This color is Woah red, but the dress would super compliment the green and gold one."<br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/56/a1/0e/56a10e0d97fd52f26c8f1348ac83d58b.jpg)<br><br>"Subdued but very attractive. Kinda.... A mix of old and new, though? Maybe like a mother of the bride trying to seem younger than she is?"<br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/75/a1/58/75a158cc958466bff09175b8f5925109.jpg)<br><br>" Ooohh! This one is so elegant and will be amazing with your height. Look at the detail work on it!!"<br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/af/5b/b3/af5bb3c738c6a4aecc85a8bb9038dfe5.jpg)<br><br>&nbsp;Pulling the next dress out, she gasped softly. "Look at this! Go try it on? Please?"<br><br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a7/54/a4/a754a456c78565d373e0e6afc9503b32.jpg)<br><br>Blinking, she stared thoughtfully at the next dress. "Hmm. Another one that compliments the green one. Quite a few of those.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>02-06-2020, 20:47:03</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b2/76/39/b276392e79ad90ca99c36ef36d2b94fa.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">VONNA WINSLOW</span><br><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><br><strong>Location::</strong> dress shop<br><br><strong>Company::</strong> Cassandra <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Afternoon, June 20th<br><br><strong>Mood::</strong> excited, intrigued<br><br><strong>Wearing::</strong> see picture<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><br><br><hr><br>Vonna blushed when Cassandra made such a show of it in asking if she’d go to the event with her. “Yes, of course. I’d like to go with you, Cassandra.”<br><br>Vonna stepped back so she would have a full view of the dance she was doing. It didn’t look like anything she’d seen before in real life nor on screen. She laughed as Cass got more into it and as her robe started to fly up revealing her legs. She really did have a bathing suit on underneath! <br><br>After being entertained, she followed Cass to the section of dresses featuring the color she wanted. “So many beautiful dressesss…” Vonna commented out loud. Her eyes lingered a bit on the all-purpose dress. Right then, it was her first choice.<br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/43/5a/54/435a545fc15e49a76c724adfe8bcc2e4.jpg)<br><br>She didn’t much care for the gorgeous space gown for herself. <br><br>Vonna chewed her lip as she focused on the unconventional dress. She liked that it was unique but she didn’t really want to stick out too much at the event. She liked the floral red dress a quite a bit but it wasn’t fit for the event and see didn’t want Cassandra to buy her two dresses so she declined trying it on. <br><br>“I agree! If you’ll wear the green and gold one, I could wear this one.” She smiled.<br><br>Vonna looked at Cass when she gasped over the cream and white dress. She was about to resist the request to try it on but then Cassandra said please. Vonna sighed defeated then took the dress and went to the dressing room with it. She undressed from the waist up then climbed into the dress zipping it then opening the doors stepping out looking at Cassandra. The color wasn’t her first choice but it was beautiful nonetheless.<br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/af/5b/b3/af5bb3c738c6a4aecc85a8bb9038dfe5.jpg)<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>03-06-2020, 23:40:29</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/4KSS17t/Susan-Coffey-3.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Veronica Night</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training Grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong> Emil, Kenzie(?)<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Nervous<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Gothic Fitness (https://i.ibb.co/LYnQ2wX/Gothic-Fitness.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br><br>As Emil spoke, she simple listened as she continued to stretch a bit. As he asked about a date to the ball, Veronica was actually quite surprised to hear he didn't have one. She thought for a few moments. She really wasn't as social as others and so really didn't know many options to present him with. She had to laugh at him suggesting he could help her get a date as well, she didn't even consider a date.<br><br><strong>"Well, I don't really talk to too many people around so I'm afraid I'm not the best matchmaker. Myself and my roommate, Kenzie, at the moment are both going solo as far as I know. She's pretty laid back, I don't know about reserved per say."</strong> she offered an awkward smile to him. <br><br>Matchmaking and dates really were not her forte. She had never even been on a proper date let alone help some else find a date. She is the last person anyone would ask for romance advice, the other residents seemed to be a bit more.... charismatic in that right. <br><br><br>When he moved the topic to asking her to spar instead, she was relieved. Still nervous, but it was better then talking about dates. She looked at him with a bit of concern before finally replying.<br><br><strong>"Yeah, I can. I'll warn you though, I'm not very good at combat yet.... still something I'm trying to learn. I'll probably be too easy for you."</strong> she laughed nervously. <br><br>She stood not far from him and took a deep breath as she drew in the area around her. The sun was at its highest point which put her at her weakest. They were in a more wooded section of the training grounds which at least gave her SOMETHING to work with. She noticed the suns angle gave Emil a very small shadow print on the ground which also meant, she wouldn't be able to use her marionette ability either. Her only options left were hand to hand combat, her teleportation, and maybe her Nightmare Cast but she really didn't want to use that on a fellow Blessed. <br><br><strong>"Ready when you are."</strong> she gave a stern nod.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>04-06-2020, 00:17:41</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/3a/10/f53a106480996fad1fd5e9b0e147b0cf.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg15341536)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; Akira's Room<br><strong>Company::</strong>Akira<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. <br><strong>Mood::</strong> Alert, Melancholy, Surprised <br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/106/watermark/840-1120/7acb67db-d7db-4b42-9dcf-ee8f06715b6d.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><hr> <br>&nbsp; He turned her face back as he wanted her attention.&nbsp; &nbsp;He didn’t let her look away as he helped her to focus on him in this particular moment, if there was any hope of them, he wanted her to see him. &nbsp;“I know you feel that way…but you still deserve a life.&nbsp; You have done great in the position, but not with yourself.&nbsp; You tend to push most people away, but some just refuse to leave.”&nbsp; He didn’t let her go, he was wanting to be close to her in this moment.&nbsp; He was sure it was them, having ignored this before now on both ends.<br><br><br>“Then we both need to learn to be people as well as leaders Akira.”&nbsp; &nbsp;He said as he caressed her face and his tone was even commanding as he looked down into her eyes searching for some the light in her eyes that he often saw when he was this close to her.&nbsp; <br><br>“We BOTH have to try!” &nbsp;He said as he made her eyes meet his, making sure she understood his intent.&nbsp; He had no idea this was happening between them even he needed to regroup as his mind was still thinking on another and he was feeling both connected and yet torn.&nbsp; He couldn’t do this to either of them and yet here he was, desiring more with his long time friend. <br><br>&nbsp;He could tell she was disappointed he wasn’t going with her, he understood as well.&nbsp; But his hands didn’t let her go.&nbsp; It was this time as the kiss was more hungry and wanton than before.&nbsp; He was finding himself giving into the moment of being just with her right now.&nbsp; He let his hand cup her cheek as the other rested on the small of her back, clearly wanting her.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>04-06-2020, 00:19:36</strong>
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				Joint Post<br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hardware store near mall<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth <strong>Mentioning::</strong><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calming down<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">[https://web-japan.org/trends/trend_scene/ts005/images/ts005_0032.jpg]</div></div><br><br><hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hardware store near mall<br><strong>Company::</strong> Nenene <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Anxious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/74/24/e4/7424e4fe9d8533ad2e673ffbd8007cd3--crazy-fashion-tokyo-fashion.jpg)</div></div><br><br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth is silver, Nenene is teal.<br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth speaks in Kansai dialect, while Nenene uses archaic words due to her upbringing.<br><br><hr><br><acronym title="So, let's explain what you didn't pick up on. Those two are probably gonna become a couple, and this is kinda like a date. Tonight's ball is aimed at lovers too. For that reason, I wanted to give them some space, and I actually had some stuff to do here anyways, especially if we want to use my abilities.">「で、分からん事説明すっす。あの二人って多分恋人になるから、今ってデートみたいや。今夜の宴も恋人向き。それに対す、離れ方がええや、な？と、ホンマこっちに用事あり、俺の能力と使い積りあるなら。」</acronym> Seth said as he continued to pull Nenene along through the parking lot, though now that he was out of sight of Vonna and Cassandra, he had slowed down to a pace the older woman could keep up with easily. It wasn't until they made it to the nearby intersection and were forced to wait for the light to change that Seth became aware that he was still gripping the Elder's wrist, letting the slender appendage slip from his grasp as naturally as he could afford.<br><br><acronym title="Even though they're both girls?">「女同士でも？」</acronym> Nenene replied as she rubbed her wrist, the slight imprints of Seth fingers already returning to their natural color.<br><br>Seth sighed slightly in response and shook his head. <acronym title="You're an innocent one, aren't you... Around here, same sex couples are pretty normal. But let's move on to the real topic. If an incident is gonna happen, I want you to listen and tell some things to Head Elder Takanashi.">「単純のヤツや。ここら同性愛って中々普通や。ってか、本番に進め。異変行うから、高梨老長に伝いたい事聞くか。」</acronym> The younger boy continued, pausing briefly so the pair could cross the street unhindered by conversation.<br><br>As Seth walked through the store, he barely stopped talking long enough for Nenene to get any input in, but every recommendation he made was backed with confidence and no less than five backup plans to go along with it. At the very end, Nenene was finally able to speak something that was on her mind to the young boy.<br><br><acronym title="If you're such a great strategist, why did you have such a rude attitude with Akira-tan? You need to choose your words better.">「こんなに華麗な策略家ですが、何故明たんの前にその無礼態度を？もっとちゃんと言の葉を選ばないと」</acronym><br><br><acronym title="And who exactly would listen to the new guy? Sure, I was eavesdropping, but to us Athena kids, tactics are our bread and butter. We're here for a reason, so use us.">「一体誰が一番新しいヤツに聞くか？立ち聞きやったって確かが、俺達アテーナ―子って、作戦は業務や。理由で居るから利用して。」</acronym>&nbsp; Now Seth was starting to get frustrated again, and it showed in both his face and his voice. Even if it wasn't her intention, Nenene was still treating him like a child. There was a brief moment where the young Athena boy considered lashing out at the older woman, but she was an Elder. Arguing was one thing, but fighting, and off the Village grounds no less? Besides, he didn't even know her patron, let alone her powers. And without any knowledge of her skills, what use was his Foresight if he started the battle... "Look, if you guys think I'm that bad of a person, send me off on a mission and you can leave the blood on the monsters' hands. Besides, you Elders have all gone through these same trials at some point. We're not supposed to be sheltered. We're supposed to be guided, and protected when shit goes south, not coddled and treated like idiots! If you people are so damn full of yourselves, go solve the damn thing by yourselves!"<br><br>It wasn't until Seth had finished his monologue that he realized he had started yelling and was panting slightly. He quickly turned to apologize to anyone in the area, then darted down an aisle of the store and started browsing through the available materials, taking note of anything he would reasonably need in the near future, especially if people were coming to him for weapons and armor.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>04-06-2020, 05:13:25</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_lossless,ret_img,w_980/https://www.clichemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RILEY-HOODY-980x581.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Greenhouse<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th.<br><strong>Mood::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Cordial<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Shown<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Apollo went back to his room.&nbsp; Cassandra had seemingly pushed way too many buttons.&nbsp; It didn’t help that he was being rejected by most if not all of the women around here.&nbsp; He was used to reading how his father..Sire. Was quite the ladies’ man. <em><strong> ‘This apple fell waaaaaay far from the tree on this one.’ </strong></em> He thought to himself as he had no real desire to go to the ball tonight but he wasn’t going to sit in his room without something, especially with this headache.&nbsp; His private stash was gone, that had been gotten rid of last week, so he changed clothes and took off to the garden area, the greenhouse area in particular where he had his own private area.<br><br>The greenhouse was definitely a special place for him.&nbsp; He used his light to cause the green to grow, it was something that he had made his own special blend which if anything, he would sleep right through the ball.&nbsp; It didn’t smell like regular it had more of a cinnamon, chamomile type scent, but he didn’t think his field or even his private stash was enough for him to sleep through the party so more than likely he would still hear it if nothing else.&nbsp; He surveyed the area it had been a while since someone else had been here, from the looks of thing, a bit of over growth that he promptly took care of.&nbsp; But still he moved to at least provide water to the area and then provided at least a little bit of light, burning off most of the weeds and getting what he came for drying it out while he ground it down and put it into a bag without the seeds, which he promptly replanted and the stems, which he used as more fertilizer.&nbsp; <br><br>He then locked his own area back and waited for the water system to stop.&nbsp; His plan was to head back to his room and zone out for a bit.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>04-06-2020, 21:53:12</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QIzkKg4t5XU/WtY-KHiWpNI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/EnHhROAO_WEy0_zJh3l74jZFxDamIU8GwCLcBGAs/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/Tony%2BThornburg%2BLuncheon1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Emil Archer Colton</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training Grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong> Veronica, Kenzie <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calm<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2578/0910/products/product-image-860881673_1024x.jpg?v=1571763931)(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/aJ4AAOSwy85ebFGS/s-l640.jpg)</div></div><br><br><hr><br>Kenzie... Emil knew a little more about her since their bands were similar genres, but like most of the musicians at the Village, he knew very little about them outside of work. But if Veronica was suggesting her roommate, perhaps he could trust the offer.<br><br>For now though, Emil's mind sharpened to focus on the duel ahead of him. From what he heard, Veronica was an umbramancer, so as long as he stayed away from the forest, he would have the upper hand... But he wouldn't get any stronger if he had a clear victory with no hope for his opponent. As his blood seeped out of the pores of his hand to create a spear, Emil circled toward the treeline, putting Kenzie in his line of sight now too. He would have to remember to ask about the ball once he was done with Roni.<br><br>Emil spun his spear in his hand a few times before stopping the motion and dropping into a charging stance, then running straight toward Roni. As he approached, his right hand slipped off the handle of his weapon, making a sweeping gesture from behind himself and sending a sharp crescent of blood at her torso. In unison with the motion, Emil darted hard to the left and swung his spear, aiming to catch Veronica in the stomach with the handle while she defended her other side from his projectile.<br><br>This tactic was Emil's primary offense, utilizing his ranged superiority and the versatility of where his "weapon" could be to manipulate an opponent's attention away from himself or vice versa. Such a simple feint would hardly work against the more trained combatants around the Village, but he had more tricks up his sleeve for those sorts.<br><br>If neither of his attacks connected, Emil would back off a few steps and plan a new attack. If either connected, however, he would step through his last strike and attempt to grab Roni's shoulder with his right hand, though he would keep his grip light. The touch was intended, after all, to signal for their duel to stop, not to harm her further.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>06-06-2020, 16:57:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b9/31/78/b93178dc9f345235e356d2cbc063fe03.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Malllllllll<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Vonna!!<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> DRESSES <br><strong>Wearing::</strong> white one piece swimsuit, robe<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> dresses<br><br><hr><br>The ancient blonde smiled, happy and pleased, brushing back some of her hair from her cheek and giving it a little twist. "Excellent. Thank you. I'm looking forward to it. So.... Uh, is your name Winslow? I know Nenene called you that, but I'm not sure if that's a honorific or last name or what have you."<br><br>Without showing the slightest hesitation or signs of unease or concerns, Cassandra put the all purpose dress and the red floral one on her rack of treasures. She was guessing at Vonnas size, but it was a highly educated guess. She had done a lot of dress shopping in her time, and largely only considered dresses likely to fit. She added both the red and silver and the red and gold ones that matched her green and gold dress. <br><br>"Sounds great! It's a deal. Just a few more dresses that I wanted to look at and then we can get you some groceries.<br><br>And you should get that cream and gold dress, I think. You look absolutely regal in it. "<br><br>She put her own golden and cream dress on the rack, liking matching outfits. She had no idea what would happen with Vonna, but it never hurt to be prepared. And so what if she had fancy dresses that never got worn? She liked them and that was what was important.<br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/c2/41/d3/c241d3b5340c333d89961567a614ce72.jpg)<br><br>"Hey, look at this! Simple and classic. Lovely!"<br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/32/4e/56/324e56419e2bdda48e86fed61590bc0c.jpg)<br><br>"Ooohh, look at the color on this one! <br><br><br><br>(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/5e/06/1c/5e061c02adfdac3d7cc40023201aa741.jpg?b=t)<br><br>Her eyes were wide and huge as she saw the last dress of the trip. Many people would kill to be looked at with the love Cassandra showed that dress, just by looking at it. She stroked it softly, quietly putting it on her rack of prizes. Wheeling the half dozen or so dresses up, she grinning at the clerk. <br><br>"Ring these all up for us, please. And have them all delivered to the Blessed village within an hour or two please."<br><br>Running her card, she carefully punched a sixteen digit number onto the key pad of the machine, and paid for the dresses. It was probably a good thing that none of them had price tags, and that Vonna couldn't see the total. <br><br>Turning back to the taller woman, she smiled. "Ok. Ready to go to the grocery? Was there anything else you wanted while we are in town?"<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>07-06-2020, 04:03:19</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/4KSS17t/Susan-Coffey-3.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Veronica Night</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training Grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong> Emil, Kenzie(?)<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Nervous, Focused<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Gothic Fitness (https://i.ibb.co/LYnQ2wX/Gothic-Fitness.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Veronica looked around her, assessing the forest and assessing his motions. The way he used his ability to form a spear was impressive to her but she knew he likely could only go so far with that ability. She assumed it had to be taxing on him the more he used. Her plan was to simply try and wear him down and then attack him when he is least expecting her to change from defense to offense. She noted him charging at her but was a bit surprised as he sent a crescent wave at her and darted off to the side.<br><br><em>'Diversions...'</em> she thought quickly.<br><br>She looked down and noticed her shadow beneath her was of a decent size as she was closer to the forest line. She took a deep breath, watching the crescent attack before suddenly the shadow enveloped her and just as the crescent was about to hit.... she was gone.<br><br>Appearing in the shadows behind Emil she made a mental note <em>'One...'</em> she then slowly willed the shadows towards the currently expecting Emil. If she could get her shadows to reach his, she could use Marionette to freeze him in place and essentially earn a check mate. It wouldn't come easy though, the sun was high which meant her shadow couldn't travel far. This meant she had to be closer to him then she was comfortable with.<br><br>The shadows tendrils crept slowly forward, her being less then fifteen feet from him. She wasn't sure if the tendrils would connect before he could take notice and turn to find her. If they did connect, the marionette ability would take effect immediately and freeze him in place. She may not be a fighter normally but she did enjoy a good game of chess and loved strategics. Her above average IQ made it easy to plan several steps ahead and she already had a defense prepared if he was to turn and attack. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>08-06-2020, 04:19:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QIzkKg4t5XU/WtY-KHiWpNI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/EnHhROAO_WEy0_zJh3l74jZFxDamIU8GwCLcBGAs/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/Tony%2BThornburg%2BLuncheon1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Emil Archer Colton</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training Grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong> Veronica, Kenzie <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calm<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2578/0910/products/product-image-860881673_1024x.jpg?v=1571763931)(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/aJ4AAOSwy85ebFGS/s-l640.jpg)</div></div><br><br><hr><br>"Good, good." Emil said when Roni dodged his first charge, forcing him to round on the ball of his left foot, his spear dropping to the ground to help him pivot without falling. He took a moment to watch her movements again, noticing her shadow beginning to stretch toward him. With an umbramancer, there was no way he wouldn't watch the ground as much as anything else.<br><br>Whatever she was plotting, Emil would allow to continue, but not without her knowing that he had noticed. He was, after all, one of the small handful of Blessed he knew that could manipulate his power without moving if necessary. Emil fired off another pair of crescent projectiles, one aimed at Roni herself and the other slashing the ground in front of her tendrils, not that such a simple thing would affect her ability that much.<br><br>The older combatant considered the merits of one of his more sickening tactics, but in front of two girls? No, even if this was a deathmatch, he wouldn't stoop so low to show them that. Instead, Emil allowed his blood to vibrate inside his body, coating him in a powerful electrical field. A Blessed of Zeus would easily manage to pierce his defensive shell, but to people who weren't expecting the maneuver, it was certainly surprising for him to produce an elemental attack of any sort. Emil lifted his hand toward Roni and expelled a few smaller balls of blood, the electric charge accompanying the crimson bullets. If she let herself get hit by the tiny projectiles, she would feel a shock roughly the same strength as touching an electrical socket with a metal, just enough to stun but not cause lasting damage.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>09-06-2020, 01:23:07</strong>
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				Joint Post<br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hardware store near mall<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth <strong>Mentioning::</strong><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calming down<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">[https://web-japan.org/trends/trend_scene/ts005/images/ts005_0032.jpg]</div></div><br><br><hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hardware store near mall<br><strong>Company::</strong> Nenene <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Anxious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/74/24/e4/7424e4fe9d8533ad2e673ffbd8007cd3--crazy-fashion-tokyo-fashion.jpg)</div></div><br><br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth is silver, Nenene is teal.<br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth speaks in Kansai dialect, while Nenene uses archaic words due to her upbringing.<br><br><hr><br><acronym title="Mister Kamiizumi, that was never the intention. However, you are still new to the Village and have yet to find the limits of your powers. That, and you've been quite the rebellious child today.">「神泉君、そんな積りはありえせん。が、貴方はまだ新人であり、能力の加減まだ知らぬあろう。それに、今日は可成り反抗な子にありんした。」</acronym> Nenene said when she caught up to Seth. It was definitely difficult to talk to him sometimes, but at least nothing was being lost in translation from her speaking English. If she had to be honest with him though, he likely wouldn't last long at the Village with his behavior. The older woman simply hoped that his attitude wouldn't get him in too much trouble for healing to fix.<br><br>Seth, on the other hand, ignored Nenene's presence as he rifled through boxes of screws and various other hardware. He brought out his phone to scribble a few part numbers down, then continued perusing the inventory across the aisle. <acronym title="Then let me do myself in, if that's what you think'll happen.">「じゃあ自爆させや、アンタがそう思うなら別にええやろ？」</acronym> Seth replied before noting a couple more numbers and gesturing for the Elder to follow him, leading the short woman into the lumber area.<br><br>When he turned his back to her, Seth felt a small hand grip his arm and sudden exhaustion strike him. Seth's knees buckled and gave out, an intense headache wracked his brain, and he could barely lift his arms or croak out a grunt of surprise. Nenene stood over his now crippled form, a murderous look in her eyes, the obsidian irises seeming to burn with frustration. Her grip was frightening powerful for such a small girl, and as the life drained from the Athena Blessed and his muscle mass dropped, the force in her tiny hand increased exponentially. A few moments later Nenene blinked rapidly and her hold on Seth's arm eased almost completely. Nenene immediately started apologizing to the poor boy in her charge, returning his stolen energy in its entirety. The moment that Seth was healed he backed away several feet and put his hand on his gun, tempted to unholster the weapon.<br><br><br>The consideration from earlier had all but consumed Seth's mind, especially now that he understood some of the Elder's power. A Hades Blessed, one of the big three, and a leader selected by the gods themselves. His mind flashed back to the fiasco earlier in Akira's room, then onto how suspicious Nenene had seemed in regards to the incident. And now that he was alone with her in public, she could kill him at a moment's notice. All she had to do was grab him again and he would be powerless against her; she was trying to lure him into letting his guard down by healing him. But if he pulled his gun on a defenseless girl, and especially if he shot, that would only get him arrested. No matter what he did, it was a win for the enemy before him.<br><br>Seth considered pulling out his phone once more, this time hoping to call someone, but he realized that plan would fail too. Of the handful of people who he had the numbers of, none of them would be very likely to believe him even if he called in a panic. Trying to get in contact with the others through social media wasn't an option either, since they were likely all busy right now. And even if he could get someone to believe him, not many of the Blessed seemed to have vehicles of their own, and walking to town was well over half an hour. No matter what, they would be too late to help him unless they were already in town.<br><br>Seth was absolutely fucked, and the clock was ticking in his head, louder and louder with each second that passed.<br><br>Could he call one of the Elders? Seth laughed internally at the thought. Nenene had been a trusted student for years before she left; there was no way anybody would think she had turned on the Village. They'd probably just tell Seth to stop being an ass to her or something.<br><br><acronym title="Don't move a fucking inch...">「一歩動くなキサマ。」</acronym> He growled, his fingers twitching near his gun, indicating that he'd pull and fire if she made any sudden movements.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>09-06-2020, 10:18:14</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b2/76/39/b276392e79ad90ca99c36ef36d2b94fa.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">VONNA WINSLOW</span><br><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><br><strong>Location::</strong> dress shop<br><br><strong>Company::</strong> Cassandra <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Afternoon, June 20th<br><br><strong>Mood::</strong> excited, intrigued<br><br><strong>Wearing::</strong> see picture<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><br><br><hr><br>Vonna blushed as Cass flicked her hair from her cheek. A smile rested on her face as Cass asked about her name seductively. At least it happened that way in Vonna’s mind. “Um, no. Well, yes. My name is Winslow but that’s my last name. Sorry. My name is Vonna. Vonna Winslow.” She smiled at her braving through the intimate stare down with them facing each other talking now. <br><br>When Cassandra said she should get the cream-colored dress as well, Vonna looked closer at the dress in search of a price tag or some indication of price. Oddly, it didn’t have one. “Hmm…” Vonna added the cream-colored dress at Cass’s suggestion. She walked along with her as she looked at other dresses. Vonna was intrigued as she watched Cassandra stare at the last dress with her wide beautiful eyes. She wondered if the dress reminded her of something in her past.<br><br>Vonna watched and listened as Cassandra paid with her mysterious fancy credit card then ordered the dresses to be delivered within two hours to the village. It was like she was royalty or someone higher up in her mind. Either way, she wanted to know more about the beautiful woman shopping in a bathrobe. <br><br>“I’m ready to go to the grocery store then back to the village. I guess they won’t mind your robe either.” She smirked and headed out the dress shop with her. “Lead the way. I’m new around these parts.” Once they started walking, Vonna mustered up the courage to ask her first question. “Are you one of the blessed… or an elder or… something? I’m in the house of Persephone.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>09-06-2020, 13:28:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b9/31/78/b93178dc9f345235e356d2cbc063fe03.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> Malllllllll towards grocery store<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Vonna!!<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> DRESSES <br><strong>Wearing::</strong> white one piece swimsuit, robe<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><hr><br>The ancient Greek smiled, pleasantly amused by Vonnas low key stumbling. The taller woman was just so cute and sweet. Cassandra was quite flattered by how attractive Vonna seem to find her. That was usually a good start in Cassandra's opinion. "Nice to meet you, Vonna Winslow. I'm Cassandra, but then you already know that. Vonna is a beautiful name. What does it mean?." She grinned, flashing her brilliant smile.<br><br>"And I know I already said this as well, but I am quite looking forward to tonight. "<br><br>Laughing and tossing her head a little bit, she nodded. "a short woman in a bathrobe is probably not the weirdest thing the grocery store has seen this week. While I almost certainly am the weirdest thing the dress shop has seen in a month."<br><br>When Vonna requested that Cassandra be their guide, the blond came to a dead stop and turned quickly on her heel, graceful and smooth as ever. She posed her question to the poor dress shop clerk, pretty much the only other person in the area. "Can you please tell us how to get to the closest grocery store? Thank you."<br><br>It wasn't too terribly far, only about a mile and a half. Many people would have tried to get a car, but for the Greek, that was just a typical walking distance. So she turned back to Vonna and casually linked arms with her tall date for the night, as sweetly and innocently as two school girls holding hands. It might have been seen as an old fashioned or oddly intimate gesture in the modern era, but Cassandra did it without the slightest bit of hesitation or acting like it was particularly special. Though she did quite enjoy the warmth of the other woman as she started walking.<br><br>"I'm new too. Where did you come from? I was just wandering around and can't really claim to be from anywhere anymore."<br><br>Smiling, letting out a little soft giggle, Cassandra held up her free hand. "Something, I'm definitely a something. The closest thing I fit into is the house of Apollo. And I'm certainly very old oh, but I don't really count as an elder either. Though I suspect Akira will rope me into doing some Elder like duties. <br><br>I'm actually not blessed, not in the way everybody else at the camp is. I don't have any real powers. I'm kind of sort of a seer, but that's surprisingly significantly less useful than most people think. I jokingly described myself as a beta test version of the Blessed."<br><br>She was still completely cheerful. Her less than powerful status didn't bother her at all. It was just a fact of life, and in truth, she didn't particularly want any power.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>16-06-2020, 04:49:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/4KSS17t/Susan-Coffey-3.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Veronica Night</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training Grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong> Emil, Kenzie(?)<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Nervous, Focused<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Gothic Fitness (https://i.ibb.co/LYnQ2wX/Gothic-Fitness.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Veronica noticed Emil took notice of her shadows but chose to not do anything about them. This puzzled Roni for a moment but then decided it was likely because he was trying to see exactly what her power could do to better assess future battles. Veronica could respect that, knowledge was definitely power. The crescent attack that was aimed toward the shadow caused it to slow just for a moment before continuing on to connect to Emil's shadow. This should prevent Emil from moving if it worked properly, however, Roni had a feeling with what she knew of his ability that he could still attack.<br><br>She managed to dodge the first attack and noticed he seemed to be rigid after. She walked around, wanting to keep moving as she studied him.<br><br><strong>"How does that feel?"</strong> she asked softly. She truly didn't know how her abilities affected others so was genuinely curious. <br><br>The second wave of smaller bullets came quickly and Veronica moved to avoid them, one did manage to graze her which sent a small shock-like sting over her arm. Her hand moved up to the area as she continued to move, she knew the marionette would only hold so long so she had to think of something quickly, she had to unnerve him somehow. She paused and concentrated, she willed the shadow over Emil and watched it engulf him.<br><br><em>'Breath Roni... you can do this...'</em> she reminded herself, wanting to maintain full control. <br><br>Soon, the shadow vanished and Emil was no longer standing where he was. The shadow formed again in front of Roni, utilizing the shadows of the forest she stood in. As the shadow dissipated to reveal Emil, Veronica knew he would be slightly disoriented from the transport. Her best bet was to place an attack now while before he could adjust. She took note of his favor of hand to hand combat and assumed he might attempt a jab. With that, she quickly crouched down and swung her leg to sweep his, hopefully knocking him down and ending the battle. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>16-06-2020, 06:17:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Room<br><strong>Company::</strong> Jeremiah<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Frustrated, Confused, Vulnerable<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Pink Floral Bathrobe (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2108/5341/products/plus-minus-co-as-the-photo-show-2-s-silk-kimono-robe-bathrobe-women-satin-robe-silk-robes-night-sexy-robes-night-grow-for-bridesmaid-summer-plus-sizes-xxxl-010412-11847470973031_457x513.jpg?v=1589400948)<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><br><hr><br><br>As he turned her face to look up at him once again, her eyes found his as she reached her hand to his. <br><br><strong>"I guess I just figured it was better then trying to get anyone involved with the mess that I am."</strong> she laughed softly.<br><br>It was true though, she did feel as though she was a mess.... a burden. It was hard for her to think someone might be willing to stand by her side, even on her bad days. However, in that same though, Jeremiah already did that without the romance. He always stood by her side and he definitely had seen her bad days. It just wasn't something she ever considered and then, before she knew it, she just figured she had gotten too old for romance and continued to focus on the village. <br><br><strong>"I'm willing to try if you are..."</strong> she finally spoke again.<br><br>As his lips pressed against his, her arms moved around his neck as she pulled herself closer to him, clearly wanting him as well. She felt like a school girl again, back in the days of stolen kisses and butterfly hearts. After a few moments of bliss, she pulled back and looked up to him as her hands ran down his arms.<br><br><strong>"As much as I am enjoying this, we both have a lot to do before the party. I still have to figure out my speech and you should inform the security teams to be on alert until further notice."</strong> she leaned up, kissing him again <strong>"Maybe you can join me after the party for a drink since you will be occupied during. I'll see if Nenene will keep me company at the party."</strong> she smiled reassuringly. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>16-06-2020, 10:52:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b2/76/39/b276392e79ad90ca99c36ef36d2b94fa.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">VONNA WINSLOW</span><br><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><br><strong>Location::</strong> grocery store<br><br><strong>Company::</strong> Cassandra <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Afternoon, June 20th<br><br><strong>Mood::</strong> hungry<br><br><strong>Wearing::</strong> see picture<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><br><br><hr><br>Vonna just blushed hearing Cassandra say once again that she was looking forward to tonight. It felt like a date almost of which Vonna couldn’t remember the last time she went on a date. Still, she was just grateful to have someone by her side as she would be among the rest of the blessed. <br><br>“I can’t imagine what the towns people must have seen. It probably get pretty wild around here with all the super naturals on the loose.” She chuckled.<br>Vonna didn’t mind a bit strolling down the street with the beautiful blonde on her arm. She still thought it was strange that she was in a bath robe but she didn’t mind. Vonna loved walking. Almost always she is alone. She had turned her head to look at Cassandra when she said she wasn’t blessed with powers. She had imagined the woman to have some almighty power. <br><br>“A seer huh? Well, that’s something. Also, depending on how old you are, that would be something too. It didn’t go unnoticed by Vonna that the mysterious blonde wasn’t answering her questions thoroughly. “Everyone is from somewhere.” She smirked and walked quietly for a bit. “As for me, we moved around a lot, my mother and I. <br><br>When they got to the grocery store, Vonna got a cart and started loading it with groceries. She told Cassandra to just add to it if there was anything she wanted. As Vonna started to finish up, she suggested Cassandra call the taxi for them.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>16-06-2020, 19:38:29</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QIzkKg4t5XU/WtY-KHiWpNI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/EnHhROAO_WEy0_zJh3l74jZFxDamIU8GwCLcBGAs/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/Tony%2BThornburg%2BLuncheon1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Emil Archer Colton</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training Grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong> Veronica, Kenzie <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calm -&gt; Slightly nervous, pretending to be calm<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2578/0910/products/product-image-860881673_1024x.jpg?v=1571763931)(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/aJ4AAOSwy85ebFGS/s-l640.jpg)</div></div><br><br><hr><br>"I've still got a little control, but against anybody else you'd have them locked up." Emil replied when poised with Veronica's question, demonstrating their little battle for control of his body by struggling to pop his neck, just barely managing to get a single loud cracking sound from his upper spine.<br><br>The fact that her marionette only needed to touch his shadow and not himself directly was a terrifying concept, but Emil remained steadfast and pokerfaced before his sparring partner as he worked out how best to force his body to move under her constraints. When he was swallowed by the shadows however, Emil let out an audible "Fuck" before his vision blacked out, returning mere moments later and catching view of Roni's vibrant red hair at the bottom edge of his vision, wholeheartedly expecting to already be on the ground when he reappeared. His electrical shell had discharged against the shadows when they consumed him, and acting entirely on instinct, the hemomancer willed his blood into a blunt spike surrounding his arm and fist, taking a swing at her torso and whiffing the attack entirely as he felt a sharp contact in his knee, followed by gravity taking full effect on his body.<br><br>The air in his lungs rushed out with a pained grunt, and Emil took a moment to breathe before even attempting to sit up. He looked up upon Roni's slim figure from his new position and flashed an approving smile as he panted, then wiped a bead of sweat from his forehead before it dripped in his eye. "I'll definitely be asking for more sessions with you in the future." Emil said breathily, his panting still a little labored as he slowly worked his way back onto his feet, his power aiding him through the process so he wouldn't get lightheaded. "But I think there was some talk earlier of you trying to set your roommate up with me? If you don't mind, I'm going to borrow her attention for a moment."<br><br>Emil bowed slightly to Veronica, then trounced over to where Kenzie was watching the spar between them, dusting off the dirt from his rear as he walked. "I know that wasn't exactly the best display on my part, but Roni's pretty capable for someone who doesn't do much combat. And before we started swinging at each other, she mentioned you didn't have a date for the party tonight... I'd like to nominate myself for that honor, if, of course, you don't mind someone like me as an escort. If not, no hard feelings." The taller man held an thick air of confidence when he spoke despite being put on his ass not a minute prior, and his eyes retained a soft, friendly nature despite the neutral face he wore. "That said... I heard you held a purification ceremony this morning in front of most of the Village... I wish I had gotten back earlier to see it. Work's always kept me from watching the priestesses show their unique skills." He added, not sure how far a little honest flattery would get him in Kenzie's book, but at least it was worth a try.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Milern</strong> on <strong>16-06-2020, 20:09:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://edelscope.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/edunss12_ad_campaign_beautiful_rebels_edelscope_71.jpg?w=800)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Alter Noah Keller</span><br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Dionysus<br><strong>Location::</strong> The entrance<br><strong>Company::</strong> Me, myself, and I<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Mildly amused, curious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> </span><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Current Outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0091/3280/2127/products/imagejpg_5c7e671e-3934-4428-9208-a0bb68e662b7_1239x.jpg?v=1571746832)(https://hottopic.scene7.com/is/image/HotTopic/10850582_hi?$pdp_hero_standard$)</div></div><br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong></span><br><br><hr>Hazel eyes peered out of a tinted window as treeline passed by. The afternoon sun showered light into the limousine, as dancing, windswept leaves created patterns on the floor and seats. It had been so long since he had been out in nature. Seeing it in all of its glory was almost high inducing. Or was that the copious amounts of weed in his system? Being trapped in a mechanical box was not exactly his idea of a good time, so Alter had prepared to help himself relax on the road. All of his anxiety seemed to have blown away with the wind, scattered by the radiant beams assaulting his temporary prison.<br><br>As the black limousine traveled along the dirt path of the secluded village, the man stood up and peeked out from the open moon roof to stare at the place that he would call home for a time. Compared to the cities that he had migrated through for a few years, this place seemed quite quaint in comparison. The various houses seemed huge compared to the various apartments he had been crashing in for the past four years. Truly, living here would be an experience that was unlike anything he had ever seen in his lifetime, and unlike anyone had seen ever. The thought of it drew a smile across the tattooed man's face. Crossing his arms over the roof, Alter rested his head on them, watching as the vehicle slowly drove on. Alter smirked as a thought crossed his mind, <em>"A new cult, but with real magic and no scams... This will be fun."</em><br><br>The man became impatient. He wanted to see more. Sitting back down in his seat, Alter strapped in and crossed his legs. Placing his hands on the top knee, he closed his eyes for a moment. To anyone else, it looked as if Alter was simply meditating or perhaps napping; however, to those with magical sight, they would see a form rising from Alter's body. Similar in form, but with an ethereal complexion and two curled horns that grew backwards on his head. The projection smirked as it soared upwards, passing through the roof of the limousine without difficulty as Alter's soul flew towards the village. Rising ever upwards, the tattooed visage took a bird's eye view over the village. Seeing it from so high in the air made the place seem so much smaller than it already was. The buildings seemed clumped together, yet intimate. Although he had lived a similar communal life before, this would certainly be different. It was going to be so nice to have his own room for a change... Looking to his right, Alter saw the village's waterfall in the distance. A shiver went through his astrally projected body as he thought about the sensation of the rushing water over his skin, having it beat down on his physical form as he sat in it. The feeling was... tantalizing. With his curiosity satiated for a moment and the sight of the car pulling up to the open gates of the village, Alter brought his fingers up and snapped them without a sound.<br><br>Opening his eyes again, Alter had returned to his physical form in the limousine. With a refreshed sigh, he looked over as the door opened, and an older looking man smiled down at him. "We have arrived, master Keller." Sliding out from the seat, Alter stood hunched slightly as he looked into the slightly bloodshot looking eyes of his driver. The younger man placed a hand on his chaperone's shoulder.<br><br>"So, how are you feeling, Mr. Rosi? That was a long trip, and I was worried about your back." Tilting his head to the side, Alter smiled as he looked for his driver's reaction.<br><br>"Well, master Keller, I must say that whatever you did was startlingly effective. I haven't felt such relief while I was driving in some time. In fact..." The older man pulled out a business card and placed it into Alter's palm. "Any time you need to go somewhere, I'm your man. Just make sure you don't run off on them for too long, I hear it took quite a while to track you down."<br><br>"Oh! Well, how can I refuse such kindness? I will take your words to heart, my good man." Alter laughed lightly as he pocketed the card, then watched as the previously frail man single-handedly pulled Alter's large suitcase and bags from the trunk. Thanking Mr. Rosi for the trouble, he watched and waved as the driver pulled away from the village, happy that his cocktail of intoxicants could help an old man in his work. Finally, Alter turned back to the open gate, slung a heavy bag over his shoulder, dragged his suitcase behind him, strolled five steps through, then stopped. Where the fuck was he going again...? With a wave of his hand over his face, the self-induced buzz faded to nothingness, and Alter remembered the letter in his bag... Somewhere. Lying his suitcase down, the tattooed man sat on it as he started rummaging through to find the piece of paper that had changed his life. Hopefully, it would help him find his new home.<br><br>"Now where did I put that thing..."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>16-06-2020, 20:39:38</strong>
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				Joint Post<br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hardware store near mall<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth <strong>Mentioning::</strong><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calming down<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">[https://web-japan.org/trends/trend_scene/ts005/images/ts005_0032.jpg]</div></div><br><br><hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hardware store near mall<br><strong>Company::</strong> Nenene <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Anxious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Casual clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/74/24/e4/7424e4fe9d8533ad2e673ffbd8007cd3--crazy-fashion-tokyo-fashion.jpg)</div></div><br><br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth is silver, Nenene is teal.<br><strong>Note::</strong> Seth speaks in Kansai dialect, while Nenene uses archaic words due to her upbringing.<br><br><hr><br><acronym title="Mister Kamiizumi, please understand your place in this situation. And... if you insist on drawing a weapon here, it will only cause a scene. Take your hand away from the gun Seth Kamiizumi.">「神泉君、身の程を知ろう。と、ここで武器を抜くなら、社会問題になるでありんす。手を銃から引きなさう神泉セート。」</acronym>&nbsp; Nenene's tone was level, cold, and the edge it had was as lethal as her scythe. Seth flinched away from the sharp words, but refused to let go of his gun's holster.<br><br>He took a step back, then another, then Nenene sighed softly and pulled out her phone. <acronym title="Mister Kamiizumi, please finish your shopping. We need to return to the Village.">「神泉君、買い物早く終わりにせ。村に戻る。」</acronym> Nenene quickly dialed Akira's number, praying to Hades and whatever other deities would listen that she would pick up quickly, and that she wasn't in too bad of a mood from earlier.<br><br>In the meantime, Seth booked it around the corner of the aisle and darted out of the hardware store entirely, sprinting across a crosswalk despite traffic nearly putting him in the hospital. The second he got to his car he turned it on and locked the doors, then gunned in out of the parking lot and down the highway.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>16-06-2020, 20:55:13</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/4KSS17t/Susan-Coffey-3.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Veronica Night</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><br><strong>Location::</strong> Training Grounds -&gt; Heading Towards Hecate House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Emil, Kenzie -&gt; New Guy? (Alter)<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Energized<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Gothic Fitness (https://i.ibb.co/LYnQ2wX/Gothic-Fitness.jpg)<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Veronica could not believe it actually worked as she stood, now looking at Emil on the ground. She only won by sheer luck and strategic planning and was certain, any future sparring would not be so easy now that Emil knew more of her abilities. <br><br><strong>“Thanks! I got pretty lucky though by being able to catch you off guard, my marionette wouldn’t have held much longer.”</strong> She admitted. <br><br>She offered to help Emil to his feet and looked back towards Kenzie as he mentioned their prior conversation. She turned back to Emil with a bit of an awkward smile and nod <strong>“Oh yes, of course.”</strong> She spoke softly <strong>“Good luck!”</strong> she added before going to pick up her things. <br><br>Veronica wanted to head back to the house and get in a shower before the ball, plus she had a few things to finish for her costume anyway. She may be going alone, but at least she would look fantastic. She wasn’t much for dating anyway, in fact, she had actually never been on a date at all. Surely, she would just be awkward and uncomfortable to be around. She assumed it was just best to stay out of romance, with her past, it wasn’t hard. She found it quite easy to avoid romantic advances over the years, no need to change that now. Some days she often considered stepping out of her comfort zone, maybe even entertain the idea of a date. Usually she would talk herself out of it though.<br><br>As she left the training grounds she gave Kenzie a bit of an awkward wave before making her way back down the path towards the gate. She looped her bag over her shoulder and made her way towards the Hecate house. As she got closer to the gate, she saw a limousine pull up and someone getting out. Seemed to be another villager who appeared to just be moving in. She walked over as the boy looked a bit lost.<br><br><strong>"Hey, new here?"</strong> she asked softly <strong>"I'm Veronica."</strong> she held out a hand to him. <br><br><strong>"You picked quite a day to arrive, we have a big party tonight. I've only been here for a couple of years but maybe I can help you figure out where you need to go?"</strong> she offered. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Milern</strong> on <strong>16-06-2020, 21:18:22</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(https://edelscope.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/edunss12_ad_campaign_beautiful_rebels_edelscope_71.jpg?w=800)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Alter Noah Keller</span><br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Dionysus<br><strong>Location::</strong> The entrance<br><strong>Company::</strong> Me, myself, and I<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Mildly amused, curious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> </span><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Current Outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0091/3280/2127/products/imagejpg_5c7e671e-3934-4428-9208-a0bb68e662b7_1239x.jpg?v=1571746832)(https://hottopic.scene7.com/is/image/HotTopic/10850582_hi?$pdp_hero_standard$)</div></div><br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong></span><br><br><hr><br>Hearing the sound of crunching dirt behind him, Alter's search was halted for a moment as a voice called out to him. Looking over his shoulder, the tattooed man looked over to see a gorgeous redhead with an outstretched hand. She looked as if she had just come from a run, and yet not a hair seemed out of place. Perhaps it was a divine power? Or maybe he was just looking too much into it. In any case, f this was the kind of company he was expecting to see in this place, perhaps there was some hope for the small village after all. <br><br>"That would be great, yeah." Reaching up from his seated position, Alter took Veronica's hand and shook it. "My name is Alter, a new 'Divine' recruit to this..." As he took his hand away from hers, the man waved it absentmindedly towards the village. "Whatever this is. I'll be honest, when I got the sales pitch, I was a bit distracted and did not catch the whole thing."<br><br>"However! If there's a party, I'm in. And for that, I'll definitely need to know where to go." Reaching further into his bag, Alter's hand finally fell on the seal-enclosed envelope that he had been searching for. As the man pulled it out, he continued to talk as his hazel eyes met Veronica's gaze. "If I remember right, I believe I was supposed to be in a dorm or something with the other chosen of Dionysus? Based on the mythologies, I can only imagine what that would be like."<br><br>Standing up from his position, Alter cocked his head at the woman in front of him as he gathered his belongings together. "What are we celebrating, anyway? And is there a dress code?"<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>17-06-2020, 16:02:20</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b9/31/78/b93178dc9f345235e356d2cbc063fe03.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> grocery, taxi<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Vonna!!<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> somber<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> white one piece swimsuit, robe<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><hr><br>The short blonde woman giggled happily. "Very good point. I can't even imagine what kind of chaos a bunch of Blessed could cause!<br><br>Being a seer is remarkably less useful than anyone ever thinks." She said automatically, having said it tens of thousands of times. <br><br>Biting her lower lip, Cassandra sighed, slipping her arm out of Vonnas. Gently sitting the other woman down on a convenient bench, she anxiously looked into her eyes. "Ok. Well. Might get this over with." She murmured. Taking a deep breath, she began. "Yeah. I'm from Troy. As in.... The Trojan War, wooden horse, Odysseus. All that. Which.... By best guess according to archeology and stuff makes me about three thousand, two hundred years old. "<br><br>Smiling weakly, she shrugged. "So yes, not aging or dying permanently is pretty impressive I guess." She didn't mention any of the downsides.... Watching the endless years roll by... Seeing everyone she ever knew dying in a always repeating cycle... loving people who just didn't live nearly as long as herself.<br><br>She did note nothing about a father in the brief history of Vonna, but wasn't about to press for details. Not after revealing her often difficult secrets. <br><br>At the grocery store, she added a few basics. Milk, cheese, meat, a bottle of Scotch. Some fruits and vegetables, a couple of other things. But mostly... She was just quietly waiting to see how Vonna reacted to the news about her age.<br><br>Groceries and taxi acquired, she looked up at Vonna shyly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>19-06-2020, 23:57:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b2/76/39/b276392e79ad90ca99c36ef36d2b94fa.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">VONNA WINSLOW</span><br><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><br><strong>Location::</strong> grocery store &gt; bench &gt; taxi &gt; home<br><br><strong>Company::</strong> Cassandra <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Afternoon, June 20th<br><br><strong>Mood::</strong> shocked<br><br><strong>Wearing::</strong> see picture<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><br><br><hr><br>Vonna was happy to pay for the little groceries Cassandra added to the cart if she let her. Shopping with the mysterious blonde felt quite nice to her. It caused her mind stray. She longed to be in a long-term relationship with someone but it was hard getting to know people and trusting them. Still, she hadn’t given up hope. She did adore the domesticated feeling it gave her.<br><br>Vonna was a little surprised to be sat on a bench. Her gift of speed often made her want to do things fast. She wasn’t accustomed to being slowed down and hanging out with people. Being on her own, she could speed walk everywhere and just fast forward to whatever she really wanted to do or take her time with. She blinked and looked at Cassandra willing herself to be patient as her hunger grew.<br><br>Her mouth fell open hearing how old Cassandra truly was. Her lips moved trying to say something but nothing came out. It was amazing that she could look so beautiful and be so ancient. She thought Cassandra was sweet to be that age. Vonna would have expected someone that old to be bitter if not down right evil by now. “Wow.” She finally said with her blue eyes still wide. Now she could understand why Cassandra was unphased by the reckless driving earlier. <br><br>Vonna noticed her mood change. She’d imagine it was difficult telling people that. She didn’t want to send off a negative reaction but she was at a loss for words in that moment. On the ride back, she glanced over at Cassandra and offered her a reassuring smile.<br><br>When the taxi finally dropped them off at the Blessed Village, Vonna walked Cassandra to her house carrying the bags. She wanted to talk more now that she collected her thoughts during the drive back. She waited to be invited inside. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>20-06-2020, 06:31:37</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/3a/10/f53a106480996fad1fd5e9b0e147b0cf.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg15341536)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; Akira's Room<br><strong>Company::</strong>Akira<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. <br><strong>Mood::</strong> Alert, Melancholy, Surprised <br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Ceremony Suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://simages.tbdress.com/Upload/Image/2019/106/watermark/840-1120/7acb67db-d7db-4b42-9dcf-ee8f06715b6d.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><hr> <br><br><br>“So you would let me think you weren’t interested when you were and knowing you are no more a burden to me than I am to you?&nbsp; I would leave and never know you were open to more than a naked good night?”&nbsp; He teased the back of his hand caressed her cheek as he looked into those stunning eyes. <br><br>“You are no more a mess any than anyone else here.” &nbsp;He said as she laughed lightly.<br><br>He was not happy to think that he could have missed this opportunity with her, that she even saw him in that light, he was more than willing to leave so that one could have her life and her peace, but also he was wondering did he need to get away so that he could be seen.&nbsp; He paused.&nbsp; “I am willing!” &nbsp;His deep baritone came through and he was truly stuck where he was not sure where this was going to lead but he found himself going to find out.&nbsp; He was only a bit shocked as her arms went around his neck and his hands found the cusp of her behind as he lifted her and pulled her closer not to wrap her lovely legs around him as he didn’t want to rush her but to hold her closer and kiss her that much more.&nbsp; The taste of her lips and her tongue against his own, the crush of her bosom against his own muscular form.&nbsp; When she pulled back, he fought back a grin.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;“I know my sweet but letting you go know feels like I am letting go far more.&nbsp; Though I agree we should separate for now.”&nbsp; He leaned down trying not to force himself upon her but she leaned up and kissed him again anyway, the touch of her left him with a flushed grin upon his dark features. &nbsp;“Afterwards is fine.&nbsp; I am sure Nenene might be more than willing to do that…also.”&nbsp; He winked as he stole yet another kiss before patting her behind and moving away.&nbsp; He grabbed his letter of resignation from her desk thinking he was pretty sure she was going to deny his relocation request now anyway.&nbsp; <br><br>“Until later my sweet.” &nbsp;He was slowly pulling away from her till only the tips of their fingers were touching as he moved towards the door.&nbsp; He had a lot to do still including waking up a certain young woman that he thought was much closer than how she acted earlier.&nbsp; He was going to see what had happened with her now.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>20-06-2020, 19:56:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b9/31/78/b93178dc9f345235e356d2cbc063fe03.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong> grocery, taxi, latest place she calls home. <br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Vonna!!<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> somber<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> white one piece swimsuit, robe<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><hr><br>Cassandra was perfectly happy to let Vonna pay for the groceries. It seemed only fair after the dress shopping. Not that she minded giving away money... She could always get more. And couldn't actually starve to death. But giving her new friend an area she could contribute as well was always a good thing. <br><br>And the tall woman seemed to be enjoying herself. Which was good. Still, Cassandra was extremely nervous on the way home. The smile helped some, but it was still awkward. To cover the silence, she handed Vonna an apple and munched on one herself.<br><br>At the summer camp for Godlings, she smiled at a van pulling up with a small mountain of dresses. "Oh good, thank you. Put them in the bedroom with the backpack on the bed please." She said to the driver. She'd give Vonna her stuff later. Motioning to Vonna, she waved to the kitchen. "Make yourself at home. I'm tired of this swimsuit finally. I'll be back in a second."<br><br>Gliding off to her room,&nbsp; Cass threw on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, half-heartedly running a brush through her hair. But she padded back to Vonna, barefoot and sans makeup. <br><br>"So... Still want to go to the ball tonight? I know I'm out of most people's preferred dating range..." She joked weakly. "If you have any questions I'll try to answer them."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>21-06-2020, 02:09:19</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b2/76/39/b276392e79ad90ca99c36ef36d2b94fa.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">VONNA WINSLOW</span><br><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><br><strong>Location::</strong> Cassandra’s home<br><br><strong>Company::</strong> Cassandra <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Afternoon, June 20th<br><br><strong>Mood::</strong> curious<br><br><strong>Wearing::</strong> see picture<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><br><br><hr><br>Vonna giggled when Cassandra said she was finally tired of the swimsuit. While she was away changing, Vonna walked around checking out her house comparing to the house of Persephone where she was to live. So much had happened in this one day, her first day. She still had yet to sleep one night in the new environment. <br><br>When Cassandra came back, she smiled warmly at the petite blonde. Vonna took in the shape of her without the robe.&nbsp; She was surprised by the question and the option to back out of their date. She tilted her head and answered. “Um, yes. I still want to go with you to the ball.” It was news to Vonna that this ball was entering them in the category of dating, or at least that what Vonna thought she was saying. She smiled thinking about dating the hot blonde.<br><br>“Well, I do want to compliment your attitude and overall demeanor knowing how long you’ve lived.” She started. Vonna cleared her throat. She had a lot to say and was nervous as well. “I’d like to know if you are truly single. I would imagine you know a lot of people. I’m…. stunned by the years you’ve lived but, unless you turn into something else at night, I still like your appearance.” She shook her head. “Sorry.” She scratched the back of her neck. “That didn’t come out right. Basically, I find you beautiful.” She exhaled and chewed her bottom lip. “You aren’t bored of people? Of relationships? I mean, what are you looking for? Something serious or light?” She cleared her throat again softly. “I guess that is all I want to know for now.” <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>21-06-2020, 15:40:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.redd.it/5ajwja5gfu811.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;home. <br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Vonna!!<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> somber and silly<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> jeans, dark shirt. <br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><hr><br>It was nice seeing Vonna relaxed and giggling. Cassandra had been... Hinting that dating was a possibility, yes. Or at least something she was interested in exploring the possibilities of.<br><br>Sitting on a chair near Vonna, she smiled and nodded. "Good. Me too."<br><br>Her face going distant, far away, looking into the unimaginable depths of the past, she sighed softly. "Thank you. It's.... Not always easy.&nbsp; There have been... Times, years, decades even when I couldn't take it and... Well, that was mostly in the first thousand years, mostly. But people adjust, even to things like.... That. I'm not saying that I won't go away and hide in a secret cave for a while, just that the odds are very small right now." Giving Vonna a small, wry smile, the ancient Greek shrugged. "Besides, if there's one thing I learned, it's that everything changes. There are no promises in this world, just that everything changes. Even me. Just not.... Physically."<br><br>Laughing cheerfully, Cassandra wiped her hands over her eyes, shaking her head. "Ooohh boy, you're going straight to the important questions, aren't you? Well, that's not a bad thing at all. Ok, so no, I am technically not single. I am married to Apollo. Uh, the God himself, not.... The awkwardly named camper that I live with and is apparently kinda my stepson. <br><br>So... Yeah, I have a weird life. Anyway. My vows to my husband said that I would never be with another man. And I've stuck to that, not that it was much of a burden, at all. There was nothing about women, and in truth, he doesn't care. <br><br>But back to the main thrust of the question, yes, I am single in practical terms. No girlfriend, no partners, no wife, no romantic entanglements currently. "<br><br>Giggling hard, Cassandra shrugged. "Well, I turn into asleep. A terrifyingly adorable asleep." Flashing a very pleased and happy smile at Vonna, she nodded. "Thank you very much. I think you are quite beautiful as well."<br><br>Spreading her hands, the blonde kinda gave a whole body shrug. "No, I'm not bored of people. I love people. Sometimes I don't want to put in the effort for a relationship, but that never lasts terribly long. In a very real sense, I'm only about twenty three or so physically. And the lifespan doesn't diminish my body's need for physical affection, for connection, for sex sometimes.<br><br>And as for what I'm looking for... It's... Not really accurate to say that I look, that I have goals in mind when I start getting interested in someone. I've done it all, from one night stands with women that probably gave me t fake name, to short term relationships and long term. I've been monogamous and polyamorous. I've been married to a single woman, and I've been married to multiple women at the same time. I've been in commune situations where there are no rules except consent. So... I don't come in with expectations. It's probably a little bit better if my partner is polyamorous in some form or fashion, because I have demonstrated the ability to be happy with multiple partners multiple times. "<br><br>Looking at Vonna calmly, patiently, Cassandra waited for the reactions. "I know that's quite a lot to take in at once.. but I will always answer any questions you have."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>26-06-2020, 04:28:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/4KSS17t/Susan-Coffey-3.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Veronica Night</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> Front Gate<br><strong>Company::</strong> Alter<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Curious, Energized, Happy<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Gothic Fitness (https://i.ibb.co/LYnQ2wX/Gothic-Fitness.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br><br><br><em>'Dionysus, quite interesting...'</em> Veronica thought to herself before she continued on <strong>"Well this is the Blessed Falls Village, we take on requests from the Gods and Goddesses to help the locals." she gave a soft nod "I'm from the Hecate house myself."</strong> she added.<br><br><strong>"It's the Summer Solstice party! This morning we had a ritual at the temple and then in the evening we have a huge feast with drinks and dancing, its pretty fun. This years theme is 'Masquerade' but since you're new, if you don't have a costume, it isn't strictly enforced. More like a fun suggestion."</strong> she offered.<br><br>She fiddled awkwardly with her bag as she looked down at her shoes. The ball was always a fun event but she usually just sat somewhere by herself and quietly observed, which she usually didn't mind. The new kid was one of Dionysus' Blessed and if Stephanie was any indication, she could only assume that Alter too would be a big partier. She looked back up and tilted her head gently to one side as she looked the guy over again.<br><br><strong>"Uh, yes... Dionysus. The Dionysus house is the eighth house on the right, almost too the end there across from the pool."</strong> she looked back and pointed in the general direction. <br><br><strong>"If you have any questions, the Head Elder Akira lives in the Main House there at the very center of the back."</strong> she paused <strong>"I'm also usually available most of the time too, my house is just here."</strong> she pointed to the first house to the right of the gate, right beside them. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>26-06-2020, 09:58:47</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b2/76/39/b276392e79ad90ca99c36ef36d2b94fa.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>VONNA WINSLOW</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><strong>Location::</strong> Cassandra’s home<br><strong>Company::</strong> Cassandra <br><strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Afternoon, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> thoughtful<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> see picture<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><hr><br>Vonna’s eyes focused on the distant look in Cassandra’s eyes wishing she could see what she saw in that moment. She couldn’t even begin to imagine all the loss and heartache a person could have with living that long and she never wanted to find out herself. <br><br>Her eyes widened at the announcement of not being single. Vonna shook her head. “You’re married to Apollo? Oh… my… oh wow.” She chuckled. How is that even possible? She shook her head again not sure she even wanted to know. <br><br>Vonna smiled watching the ancient beauty have a good laugh off her question about turning into something other worldly. She was relieved to know she remained herself at least. As Cass talked about not being bored of people and still having the physical needs of a normal human being, Vonna looked down listening heart racing. Little blushes flashed over her face that she hoped to hide by simply looking down. She felt honored that the ancient beauty would be interested in her of all the people in the world. She had nothing really. No money. No status. Apart from her abilities and gifts, she was just an average human, a poor one.<br><br>Looking up, her mood soared a bit listening to Cassandra describe all the different types of relationships she’d had. It made her feel inadequate. The main thing that stuck in her mind was that she’d be happiest with more than one partner. Vonna didn’t have time to explore if she could be <em>one </em>of her lovers or not, or if a one-night stand would do? She didn’t have a whole lot of experience with women so some of this was blowing her mind.<br><br>“Well… which type of relationship or affair did you have in mind with me?” It was silly now that Vonna thought about it. This woman had been with a god, maybe goddesses too. It was intimidating for her to say the least. She didn’t fancy the idea of being anyone’s <em>plaything</em>. &nbsp;"To be honest, I don't know much about those other types of relationships. I'm just 24 years old and haven't been adventurous." She shrugged one shoulder. "Or, whatever it's called." <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Milern</strong> on <strong>28-06-2020, 00:53:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://edelscope.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/edunss12_ad_campaign_beautiful_rebels_edelscope_71.jpg?w=800)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Alter Noah Keller</span><br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Dionysus<br><strong>Location::</strong> The entrance<br><strong>Company::</strong> Me, myself, and I<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Mildly amused, curious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> </span><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Current Outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0091/3280/2127/products/imagejpg_5c7e671e-3934-4428-9208-a0bb68e662b7_1239x.jpg?v=1571746832)(https://hottopic.scene7.com/is/image/HotTopic/10850582_hi?$pdp_hero_standard$)</div></div><br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong></span><br><br><hr><br>Take on the requests of Gods and Goddesses? Rituals? And these people believed that shit? Either this was a cruel prank, a cultish fervor, or the truth. The young man did not know what he feared more. Veronica, on the other hand, seemed to have taken the theme of Hecate and went running, just based on her attire. From what he remembered, the Goddess was known for magic, the moon and night, and necromancy of various sorts. Perhaps there would be some more in depth reading to do about the other Gods and Goddesses now that he was here... Especially since he was supposed to "serve" them. It seemed too crazy to be true, and yet here he was, standing among people who seemingly had powers like himself. He wondered to what extent their abilities differed.<br><br>"A Masquerade, eh? If I had known I would have brought something, but... Maybe I can whip something up. It'll be interesting to see how Divine Beings get down." Alter thought for a moment about what he might wear. He had a couple of suitable outfits, but the mask would be a bit tougher. There was some time, so he hoped that he could use it to finish up something suitable.<br><br>As Veronica pointed in the direction of the Dionysus estate, Alter looked down the road, craning his neck to see it. He took note of it mentally, then continued as she pointed out the Head Elder's house and the Hecate estate. Pointing upwards in the air, the young man seemed to be drawing a small map with his index finger. "Right, right... Got it."<br><br>"In that case, Veronica. I am in your debt." Extending out a hand towards the pretty young woman, he smiled softly. "Now all I need to know is where the party is, and I'll get out of your hair."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>28-06-2020, 20:12:57</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.redd.it/5ajwja5gfu811.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;home. <br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Vonna!!<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> somber and silly<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> jeans, dark shirt. <br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><hr><br>The ancient blond made a little half nod, half shrug gesture she'd picked up in the French countryside in the 14th century. "Complicated." She admitted. "But all in all, surprisingly unimportant to my day-to-day life. In truth, the gods don't have the biggest attention span for mortal details."<br><br>Gently reaching out, she lightly rested her fingers on Vonnas arm. "Well, you didn't run screaming at the first mention of polyamory, which is good. Even if it is a disgusting word mixing Greek and Latin. Who does that?<br><br>My preference is for the longest term relationships I can get. Sometimes things last a long time and sometimes they last a little while. Sometimes they don't go anywhere at all, you know? But you have to try and see what happens anyway. <br><br>So for starters, I would like to go to the ball tonight with you and see what happens. If that goes well, I'll ask you on a date. No decisions past that have to be made yet. But I do like to be upfront about the polyamory. I don't like people being surprised by it. That just leads to hurt feelings.<br><br>I'll give you as much time to think about things as you need, but just at the first examination of your feelings, how would you react if someone you were in love with and in a relationship with was also in love with someone else and in a relationship with her? It's okay if that's a deal-breaker. I fully understand. It's not always easy and it's certainly not for everyone"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>29-06-2020, 05:33:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Room -&gt; The Masquerade! <br><strong>Company::</strong> Jeremiah -&gt; Alone, Talking to Nenene -&gt; Alone<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Concerned -&gt; Nervous, Excited<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Pink Floral Bathrobe (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2108/5341/products/plus-minus-co-as-the-photo-show-2-s-silk-kimono-robe-bathrobe-women-satin-robe-silk-robes-night-sexy-robes-night-grow-for-bridesmaid-summer-plus-sizes-xxxl-010412-11847470973031_457x513.jpg?v=1589400948) -&gt; Gown (https://i.ibb.co/0trk1BN/Black-Sparkly-Elegant.jpg) Mask (https://ibb.co/KDs7jgD)<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br>Collab post with Cressray, Nenene is in Light Sea Green<br><br><br><hr><br><br>She smiled as Jeremiah stepped away from her, her fingers lingering on his skin for as long as they could before the space was too far. With a soft nod, she spoke <strong>"Until later then..."</strong> she had a soft tone to her voice. When he left, she leaned against her desk as the butterflies that occupied her body eventually calmed, her mind reeling as she attempted to process what had just happened. She took a deep inhale before moving towards her room to pull out her outfit for the evening. Her phone rang, calling her back to her desk as she picked it up and looked at the screen. <br><br><strong>"Nenene.... I hope all is well in the village."</strong> Akira spoke quietly to herself before answering and bringing the phone to her ear <strong>"Hello?"</strong><br><br><br>"Akira-tan! I'm really sorry to do this while you're busy, but um... we... I may have a problem." Nenene replied the moment the familiar mature voice issued through the speaker of her phone, her lips moving a hundred miles a second as panic set in. "Um... I went with Seth into town just to make sure he wouldn't continue his behavior in public, and he almost drew his gun on me before running off... I so sorry Akira-tan. I shouldn't have faltered in such a crucial time..."<br><br><br><strong>"Drew his gun?"</strong> Akira questioned. It seemed Seth had gone completely off the rails. <strong>"You don't know where he went now?"</strong> she asked softly.<br><br><br>"No, not th-" The younger woman paused briefly as the she heard the screeching of tires and a powerful engine accelerating. "That... might complicate things... I think he might've gotten back into his car. Hopefully he's heading back home... I'm worried he'll crash the way he drives." Nenene replied, her tone shifting from panic to genuine concern. Surely he was just heading back to the Village... right? The boy certainly didn't have much in his car to just run away with.<br><br><br><strong>"Hmm, that is a problem then."</strong> she began <strong>"Yes, I think, it would be quite likely, he's heading back here."</strong> she nodded as she pulled out her dress <strong>"Did anything happen to trigger this? He didn't hurt anyone in the town did he?"</strong> she questioned, trying to make sure she had as many details as possible.<br><br><br>"No. I blacked out for a moment while walking around with him, and he had been fine up to that point. When I came to, he was down the aisle and reaching for his holster, yelling threats at me." She replied, recalling the scene as best as she could. She was use to small chunks of her memory missing like this, but it had been a long time since it was ever something more serious than a plant wilting in her hands.<br><br><br><strong>"You blacked out..."</strong> she repeated back softly. Akira knew that Nenene had an issue before with blackouts, usually accompanied with a surge of her abilities though she never was completely sure how exactly. <strong>"Alright, just get back here. I'm sure he'll head this way and we can try and figure things out from there."</strong> she gave a soft nod. Akira was worried that something could have happened during Nenene's blackout that caused Seth's reaction. Up until today, he always seemed relatively calm.<br><br><br>"Okay..." Nenene murmured back into her phone, sounding a little dejected now. She had definitely caused more work for the one person she wanted to work less, but now wasn't the time to be frustrated at herself. As she started to move toward the front of the store, the younger woman remembered something suddenly. "Akira-tan... You wouldn't have happened to figure out something else about that letter, did you? Anything at all?"<br><br><br><strong>"No, I haven't... now that I think about it though..."</strong> she looked around her desk <strong>"Where did the letter go? You didn't take it did you?"</strong> she asked softly as she ruffled through papers. <strong>"Maybe Jeremiah did."</strong> she decided <strong>"I'm going to put out a mild warning tonight at the ball though, not details but just something generic. I'm not going to mention the threat just yet, not until we know more. I did tell Jeremiah to inform the security teams though and ramp up security."</strong> she spoke softly.<br><br><br>"You know the only thing I've taken from your room is candy..." She replied teasingly, hoping to lessen her mentor's stress at least a little bit. "Speaking of the ball, are we really going to let Seth and Lex duel? The Zeus kids always got reprimanded when they tried to pick fights with me. Or is that because they were your house that you were harder on them?" Nenene asked, wanting to know if her healing services would be needed later in the evening or if she could just enjoy the atmosphere with everyone. "And don't worry, I'll share a bottle and my shoulder with you after your speech. I did miss you complaining to me all the time Akira-tan."<br><br><br>Akira laughed softly as Nenene mentioned the candy. She thought over her next questioned as she laid out her jewelry she was going to wear as well <strong>"Well if it was up to me, I wouldn't let them. However, I think that even if I forbid it, they would do it regardless. Instead, I believe Jeremiah was going to watch it and make sure it doesn't get out of hand."</strong> she began softly. That only reminded her that she may have to tell Nenene tonight about her and Jeremiah's moment. It certainly would make for good girl talk. <strong>"Well I'm dateless tonight, so we can definitely share a bottle and keep each others company."</strong> she laughed softly. <br><br><br>Nenene giggled in response, covering her mouth with her hand despite her conversation partner being on the phone. "I'll look forward to it then. I'll call myself a taxi and be back soon. Take care Akira-tan." After waiting for any final words from her mentor, Nenene hung up and followed through on her words, dialing the local cab company for a ride.<br><br><br><strong>"You too, be safe and I'll see you tonight."</strong> Akira spoke softly before hanging up. <br><br><br>She went over to her room, grabbed her clothes, and begun to get ready for the evening ahead. She took the time to do her make-up, a simple smokey eye and a bold deep red lip. She slipped into the elegant black gown and managed to zip it up, it fit tightly around her statuesque frame. She slipped her feet into a pair of satin black pumps and finally grabbed her mask. It was nearly six and she wanted to be sure to be down to the event space early to make sure it was ready. She tied her mask on, a black and silver piece that only covered her eyes, and left her room to make way for the event space. <br><br><br><br><div align="center">------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><br><br><br>As Akira made her way down to the pool area, the entire space had been transformed. Lights were strung up all around, the pool had its hard cover up which changed it into a usable area where there was a small stage and a dance floor. Several tables were set up with a few chairs around them and one long table for the Elders. There was a series of tables set up where the food was beginning to be brought out. A salad bar and finger foods to start, then a table with the main course. This year they had several large birds, fresh steamed vegetables from the garden and a Pasta Primevera. The dessert table had a large floral cake, a couple of cheesecakes, and some other small cookies and treats. <br><br>There were satin black table cloths on all of the tables with large floral centerpieces also created from the garden. Lights shimmered around as Akira approached the staff. The staff wore all white suits with a full white mask.<br><br><strong>"Everything near ready?"</strong> she asked softly.<br><br><em>"Yes Miss, we are set for the guests." he quickly confirmed.</em><br><br>Akira smiled and dismissed him and took a seat at the center of the Elders table, waiting for guests to begin arriving. Soft music was being played to set the mood for dinner as the sun slowly started to set behind the trees.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>30-06-2020, 04:31:47</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Nenene's room -&gt; Pool Area<br><strong>Company::</strong> None -&gt; Akira <strong>Mentioning::</strong><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Excited<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Dress (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0107/7723/1441/products/Japanese-Gothic-Lolita-Dress-JSK-Vest-Flounce-Lolita-Cospaly-Strap-Sleeveless-Dress-High-Waist-Vintage-Dress_f89bfd53-b90e-4e64-9d29-af8eec65ce31_900x.jpg?v=1571720568) Mask (https://www.nipponandco.fr/14372-thickbox_default/traditional-japanese-fox-mask-kitsune-black-with-red-eyes.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>Nenene made a slight detour for a few bottles of merlot before making her way back to the Village, thanking the taxi driver and tipping them generously for the safe ride. The young Elder passed by the Athena house to find out if Seth had made it back safely, but after a few knocks she decided it might be best to just focus on her own preparations for the time being. Surely he would tell someone if he was planning on leaving. After all, he seemed the sort that wouldn't walk away from a duel he could potentially win, and there was certainly an interesting dynamic between him and Lex.<br><br>Upon reaching her room, Nenene went about changing into her costume for the masquerade, sticking to an unusual, but still very Japanese theme for her dress and mask. Red and black certainly weren't her favorite colors, but they paid homage to her patron, and tonight was a night to celebrate what the gods had done for the Blessed throughout the years. Why wouldn't she want to thank the man who had brought her around so many interesting people and helped to expand her knowledge beyond the shrine walls?<br><br><br>After gathering her purchased wine and the few bottles of sake she had in her room, Nenene donned dark crimson heels and walked toward the pool area, quickly spotting her mentor and rushing over to her. On her way up to the Elders table, Nenene snatched a cookie, waiting until she had swallowed the first bite before calling out to Akira.<br><br>"Akira-tan! Guess who's ready for girl talk." Nenene shouted enthusiastically from the middle of the dance area, pulling a large bottle from her bag and waving it in the older woman's direction. Even despite her mistake earlier with Seth, she was still the giggling ball of smiles everyone was use to, and it really was hard for most to think that such an innocent smile held a dangerous power behind it. The young Hades Elder joined her mentor behind the table, putting the rest of her bag under her chair to "hide" it from the others.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>30-06-2020, 06:32:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Highway out of town -&gt; His room, Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> None <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Panic -&gt; Anxious<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Casual clothes (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/74/24/e4/7424e4fe9d8533ad2e673ffbd8007cd3--crazy-fashion-tokyo-fashion.jpg) -&gt; Shirt (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71yONLj9t2L._AC_UY1000_.jpg) Shorts (https://d3nt9em9l1urz8.cloudfront.net/media/catalog/product/cache/3/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/0/7/07-10-15vans-001.jpg) Glasses (https://cdn2.jomashop.com/media/catalog/product/r/a/ray-ban-chris-green-mirror-blue-square-men_s-sunglasses-rb4187f-601-55-54-18.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>Seth's vision returned in a blur, slowly fading back to reality as he slammed the brakes and pulled off onto the shoulder of the highway. He could hear the blood pumping in his ears, his heart threatening to burst from his chest with the loud drumbeat it made. He was absolutely drenched in sweat, his bangs sticking to his face. Seth's brain finally reminded him to breathe and the air in his chest painfully released, making him cough for a few moments.<br><br><em>What the hell happened there? I can understand why someone that nice on the outside was made an Elder, but she's got some issues if she randomly attacks the people beneath her... And the timing, and the letter, and everything... Why the hell does this make so much sense? Tonight's the ball, she'll be close to Akira and Jeremiah... Well, the jackass can die I guess, but still. Was she trying to kill me 'cause I'm figuring it out? Did someone almost see her then? Was she trying to threaten me instead? This all lines up way too cleanly...</em><br><br>Seth's frantic thoughts had reached a peak and now he was using the jumbled mess in his mind to calm down, unraveling the stray threads and organizing everything until it made sense. He'd definitely need to watch her closely tonight, especially if she went to be alone with someone. Nenene could totally kill someone silently with all the noise the ball would generate, and nobody would think to follow people leaving in pairs unless they were some sort of desperate pervert. Now he just had to decide how to keep himself alive if Nenene noticed him.<br><br><br>When Seth got back to the Village, he was still trying to peace together his plan for the night, but he faltered as he spotted Nenene knocking on the door of Athena House. <em>She's definitely trying to clean up her failure earlier...</em> The Athena boy thought to himself as he watched her try knocking again. Hopefully Carter wouldn't get sucked into this craziness by opening the door... But Seth let out an audible sigh of relief when the Hades Elder move away from the door, heading toward the main house.<br><br>Once the coast was clear, Seth darted for his lodgings, vanishing into his room just as quickly. Before he did anything else, he placed a large order of parts with the hardware store, scheduling the delivery for Wednesday afternoon. With any lucky, he figured he could have himself kitted out for combat by Friday morning at the latest and still have leftover parts for anyone interested in upgrading their own arsenal. It was only now that Seth realized that he really didn't know many people's fighting style, let alone their powers. He'd have to look into that particular issue at some point... For now though, he hung up the call and stripped down, moving into the bathroom to start a cold shower and wash the sweat from his body.<br><br>30 minutes later Seth walked out to his bedroom, his hair combed out and the slight stubble of his beard shaved back off. He changed into a set of black shorts and an obsidian shaded dress shirt, matching it with a pair of polished black dress shoes and mirrored Ray Bans. He carefully tightened the leg holster around his thigh and slid it up the right leg of his pants where the shape of his pistol would be hidden by his phone and wallet. With his outfit for the party now settled and his mind made up, all that waited was being patient for a while until more people had made it to the venue so he wouldn't be noticed so easily.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>30-06-2020, 19:10:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QIzkKg4t5XU/WtY-KHiWpNI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/EnHhROAO_WEy0_zJh3l74jZFxDamIU8GwCLcBGAs/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/Tony%2BThornburg%2BLuncheon1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Emil Archer Colton</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> His room, Hephaestus House -&gt; Hecate House<br><strong>Company::</strong> None -&gt; Kenzie, Veronica <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calm<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Suit and tie (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/54/52/38/5452380e32863edd969d7ce504a58a21.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>Emil let his guitar hang from his shoulder for a moment, looking around the dark, soundproof room that he had left abandoned the last few months. He had already taken care of the dusting and cleaning, making it look presentable again even despite the various workers around the Village doing basic upkeep in his absence. It was more just so that he had something to do that didn't revolve around work, but of course his distraction didn't last long.<br><br>He had instinctively started playing and singing, going through a few songs before he had calmed his nerves again. It wasn't like him to be so worked up over anything, but perhaps it was a good feeling to experience every so often. After all, Kenzie understood some of his struggles. She was a fellow Blessed, and a musician to boot. He wouldn't have to hide anything, and if they went further than a single date, she would likely understand him needing to travel for work here and there. Perhaps she'd even follow along with him, and he could return the courtesy for her band.<br><br>Emil shook the notion from his mind for now. He was getting ahead of himself and setting expectations too high too soon. The Hephaestus Blessed glanced at his watch and allowed a long sigh to escape his lips. The masquerade would be starting soon, and he had yet to get ready. He felt the strap of his guitar lift off his shoulder and placed the instrument on its stand, then quickly double checked his room before setting out his suit for the evening and heading into the bathroom to clean up.<br><br>A warm shower and a quick shave to reduce his beard back to his preferred length, he began to wash his face and rub conditioner into his facial hair. With his usual cleaning rituals completed, Emil took a thick crimson ribbon and tied his silky black hair back into a long, straight tail and changed into his suit, the snug attire thinly outlining his musculature. While he was nowhere near as built as most of the other guys around the Village, he made it a point to keep in shape to offset his health problems a little and keep him prepared for his duties with the security team. A quick spray of a light, fruity smelling cologne and Emil let out a final deep exhale as he steeled himself for the evening.<br><br>Emil arrived at Hecate House holding a single midnight blue rose, not really being one for meaningless gifts, but also not wanting to show up empty-handed to pick up his date. After loudly knocking twice, he stepped back a pace and allowed calmness to set over his mind once more. He was escorting a pair of young ladies to a dance, no strings yet attached. All he had to do was make sure Kenzie enjoyed the night with him, and that Roni took the hint if a mood set in... He could certainly handle that much at least, so long as nothing else unhinged his night.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>02-07-2020, 11:11:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b2/76/39/b276392e79ad90ca99c36ef36d2b94fa.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>VONNA WINSLOW</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><strong>Location::</strong> Cassandra’s home<br><strong>Company::</strong> Cassandra <br><strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Afternoon, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> deflated<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> see picture<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><hr><br>Vonna had to chuckle at the comment that she didn’t run. “True. I didn’t run.” She nodded as the ancient beauty went on. A smile grew on her face hearing that she was open to a long-term relationship at least. <br><br>“Yes, the ball.” In Vonna’s mind she thought, <em>what could go so wrong that she wouldn’t get asked on a date? </em>The two of them had already spent some time together. “Well, thanks for being upfront.” <br><br>Vonna thought that was the end of it but then came a hypothetical question. Her eyes were focused elsewhere as she gave that question some serious soul searching. Almost sixty seconds later, Von took a deep breath coming back into the moment. “Yeah, I get what you mean now. To be honest, I suppose I would feel unwanted or not enough but, that’s if I wasn’t told upfront. Whether it’s a good or bad thing, I guess I’m a little… well, I’m not sure of the word for it but I might feel jealous or hurt, to be honest. I guess, I’m the sensitive type when it comes to matters of the heart.”<br><br>Feeling like her heart has sunken down into her stomach now. Vonna nodded. “It’s okay. Anyway, should I pick you up or meet you there? I guess I better get the dresses and get to my house and put away my groceries and start preparing… and stuff.” She said avoiding the other woman’s eyes. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>03-07-2020, 00:23:32</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/3a/10/f53a106480996fad1fd5e9b0e147b0cf.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg15341536)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; Temple =&gt; Ares' Area<br><strong>Company::</strong> Lex<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. <br><strong>Mood::</strong> Alert, frustrated <br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><hr> <br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeremiah was completely at a loss of what to think of this, but with his time spent with Akira he had calmed down enough to see the young woman that had often captured his attention as well.&nbsp; He went down to retrieve her in the temple only to find her listless body.&nbsp; He was in shock and pain as he moved to scoop her up. <br><br>“Lex…LEX!!” &nbsp;He moved to take her over to the higher level carrying her in his arms he held her closely.&nbsp; With a cool towel, he wiped her down to determine the extent of her injuries.&nbsp; <br><br>“What the hell did you do now?&nbsp; Fight with your father?!?”&nbsp; He was angry…mostly with himself for leaving her but he knew even the calm one in the group could often lose his calm from time to time.&nbsp; It wasn’t often as he had to seem unphased but for the most part he generally stoic except when it came to those he cared about, he could be just as fiery as the blazed he often worked in.<br><br>&lt;&lt;Status report… Alisha!!&gt;&gt;<br>&nbsp;<br><em><strong> &lt;&lt;Subject is alive…body parts mending…adaptation occurring…physical recovery time a couple of hours.&gt;&gt; </strong></em><br><br>He took her back to her room and moved to take care of her.&nbsp; He had taken a dress and a pair of shoes from a design that he had from, Atleana, he hadn't seen her in a couple of days, but he had requested it a couple of days ago,&nbsp; he was going to do this as chance to see her in something different, but now as his own form of punishment. She held a special place in his heart and life so even he couldn’t punish her for long…but his place was his sanctuary plus it was his secure space so for her and her beau…whatever he was to her to break-in was a deep breach of trust.&nbsp; Her being there was one thing…her being there with him.&nbsp; Hurt and angered every fiber of his being.&nbsp; But they had been together enough for him to give her the benefit of the doubt now that they were alone&nbsp; He didn’t make her naked but he did tuck her in and watch over her.&nbsp; He didn’t give her a sedative because that wasn’t how her abilities worked.&nbsp; She needed to work things out and off and she wouldn’t be content with just resting.&nbsp; But he would stay with her till she recovered then they would go to his place so that he could change.&nbsp; He would give her a chance to perhaps see where things would now go forward between them, but presently he was much less angry than he was before.&nbsp; Seems she and one other had that ability to change his mind like that.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>03-07-2020, 06:16:22</strong>
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				&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/01/24/c00124ca07dec2655b19248e9daef3ea.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Nicholas Edmund Trent &nbsp;(https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15407279#msg15407279)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Poseidon<br><strong>Location::</strong>Poseidon House<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; None - Stephanie soon<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Agitated / Calm / Relaxed<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Crushed velvet tuxedo with a slight bluish/purple tint.<br><br>&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;Nate wondered why he was even going. <em> ‘Cause it was Steph and that was the only reason.&nbsp; Did it matter she was probably with someone else after she left the pool?&nbsp; Nope, she was Steph, but it did remind him not to get his hopes up</em> as he thought about it. <br><br>He pulled out a tux, not anything fancy but clean.&nbsp; He wasn’t going to impress anyone.&nbsp; Most people there would be women trying to impress each other.&nbsp; He wasn’t nearby into the dog and pony show.&nbsp; This was supposed to be a party, but he had been to a few real parties and this was more like a ball something from the antebellum era and debutante ball kinda thing.&nbsp; Now he was supposed to go as someone’s…his friend’s escort.&nbsp; That was all, ‘Make sure she didn’t regret her decision? <br><br><em>As if she would regret spending time with him…or was it that she wanted to go with someone else and he was her fallback?&nbsp; Her leftovers because her main didn’t work out?!?’ </em> He showered and dressed, now he was definitely only going cause she invited him.&nbsp; He was nobodies fallback, he had worth and value!&nbsp; Hell had he been thinking he would have asked her then.&nbsp; He could have told her NO, at the pool!&nbsp; He was second to no one, not her, not his sperm donor, none of them would treat him like leftovers.’&nbsp; The more the thought the angrier he became till steam came off of him, he began his mental mantra to calm himself.&nbsp; He quickly cooled off and began to get dressed.&nbsp; He was going to have a good time, that was all this was right. <br><br><em>'It wasn’t about anything but that.' </em> He was dressed and looked damned dashing in his <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">black velvet tux</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://preview.redd.it/mof2uara0q351.jpg?auto=webp&amp;s=15911146f72fc5b08b72def2481e2157254872a7)</div></div>, with a few finishing touches.&nbsp; He looked into the mirror.&nbsp; He closed the door to the closet on the blue tux he was going to wear. <em> ‘It was something to wear’,</em> but like he thought most people would be looking at the women there.&nbsp; For him, if you’ve seen one tux you seen them all anything else was just the cut and the way it was worn.&nbsp; His body filled out the suit nicely.&nbsp; He stopped to get her some flowers a few roses from the greenhouse, that he put in a vase and tied a bow around it. <br><br><em>‘Not a date, but Steph was still special to him even if she didn’t feel the same way.’ </em>&nbsp; He thought,&nbsp; Even he couldn’t deny that maybe that was why he was so upset…maybe he finally was willing to admit perhaps he was jealous.&nbsp; He quickly shrugged it off, she wouldn’t understand. <br><br>He walked to her place and simply knocked on the door.&nbsp; “You here lovely.”&nbsp; He spoke only to knock once more, ‘maybe she changed her mind?’<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>03-07-2020, 09:02:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://c6oxm85c.cloudimg.io/width/1200/png-lossless.fgaussian0.foil1/https://az617363.vo.msecnd.net/imgmodels/models/MD10004374/image.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Solomon Deimos Chamberlain</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Chronos<br><strong>Location::</strong> Secluded village in the Atlantic Ocean<br><strong>Company::</strong> Small group of local police, various government police forces <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday June 20, evening (morning local time)<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Frustrated, bored, and a little evil<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Street clothes (https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g7/M00/B8/33/rBVaSluGDEmAcxDkAAGy8NF6YVA403.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>"Anything we can do sir?" It was such a simple, innocent question from the sergeant, but Solomon's eyelid twitched just hearing it. How many times had he been asked that question this week...<br><br>"Yeah, stay out of my way. Get coffee, donuts, arrest a homeless guy... Whatever shuts everyone up fastest. I genuinely don't give a shit what your guys do at this point." The lieutenant growled in response, long since past the point of pretending to be nice. It had been almost a week since he had been flown out to this village, but today was first day he was even allowed near the place. Tired, pissed off, and already hot as hell, there was no fixing whatever mood he was in. Fortunately the sergeant understood the hint in his words and cleared his officers to some other section of the village to gather more evidence.<br><br>The entire week he had been cooped up in the command station, Solomon had spent in the morgue or the labs, fervently trying to figure out how the bodies that showed up had been so mutilated that recognition was near impossible, or how the reports lined up to signal that blood from some victims had traveled massive distances. Now that the crime scene was in front of him however, he fully understood the situation. Everything lined up, and not a bit too perfectly. He didn't even need to review the carnage with his powers, merely doing it out of habit now.<br><br>The face that appeared in the scene was one that now showed for the... seventh time? He was starting to lose count. He knew long before this that he likely wasn't the only person in the world with incredible powers, or that someone would eventually use those powers for evil and destruction. No world was so convenient that it would only bestow power on one person who just happened to have good morals. Once again he heard the young adults speak the names of various Greek gods, demonstrating their powers before one after another fell. Solomon almost laughed at the scene replaying in front of him, happy that it was an illusion only visible to himself. They had such low concept of teamwork, and it was a surprise the children didn't hit each other with their powers.<br><br><br>Some research in his free time had produced an answer for the detective. Chronos, primordial god of time and lover of Ananke, lady of inevitability. It was a cruel punishment spun from the game the gods played with mortals like himself. The man who wished to change the past, forever cursed to see what had happened without allowing him sway over the events... At least he could shape his future as he pleased. That, at least, was solace enough to not collapse under the weight of his abilities.<br><br>He had spent some time looking into other villages like this one once the first two were under his jurisdiction, and since he was tasked with leading the investigation of every future scene like this, it had only reconfirmed his desire for knowledge. Every time he looked into the network of supernatural villages, this man showed up at one that he hadn't even heard of, and every village that fell spawned a fresh wave of pins to appear on his mental map. It was infuriating that he couldn't so much as predict this guy's movements.<br><br><br>Solomon's attention rooted itself back to reality when he heard debris shifting behind him and one of the detectives from the government force made his way to the senior officer. "Coffee?" The man asked, offering a large mocha from a popular chain that Solomon accepted without qualm, taking a sip of the hot liquid and sighing softly. "I don't get how you solve these cases Lieutenant. Shit that's stumped the best of the best, dead for decades... And you just look at the file and magic up a few reports that work way too well. Sure there's nothing Interpol should know about you?"<br><br>"That would imply cops tell lies Detective... And the people that ask those sorts of questions tend to have the guiltiest of consciences." Solomon replied, skillfully deflecting the question and making the younger man falter a little. "Thank you though. They've been serving me brown water at the station all week. I was impressed with the generosity of a hotel room from them. But even if you hook me up to a lie detector, it won't get the case solved any sooner, and that's blood on your hands. I'm sure there's a quote about that somewhere if you look hard enough." He continued, sighing again as the illusion came to an end and faded. There would be another attack before the detective could start to catch up with the culprit. That much was obvious.<br><br>"Tha-"<br><br>"I'm sure that wasn't your intention, but ask better questions if you don't want them misunderstood. Cops lie all the time, the hard part is figuring out if it's for the greater good or personal gain. All the honest men died back in bible study." With that, Solomon turned and stalked off further into the village, picking through rubble and pretending to look busy. He had all the information he would ever need from this place. Two reports, one he would publish for police use, and the other he would keep for his own investigation. The real hard part was keeping enough information in the shadows to not cast suspicion on himself or how he solved his cases.<br><br><br>The sun hit it's peak sooner than Solomon had expected, but time had flown by quickly, and he was never bothered much with time anyway. He had enough issues just keeping his own timeline straight right now. The detective saved his report, then started copying the sections that wouldn't raise suspicion while still slowly piecing together the case into a separate document to send to all relevant superiors. Now that there was another red pin on the map for him to view, Solomon had a good guess at the area his next call would come from and made sure to put his speculations in the report so he could call his supervisor later and arrange a plane ticket in his name.<br><br>Even with his cheat-like powers, he still needed to cover his tracks a little, and nothing was really as easy as it seemed for others... Solomon chuckled a little, thinking about how much chaos he could cause if he had gone off the deep end early and become a villain. Would he get caught? How would he create the perfect crime? How long could he survive? How many innocent lives would end? He shook the thoughts from his mind, refocusing his attention on the laptop before him. He would need a break soon so his vision wouldn't deteriorate too quickly, so he looked up a few local attractions to prepare for some free time, then locked his laptop inside the room's safe and confirmed he had everything in order to leave the hotel.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>05-07-2020, 01:33:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.redd.it/5ajwja5gfu811.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;home for the day<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Vonna!!<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> anxious and supportive.<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> jeans, dark shirt. <br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><hr><br>Cassandra had been on <em>a lot</em> of first dates, and had learned never to underestimate the sheer variety of things that could go wrong, from jealous partners to having Grandma brought along to male partners expecting sex, to fires, food poisoning, heart attack, outbreaks of war, or just sheer mundane not liking the other woman after she said something offensive or willfully ignorant. So second dates most certainly were never guaranteed. For anyone. <br><br>But for now, she definitely felt like she needed to comfort poor Vonna. The wait was agonizing. She didn't like seeing the vibrant woman sad and dejected. "I understand. I don't think love is limited. Not the best analogy, but people love different kinds of&nbsp; food,&nbsp; or different kinds of cheese.&nbsp; It doesn't mean that one is worse or not good. Just that people can love a lot of different things simultaneously. Maybe not the exact same way, but still love, and a lot of it. <br><br>Love shared isn't love lessened. It's multiplied. <br><br>And it's ok to be upset... Jealous and envious and hurt or afraid. Everybody is at times. Poly isn't easy, and it's certainly not for everyone. The more people can talk and share and feel like they are understood, the better it typically goes. <br><br>It's ok to say that it's not for you, that you don't want to try it. I understand if that's the case. But I'll answer any questions you have and do my best to explain anything. It's ok to say something is not ok."<br><br>Thinking about the night, she nodded. "Pick me up here, please? I'll be ready!" She was still looking forward to the dance, and was hoping Vonna was ok. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>05-07-2020, 09:58:12</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://pm1.narvii.com/7323/b17389b1370c2e9ca2add6a38df2718e143fee4dr1-1119-1600v2_uhq.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Guǐ Zhǐnán</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades <br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; His bedroom<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, late morning (approaching noon)<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Ready to fuck a woman into oblivion<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">this shirt</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/pi/mp/10313923/prod_8307691135?src=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2Fimages%2Fg%2FHnsAAOSwDEtaSu26%2Fs-l1600.jpg&amp;d=e8c3cf89a340496e54ff1f58eafb58a27b5b196d&amp;hei=660&amp;wid=660&amp;op_sharpen=1)</div></div> and these <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">pants and shoes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1q_3Xo0bJ8KJjy1zjq6yqapXav/Black-men-Denim-jeans-Skinny-jeans-All-black-Slim-Fit-straight-jeans-men-solid-color-High.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Steph, Closed // <strong>Mentioning:</strong> N/A<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong>Drinking and very hot sex.<br><br>Stephanie text highlight in <strong>Magenta</strong>.<br><hr><br><strong>"I swear I didn't know."<br></strong><br>He smirked, he knew she didn’t know, Steph would have been over here working on the buckle of his belt the moment he got inside the house if she had known.<br><br>Steph was among the first at the camp to discover that Gui did not meet the Asian stereotype where cocks were concerned, much to her delight… and his, that sweet tight little pussy of hers was easily by far in the top three best pussies he’d ever had. And that was saying something!<br><br>Her sexy slender fingers stroked gently through his dyed dark auburn locks as she took another drink of her wine… his eyes sparked lustfully as she did this, the little minx knew how much he liked it when she touched his hair. He could always feel his cock stiffening even more at what it knew was going to happen in mere moments.<br><br><strong>"You gonna tell me later what you were off doing this time?" <br></strong><br>He watched as she set the crystal wineglass on the table and pushed herself up against him on her toes a little bit, those sexy lips were perfectly within reach to snatch into a kiss if he wanted too… his palm cupped her pussy and held it firmly, preventing her from moving away from him.<br><br>It was her fault really… she’d riled the sensuous beast within Gui…<br><br><strong>"Or is that on a need to know basis?"&nbsp; <br></strong><br>“We can talk about the dead later… I have other things on my mind now best enjoyed by the living…” Gui responded hotly, his voice low with just a hint of a seductive growl.<br><br>He curled his fingers inward suddenly, grasping her panties and yanking the material hard, ripping the crotch part off of Steph in one swift motion… his mouth crashed against hers in a white hot explosion of lust, his tongue surging in to eagerly seek hers… his hand meanwhile, was quite busy… his index and pointer fingers thrust into her hot wet hole, mimicking what his cock was going to be doing to her soon enough.<br><br>“You’re already wet for me, I see…” Gui growled against her mouth as their kiss broke, his hot breath scented with the sweetness of the wine “I’ve been away far too long… I’m going to have to fuck you so hard you won’t be able to walk till nightfall!”<br><br>Reaching down, Gui effortlessly swept Steph off her feet into his arms, carrying her towards the bed and tossing her down onto the black silk sheets, his smoldering milk chocolate eyes looking at her like a wild animal hungry to rut with mindless abandon… he leaned in then, grasping at the material of her dress at the neckline and tearing it wide open, all the way down… <br><br>“Pity… I rather like this bra…” Gui purred softly, giving Steph a lusty predatory smirk before he grasped the middle of the bra and snapped it apart… his eyes feasted appreciatively upon her lush creamy breasts, with those tasty looking dark pink peaks…<br><br>Climbing onto the bed, still fully dressed, Gui leaned in to take the right nipple into his mouth, sucking and nibbling, scraping his teeth lightly against the sensitive bud… his left hand found it’s way back between her legs, this time going right for her clit, moving in slow little circles over the slick bundle of nerves…<br><br>“Tell me how much you want my cock, Stephanie…” Gui growled after awhile, releasing her nipple from his mouth, his burning eyes coming up level with hers, gazing intensely at her as his fingers continue to stimulate her below. When she was dripping wet and pleading for his cock, he’d make her scream so loud, the neighbors would have to be deaf not to hear it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>07-07-2020, 05:14:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://data.whicdn.com/images/56206783/original.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Mackenzie Aayana White</strong></span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training Grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong> Veronica, Emil, Open {Tagging: Emil}<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, Between events<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Um...What?<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spiked leather jacket (worn open)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcSkxWT4H54sPlsjB9xeHslpNIjb5eD7w8rMeJMjv8bUQ6hVgr4NGvAElJrcrNc&amp;usqp=CAc)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Torn grey tank</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/24/4e/0e/244e0e6cd3ea92d1e923575c950d5571.jpg)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">torn black jeans</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://media.dollskill.com/media/DqxPHl1e0UoL8ujHKFlPzy8rxoVQPX4N-34.jpg)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">black, leather, knee-high boots</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://di2ponv0v5otw.cloudfront.net/posts/2018/08/17/5b777193bb761586335cb9b4/m_5b7771b65bbb8091e68d816a.jpg)</div></div> with <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic amulet (fully dark blue matching ring)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g4/M01/66/58/rBVaEVfNYmSAG5VTAAJ6RrBbdjo220.jpg)</div></div> and <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic ring (fully dark blue)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/813uFj-L9FL._SY500_.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr>When they reached the pool, Kenzie lingered for a moment, watching the reflective light of the cool, blue water.&nbsp; Roni had been right.&nbsp; It was one hell of a hot day, perfect for a nice swim.&nbsp; She might have chosen to go in, but then she saw Nick.&nbsp; He did not seem like a happy camper today and Kenzie did not want to be awkward and just go in by herself, possibly bothering Nick if he wanted to be alone.&nbsp; Instead, she quickly averted her eyes, staring off towards the direction Veronica had gone.<br><br>In the training grounds, Kenzie caught only a few moves at the end of Emil’s practice before he pulled himself together and directed his attention to her roommate.&nbsp; When Kenzie noticed the two preparing to spar, she slowly drifted closer.&nbsp; She hadn’t known her roommate to fight, but Emil…she thought she had heard something about Emil being a guard or something…and she was pretty sure she’d seen him out on a few of her nightly workouts a time or two.&nbsp; According to all of Kenzie’s limited knowledge, this should have been a quick fight and the winner should have been obvious from the start.<br><br>As soon as Kenzie reached an area where she could comfortably watch the spar, she sat in the grass, twisting her legs around behind her and leaning on one arm.&nbsp; She had been right on one account.&nbsp; Though there were points where Kenzie clenched her eyes shut or looked away, the fight was short-lived.&nbsp; However, Kenzie definitely hadn’t expected her roommate to win.&nbsp; Did Roni know more about fighting than Kenzie was aware?<br><br>After the spar, Kenzie had expected Roni to head over so they could head back to their house or go for a run or whatever.&nbsp; The blue-haired girl even started walking towards her sister in magic when Roni turned towards her and gave a little wave.&nbsp; It wasn’t until that point that Kenz even glanced back in the direction of Emil who just so happened to be walking towards her.&nbsp; ‘Oh shit.’&nbsp; Kenzie thought to herself, starting to play with the ends of her jacket’s sleeves as her mind sifted through what was going on.<br><br>First, she considered trying to catch up to Roni, but taking a second look, she saw her roommate was already on her way.&nbsp; Besides, Emil had obviously seen Kenzie see him.&nbsp; There was no avoiding that.&nbsp; Next, she started looking around to see if he had maybe left anything near where she was.&nbsp; After all, just because it looked like he was headed straight at her didn’t mean he was actually trying to make his way to her, right?&nbsp; Nope.&nbsp; Unless she had missed something, he didn’t seem to have anything over by her.&nbsp; ‘Okay, so he was coming over towards her and he must have wanted something…&nbsp; But what was it?’&nbsp; Kenzie started wondering.&nbsp; Certainly, he wasn’t looking for another spar after he just lost to Roni, was he?<br><br>Before she had much time to figure out what was going on, Emil was standing in front of her, talking about his spar and dates and parties.&nbsp; Mackenzie had to take a minute in order to comprehend what he was even saying.&nbsp; She hoped she didn’t actually seem as flustered as she felt.&nbsp; She just didn’t talk to many people and tended to get nervous in new situations or with not as familiar people.&nbsp; Sure, she’d seen Emil around before but still, it wasn’t like they really <em>knew</em> each other.&nbsp; And Kenz definitely got nervous about the whole dating thing, not that she didn’t want to date.&nbsp; She just hadn’t had one in over four years and there was a lot of anxiety that came with that kind of thing for this girl.<br><br>Then he started talking about the purification ceremony Kenzie had held earlier that morning and the girl was given a foothold to start communicating back.&nbsp; She didn’t stop playing with the hems of her jacket and tank top, but she was at least able to start talking.<br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">“Hey, don’t worry about it.”</span></span>&nbsp; Kenzie started, shrugging a shoulder.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">“It was my first time in front of such a large group.&nbsp; I was so nervous, and I made so many mistakes.&nbsp; But next time.&nbsp; Next time will be better.”</span></span>&nbsp; ‘I hope.’&nbsp; She finished in her head.<br><br>After a short pause, Kenzie remembered Emil had had other reasons that he came over to talk to her than the purification ceremony.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">“Oh!&nbsp; Uh…yea…the Ball!&nbsp; Roni was right.&nbsp; No one has asked me…until now, I mean.&nbsp; Usually, we just spend the night together.&nbsp; Me and Kenzie, I mean.&nbsp; I mean Roni!&nbsp; Me and Roni usually spend the nights of the Balls together.”</span></span>&nbsp; Kenzie started, tripping over her words and mentally facepalming herself.&nbsp; Gods, how she must sound right now!<br><br>Looking over Emil’s shoulder, off into the distance, Kenzie took a deep breath then tried to start over.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">“Yes, Emil.&nbsp; Of course, I’ll go to the Ball with you.”</span></span>&nbsp; Kenzie started, carefully going through each word. <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font"> “That is, as long as you don’t mind Roni tagging along.&nbsp; I would hate to leave her all on her own.”</span></span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">“Oh!&nbsp; And I swear I’m not usually this awkward.”</span></span>&nbsp; Kenzie started before squinting her eyes tightly together.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">“Okay well maybe I <em>am</em> usually this awkward…but I’ll try to be less awkward at the Ball.”</span></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>07-07-2020, 05:59:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QIzkKg4t5XU/WtY-KHiWpNI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/EnHhROAO_WEy0_zJh3l74jZFxDamIU8GwCLcBGAs/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/Tony%2BThornburg%2BLuncheon1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Emil Archer Colton</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training Grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong> Kenzie <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Veronica, Lex, Seth<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon (between events)<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Less nervous<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Shirt (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2578/0910/products/product-image-860881673_1024x.jpg?v=1571763931)Pants (https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/aJ4AAOSwy85ebFGS/s-l640.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>Emil chuckled softly when Kenzie tripped over her words, relieved that he wasn't the only one struggling with the proposal of a date. "True, there is always next time to surpass yourself." He replied, repeating words he had heard early in his own career when he was worried about how the masses liked his music.<br><br>When he heard Kenzie ask if she could bring Veronica along, he faltered for a moment, but kept his cool. "I wouldn't tell you not to bring her even if this wasn't a last second arrangement. I understand you two greatly value the sisterhood provided by your craft, and I'd rather not wake up cursed to be a frog forever if I came between that." He joked in response to her request. <br><br>He wasn't necessarily expecting anything to happen after the ball finished like most of the other guys were, and he was somewhat interested in the fight that was going on between Lex and the new kid. If he went to watch that, it wasn't something he particularly wanted the ladies to be forced to watch. Lex was a terror in a fight, and a fair bit more straightforward about her strengths than he was, and if someone was challenging her for real, there would definitely be bloodshed. Now that he had thought about it, it had been a long time since he had dueled her, but now that he wasn't working for a while, it was certainly a convincing idea.<br><br>"If it helps at all, you don't have to think of it as a date if you don't want to. But I <em>do</em> look forward to seeing what you'll wear." Emil added as an afterthought, hoping it would help Kenzie calm her nerves a little bit and take some pressure off her mind. "I'm sure it will be very flattering on you." The way he spoke the last few words carried a certain odd tone, as though he was trying to vocally indicate that he wasn't hoping to continue the night in a more private setting unless Kenzie asked him to. Emil was fairly sure the words just sounded like another awkward compliment and hoped he hadn't sounded creepy like other people he knew.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>12-07-2020, 07:09:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth (Sort of), Ross<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Excited<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> Quill's Fantastic Pick</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/kmAAAOSw4GVYSUdV/s-l225.jpg) (https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1rnI0LVXXXXbqXXXXq6xXFXXXq/Fashion-Style-Two-Button-Navy-Blue-Groom-Tuxedos-Groomsmen-Men-s-Wedding-Prom-Suits-Bridegroom-Jacket.jpg_640x640.jpg)</div></div><br><br><br>Carter didn't have much to do for the remainder of his day, so he spent time working on some of his art projects, took a walk through the woods with Ross, and other mostly mundane things. It seemed like it took an eternity for evening to arrive, but when it finally did, Carter was happy to have something productive to do - getting ready for the event tonight. He took a shower and put on his clothes for the evening, which were the fanciest things the red head had ever worn. He wore a blue vest with a dark suit jacket over top, with matching pants and tie, all rented to him through Seth, who was kind enough to pay for it for the evening. Carter didn't have a lot of money, and he was extremely grateful to his roommate and friend for the help in obtaining it. <br><br>Wearing the mask made him feel a bit silly, but that was the point of a masquerade, so he found one that he thought Lily would like and would wear it for at least some of the evening. For now, though, since he was still within the walls of the Athena household, it would remain on sitting on his bed while he finished getting ready. His hair was sticking up a little bit in every direction from his shower, but once it was fixed and looking nice, he was prepared for the evening and started to feel more excitement. Parties weren't something he usually attended, but were something he enjoyed. Plus, there would be some yummy, fancy food. <br><br>Even Ross was dressing up for the event. He let Carter give him a bath after the redhead told him he wouldn't be allowed to eat any of the food if he wasn't clean, and once he was dry, he was fluffier than ever. Carter had even bought his furry companion a bow tie, which easily fit around his neck and didn't seem to bother him as he walked or anything. "You look very cute in your bow tie. I'm sure everyone is going to want to give you some food." Ross said he sure hoped so, as he assumed he wasn't going to be allowed to reach into the serving dishes to make himself a plate. Carter would do that for him, but if his human wasn't around when he wanted someone, he would simply ask someone else. Others couldn't usually understand Ross, unless they were able to talk to animals, but Ross was smarter than the average Raccoon and would figure out some way to convey to them what he wanted. <br><br>"We'll probably leave here soon. I don't want to be early because I'll feel weird if no one else is there yet but I also don't want to be late and miss everything." Before leaving his room, Carter grabbed his mask off the bed and went with Ross to sit in the main part of the house. <br><br><hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://ilarge.lisimg.com/image/3872795/751full-casey-taylor.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Oliver Green</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Poseidon<br><strong>Location::</strong> At the Event<br><strong>Company::</strong> None -- Mentioning Akira and Nenene<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Excited and Nervous<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Quill's Other Great Pick</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g9/M00/EA/87/rBVaVVzw_7iAOR-xAAJIdqsHAhw954.jpg)(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-w8h1g5/images/stencil/500x659/products/7223/28887/20200216_164352_clipped_rev_1__77809.1582779855.jpg?c=2)</div></div><br><br><br><br>Dressing formally was something Oliver did almost everyday. If he wasn't dressed nice to give lectures and teach classes, he was dressed messily, in ratty old clothes meant for splashing around in the creek and sloshing through mud. Tonight required an extra touch of formal than his usual attire, but nothing that was out of his comfort zone. Ollie's dark green suit jacket was something he had never worn before was gifted to him some while ago as something to wear while he was teaching, but it was just a tad too formal for a classroom and he decided to save it for a later date. Today seemed like it was a perfect time to try it out. It still fit perfectly fine, and he wore dark pants and an equally as dark buttoned up shirt underneath. Looking in the mirror, he was pleased with the look. A colored jacket wasn't really his thing, but this outfit seemed to completely work. <br><br>He didn't have anyone to impress, so he wasn't too worried about looking extremely nice or anything. He just wanted too look appropriately dressed and such, so it didn't take too long until Oliver was done and ready. He would still be early, of course, but he was Elder, so that wouldn't be out of the ordinary. The walk was a short one, but everything seemed to already be set up and running smoothly with the staff, who were bustling about and some speaking with Akira. There wasn't anything in particular Oliver needed to do when he got here, so he made his way over to the Elder's table, where Akira would soon be joining him. She was sitting in the center, however, he was sitting towards the end. While the elders were all nice and made sure he wasn't excluded, he was still newer and younger, and wasn't sure where he fit in among them yet, and he didn't want to seem rude or anything by sitting where someone else may want to sit. So the end of the table seemed the most appealing. <br><br>Nenene, the other new and young elder, caught his attention when he heard her calling for Akira, waving a large bottle from her bag in the air. It brought an amused smile to his face to see how she waved it like that, but he didn't say anything or draw any attention to himself to either of the woman. Instead, he simply asked the neared staff member for a glass of water. While he waited for the Blessed and remaining elders to arrive, he would sip at his water and absently tap at the glass softly with his index finger. The tapping was causing the water to slowly swirl around in the glass, something he wasn't really paying attention to and mostly just doing because he was feeling anxious. Parties were not his thing. Oliver had always been the nerdy kid, the one who preferred to read books during recess rather than play with kids during school, and as a result, had a limited number of friends, none of which were considered "cool" enough to be invited to parties. This type of party wasn't the same as a high school or college party, and he was sure this would be fun.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>15-07-2020, 06:24:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcQlmbe8hOei3dfpW3A_Y5pasVRCOx0mJ8bPozh5xFpPpBPlnVbh&amp;usqp=CAU)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">Alexandra Rose Pretorius</span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Ares<br><strong>Location::</strong> Ares House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Jeremiah, Open<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, pre-Ball<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Mix of emotions<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> See picture<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> It's Lex...Let's be real...<br><br><br><hr><br>It took a few hours before Lex finally started to wake.&nbsp; Her body had mostly healed itself by the time she opened her eyes.&nbsp; At least, it was healed enough she wouldn’t need to visit the doctor for this.&nbsp; Unfortunately, her head hurt so much, it was difficult to process the information she was taking in upon opening her eyes.&nbsp; The lights hit her sore eyes like blinding sunlight and all she could do was react.<br><br>Quickly, she shot out of the bed, her body barely able to stay upright and her lips clenched as she tried not to let the sound of the toll this was putting on her body be made.&nbsp; Her right hand grabbed for the first thing within reach which happened to be the sword that sat against the wall right next to Lex’s bed while her left hand swung up to block her eyes from the light of the room.&nbsp; Her body swayed, threatening to fall but she wouldn’t let it.<br><br>Barely seeing the outline of Jeremiah’s figure, she ran in for the attack.&nbsp; She couldn’t even move in a straight line and her body kept trying to give out beneath her, but she forced herself through.&nbsp; When she reached the figure, she didn’t waste any time in trying to figure out if she recognized the man.&nbsp; She didn’t use her voice to alert him to her presence.&nbsp; No, she swung the sword, slicing directly across his neck.&nbsp; Or at least she would have if her aim hadn’t been about a foot off and too high to begin with.&nbsp; She still swung like a trained warrior, until her body followed the weight of the sword, stumbling to the right as her left hand came up to grab her forehead.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>15-07-2020, 07:23:19</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://data.whicdn.com/images/56206783/original.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Mackenzie Aayana White</strong></span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training Grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong> Veronica, Emil, Open {Tagging: Emil}<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, Between events<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Um...What?<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spiked leather jacket (worn open)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcSkxWT4H54sPlsjB9xeHslpNIjb5eD7w8rMeJMjv8bUQ6hVgr4NGvAElJrcrNc&amp;usqp=CAc)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Torn grey tank</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/24/4e/0e/244e0e6cd3ea92d1e923575c950d5571.jpg)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">torn black jeans</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://media.dollskill.com/media/DqxPHl1e0UoL8ujHKFlPzy8rxoVQPX4N-34.jpg)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">black, leather, knee-high boots</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://di2ponv0v5otw.cloudfront.net/posts/2018/08/17/5b777193bb761586335cb9b4/m_5b7771b65bbb8091e68d816a.jpg)</div></div> with <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic amulet (fully dark blue matching ring)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g4/M01/66/58/rBVaEVfNYmSAG5VTAAJ6RrBbdjo220.jpg)</div></div> and <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic ring (fully dark blue)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/813uFj-L9FL._SY500_.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">“Oh shoot!”</span></span>&nbsp; Kenzie said, shutting her eyes tightly and mentally facepalming herself.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">“That’s not what I meant,”</span></span>&nbsp; Kenzie said, realizing how her inviting Roni along must have sounded to Emil.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">“I just meant I don’t want Roni feeling uncomfortable or lonely.”</span></span><br><br>After a short pause, Kenzie shook her head.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">“No, that probably didn’t come off how I meant either.&nbsp; I just mean she’s like a sister to me and I don’t want her to have to show up alone and it’s too late to find her a date and I just don’t want her to feel like—like—”</span></span>&nbsp; She paused again, looking down towards the ground, taking a deep breath and rubbing her fingers across her forehead.&nbsp; <br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">“I’m really not helping my case any here, am I?”</span></span>&nbsp; Kenzie asked as she peeked up at Emil around her fingers, shaking her head.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">“You know what, I’m sorry.&nbsp; I’m just sorry.”</span></span>&nbsp; She moved her hands from in front of her face, putting them up in surrender with her palms facing her head.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">“Apparently, there’s no right way to word what I mean, and I couldn’t blame you if you walked away right now.&nbsp; I probably sound like a bumbling idiot who’s codependent on my sister and scared of a date.&nbsp; But if you still do want to go, I would really appreciate it if you didn’t mind escorting both of us, at least on the walk to the party.&nbsp; Then, you and I can spend some time together, dance, have some fun, maybe take over the stage to show these people what real music sounds like?”</span></span>&nbsp; She joked, hoping she sounded better now than she did a few seconds ago.<br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">“Though if you don’t want to go with me anymore, I promise we won’t turn you into a frog.”</span></span>&nbsp; After a pause and a half-impish smile, she continued.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">“Besides, that’s not really our style.&nbsp; We usually prefer turning guys into rats.&nbsp; They’re much easier to sacrifice or feed to the snakes that way.&nbsp; Or donkeys.&nbsp; But that’s usually the asses.”</span></span>&nbsp; She joked, hoping he was fully aware that it was just a joke.<br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">“Anyways, I should, uh, probably go start getting ready.”</span></span>&nbsp; She said, kicking the ground.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font">“The dress is gorgeous but if I don’t start getting ready early, then we’re going to be more than fashionably late to the Ball.&nbsp; Hopefully, I’ll see you later so we can go.&nbsp; That is if I haven’t already made you regret asking me in the first place.”</span></span><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>15-07-2020, 16:17:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Masquerade; Elder Table<br><strong>Company::</strong> Nenenenene, Mentioning; Oliver and Jeremiah<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Evening, promptly 6pm<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calm exterior, nervous, a bit excited?<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> The Dress (https://i.ibb.co/0trk1BN/Black-Sparkly-Elegant.jpg) and This Mask (https://i.ibb.co/0K9ZjLK/Black-and-Silver-Mask.jpg)<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Akira had a soft smile across her lips as slowly some of the Elders started to arrive first. Her eyes fell on Nenene who was excitedly showing her a bottle of Merlot and waving. Akira couldn't help but laugh a bit, Nenene always seemed to make Akira feel more.... relaxed. She was so carefree where Akira was a lot more.... tightly woven. She smiled as Nenene joined her and shook her head and looked over her dress, she always looked so adorable, it was no wonder most confused her for a child still. <br><br><strong>"You are looking adorable as always, Nene. We're even matching."</strong> she smiled.<br><br>She looked up as Oliver also approached the table, taking a seat on the end. Akira offered a soft smile and wave, making a mental not to be sure and chat with him later. She always tried to make the newer Elders feel welcome and included. Her attention turned back to Nenene and she contemplated just wahat exactly she was going to say. After a few moments she finally just sort of spilled.<br><br><strong>"I kissed Jeremiah..."</strong> she finally admitted. <br><br>Akira knew Nenene wasn't exactly a romance guru and sometimes could be a bit.... oblivious... especially when it came to matters of the heart. However, as long as she's known Nenene, she has never really had any actually relationships... so surely, even Nenene would see the bit of excitement there was in that small event. She gave a few moments for Nenene to register what she said before continuing. <br><br><strong>"It just sort of happened... I don't even know..."</strong> she began, still speaking in a low voice so that only Nenene could hear her <strong>"He was going to try and leave, then next thing I know, feelings are getting admitted and his lips were against mine."</strong> she stared back towards the entrance to the event area, watching as people start to trickle in. <br><br>It was clear that this wasn't Akira's strong suit either. With everything else going on, now this whole thing with Jeremiah... it was a lot for Akira to process. She looked relatively calm on the exterior but she was a ball of nerves. Relieved that not many people were at the event yet, she was able to let out her thoughts with Nenene and hopefully get them out of the way for now. Then she could just focus on the task at hand and the threat posed to them this morning. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>15-07-2020, 19:18:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/NfcK44YvfWlwrohf3HRj-lbRtooU7PwewqNmlWJ3hQiiioSVC-4kSik=w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Aristotle Hector Simpson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15350096#msg15350096)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hephestus house - Phoenix door<br><strong>Company::</strong> Phoenix<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Don't be afraid to catch feelings....too late!!! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozv4q2ov3Mk)<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1079/1374/products/Q20-U.jpg?v=1557264523)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Mask</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-40v409mhy5/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/1722/15147/blackwithred_01__70133.1540236673.jpg?c=2&amp;imbypass=on)</div></div></div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr> <br>&nbsp;Aries had been with Phoenix for so long now, they had been sex partners for sure, lovers, definitely but this seemed something more.&nbsp; He wasn’t sure what to say or do about Steph coming by earlier.&nbsp; She had a few good points…many good points but he had become aware that even with Steph she was distracted.&nbsp; Even when Phoenix was distracted she was going to come back to him.&nbsp; So why didn’t he give Steph what she wanted?&nbsp; It would have just been sex she would have run off but he would have felt like he was betraying Phoenix, for just a few hours of pleasure.&nbsp; <br><br>He didn’t like sharing but to tie Phoenix down before she was ready would push her away.&nbsp; Even though every lover he heard about made him hurt that much more.&nbsp; But even he had to chuckle at times, as he thought about love hurting.&nbsp; He was simply going to have to accept the now and hope at some point she thought him worthy of keeping him.<br><br>He went to his place, showered and dressed before he went to the green house, he found her some orange phoenix tulips&nbsp; &nbsp;Aries had been with Phoenix for so long now, they had been sex partners for sure, lovers, definitely but this seemed something more.&nbsp; He wasn’t sure what to say or do about Steph coming by earlier.&nbsp; She had a few good points…many good points but he had become aware that even with Steph she was distracted.&nbsp; Even when Phoenix was distracted she was going to come back to him.&nbsp; So why didn’t he give Steph what she wanted?&nbsp; It would have just been sex she would have run off but he would have felt like he was betraying Phoenix, for just a few hours of pleasure.&nbsp; <br><br>He didn’t like sharing but to tie Phoenix down before she was ready would push her away.&nbsp; Even though every lover he heard about made him hurt that much more.&nbsp; But even he had to chuckle at times, as he thought about love hurting.&nbsp; He was simply going to have to accept the now and hope at some point she thought him worthy of keeping him.&nbsp; He went to his place, showered and dressed before he went to the green house, he found her some <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">orange phoenix tulips</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://miamiflowermarket.com/pub/media/catalog/product/cache/207e23213cf636ccdef205098cf3c8a3/t/u/tulip-orange-600x600_1.jpg)</div></div>.&nbsp; He wrapped them after checking himself out once more.<br><br>A few moments later, he was at her door.&nbsp; He stood there looking GQ magazine clean.&nbsp; He found himself strangely nervous as if this evening would make or break their relationship and he didn’t want to mess this up.&nbsp; He knew the truth he caught feelings for her too long ago.&nbsp; He licked his lips and just breathed, ready for whatever this evening held for them. <br><br>&nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>16-07-2020, 07:38:43</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Carter, Ross <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> On edge<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Casual clothes (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/74/24/e4/7424e4fe9d8533ad2e673ffbd8007cd3--crazy-fashion-tokyo-fashion.jpg) -&gt; Shirt (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71yONLj9t2L._AC_UY1000_.jpg) Shorts (https://d3nt9em9l1urz8.cloudfront.net/media/catalog/product/cache/3/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/0/7/07-10-15vans-001.jpg) Glasses (https://cdn2.jomashop.com/media/catalog/product/r/a/ray-ban-chris-green-mirror-blue-square-men_s-sunglasses-rb4187f-601-55-54-18.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>Seth debated putting his sword at his hip before leaving his room, but he knew that if he appeared so on edge at a formal event, it was only inviting someone to screw with him way too much. Instead, he surveyed the room one last time and took a deep breath, gripping the doorknob hard enough that any weaker material might have crumbled against the pressure.<br><br>The young Athena boy faltered and recoiled for a moment when his door swung open to reveal Carter and Ross hanging out in the kitchen, and Seth clutched at his pounding heart as though the gesture would silence the blood pulsing against his eardrums. "Fuck's sake... At least it's you two." The younger man muttered as he forced himself to calm down, but the beads of sweat on his forehead gave his panic away just as easily as his expression.<br><br>"You planning on meeting up with your girl at her place, or just let her cruise into the party whenever she shows up?" Seth asked, hoping to divert the topic away from his odd reaction before Carter had much chance to focus on it. "Nice suit by the way. And a snappy tie for Ross too." He added, remembering that he had paid for Carter's clothes for the evening. Seth didn't really mind the cost, not that it was a super expensive suit anyway, and if he could do something so simple to help his roommate out, the return on investment was well worth the initial price.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>16-07-2020, 09:14:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Masquerade; Elder's Table<br><strong>Company::</strong> Akira <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Oliver, Jeremiah<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Excited<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Dress (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0107/7723/1441/products/Japanese-Gothic-Lolita-Dress-JSK-Vest-Flounce-Lolita-Cospaly-Strap-Sleeveless-Dress-High-Waist-Vintage-Dress_f89bfd53-b90e-4e64-9d29-af8eec65ce31_900x.jpg?v=1571720568) Mask (https://www.nipponandco.fr/14372-thickbox_default/traditional-japanese-fox-mask-kitsune-black-with-red-eyes.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>Nenene giggled in response to Akira's compliment. "You look lovely too." She replied before making a half bow in Oliver's direction to keep from letting him think she was outright ignoring the professor. She wasn't really sure yet how to interact with the other new Elder, but she figured conversation with him would be a good bit easier once Akira formally introduced them.<br><br><acronym title="Eeeeeeeh? Really?">「ええええぇぇぇ？マジ？」</acronym> Nenene switched to her natural language out of sheer surprise when her mentor told her that Jeremiah had kissed her. She definitely wasn't expecting that from Akira... And for the only other Elder who had stuck around since she had been a Blessed like the young adults that would soon be arriving to have been the one to steal her lips. It was almost like hearing how her parents had gotten together, but it was happening right around her.<br><br>Not that she was really capable of providing any love advice. She had never even held hands with a man, unless her father and encounters with police leading her back to the safety of her parents counted. She spaced out for a moment, imagining how kissing a man would feel, hoping to gain some small understanding of how Akira felt without any real frame of reference of her own.<br><br>But this was definitely what she expected with "girl talk", and Nenene stared bright eyed as the older woman dropped the details of what led up to the romantic moment. And the younger girl assumed that Akira was confiding this in her not for the sake of sharing her experience, but shining some clarity on the situation. After all, even as a student the Hades Blessed had been gifted at listening to the problems of everyone else, and had sort of just... fallen into the role of the village shrink.<br><br><acronym title="Well then,">「じゃあさ、</acronym> do you love him?」 She asked, switching between the two languages as she refocused her own thoughts for the sake of her mentor. "Jeremiah's certainly more mature than the other boys here, and I don't see someone devoted like you are getting involved with anybody from the outside, but that doesn't mean you should settle just because he's the best option available." Nenene continued, hoping her words sounded even close to the adult tone she wanted to have, not that her singsong voice helped much in that regard.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>16-07-2020, 11:06:19</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b2/76/39/b276392e79ad90ca99c36ef36d2b94fa.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>VONNA WINSLOW</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><strong>Location::</strong> Cassandra’s home<br><strong>Company::</strong> Cassandra <br><strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Late afternoon, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> curious; excited<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> see picture<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None.<br><hr>As Vonna listened to Cassandra explain how poly ships worked she realized she’d only ever thought of relationships with a narrow point of view, the one that was taught her and is the norm. So far, the only extreme thing she had done in regard to relationships was prefer women over men.<br><br>She could easily picture herself getting jealous over Cassandra loving another while she was with her. The statement repeated in her head twice after it was spoken. <em>Love shared isn’t love lessened. It’s multiplied. </em><br><br>There were more questions on her mind and concerns but she decided not to bombard the ancient Greek with them continuously. She hadn’t even made it to the second date yet. It could all be for nothing but educational purposes. She definitely felt better hearing that it didn’t mean less love. It basically meant in Vonna’s mind that a person wanted to have their cake with multiple frostings on top. <br><br>“Well, I can’t be sure I won’t like it since I’ve never tried it. I’d imagine it gets more difficult the more people are added. Thank you for explaining. I’m not completely opposed to it.” She smiled at her.<br><br>After collecting her clothing items, Vonna said good bye for the time being since she would soon be at her door again picking her up and accompanying her to the masquerade. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>16-07-2020, 15:39:11</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/3a/10/f53a106480996fad1fd5e9b0e147b0cf.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Jeremiah Andreas Davidson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15341536#msg15341536)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; Temple =&gt; Ares' Area<br><strong>Company::</strong> Lex<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. <br><strong>Mood::</strong> Alert, frustrated <br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><hr> <br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeremiah was getting her some water using enough chemicals to make something that would cool her blood and decrease some of the pressure that was likely to accompany a headache she would have as soon as she awoke.&nbsp; They had been through this enough times before.&nbsp; He came back with a picture of his liquid IV solution, but as he did.&nbsp; He looked at her get up and draw her sword from the wall.&nbsp; He was not surprised but what came next should have been as no surprise to him…but it was.&nbsp; It should not have been, she seemed to be connected to the other boy Seth.&nbsp; Enough to break into his space!&nbsp; Perhaps it was Seth that she wanted to be here when she woke up and not him.&nbsp; <br><br><em>&lt;&lt;Aggressive attack formation. ENGAGE or DEFEND?&gt;&gt;</em>&nbsp; Milliseconds ticked by as the system watched this all play out, it could only be heard by Jeremiah.&nbsp; Half a second later, having calculated the speed and distance of the approaching attack. <em>&lt;&lt; ENGAGE or DEFEND?&gt;&gt;</em>&nbsp; The system repeated.&nbsp; He had a choice to attack his friend or stop her from killing him.&nbsp; There was a chance they could survive this…He was not too sure how much of their relationship would remain intact. &nbsp;“Defend!”<br><br>He moved out of the ways of the swinging blade, he could tell she was still out of it.&nbsp; But how many black men were in this compound, that looked like him.&nbsp; So there should have been some amount of recollection there, the fact that there wasn’t hurt a little more than he wanted to admit.&nbsp; He moved to pop her wrist at an odd angle, not enough to break it but enough that it might with his enhanced strength, he hit her with a nerve punch if only to open her hand to get the blade out of it.&nbsp; It made her no less dangerous but at least he wouldn’t be filleted before the ball.&nbsp; “Alexandra Rose…Stop this now!” &nbsp;He spoke in his commanding voice as he had hoped she would comply and he wouldn’t have to break anything.&nbsp; That would be terrible to have to explain.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>16-07-2020, 21:57:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QIzkKg4t5XU/WtY-KHiWpNI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/EnHhROAO_WEy0_zJh3l74jZFxDamIU8GwCLcBGAs/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/Tony%2BThornburg%2BLuncheon1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Emil Archer Colton</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Training Grounds<br><strong>Company::</strong> Kenzie <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Veronica<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, early afternoon (between events)<br><strong>Mood::</strong> <br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Shirt (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2578/0910/products/product-image-860881673_1024x.jpg?v=1571763931) Pants (https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/aJ4AAOSwy85ebFGS/s-l640.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>Emil continued to chuckle softly as he listened to Kenzie fumble with her words, glad to know he wasn't the only one being exceptionally awkward at the moment. "No, it's fine. Admittedly, I'm not well-versed in asking girls on any sort of outing, so I'm a little flustered myself." He replied, putting his left hand behind his head and massaging the small of his neck between his thumb and first two fingers. It certainly was a different pressure from the stagelights, and way more nervewracking too, but at least if he or Kenzie screwed something up here, they could always apologize for it.<br><br>"I don't mind Veronica tagging along, and I certainly don't regret asking you to accompany me. If I had gotten back a few days earlier you wouldn't've been put on the spot like this, so for that, I'm sorry." Emil continued, hoping to defuse the situation just a little bit if he could. He understood that this was way out of left field, and he regretted that things had aligned so poorly, but it was worth the effort all the same to him. "I'll uh... I'll pick you two up at your house 15 minutes before the ball starts, and we can just go for a little walk if it's still too empty for everyone's comfort levels." He added, realizing he should set a meeting for them so they didn't get into an anxiety loop and leave one another waiting. Plus, it served as a good way out of the conversation for Kenzie if she was getting too embarrassed to talk with him much longer.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>18-07-2020, 00:08:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth, Ross<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Excited<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> Quill's Fantastic Pick</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/kmAAAOSw4GVYSUdV/s-l225.jpg) (https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1rnI0LVXXXXbqXXXXq6xXFXXXq/Fashion-Style-Two-Button-Navy-Blue-Groom-Tuxedos-Groomsmen-Men-s-Wedding-Prom-Suits-Bridegroom-Jacket.jpg_640x640.jpg)</div></div><br><br><hr><br>Hearing Seth's surprised reaction to Carter and Ross made the redhead give him a curious look. Before he could say anything about it, however, Seth was already changing the subject to the outfits the two were wearing. Carter grinned happily, glad that he wasn't looking silly. "Thanks. And thanks for helping me rent it. I appreciate it a lot." Ross seemed pleased about his bow tie as well. "I'm just going to meet her there. We didn't discuss a time and I don't want to rush her or anything." <br><br>Considering Carter had no idea what his roommate was up to for the last couple of hours, seeing him so surprised that he and Ross were here was surprising to Carter as well. And of course, being the curious soul he was, he was going to ask about it. "Why are you so jumpy, though? I know you were trying to pretend I didn't see that, but I'm hella observant." He was just joking around a little bit at that last part to try and keep the mood light. The Athena boy wasn't as observant as he made himself out to be.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>18-07-2020, 10:58:06</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Carter, Ross <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Basically everyone, especially Nenene and Akira<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> On edge<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Shirt (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71yONLj9t2L._AC_UY1000_.jpg) Shorts (https://d3nt9em9l1urz8.cloudfront.net/media/catalog/product/cache/3/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/0/7/07-10-15vans-001.jpg) Glasses (https://cdn2.jomashop.com/media/catalog/product/r/a/ray-ban-chris-green-mirror-blue-square-men_s-sunglasses-rb4187f-601-55-54-18.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>"You know, you might be the only person I can tell who'd believe me even a little..." Seth replied when Carter pressed him for answers. He wasn't going to beat around the bush with his roommate, as it'd just waste both of their time. "I'm pretty sure Nenene's the one behind the letter... Just hear me out and I'll run my thoughts by you, and hopefully I'm just being stupid and paranoid.<br><br>Consider that Nenene was a Blessed years ago, and that based on age, she probably learned from Jeremiah and Akira, so she'd also know their habits and quirks, and in Jeremiah's case, his security. The rumored playboy in the Hades House wasn't here today, so Nenene has nobody to confirm she was in the temple after that ceremony, and she could've easily darted over to Akira's door on her way into her own room with a note hidden in her clothes. It wouldn't've been hard to hide her surprise from us when Akira called her also. After all, we barely know her, and everyone thinks we're easily deceived children too.<br><br>And consider this... I poked around a little while we were walking earlier and she was the mental health counselor while she was a student here. If she's reclaiming that role, she'll be alone with a lot of people and learn about some pretty big stuff about them. Stuff that can be used for blackmail, or to seclude someone or press their fears... She could have complete mental control over anyone here, especially the people who've been here a while. Plus she tried to set up training exercises, under the guise of us learning each other's powers... But what if she was learning our powers too?<br><br>And I'm saying all of this because she tried to kill me at the hardware store today. I was telling her not to treat me like a kid and she grabbed me... Felt like she was sucking out my soul. She healed me right away, but when I reached for my gun to defend myself if I needed to, and mind you, I didn't draw it, she threatened to kill me. Then when I got back here, I had just parked my car and I saw her knocking on our door looking for me...<br><br>And with the party going on, she's gonna have a lot of chances to be alone with people, especially as the couples start focusing on each other more. Plus she could easily kill one of the other Elders if we're not careful..."<br><br>Seth panted slightly to recover his breath, realizing his speech had sped up a little as he went into more detail and his obvious panic set in. "And to properly answer your question... I thought she had broken into our house and was waiting for me when I saw you standing there."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>18-07-2020, 20:30:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/a4/ec/7f/a4ec7fce52ca96dec07dd25131c1f96d.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Liliana Fernvale (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15275502#msg15275502)<br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Persephone<br><strong>Location::</strong> Persephone House<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 20th. Evening.<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happier than ever.<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> </span><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">The embodiment of Spring</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://picture-cdn.wheretoget.it/w38c06-l-610x610-dress-green-fantasy.jpg) (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/676276834693939210/712890950682148954/image0.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/17/2e/c7/172ec72ca543a4a32505b43ff21501cc.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/51/c7/f3/51c7f3271424c53e3e245b0efa3c868c.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/3f/0d/343f0d188950a60a201b77d3618a609e.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/2a/19/20/2a1920de11ba96b5ad43456cf0d09d14.jpg)</div></div><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tagging::</strong> Carter, Ross and Todd, Open // <strong>Mentioning::</strong> N/A</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Extra::</strong> Just to be clear, Todd is not speaking out loud. Liliana has the ability to hear animals telepathically and have them understand her.<br>Todd's speech is in italics.</span><br><br>Vonna Speech will be highlighted in <strong>lime green</strong><br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A</span><br><br><br><hr><br><br>Nimble fingers placed flowers in dark hair as happy thoughts drifted about in the Persephone chosen’s head, a smile curved Liliana’s lips as she mused over last night and how beautiful it had been… to share herself so intimately with the man she loved… it was the most incredible and most breathtaking experience of her life. She could understand why Valentine was so enthused and giddy about the beauty of romantic love.<br><br>There really was nothing like it… to be so in love and so give yourself so freely to that person with no regrets, to bask in the joy and love of those moments… <br><br>Even as clumsy and inexperienced as they had been… it was perfect… absolutely perfect and she’d not change a thing...<br><br><em>‘You look great, Mom! Carter is going to go nuts over you!’</em><br><br>Pulled from her thoughts, Liliana looked over at the fox perched atop her bed as she put the finishing touches on the babies breath adoring the crown of her head around the back, she smiled at her and blew him an affectionate kiss “Thank you, Todd, my sweet boy. I think Carter will be pleased as well… I bet he’s going to look just as handsome”<br><br><em>‘Mom, you love Carter enough that you’d think he looks great in a paper bag’</em> Todd said with a laugh.<br><br>The brunette chosen and gave him a playfully sticking out of her tongue before she too giggled “You are probably right… I really do love him so much… and I am so happy you like him too, Todd”<br><br><em>‘Oh yeah! Carter is great! He makes you really happy too, Mom, which makes me happy’</em> Todd replied, very grateful foxes couldn’t blush… at least not that you could see with his fur and all.<br><br>“You are the best fox in the world!” Liliana replied, crossing the distance to place a kiss on the animal’s forehead “Now you scamper off to Carter’s house, alright? I believe Ross is waiting for you to come back”<br><br><em>‘Okay! Love you!’</em> Todd called as he jumped off the bed and raced out of the room to go seek out his raccoon best friend.<br><br>Turning one last time to the mirror to check herself, making her soft colored make-up looked perfect and her dress looked fluffy and whimsical, she beamed happily and practically skipped out of the room… she couldn’t wait to see Carter’s face when he saw her.<br><br>But first!<br><br>“Vonna, darling! Are you still here? I want your opinion!” Liliana called out cheerfully through the hallway, unsure if her roommate had left yet… she also wanted to make sure Vonna had found the blackberry scones she’d put out for breakfast this morning, she’d also yet to see Vonna’s outfit for tonight!
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>19-07-2020, 05:26:46</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcSJFtpvWLJohDhYIwBTWmss9GD3ny_JYksByw&amp;usqp=CAU)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;home for the day, going to the ball<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Vonna!!, Open<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 20th, afternoon and evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> excited<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> https://sophialearning.s3.amazonaws.com/packet_logos/53323/grid/the_mask_of_the_red__e104c8.jpg?1347901908 (https://sophialearning.s3.amazonaws.com/packet_logos/53323/grid/the_mask_of_the_red__e104c8.jpg?1347901908)<br><br>https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ff/91/a8/ff91a831e4bd4d18570113de0c97c073.jpg (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ff/91/a8/ff91a831e4bd4d18570113de0c97c073.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><hr><br>Cassandra quite enjoyed teaching people and&nbsp; had, well, all the time in the world to talk. But she understood that Vonna needed to go and get ready. So she handed over all the dresses that she had purchased for the other woman, with a pleased smile.<br><br>"Ooohhh yes, too many people gets messy fast." She laughed. "But I'm glad that you aren't completely opposed. I'll see you tonight. I'm looking forward to it. "<br><br>Cassandra had a snack and shower, getting the pool water out of her hair. Then she carefully applied her makeup, and let her hair tumble in loose, shining waves. Carefully arranging the amazing green and gold gown, she slipped on the mask, red and pale, to compliment her date's gown. Plus, she liked the vaguely creepy look of it. In some ways, she really was Death at a party... Not because of violence or trauma, but the ageless, unchanging force that considered a evening the blink of an eye, and knew exactly what everyone would look like old and withered.... If they lived that long. <br><br>But she smiled when Vonna arrived, glad to see her. <br><br>Cassandra seemed genuinely pleased by the event, admiring the lights and decorations. "Ooohhh, look at the food! Do you want anything? I'ma get some cake for sure..."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>19-07-2020, 06:22:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth, Ross <strong>Mentioning</strong> Liliana and Todd<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Excited but now somewhat concerned.<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> Quill's Fantastic Pick</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/kmAAAOSw4GVYSUdV/s-l225.jpg) (https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1rnI0LVXXXXbqXXXXq6xXFXXXq/Fashion-Style-Two-Button-Navy-Blue-Groom-Tuxedos-Groomsmen-Men-s-Wedding-Prom-Suits-Bridegroom-Jacket.jpg_640x640.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Note</strong>: Only Carter and those that can speak to animals can understand Ross<br><br><hr><br>Carter listened to Seth ramble on about the incidents that have happened today, growing more concerned and confused and unsure as he went on. Nenene didn't seem like the type that would betray her friends and group, but he supposed that would be what would make her such a prime suspect. And she was doing all these things like Seth had mentioned, like being the camp's guidance counselor. But, at the same time, he wasn't sure if they should be the ones to suspect someone. He hardly knew a thing about the newer elder or what threats the note that had been left implied. Did what little evidence they have point to Nenene specifically, or was she just falling into the spotlight? Still, Seth's points were good. His panic was what put off Carter a bit. Perhaps, in a panicked state of mind like this, Seth was just throwing Nenene into the enemy category because they had a misunderstanding in the store. <br><br>"Woah, chill out for a second," Carter said, putting a hand on his roommate's shoulder to try and get him to calm. Being panicked like this wasn't going to solve anything, and having a clear mind was definitely needed in a situation like this. "We know that she's got some weird thing about not being able to control her powers right or something like that, so that might have been why she went after you in the store. But maybe she was doing it intentionally. It's something that we aren't going to be able to know. I don't think we should go and put all the blame on her right away, but you are right in that she fits the role for being behind the letter. Maybe we need to keep a close eye on her for right now before we go accusing her of stuff. The elders are already not too happy with us for what we did earlier, and if we go around accusing one of them of being behind the letter, they're not going to take us seriously and probably treat us more like dumb kids." &nbsp;Right now, Carter was mostly just trying to piece everything Seth had said together while also calming him down.<br><br>The ginger wasn't going to say Nenene <em>is</em> the threat, but he also wasn't going to say she <em>isn't</em> the threat. There are possibilities and theories, but there wasn't any concrete proof to take to the higher-ups, nothing that specifically put her on the spot. "And I'm pretty sure the Elders are all friends and stuff, too, so if we accuse one, they are definitely going to stand up for her." <br><br>As he finished speaking, there was a scratching sound from the door. Carter was sure it was Todd, who frequently came over to get Ross so they could play. And of course, being a fox, Todd didn't have hands to knock on the door. Ross' excited chirps confirmed that it was him. <em>"Todd came to play! Bye Carter!"</em> The raccoon was sitting on the chair in the kitchen, but he hopped down and scuttled over to the door. Carter had placed a table near the door where Ross could climb up and use the door handle to let himself in and out, which is exactly what he did. Being a little more concerned with what Seth was talking about, Carter just waved him off. If Todd was here, it probably meant that Lily was either at the party already or would be there soon. And although he was excited to see her dressed up all fancy and to see what she thought of his outfit, he was a little preoccupied with Seth's problem. One thing at a time. "Maybe we just need to keep an eye on here for now to see if she does anything else that can point her towards being the one that wrote the letter."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>19-07-2020, 07:06:54</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/B3bJ8m5/Camila-Cabello-2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Phoenix Ramirez</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hephaestus House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Aries<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Evening<br><strong>Mood/Thoughts::</strong> Nervous, Am I falling in love with the one that could break my heart (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj2U6rhnucI)<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Dress (https://i.ibb.co/p0fTB5y/Red-Lace-Formal.jpg) and mask. (https://i.ibb.co/YdwKQyS/Black-and-Red-Intricate-Mask.jpg)<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Phoenix made it back to the Hephaestus house and made herself a small salad and then retreated to her room. She really didn't say much to her roommate now that he was back, she had a feeling he wasn't fond of her any way. She had so much to think about before the ball and it wasn't just about what she was going to wear. So many things raced through her mind lately and she began questioning her relationship. Aristotle had been with her through a lot and even though she wanted to have an open relationship, she knew he wasn't a fan of the idea. He went along with it anyway though which continued to surprise Phoenix every day. She couldn't understand why he continued to stay if he wasn't fully happy.<br><br>However, whenever she considered him leaving, she felt ill. That was new for her. Normally lovers came and went and it never once phased her. Something with Aries was different though. Sure, the sex was always great, that was one thing. He also treated her like a person though, was willing to sit and listen to her go on about things she was making at the forge or just lay with her. He actually seemed to care about her where is others simply treated her like a quick fix. <br><br>She never got attached to one single person as a way of keeping herself safe from the heartache her father experienced. Then it just became a way of life after that. Could she truly be happy with just one person.... she began to think she could, if that one person was him. <br><br>She showered and got ready for the ball, her mind still reeling with everything her heart and mind were battling over. By the end of her shower she decided that she would tell Aries tonight that she might be ready to try something more... exclusive. Part of that idea scared her but she hoped he would be willing to work with her through those insecurities. She knew no one was guaranteed tomorrow and she decided she was ready to try her hand at something more... meaningful. <br><br>After doing her hair and makeup, Phoenix slipped into the dark red gown, her hair falling in loose curls over her shoulders. She went with a simple smokey eye and bold dark red lip that looked stunning against her tanned skin. She paired the gown with a pair of black pumps and then the intricate metal mask that she created with red gem accents. She looked herself in the mirror and took a beep breath, she could feel the nerves rising with her. She knew this would make things different and different was always a scary thing for Phoenix. <br><br>When she heard a knock at her door she went over and opened it, seeing Aries standing there with her favorite flowers looking smooth as silk. She bit the inside corner of her lip as she smiled.<br><br><strong>"You even brought me flowers?"</strong> she smiled and took them, bringing them to her nose for a moment. She quickly went and put them into a vase of water and sat it on the kitchen counter, she hoped Emil wouldn't mind them sitting there.<br><br><strong>"You look amazing as ever Aries."</strong> she spoke softly before wrapping her arms around him and pressing her lips ever so lightly to his. <strong>"You ready?"</strong> she spoke as she pulled back, looking up at him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>19-07-2020, 17:48:46</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/NfcK44YvfWlwrohf3HRj-lbRtooU7PwewqNmlWJ3hQiiioSVC-4kSik=w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Aristotle Hector Simpson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15350096#msg15350096)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hephestus house - Phoenix door<br><strong>Company::</strong> Phoenix<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Don't be afraid to catch feelings....too late!!! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozv4q2ov3Mk)<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1079/1374/products/Q20-U.jpg?v=1557264523)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Mask</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-40v409mhy5/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/1722/15147/blackwithred_01__70133.1540236673.jpg?c=2&amp;imbypass=on)</div></div></div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr> <br>&nbsp; Aries stood in front of her boldly, the thought of nearly giving in to Stephanie’s desires gone.&nbsp; He wished that he could have trusted Steph, trusted someone but he was not going to be a pawn.&nbsp; He was going to be at least a Knight to forge ahead and escape the game somehow.&nbsp; He wished he could have been more of a Rook, but he had tried to be cold, stone and stoic and it made him feel more distant from .&nbsp; She noticed the change in is demeanor and she asked him about it.&nbsp; He gave her a half truth, but it was enough to get her off of that pathway of thought.&nbsp; They had, had sex earlier that day, he tried to be just a plaything to her and they both enjoyed it till that argument.&nbsp; Despite what she said, she could still feel him, he was surprised that she had.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>Then they separated…he went back later and apologized, since she actually felt him not be into it as he normally was.&nbsp; That night he let go and made love to her, he swore Phoenix he saw real tears in her eyes this time.&nbsp; He swore after that day to just be himself.&nbsp; He would just do what he could to simply love on her and show her love.&nbsp; Today was the first day he questioned it…when Steph showed up and tried to convince him that she was the better choice and that Phoenix wouldn't stay with him when she could have her cake and eat it too.&nbsp; He pondered at the idea of turning down the vivacious daughter of Dionysus and for the briefest of moments wondered had he made a mistake.<br><br>He was looking at Phoenix now and even he couldn’t help the sly smile that now spread over his face.&nbsp; He drank her in, barely breathing as his body was just as suddenly on fire for her. <em> ‘Damn, I could eat you up!’</em>&nbsp; He thought.&nbsp; <em>‘Reason 212 of why I love you!’ </em> He wasn’t afraid to admit it to himself in that moment.&nbsp; It took all that was in him not to pull her into his arms and carry her to her bed right then.&nbsp; Oh how she made him ache so!&nbsp; He hadn't made a mistake of not being with Stephanie today!!<br><br>“Yes, I would bring you flowers everyday if I could, but it takes time to grow them.&nbsp; I put in a special order for the bulbs in hopes that they would be ready for tonight.”&nbsp; He admitted as he had grown them especially for her, he didn’t like gardening but he wanted this night to be special for her.<br><br>“This coming from the sexiest woman I desire.&nbsp; Thank you my heart.”&nbsp; He said only to feel her wrap her arms round him and kiss him.&nbsp; He kissed her back slightly deeper, not too far.&nbsp; He was already having difficulties not laying siege to her now.&nbsp; His fingers caressed her cheek.&nbsp; “Gods you are lovely!”&nbsp; He admitted not just in looks though as he truly saw her.&nbsp; “Yes, baby…I am!”&nbsp; He was sure she was talking about the ball but he was thinking of so much, much more with her.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>22-07-2020, 06:01:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/48/7a/a5/487aa56fdde5cbb3ee5b30addfd41cb9.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>VONNA WINSLOW</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><strong>Location::</strong> home &gt; Cass’ door &gt; the ball<br><strong>Company::</strong> Cassandra; the other guests<br><strong>Mentioning::</strong> Lilliana; Cassandra; Aries; open<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> evening, June 20th <br><strong>Mood::</strong> excited<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Vonna’s outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/43/5a/54/435a545fc15e49a76c724adfe8bcc2e4.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fe/82/c8/fe82c8d217ceec181eae54a2e4f71910.jpg)(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/37/be/b5/37beb50a930c35e142ce308e0848de5a.png)</div></div> <br><br><hr><br>Vonna was glad to hear that she and Cassandra at least agreed that too many partners would become messy. Whether they had the same idea or not on what was considered too many remained to be seen.<br><br>Before Vonna started getting ready, she raided the fridge again. This time she had some groceries in there of her own but that didn’t stop her from finding the blackberry scones that seemed to her name. As she ate them she thought her roommate would either hate her or love her. Thankfully, it was the latter when she finally met her. She was a complete sweetheart and her adorable fox just added to it.<br><br>She heard Lilliana calling to her and hurried out her room. She gasped. <strong>“Oh my gosh! You look radiant!”</strong> She exclaimed excitedly. <strong>“I love those colors. You nailed it!”</strong><br><br>While she had Lilliana’s attention she asked her to help affix the flowers to her hair. It was the one thing she was having a bit of trouble with and she didn’t have all the mirrors she needed. Another set of hands was what she needed. <br><br>Vonna smiled at herself in the mirror when her look was complete. She hated playing dress up but if she was going to play, she wanted it done right! The beautiful dress made her feel more confident thanks to Cassandra.<br><br>With Cassandra at her side, it was finally happening. They were there at the masquerade ball. She admired the lights and decorations with her date. Never had she been to anything so extravagant before. Her head snapped to the food when Cass mentioned it.<br><br><strong>“Oh, yes. Let’s see what they have. I could eat cake.”</strong><br><br>The discussion of food briefly took her back to her heart to heart with the good doctor earlier. It was kinda funny that she was going to eat cake. She sucked in her cheeks a little to prevent herself from smiling or giggling and not to seem cheesy. She wondered if Aries would have cake. She couldn’t wait to see who he came to the ball with. The moment would reveal the objects of their affections.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>22-07-2020, 22:10:31</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Carter <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Lex, Nenene<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Slightly calmer, still on edge<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Shirt (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71yONLj9t2L._AC_UY1000_.jpg) Shorts (https://d3nt9em9l1urz8.cloudfront.net/media/catalog/product/cache/3/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/0/7/07-10-15vans-001.jpg) Glasses (https://cdn2.jomashop.com/media/catalog/product/r/a/ray-ban-chris-green-mirror-blue-square-men_s-sunglasses-rb4187f-601-55-54-18.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>Carter's hand touching Seth's shoulder snapped the younger boy back to reality and he blinked rapidly for a moment as he processed everything once more, this time through a slightly clearer lens. "No... No, you're right. I jumped the gun a lot. It could also just be a really clever set up to point the finger of blame somewhere else. I feel like Nenene might be the strongest person here, and if she's got issues controlling her power, I can only imagine what the actual limit of those abilities are. If someone could convince us all to take out the supposed ace of the village, that'd be a massive blow if we needed to defend ourselves, not to mention whatever injuries we took trying to bring her down..."<br><br>Now that his mind was thinking a lot more accurately, the keener parts of his brain that showed his true skill as a strategist displayed themselves, trying to look at the situation from every angle now. It had definitely been worth telling Carter about what had happened, and that his roommate was willing to consider the possibility of the Elder being on the wrong side of whatever was happening without letting Seth just run headfirst to his own grave... No wonder Athena had chosen someone calm.<br><br>"I'll keep an eye on Nenene from a distance tonight and do a little sniffing around if I can get away with it. Sorry for hitting you with all this speculation right before your date... But I appreciate the second opinion for sure. I think the panic of everything happening so fast just got the best of me. Well, worst of me, but still. I've already done enough stupid shit this week. No need to get myself killed over something that might just be convenient bullshit." Seth said, patting the older boy on the forearm before quickly straightening the top of his tie. "I'll be rooting for you from the sidelines tonight." He added with a nod, then passed Carter on his way out the door.<br><br>Seth's first instinct was not to go straight to the party, but to bypass the area on his way to the training ground to make sure he knew what the new terrain of the area was since his practice in the morning. Nobody had yet gotten to patching up the destruction left over from Lex's fit earlier in the day, but after a few quick laps of the area, Seth had a feel for the fresh bumps and holes he would need to be aware of. If Athena was the Goddess representing strategy in combat, Ares was the God that represented brutality and unwavering bravery. Even if he broke her leg or arm, Seth wasn't too sure Lex would just give up with such a "light" injury, but it would basically end the duel if the same happened to him.<br><br>No, Seth had a plan... underhanded though it was, he had a shot at least, and he would take it. All Lex had to do was fall for the bait...<br><br>With his original mission completed, Seth meandered his way toward the pool area, casually slinking his way into the background of the party and helping himself to some of the food, his eyes locking on the Elder's table and attempting to read the lips and faces of everyone who was holding a conversation at the time, hoping to gleen some information toward one theory or another of what Nenene's intentions were and where her allegiance lie.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>24-07-2020, 03:57:40</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Masquerade; Elder Table<br><strong>Company::</strong> Nenenenenenene, Oliver<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Evening, promptly 6pm<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calm exterior, nervous, a bit excited?<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> The Dress (https://i.ibb.co/0trk1BN/Black-Sparkly-Elegant.jpg) and This Mask (https://i.ibb.co/0K9ZjLK/Black-and-Silver-Mask.jpg)<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><br><hr><br><em>"Do you love him?"</em><br><br>Akira lingered on the thought for probably way to long. Love was always a hard concept for her and now she was faced with a rather.... unsure notion. She looked down at the table and then scanned the area as more guests began to arrive. Dinner would begin soon enough and then on to dancing and socializing. She turned her attention back to Nenene and tilted her head before answering.<br><br><strong>"Honestly, I'm not sure Nenene, it all happened so fast that I really haven't had time to sort out my feelings."</strong> she nodded <strong>"On one hand, I know I care for him. I've always cared for him. We've known each other for quite some time."</strong> she added <strong>"Yet, the idea of love.... romance.... well that's just a little out of my.... realm of knowledge."</strong> she laughed softly. <br><br>It was true though. She knew there would be a lot to figure out and to discover yet. This would be a completely new chapter for her, and Jeremiah as well she assumed. She then leaned over the table and looked down towards Oliver with a smile and a wave.<br><br><strong>"Oliver dear, how are you this evening?! You've cleaned up quite well."</strong> she offered, making it a point to at least make conversation <strong>"Tonight couldn't have been a more perfect evening for the event."</strong> she added with a nod. <br><br>She was happy to shift the conversation from her and Jeremiah for the moment, as much as she needed to tell SOMEONE, she also felt really odd about the whole thing still. She wondered when Jeremiah would arrive, if he was planning on attending at all. She knew he said he had to deal out a punishment but didn't specify what that was or if it would keep him from attending the event. She smiled as more of the Blessed began to walk into the event space, some even snacking on some of the appetizers before the official meal was to be served. Once most of the Blessed and Elders arrive, Akira had a speech planned before the official meal was served. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>24-07-2020, 23:41:49</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/B3bJ8m5/Camila-Cabello-2.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Phoenix Ramirez</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hephaestus House -&gt; Event Space<br><strong>Company::</strong> Aries<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Evening<br><strong>Mood/Thoughts::</strong> Nervous, Am I falling in love with the one that could break my heart (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj2U6rhnucI)<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Dress (https://i.ibb.co/p0fTB5y/Red-Lace-Formal.jpg) and mask. (https://i.ibb.co/YdwKQyS/Black-and-Red-Intricate-Mask.jpg)<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Phoenix smiled as he told her about the bulbs, a very thoughtful project for him. Most wouldn't go as far as to even call her the next morning and yet Aristotle planned out, planted, and nurtured flowers... just for her. She felt her heart flutter for a moment as he spoke, his fingers lingering over her cheek. She smiled up at him and laced her fingers with his.<br><br><strong>"Shall we then?"</strong> she nodded and they made their way out of the house. <br><br>The Hephaestus house was already pretty close to the event space so it didn't take them long at all to arrive. The are was well decorated and she could smell the food, excited for the nice meal. There were tables lined with finger foods and staff walking around for drinks. Phoenix grabbed a glass of wine from one of the staff and looked around as other people also began to trickle in.<br><br><strong>"I want to grab a small plate of finger foods and then we can find a nice table."</strong> she nodded to Aries and making her way over to where the food was. <br><br>She had a small plate and placed a small amount of fresh vegetables from the garden, and a few stuffed mushrooms. She offered a smile to the Elders table as she passed and then found a small table near the edge of the event space that had six chairs around it. She took her seat and waited for Aries to join her as she snacked on the small foods. Was just enough to hold her over until after Akira's speech and where the real food would be served. <br><br>Looking over to Aries she smiled and leaned against the table <strong>"So how was the rest of your afternoon. Been busy in the clinic?"</strong> she spoke softly. She knew she wanted to tell him how she felt but also wanted to wait for the right moment to do so. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>28-07-2020, 03:19:55</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Athena House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth, Ross <strong>Mentioning</strong> Liliana and Todd<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Excited but now somewhat concerned.<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> Quill's Fantastic Pick</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/kmAAAOSw4GVYSUdV/s-l225.jpg) (https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1rnI0LVXXXXbqXXXXq6xXFXXXq/Fashion-Style-Two-Button-Navy-Blue-Groom-Tuxedos-Groomsmen-Men-s-Wedding-Prom-Suits-Bridegroom-Jacket.jpg_640x640.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br>It seemed like his little talk had worked and it had calmed Seth down enough that he was thinking more rationally. The fellow Athena blessed did have good points, and Carter wasn't going to deny that Nenene might be the culprit. He just didnt want to rush into anything and get everything all wrong. Not only would it look bad to go accusing an elder of something to the other elders, but if they were wrong, it could be giving the true villian extra chances and time. For now, just keeping a close eye on Nenene seemed like a good idea.<br><br>"Oh, no worries," Carter said, shrugging when Seth apologized for bringing it up. "I'm here to help. You're my friend and my other Athena partner. We gotta work together." A big grin crossed his face when his roommate said he'd be rooting for him. "Thanks, dude. Maybe you'll find someone there. I can be a pretty good wingman." He was mostly just teasing him, but if Seth ever did need a wingman, Carter would be there for him.<br><br>Once he made sure he was ready, Carter went on his way to the event area. He was going to be a bit early, it seemed, but he wanted to be early so he could wait for Liliana. He was excited not only to see how beautiful she surely was going to look,&nbsp; but he was also excited because this would be their first time doing something like a date. Considering they just admitted feelings the day before, they hadn't had much of a chance to do couple things. Well, with the exception of their nighttime activities last night. <br><br>Ross was already running around with Todd, hopefully not bothering anyone, so Carter waited patiently near the entrance for Lily to arrive.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>28-07-2020, 03:31:39</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://ilarge.lisimg.com/image/3872795/751full-casey-taylor.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Oliver Green</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Poseidon<br><strong>Location::</strong> At the Event<br><strong>Company::</strong> None -- Mentioning Akira and Nenene<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Excited and Nervous<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Quill's Other Great Pick</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g9/M00/EA/87/rBVaVVzw_7iAOR-xAAJIdqsHAhw954.jpg)(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-w8h1g5/images/stencil/500x659/products/7223/28887/20200216_164352_clipped_rev_1__77809.1582779855.jpg?c=2)</div></div><br><hr><br>Oliver wasn't paying much attention to any one thing in particular. He was just watching the blessed as they wandered in, some talking, others wandering, a few eating. A wave and a vlice in his direction caught his attention, and when he looked over, Akira was addressing him with Nenene near her. <br><br>"I'm doing great," he replied with a happy smile at the two ladies. "Oh, why thank you. You both look quite wonderful yourselves," Ollie mentioned politely. He might not be great at talking to women in a romantic sense, but he was capable of speaking to them and complimenting them as if they were normal human beings, something he had noticed some men were incapable of. <br><br>"I agree. The weather turned out perfect and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves so far. If you need help with anything this evening, let me know." Being the head elder, Oliver assumed it meant Akira was in charge of basically every move the staff made and every decision when it came to this event. And that seemed stressful. He was an elder, and it was his job to assist her. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>28-07-2020, 03:43:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Masquerade; Elder's Table<br><strong>Company::</strong> Akira, Oliver <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Excited<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Dress (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0107/7723/1441/products/Japanese-Gothic-Lolita-Dress-JSK-Vest-Flounce-Lolita-Cospaly-Strap-Sleeveless-Dress-High-Waist-Vintage-Dress_f89bfd53-b90e-4e64-9d29-af8eec65ce31_900x.jpg?v=1571720568) Mask (https://www.nipponandco.fr/14372-thickbox_default/traditional-japanese-fox-mask-kitsune-black-with-red-eyes.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>"Then my only advice is to slow your thoughts and enjoy the night." Nenene replied sweetly, reaching down to procure the first of many bottles, the nice wine she had flashed at Akira on her approach to the venue. "And thank you Oliver... That's very sweet to say." The young girl replied to the professor's compliment, not quite wanting to repeat Akira's own words.<br><br>Quickly uncorking the glass container, the tiny Japanese girl poured herself a healthy measure before offering to fill the cups of her table companions, pouring an equally strong share of the sweet smelling liquor into their cups if they accepted. Once the first round of alcohol had been doled out and the young ones had begun flocking to the ball, Nenene sipped at her drink and waited for Akira's speech before excusing herself briefly from the table and meandering through the party, obviously in search of at least one person.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>29-07-2020, 17:26:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcSJFtpvWLJohDhYIwBTWmss9GD3ny_JYksByw&amp;usqp=CAU)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; ball<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Vonna!!, Open, mentioning Phoenix<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> excited, happy<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> https://sophialearning.s3.amazonaws.com/packet_logos/53323/grid/the_mask_of_the_red__e104c8.jpg?1347901908 (https://sophialearning.s3.amazonaws.com/packet_logos/53323/grid/the_mask_of_the_red__e104c8.jpg?1347901908)<br><br>https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ff/91/a8/ff91a831e4bd4d18570113de0c97c073.jpg (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ff/91/a8/ff91a831e4bd4d18570113de0c97c073.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><hr><br>Cassandra was eager for the evening of fancy dresses, and elegant people. The anticipation seemed like seconds to her, her perception of time so changed by the eons. Her eyes widened as she took in Vonnas outfit,&nbsp; joy plain on her face. "Ohhh... Look at the flowers! That's such a wonderful touch! "Leaning in, and up, she gently placed her fingertips on Vonnas cheek, her skin soft and warm. It was just a brief gesture, not wanting to spook the other woman. "And you look absolutely amazing in your dress..." <br><br>At the ball, Cassandra's gaze lingered for just a second too long on Phoenix, briefly admiring the woman's dress and sense of style as well. But then her attention was fully on Vonna once more.<br><br>Giggling cheerfully at her date's love of food, she wandered over to the table, picking out some of this and that for herself. "Ooohh, cheese! World's best invention ever. I've never really been fond of the chocolate fountain idea, though. <br><br>And look, petit fours!" Placing two of the delicate, iced little cakes on Vonnas plate, she grinned. "They're like pure sugar, but so delicious." She added four to her own plate, and started munching on a fifth then and there, finishing it in two bitea.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Accepting Characters</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>29-07-2020, 22:58:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/NfcK44YvfWlwrohf3HRj-lbRtooU7PwewqNmlWJ3hQiiioSVC-4kSik=w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Aristotle Hector Simpson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15350096#msg15350096)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> Hephestus house - Phoenix door<br><strong>Company::</strong> Phoenix<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Don't be afraid to catch feelings....too late!!! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozv4q2ov3Mk)<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">suit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1079/1374/products/Q20-U.jpg?v=1557264523)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Mask</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-40v409mhy5/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/1722/15147/blackwithred_01__70133.1540236673.jpg?c=2&amp;imbypass=on)</div></div></div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr> <br>&nbsp; &nbsp;“Yes my heart, lets,” &nbsp;Aries said with her fingers linked with his own.&nbsp; He moved with her as she was dressed magnificently.&nbsp; He wanted to devour her even now.&nbsp; He figured that was her plan, cause she knew what drew his attention to her alone.&nbsp; He moved with her to the ball as his mask was put in place as he moved about as he focused on his love.&nbsp; His steps were focused and precise as he stayed with her and his hand at the small of her back as he was glad to be here with her in public. <br><br>He took a glass of wine realizing he wouldn’t be able to have more than five before he felt the effects.&nbsp; Right now he was ok with the evening being with his lover.<br><br>“Sure baby that will be fine.”&nbsp; He said as he looked around waving to those he knew.&nbsp; He looked at his new friend and wanted to introduce her to the woman in his world…that was his world.&nbsp; He was moving behind Phoenix, as he spotted a table as well and realized he would need a snack as he hadn’t eaten since breakfast which was him doing his doctoring thing and forgetting to take care of himself.&nbsp; So he needed to eat because he was feeling low on his sugar.<br><br>He moved with her and followed suit on making a tray, he gave a nod to Lady Akira and Madame Nenene but didn’t see Jeremiah anywhere.&nbsp; He did see Apollo but was surprised the would-be player was there stag, he would make it a point to mention that to him later as a smirk spread over Aries’s lips.&nbsp; <br><br>He moved to sit down next to Phoenix, he listened to her question.&nbsp; “It was pretty good overall a couple of new patients, some patients that didn’t show nor did I get a reminder text return.&nbsp; It wasn’t like either of them not to reply at all.&nbsp; Nor are they here serving either.” &nbsp;He said as he glanced around and in all the time that they had been there, he hadn’t seen the lead cook there who seemed to enjoy everything about planning one of these events.&nbsp; So not seeing her here or there was out of the ordinary for Aries, as was missing her appointment.<br><br>“How was your day?” &nbsp;He asked taking a sip of his wine as he enjoys this time with her.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>01-08-2020, 03:51:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/48/7a/a5/487aa56fdde5cbb3ee5b30addfd41cb9.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>VONNA WINSLOW</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; Masquerade ball<br><strong>Company::</strong> Cassandra; other guests <br><strong>Mentioning::</strong> Aries<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> evening, June 20th <br><strong>Mood::</strong> excited<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Vonna’s outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/43/5a/54/435a545fc15e49a76c724adfe8bcc2e4.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fe/82/c8/fe82c8d217ceec181eae54a2e4f71910.jpg)(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/37/be/b5/37beb50a930c35e142ce308e0848de5a.png)</div></div> <br><hr><br>Although Vonna had silently dreaded attending the ball to begin with, meeting the ancient beauty had shed new lights on it for sure. She had smiled brightly seeing Cassandra all dressed up and headed her way. “Thank you. And you look beautiful as usual.” <br><br>At the ball, Vonna’s eyes were already on Cassandra so she surely noticed when her sight froze on a particular woman. Vonna glanced over at the woman also. She was curious to find out what other types of women the ancient beauty liked. She noticed the good doctor accompanied the woman. Vonna assumed it was the woman who held the heart of Aries.<br><br>Vonna had no idea of the proper name of the delicious tiny cakes but she knew she liked them. She loaded more treats onto her plate then proceeded to find a table for them to sit.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>02-08-2020, 06:16:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Masquerade; Elder Table<br><strong>Company::</strong> Addressing Everyone<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calm exterior, nervous, a bit excited?<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> The Dress (https://i.ibb.co/0trk1BN/Black-Sparkly-Elegant.jpg) and This Mask (https://i.ibb.co/0K9ZjLK/Black-and-Silver-Mask.jpg)<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Akira smiled at Nenene and nodded <strong>"Yeah, you're probably right."</strong> she gave in, pouring herself a drink. She took a sip before standing up and overlooking the event space as people seemed to mostly have arrived. She raised her hand and sent a bolt of lightening through the sky, striking not far behind her but far enough to not hurt anyone. Now that all eyes were on her, she cleared her throat.<br><br><strong>"Good evening!"</strong> she began, her voice was strong and commanding <strong>"I want to thank all of you for attending this event and celebrating this years amazing growth."</strong> she nodded <strong>"Tonight is a night to show our appreciation for the Gods and Goddesses as well as enjoy ourselves and celebrate the amazing work we've done so far."</strong> she looked around <strong>"I would like to thank all of our amazing Elders, old and new, for helping with the transition of Blessed. I would like to thank the Blessed for their hard work and determination, this village wouldn't be here if it weren't for you all."</strong> she nodded, wrapping up the sappy part of her speech <strong>"Let us all remember to have fun, but be responsible tonight."</strong> she paused, still debating how much information to give about the threat <strong>"We always need to be on our toes, you never know when the next mission will strike."</strong> she finally added, her voice more ominous then she normally sounded. She didn't want the village to panic but if there was any legitimacy in that note, she didn't want her kids caught off guard either. <br><br>She raised her glass as she smiled once again <strong>"To another amazing year."</strong> she gave a nod and then brought her glass to her lips. <br><br>Akira sat back down and looked over to Nenene <strong>"Now its time to relax."</strong> she smiled to her friend and sipped her wine. She looked over the Blessed as they went back to their mingling and conversation. Akira had a plate delivered to her from a waiter, she smiled and began to slowly eat some as she sipped her wine. She continued to scan the crowd. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elizabeth Ecsed</strong> on <strong>02-08-2020, 18:11:27</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcSJFtpvWLJohDhYIwBTWmss9GD3ny_JYksByw&amp;usqp=CAU)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"> Cassandra</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Apollo<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; ball<br><strong>Company::</strong>&nbsp; Vonna!!, Open, mentioning Akira<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> excited, happy<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> https://sophialearning.s3.amazonaws.com/packet_logos/53323/grid/the_mask_of_the_red__e104c8.jpg?1347901908 (https://sophialearning.s3.amazonaws.com/packet_logos/53323/grid/the_mask_of_the_red__e104c8.jpg?1347901908)<br><br>https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ff/91/a8/ff91a831e4bd4d18570113de0c97c073.jpg (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ff/91/a8/ff91a831e4bd4d18570113de0c97c073.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> <br><br><hr>Cassandra blushed a little bit and dipped into a bit of a curtsey. "Well, thank you Vonna. I really appreciate it. "<br><br>She grinned at her date's food selection. "Looks like you have a sweet tooth as well. Alas, I foresee fighting over the last slice of cake... Uh, not, like... Literally, but.."<br><br>She was saved from any further consideration of the semantics behind foresight and normal communication by Akira being all dramatic. "Freaking Zeus touched, always showing off... " She murmured. Listening to the rest of the speech, she shook her head. "The Gods are <em>right dicks</em> and don't care about us. Just our adoration...." She said really quietly.<br><br>Biting into her cake, Cassandra shrugged. She didn't see Akira losing any more faith in the Gods in the immediate future, so it wasn't a debate she cared for currently.<br><br>Looking at beautiful Vonna, she smiled. "So, if you don't mind me asking, which God are you blessed by? That still feels like a weird question... I'm not sure I like how active the Gods suddenly are..."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>crony</strong> on <strong>23-08-2020, 14:14:03</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/48/7a/a5/487aa56fdde5cbb3ee5b30addfd41cb9.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>VONNA WINSLOW</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> PERSEPHONE<br><strong>Location::</strong>&nbsp; Masquerade ball<br><strong>Company::</strong> Cassandra; other guests <br><strong>Mentioning::</strong> Aries<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> evening, June 20th <br><strong>Mood::</strong> excited<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Vonna’s outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/43/5a/54/435a545fc15e49a76c724adfe8bcc2e4.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fe/82/c8/fe82c8d217ceec181eae54a2e4f71910.jpg)(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/37/be/b5/37beb50a930c35e142ce308e0848de5a.png)</div></div> <br><hr><br>Vonna giggled when Cassandra did her little curtsy. She already thought the ancient to be a beautiful woman but when she did her little curtsy it was amplified. <br><br>She chuckled. <strong>“We could share the last slice of cake. I’m sure they have more but, right now, we could share.”</strong><br>Vonna turned her attention to Akira as she stood to speak. She had hoped the Goddess would have said more since it’s the first time witnessing her address the crowd. It seemed her dinner date wasn’t impressed in the least. Vonna smirked at Cassandra’s commentary.<br><br><strong>“I’m blessed by Persephone. Yeah, it feels a little unsettling that they are becoming more active. It makes me feel like something is wrong or is going to happen.”</strong> Vonna sighed and began eating again. <strong>“I bet you know everyone here, huh?”</strong><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>05-09-2020, 19:42:36</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://heightzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/c36fd068983930c214d9772c55e139.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> Party proper<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Flirty, distracted from the Pain! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPr4F8dplFg)<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Pic shown <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">vest</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.gentlemansguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Mens-Gold-Paisley-Vest-and-Tie-Set-from-Gentlemansguru.com_.jpg)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Mask</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61FnRIM2kAL._AC_SY355_.jpg)</div></div></div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr> <br>&nbsp; Apollo was needing to get out.&nbsp; The party wasn't mandatory, but it was suggested for all to be in attendance.&nbsp; He wasn't up for going stag, but he wasn't one for not going to try to have a good time either.&nbsp; He found something that would work for him and spent most of his time finding a mask prior to today so he tossed it on the bed as he cleaned up and changed.&nbsp; He checked his messages and saw the one that had come form Jeremiah <em>&lt;&lt;Be careful at the party tonight.&nbsp; Something is afoot!&gt;&gt; </em> Just the view of the cryptic message had him pondering what that meant.&nbsp; He put his phone away, inside jacket pocket.&nbsp; He was still not keen on having a roommate that was old enough to be his mother and tried act like it a bit even.&nbsp; He wasn't even sure he could handle a mother after this long...she really didn't feel that motherly anyway!&nbsp; Not to him but what did he know having never had one or anyone that was there in his corner like that!?!<br><br>He wore a full face mask as he had been having headaches for the past week he meant to go see Aries but time had been slipping away from him.&nbsp; He had been hearing things and simply thought that it had been changing in his powers from light to sound waves as the voices had been rather clear.&nbsp; He would let him have his weekend as he knew it could keep till monday.&nbsp; He had been smoking a bit and that had helped a bit just to clear his head and let him rest, even then he swore he could hear them still.&nbsp; He would need to practice on how to focus soundwaves.&nbsp; He knew Nate was good at that, he was would ask him tomorrow.&nbsp; Even now he winced and grabbed a bottle of pills that he had for such an occasion.&nbsp; He was hard headed to be sure as this had been going on for more than a month.&nbsp; He was sure it was just going to pass, but it hadn't.&nbsp; He popped two blue pills and drank some water.&nbsp; The pain had brought him to his knees briefly.&nbsp; It was then that he heard. &nbsp;<em>&lt;&lt;...need...feed!&gt;&gt; </em> He shook his head, only to stand and straighten his clothes.&nbsp; &nbsp;He took off to the gathering.<br><br>Once he arrived, he looked over the crowd, he wore gloves and a hood purposefully to just be someone mysterious, perhaps he could obtain a companion if none knew who he was?&nbsp; He did see Cassandra and saw her with the lady Vonna.&nbsp; He smirked as they both looked truly lovely and things seemed to click a bit better as he stood there, watching them.&nbsp; He moved toward the table to get something to drink, as he was not sure even no matter how good the food looked he could keep it down.&nbsp; He reflected on the last sound and just figured someone at the party was just really hungry.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>21-09-2020, 22:35:19</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/a4/ec/7f/a4ec7fce52ca96dec07dd25131c1f96d.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Liliana Fernvale (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15275502#msg15275502)<br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Persephone<br><strong>Location::</strong> The event<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Friday, June 20th. Evening.<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happier than ever. So deeply in love! What a blessed life!<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> </span><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">The embodiment of Spring</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://picture-cdn.wheretoget.it/w38c06-l-610x610-dress-green-fantasy.jpg) (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/676276834693939210/712890950682148954/image0.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/17/2e/c7/172ec72ca543a4a32505b43ff21501cc.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/51/c7/f3/51c7f3271424c53e3e245b0efa3c868c.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/3f/0d/343f0d188950a60a201b77d3618a609e.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/2a/19/20/2a1920de11ba96b5ad43456cf0d09d14.jpg)</div></div><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tagging::</strong> Carter, Open // <strong>Mentioning::</strong> Vonna</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Extra::</strong> Just to be clear, Todd is not speaking out loud. Liliana has the ability to hear animals telepathically and have them understand her.<br>Todd's speech is in italics.</span><br><br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> N/A</span><br><br><hr><br>Liliana was all smiles as she made her way to where the event was taking place, the scent of the fresh spring flowers in her hair surrounded her sweetly, the brunette couldn't help but think about how her life had changed for all the better since she'd been chosen by Persephone and come here to the village... she had found purpose, she had found her calling, friends, a great housemate in kind and warm hearted Vonna... and love, with her darling Carter... she was truly happy, she could say that without a shadow of doubt<br><br>When she reached the entrance... Liliana's mind temporarily went blank as she saw Carter waiting there for her... he looked so handsome, like a prince straight out of a fairy tale... her face bloomed with warmth as she found herself briefly recollecting what had transpired between them last night... her heart swelled with her love for him.<br><br>"Carter!" She called out happily, bouncing jovially towards him, gracefully tossing herself into his embrace upon reaching him, she laid a loving sweet kiss upon his mouth before speaking again "You look so handsome, Carter... well, you always look handsome, but tonight... my love, you look like you stepped right out of a romantic fairy tale... dare I say, I feel like Snow White in the arms of her Prince Charming..."<br><br>She chuckled sweetly and gestured lightly with her head towards the entrance "You ready to go inside?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>28-09-2020, 00:25:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Event<br><strong>Company::</strong> Liliana<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Excited!<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> I lost the link for the fancy blue outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body"></div></div><br><br><hr><br>As Carter stood at the entrance to the event, waiting for Lily to arrive, he was absently fiddling with his sleeve, feeling somewhat nervous about what her opinion on his outfit may be. As nervous as he was, though, the ginger was more excited. He was sure she was going to look as amazing as always and the night was filled with potential fun, which he was sure they were going to have. <br><br>Hearing his partner's voice call out his name caused Carter to look in the direction he heard it coming from, and a wide smile crossed his face when he laid eyes on Lily. She looked stunning in that green dress of hers and his thoughts temporarily became a swirling mess of love for her. He scooped her up in a big hug as she approached, temporarily lifting her up off the ground and placing her back on her feet as he spoke. "I can't look as great as you, though! You look amazing, Lily! You feel like a princess, you say, but you definitely look like one. My princess Lily," he added in with another grin.&nbsp; He pulled her in close again and placed a kiss to her lips before letting go, only to take her hand in his instead.<br><br>"I'm ready to head in," he agreed, giving her small hand a squeeze before beginning to walk in. "You're going to blow everyone away with how beautiful you are and I can tell everyone to back off because you're here with me." There was a playful smile on his face as he said this, though he was a bit serious. He was excited to be Lily's boyfriend and date to the event and this was the first time they were going into a village event as a couple. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>01-10-2020, 18:48:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Masquerade; Elder Table<br><strong>Company::</strong> Everyone at the Party<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calm exterior, nervous, a bit excited?<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> The Dress (https://i.ibb.co/0trk1BN/Black-Sparkly-Elegant.jpg) and This Mask (https://i.ibb.co/0K9ZjLK/Black-and-Silver-Mask.jpg)<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> HERE<br><br><br><hr><br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>MOVING FULLY INTO THE EVENT</strong></span></div><br><br>The food for dinner was being being served as Akira sat with the other Elders. By this point, everyone had arrived to the event space and began mingling among themselves. Akira kept mostly small talk as she would continue to scan over the area. She knew there would be a few new people and hoped they all received their invitation in plenty of time to join the festivities as well. She ate her food and sat back, sipping on her drink that Nenene so graciously supplied. The sun had fully set and the soft glow of the hanging lights illuminated the group now. Soft music played in the background through dinner hour. <br><br>Once people began to finish their food, the music would pick up and everyone could start mingling and dancing and just enjoying the night. It was nice to be able to wind down and relax, especially with all the work they do throughout the year. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>05-10-2020, 01:18:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Party<br><strong>Company::</strong> Nobody -&gt; Lex <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calm<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Shirt (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71yONLj9t2L._AC_UY1000_.jpg) Shorts (https://d3nt9em9l1urz8.cloudfront.net/media/catalog/product/cache/3/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/0/7/07-10-15vans-001.jpg) Glasses (https://cdn2.jomashop.com/media/catalog/product/r/a/ray-ban-chris-green-mirror-blue-square-men_s-sunglasses-rb4187f-601-55-54-18.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>Seth brought another beer bottle to his lips, downing a fair measure before pausing to breathe. At the very least, he was enjoying the atmosphere and the few conversations he took part in, but the number of couples in the area was absolutely sickening. If it weren't for the fact that he needed his wits later, he would have already been past the point of no return, but unfortunately his combat loomed ever closer with still no sign of Lex.<br><br><em>"Coward... Of course you'd talk big game, but you're nothing but bark..."</em> Seth thought, almost saying the words aloud. He finished his bottle and went to start another, just to have a drink as he mingled for a bit, when the young Athena boy noticed what he assumed to be a mirage. From over the drink table, Seth caught sight of Lex in an outfit that would exude beauty on any other girl, but was obviously made her the most uncomfortable person in attendance; a beautiful dress, more of a bloody hue that represented her way to well, though the boots she wore clashed heavily.<br><br>He snatched three beers, then darted up to her ready to feed on her suffering as much as he could. "Look, just 'cause I'm gonna kick your ass doesn't mean you had to dress up for the occasion. Or were you planning for a private wrestling match later tonight?" Seth taunted, offering Lex a bottle as he struggled to hold back laughter at how out of place she seemed. He almost felt sorry for her with how uncomfortable she looked... <em>Almost</em>.<br><br><hr><div class="floatleft">(https://66.media.tumblr.com/1d733063b32fe8f657667791f79ef592/tumblr_ol7jnkSzFi1uimac5o1_400.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Nenene Hirasaka 比良坂寧々音</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hades<br><strong>Location::</strong> Masquerade; Elder's Table<br><strong>Company::</strong> Akira, Oliver, Jeremiah, Open <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Drunk<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Dress (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0107/7723/1441/products/Japanese-Gothic-Lolita-Dress-JSK-Vest-Flounce-Lolita-Cospaly-Strap-Sleeveless-Dress-High-Waist-Vintage-Dress_f89bfd53-b90e-4e64-9d29-af8eec65ce31_900x.jpg?v=1571720568) Mask (https://www.nipponandco.fr/14372-thickbox_default/traditional-japanese-fox-mask-kitsune-black-with-red-eyes.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>"So... You really think Jeremiah's a cutie, huh? You gun go on a daaaaate? Akira-tan's gun go on a date!" Nenene said with a very obvious slur to her words, slinging an arm around her mentor's shoulder and leaning against her for balance. Unlike the usual docile girl, a heavily liquored Nenene was her polar opposite; loud and very clingy. "I shuud get me a man... Akira-tan... Who's a gud guy to fall in luv with...?"<br><br><hr><div class="floatleft">(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QIzkKg4t5XU/WtY-KHiWpNI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/EnHhROAO_WEy0_zJh3l74jZFxDamIU8GwCLcBGAs/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/Tony%2BThornburg%2BLuncheon1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Emil Archer Colton</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Party<br><strong>Company::</strong> Kenzie <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Awkward, Happy<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Suit (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/50/bd/da/50bdda7e3c9a34fcb9f4dfb5595e9de4.jpg) Mask (https://i.etsystatic.com/9105221/r/il/eec1bc/1002022570/il_570xN.1002022570_p3kg.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>Emil sipped at a glass of wine, leaning against a pillar slightly removed from the festivities, with his date for evening close by. "Well, since we've eaten a bit, do you think we should at least share a dance or two? I don't know how good either of us will be once the music slows down..." Emil asked, looking to Kenzie, briefly staring into her jade eyes.<br><br>They were definitely something that captivated him, on the few occasions he had been close enough to catch the verdant orbs without it being creepy. He watched her face for a moment before taking another sip of wine, wanting to break his own tension a little. He wasn't use to being alone with someone so... untalkative, and that was pretty endearing to him too. After all, there was only so much of fangirls gushing over him that he could handle...<br><br><hr><div class="floatleft">(https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-29c2dd6a143d9937057bbb4554ab9307)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Pandora Abyssaina</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hera<br><strong>Location::</strong> Coming into the Village -&gt; Party<br><strong>Company::</strong> None <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Existing<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Shirt (https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g7/M00/65/8D/rBVaSlqxwjyALljAAASF23FMrXU185.jpg) Skirt (https://artsadd-design-image.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com/2F5448FC73ADFA91AA92A285AB2ADE04.jpg?x-oss-process=image/resize,w_500,h_500) Shoes (https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/H8608d9a8e8144f519a0ea2c835959b64h/Women-High-Heel-Shoes-Short-Tube-Boot-Leather-Zipper-Solid-Color-Round-Toe-Shoes-women-shoes.jpg) Belt (https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB16ysvbfvsK1Rjy0Fiq6zwtXXak/Fashion-Lady-s-Waistband-Bling-Inlaid-Buckle-Elastic-for-Dresses-Wide-Waist-Belt-Black-White-All.jpg) Knives (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/kbmtymVZS5ZLAHg-ozTcx38IlyGYdJSqAewxqA0Wkod-etwoz99gx68UqGaIQMqJiDGwZQMslCPbnMjMkPRsPzXQL3yAx03FuVZEchBNt6FBfyXx1PdniYLHlENuu_X1RQ) Gun (https://gun.deals/sites/default/files/sigp229.jpg) Car (https://media.chevrolet.com/content/Pages/news/us/en/2019/nov/1118-corvette/_jcr_content/top_parsys/image.img.jpg/1574089889532.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>Pandora pulled down the long stretch of road from the highway into the Village, somewhat impressed with the amount of foliage in the area. The Corvette purred softly at such a low speed, but she was confident whatever police agencies she had passed had long since called off the chase. It was a burner plate anyways, the real ones stored safely in the trunk of her car alongside the week's worth of possessions she had packed, leaving the rest in the capable hands of the mail service under threat of millions of dollars of lawsuits should anything be damaged.<br><br>The brunette parked her car alongside the garage at the rear of the community, withdrawing from her seat to stand at her full stature of 5'4". The flattering curves of her lower half were hidden by the brilliant pastel rainbow of her skirt, but her already sizeable bust was further accented by the sheer fabric that provided easy sight of her generous cleavage. At her waist was an accent belt, the sheathes of a pair of triangular knives clipped in a X-shape at the small of her back, her favored handgun holstered at her left hip. Normally her weapons would be hidden by an illusion, but such a cantrip was more exhausting than the reward it provided in the current situation, and the woman naturally assumed that if someone really wanted to be on her bad side upon arrival, she could probably remove them from the greater concept of existence.<br><br>Of course, such captivating looks were expected of someone handcrafted by the gods themselves, as was the healthy measure of insanity that accompanied such a lengthy lifespan. Though she was far from immortal, Pandora had never aged a day in her life, looking exactly as she did at her creation, albeit with more modern fashion, and her love for food and drink was kept in check by her demigod-like organs.<br><br>Now that she was on foot, Pandora took the effort of slinking through the Village unnoticed, or at least as unnoticed as she could manage without using her abilities. The one guard that she encountered, obviously a civilian by their equipment, was dispatched swiftly enough; fortunately for them Pandora opted to merely break their arm and punch them in the trachea to knock them out, an easy recovery by a capable doctor once they were found.<br><br>Within a few minutes the "young" Blessed had found her way to the party area and begun blending in as best she could considering her late arrival and unfamiliar face, but with a good majority of the attendees being too infatuated in each other to notice her, it really wasn't that difficult a task.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>09-10-2020, 07:42:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/73/6f/50/736f50f13cd5d72f1ebc6772f5f9e843.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">Alexandra Rose Pretorius</span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Ares<br><strong>Location::</strong> Ares House<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth, Open, {Mentioning: Jeremiah (being doggysat by <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Angel</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dog-breeds-expert.com/images/Blue-nosed-Pit-bull.jpg)</div></div>), Pandora (about to be doggysat by <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spike</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/fb/03/f5fb035bad5f0c90a122140031b01904.jpg)</div></div>)}<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, during the Ball<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Irritated&nbsp; &gt;:(<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Hair and Jacket in Picture, Fucking Dress (Gonna murder Jeremiah for this!) (https://www.estylecdn.com/manufcols/lafemme/current/zoom/20719_Crimson_F.jpg), Beaten Up Combat Boots (https://di2ponv0v5otw.cloudfront.net/posts/2018/08/14/5b72dcf4d6dc52f87ab49421/s_5b72dd1c5098a068611ce4db.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> It's Lex...That's your perma-warning right there...<br><br><br><hr><br>Lex had spent most of the evening trying not to maim any of the other villagers and ditch her babysitter.&nbsp; Even while the rest of the camp had been eating, she barely touched her food, opting to instead try to figure out how to get away, making attempts, and trying not to let the stares and glances set her off.&nbsp; She did manage to ditch Jeremiah a few times.&nbsp; And each time she managed to lose him for a second, Angel was left behind to guard the guard, letting out a howl of a warning any time she saw him headed in Lex's direction.&nbsp; The dog also tried to get underfoot of the Elder, an attempt to give Lex more time to escape, mostly acting as though she wanted to play or jumping up on the Elder as though she wanted attention.&nbsp; Still, Angel's help hadn't been enough so far to give Lex enough time to get back to her cabin...Not yet, anyways.<br><br>Once she noticed the new girl; however, her mind shifted.&nbsp; Lex didn't know exactly when the girl showed up, maybe while she was escaping from Jeremiah, but seeing her in the crowd, Lex knew something was off.&nbsp; The girl wasn't dressed for the event, not that Lex could blame her, except that her outfit told the Ares-born that had she known about the party, she would have dressed up more.&nbsp; Watching her try to blend into the crowd, Lex noticed that no one else seemed to recognize the girl, and thinking back, Lex didn't either.<br><br>"Spike!"&nbsp; The child of war called the attention of the dog who remained at her side as she bent down next to the large, black Cane Corso, struggling to deal with the dress she had been forced to wear.&nbsp; The dog perked its ears up, dropping the bone Lex had given him earlier in the night, and looked straight into the warrior's eyes.&nbsp; "Watch her."&nbsp; Lex said, making sure the dog's attention was pointed in the direction of the new girl in the camp.&nbsp; As if it understood exactly what his Alpha meant, Spike gave a soft bark of understanding which was pretty loud compared to most dogs, picked up his bone, and galloped after the girl who had been trying to blend into the crowd, stopping where he could see her without being seen right away.&nbsp; From there, the dog followed the girl, keeping enough distance and people between them to hopefully stay unspotted.<br><br>Lex had practically forgotten all about Seth for the time being when a voice spoke as she stood.&nbsp; Her fists clenched and her feet slid instinctively into a defensive position.&nbsp; For a moment, she'd forgotten all about the fact that she was wearing a dress.&nbsp; "Well, well, I can't believe you actually showed up."&nbsp; Lex started, glaring at the boy in front of her.&nbsp; "Tell me, who'd you borrow a pair from?&nbsp; I must remember to thank them for giving me the opportunity to put you back in your place once this is all over."&nbsp; For a moment, the Ares blessed paused, turning as if she was going to walk away, but when she turned back, a smirk spread across her lips.&nbsp; "Why'd you even come over here anyways?&nbsp; Couldn't wait to get your ass kicked so you could cower back to your Goddess crying all about how you got your ass kicked by a girl?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>12-10-2020, 21:14:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Party<br><strong>Company::</strong> Lex <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calm<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Shirt (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71yONLj9t2L._AC_UY1000_.jpg) Shorts (https://d3nt9em9l1urz8.cloudfront.net/media/catalog/product/cache/3/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/0/7/07-10-15vans-001.jpg) Glasses (https://cdn2.jomashop.com/media/catalog/product/r/a/ray-ban-chris-green-mirror-blue-square-men_s-sunglasses-rb4187f-601-55-54-18.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>Seth laughed, a deep-chested bellow that turned the nearby heads toward the quarreling pair. "I came over to tell you my order for when I win. After all, I can afford to get cocky with my goddess standing behind me. Or are you backing out before we even hit the battlefield? That's totally something an Ares would do, pussy out before even knowing the full power of their opponent." Seth followed Lex as he spoke, a shit eating grin on his lips as he offered the beer bottle again.<br><br>"You, me, next Friday. Wear your best date clothes. I'll pick you up at noon from your cabin." Seth declared, causing a few more heads to turn. His words were thick with serious intent, his face having lost the playful smile to become just as focused as it did in combat.<br><br><hr><div class="floatleft">(https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-29c2dd6a143d9937057bbb4554ab9307)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Pandora Abyssaina</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hera<br><strong>Location::</strong> Party<br><strong>Company::</strong> None <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Existing<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Shirt (https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g7/M00/65/8D/rBVaSlqxwjyALljAAASF23FMrXU185.jpg) Skirt (https://artsadd-design-image.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com/2F5448FC73ADFA91AA92A285AB2ADE04.jpg?x-oss-process=image/resize,w_500,h_500) Shoes (https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/H8608d9a8e8144f519a0ea2c835959b64h/Women-High-Heel-Shoes-Short-Tube-Boot-Leather-Zipper-Solid-Color-Round-Toe-Shoes-women-shoes.jpg) Belt (https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB16ysvbfvsK1Rjy0Fiq6zwtXXak/Fashion-Lady-s-Waistband-Bling-Inlaid-Buckle-Elastic-for-Dresses-Wide-Waist-Belt-Black-White-All.jpg) Knives (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/kbmtymVZS5ZLAHg-ozTcx38IlyGYdJSqAewxqA0Wkod-etwoz99gx68UqGaIQMqJiDGwZQMslCPbnMjMkPRsPzXQL3yAx03FuVZEchBNt6FBfyXx1PdniYLHlENuu_X1RQ) Gun (https://gun.deals/sites/default/files/sigp229.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>Pandora mingled through the crowd with ease, most people failing to notice her weapons as their eyes focused on her clothes. She definitely seemed in her element here, and only the most cynical of people would believe she didn't have any business being at the party.<br><br>Her eyebrows snapped up at the raised voice of a young man from the far side of the party area, leading Pandora to slink through the attendees to get a better glimpse of the discord waiting to happen. It wasn't long before she spotted the problem, an Asian boy holding a few beers and a woman around his age who appeared to be antagonizing him. With the next words out of his mouth though, Pandora brought a hand to her mouth in fake shock, supposing without knowing these two that this was some sort of declaration of love.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>18-10-2020, 10:06:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6b/67/b5/6b67b5ca9858b73f49618fb324516569.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: monotype corsiva;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Mackenzie Aayana White</strong></span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> Party<br><strong>Company::</strong> Emil, Open<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, Evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Nervous<br><strong>Wearing::</strong>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Blue Mask</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/xJfA3LlHS6atTCcVo_V-elez1KLBzbgB_fFTuIaswSM/%3Fv%3D1531200753/https/cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1719/6719/products/masquerade-mask-venetian-luxury-metal-eye-navy-blue-mask4party.jpg?width=658&amp;height=658)</div></div>, <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Blue Ball Gown</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/8a/2b/ca/8a2bcac6036bc065dcd031cd2bc97caf--dresses-fantasy-fantasy-gowns-queens.jpg)</div></div>, <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Black shoes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcSD9NGB5Eh9B31gJBzHdpoZRMtSkucKpKSQdi-Oq5rJf4yEAf3q1XZ-BaCRtmqY40ZqM71vo0b7&amp;usqp=CAc)</div></div>, <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">silver choker necklace</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/33/64/3d/33643d1bbec0e946957abb658e9d7f30.jpg)</div></div>, and <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">silver star dangle earrings</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/7c18c013-9e3f-4ebf-8701-4f4611f46229_1.4817076939ba2cbbc0a53f0d246eb6f6.jpeg?odnWidth=612&amp;odnHeight=612&amp;odnBg=ffffff)</div></div>with <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic amulet (fully dark blue matching ring)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g4/M01/66/58/rBVaEVfNYmSAG5VTAAJ6RrBbdjo220.jpg)</div></div> and <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">fully charged magic ring (fully dark blue)</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/813uFj-L9FL._SY500_.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr>Kenzi had spent most of the evening trying to figure out what to talk to Emil about or find out what her roommate had been up to.&nbsp; Unfortunately, she felt like she hadn't been very good at either so far.&nbsp; Through dinner, she had been glad to have something to occupy her hands so she wasn't fidgeting like she had been the entire rest of the evening and her mouth so she couldn't say anything else to embarrass herself.&nbsp; So when Emil asked her to dance, she was happy to have something they were both at least familiar with.<br><br>"You know what..."&nbsp; Kenzi said, looking at Emil as he spoke, then at the dancefloor, and then back at Emil again.&nbsp; "I would love to!"&nbsp; Putting down the glass of wine she had barely touched on a nearby table, Kenzi looked at her date and held her hand out.&nbsp; "Shall we?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>18-10-2020, 11:29:29</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/73/6f/50/736f50f13cd5d72f1ebc6772f5f9e843.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">Alexandra Rose Pretorius</span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Ares<br><strong>Location::</strong> Ball<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth, Open, {Mentioning: Jeremiah (being doggysat by <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Angel</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dog-breeds-expert.com/images/Blue-nosed-Pit-bull.jpg)</div></div>), Pandora (being doggysat by <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spike</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/fb/03/f5fb035bad5f0c90a122140031b01904.jpg)</div></div>)}<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, during the Ball<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Irritated&nbsp; &gt;:(<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Hair and Jacket in Picture, Fucking Dress (Gonna murder Jeremiah for this!) (https://www.estylecdn.com/manufcols/lafemme/current/zoom/20719_Crimson_F.jpg), Beaten Up Combat Boots (https://di2ponv0v5otw.cloudfront.net/posts/2018/08/14/5b72dcf4d6dc52f87ab49421/s_5b72dd1c5098a068611ce4db.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> It's Lex...That's your perma-warning right there...<br><br><br><hr><br>Lex was about to scoff at Seth's repeated gesture of offering her a beer as if she was going to accept a drink from him when his words turned the scoff into a fit of laughter.&nbsp; "Seems like we need to get a few things straight here."&nbsp; Lex said when she finally stopped laughing.&nbsp; Getting another serious look on her face, she stood up and took a half-step closer to the slightly taller boy.&nbsp; "Number One.&nbsp; You have a lot to learn if you think an Ares is <em>ever</em> going to run from a fight."&nbsp; Looking him up and down, she continued, taking another half-step closer.&nbsp; "Especially against a dishonorable punk like you.&nbsp; Number Two.&nbsp; You're hallucinating if you think you stand a chance against me, even if your Goddess does wish to involve herself in affairs of her most pathetic choice yet."<br><br>Continuing on, Lex snatched the offered beer from Seth's hand and poured it on the ground.&nbsp; "Number Four.&nbsp; You may be new here but there are much easier ways to get a date than to act a fool and get your ass beat."&nbsp; Smirking a little, she put her hand on her hip before moving her hand as the fabric beneath her fingers reminded her of the dress she wore.&nbsp; "Besides, I'm not your type."<br><br>Lex wanted to walk away at this, but noticing the small group that had started to form around them, she knew she couldn't be the one to walk.&nbsp; It would look weak and she couldn't afford that.&nbsp; No, she'd have to make this <em>boy</em> walk away first...or strike first.&nbsp; She wouldn't mind moving the fight up a bit if she had to.&nbsp; Either way, he was going to learn his place in Blessed Falls.&nbsp; He was going to learn he couldn't get away with his pathetic bullshit.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>18-10-2020, 22:40:49</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QIzkKg4t5XU/WtY-KHiWpNI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/EnHhROAO_WEy0_zJh3l74jZFxDamIU8GwCLcBGAs/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/Tony%2BThornburg%2BLuncheon1.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Emil Archer Colton</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hephaestus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Party<br><strong>Company::</strong> Kenzie <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Awkward, Happy<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Suit (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/50/bd/da/50bdda7e3c9a34fcb9f4dfb5595e9de4.jpg) Mask (https://i.etsystatic.com/9105221/r/il/eec1bc/1002022570/il_570xN.1002022570_p3kg.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>Emil jumped at the response, setting his glass down beside Kenzi's and taking her hand, leading the witch out to the dance floor. Once they were closer to the music, Emil seemed to let some of his inhibitions go, though maybe that was the booze helping too, and seemed to have no issue keeping whatever pace his date set for him. At least he didn't have to check his feet for mic cords here and there, though the first few minutes had a couple instinctual checks out of sheer habit.<br><br><hr><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1472310102-7677863927d8b3e8b0515b11f76c4760.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Seth Kamiizumi&nbsp; セート　神泉</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Party<br><strong>Company::</strong> Lex <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Calm<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Shirt (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71yONLj9t2L._AC_UY1000_.jpg) Shorts (https://d3nt9em9l1urz8.cloudfront.net/media/catalog/product/cache/3/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/0/7/07-10-15vans-001.jpg) Glasses (https://cdn2.jomashop.com/media/catalog/product/r/a/ray-ban-chris-green-mirror-blue-square-men_s-sunglasses-rb4187f-601-55-54-18.jpg)<br><br><br><hr><br>Seth waited for Lex to finish before he took his turn to bust out laughing. "Alright then, let's set <em>you</em> straight then. Number One, Ares is <em>exactly</em> the sort of bitch to run from a fight. Ever read about the Trojan War? Ares got a little booboo and threw a tantrum, then up and abandoned Troy 'cause daddy wouldn't kiss his wound and make it feel better. And the only reason Ares had to be in that fight was 'cause he was simping for a cheating married woman." Seth replied once he had calmed his laughter enough to be coherent when speaking.<br><br>"Number Two, whatever little powers the manbaby gave you, they can't beat mine, especially with Athena watching me. I wouldn't've started this if I could finish it with my heel keeping your face in the dirt. Number Three, learn to count. Last time I checked, numbers didn't go 1, 2, 4. Number Four, the point of that order is to humiliate you, since I'm pretty sure someone as blockheaded as you wouldn't just learn from an asskicking. Besides, you don't know what my type is." He continued before downing the rest of his beer and using his finished bottle to remove the top of his new one.<br><br>After a hearty swig, Seth got a stupid idea in his head and smirked brightly, tapping his right cheek with his outstretched fingertips. "Go ahead, take a swing. Promise I'll give it right back if you're not gonna complain about domestic abuse when you go unconscious." He taunted, really wanting to see what sort of reactions he could get out of Lex at this point.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>cressray</strong> on <strong>21-10-2020, 00:34:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://c6oxm85c.cloudimg.io/width/1200/png-lossless.fgaussian0.foil1/https://az617363.vo.msecnd.net/imgmodels/models/MD10004374/image.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Solomon Deimos Chamberlain</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Chronos<br><strong>Location::</strong> Highway<br><strong>Company::</strong> Closed <strong>Mentioning::</strong> <br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday June 20, late evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Thoughtful, reminiscent<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Riding clothes (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1090/7042/products/2018-Warm-Brand-Clothing-Deri-Mont-Erkek-Black-4XL-Winter-Leather-Casual-Jackets-Men-Thermal-Coats_de785b26-f042-40b5-84e4-c303c0584ed6.jpg?v=1570153386)<br><br><br><hr><br>Solomon sighed softly as he accelerated around a slow moving vehicle in the left lane. Had he been riding a police motorcycle, he would've been inclined to turn on his lights and write the dumbass a ticket for lane camping, but on his personal bike he had no such necessity to dispense the law. For now at least, he was no different from the civilians he passed.<br><br>The wind picked at his hair and face, providing a comfortable coolness to combat the blazing remnants of the summer sun's heat, his worn black leather riding jacket wrapped protectively around his torso in light of his lack of helmet. Black jeans accentuated the curve of his calves, the muscles tightening slightly within the already snug fabric as he accelerated again, zipping through traffic at triple digit speeds, his expression calm as he wove between the gaps. Even without his powers, he was confident in his driving, and as long as he kept a reasonable awareness of the vehicles around him, he could always loop himself out of danger should someone merge without looking or force him out of the lane.<br><br>His thoughts, however, were not so calm. During his short break from the laptop's screen, Solomon had pieced together the remaining evidence in his investigation, and now he had a destination in mind. Securing a plane ticket would take far too long, and while he could always abuse the power of his badge to force himself onto a floating bus, he was never really comfortable with the concept of flying. Too many variables, too little control. No, Solomon preferred to travel by land whenever possible, and the drive enabled him the peace and time to consider every element of his plan.<br><br>There would children and young adults at his destination, individuals with powers beyond mortal comprehension, just as his were. The killer and his small gang would have the advantage on these kids, as they had with every village before. Surprise was a hell of a strategy. And they had the advantage on Solomon too... A two week head start.<br><br>A honk from his left brought his mind back to the road, and Solomon flashed his badge at the sedan that was pissed off Solomon had taken the lane before the car could. The driver shouted a slur at him and revved his engine, and Solomon sighed again, pulling his gun from its holster and unloading a single round into the front driver side tire, causing the vehicle to lose control and slam into the concrete median, flipping over into the empty oncoming lanes.<br><br>The officer looked in his mirror to see the driver scrambling out of his upside-down car and chuckled to himself, then sped off down the highway without another thought on the incident. The man driving the car would call the local police and cruiser would eventually arrive, arresting the victim for the three warrants attached to his name, all of which were for raping underage girls in various states. Solomon would never forget the face of a true pig, and if that crash had been fatal, the detective wouldn't have batted an eye. One less scumbag to rot the planet with, and three little girls, the first of which was surely an adult by now, had their vengeance on the man that had stripped them of their innocence.<br><br>The bluetooth earpiece spat out directions in a robotic voice and Solomon forced his bike onto the on ramp of another highway, approaching his destination with every second that passed. By dawn, he would be there to save lives... And take them if need be.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AliceInLace</strong> on <strong>21-10-2020, 01:47:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/4KSS17t/Susan-Coffey-3.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Evangeline Night</strong></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hecate<br><strong>Location::</strong> Party<br><strong>Company::</strong> No One in Particular<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday Evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Neutral<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Mask (https://i.ibb.co/YbS8GTz/072b.jpg[/url), Dress (https://ibb.co/j9CXs4M), Heels. (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/2a/21/fc/2a21fc72d4b6a3091b8f86b97698598f--hot-heels-black-heels.jpg)<br><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> None<br><br><br><hr><br>Evangeline took a little longer to get ready for the party than she originally had planned and urged Kenzi and Emil to just go on without her. She knew she was more of a pity tag along anyway and didn't mind just avoiding being the third wheel all together. By time she had gotten into her dress and slipped on her mask, The party had already started. She walked over to the event space, not really talking to many people. Instead she found herself a glass of wine and sat down, just listening to her peers talk through dinner. She never really contributed much to the conversation, just quietly sitting there, observing. <br><br>She wasn't the greatest in social situations but she blended in well. She was quiet without being so withdrawn it would bring attention to her silence. She smiled and nodded and laughed, no one knew any wiser. <br><br>Dinner was delicious, something she would expect from the kitchen here. Many of the dishes made from the harvest this year, a great tribute to the Gods and Goddesses for sure. When the dinner dishes were carried, she sipped on her second glass of wine and listened to the music. By now, most people were up and moving around, some even dancing, others talking. She remained seated, and watched. She contemplated even turning in early but didn't want to be questioned on why she didn't stay.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greetk Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dragongoddess</strong> on <strong>21-10-2020, 08:56:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/73/6f/50/736f50f13cd5d72f1ebc6772f5f9e843.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: engravers mt;" class="bbc_font">Alexandra Rose Pretorius</span></span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Ares<br><strong>Location::</strong> Ball<br><strong>Company::</strong> Seth, Open, {Mentioning: Jeremiah (being doggysat by <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Angel</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dog-breeds-expert.com/images/Blue-nosed-Pit-bull.jpg)</div></div>), Pandora (being doggysat by <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spike</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/fb/03/f5fb035bad5f0c90a122140031b01904.jpg)</div></div>)}<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> June 20th, during the Ball<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Irritated&nbsp; &gt;:(<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Hair and Jacket in Picture, Fucking Dress (Gonna murder Jeremiah for this!) (https://www.estylecdn.com/manufcols/lafemme/current/zoom/20719_Crimson_F.jpg), Beaten Up Combat Boots (https://di2ponv0v5otw.cloudfront.net/posts/2018/08/14/5b72dcf4d6dc52f87ab49421/s_5b72dd1c5098a068611ce4db.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> It's Lex...That's your perma-warning right there...<br><br><br><hr><br>She wanted to punch him...square in the jaw.&nbsp; She wanted to break his jaw so that pompous meatbag couldn't say another irritating word.&nbsp; She felt her fists balled at her sides.&nbsp; She felt the heat coming from her body and the rage that radiated from her.&nbsp; Then she heard it.&nbsp; A growling from a little distance in the crowd around them that grew louder as the beast it came from moved closer, slowly.&nbsp; 'No.'&nbsp; The daughter of Ares thought to herself.&nbsp; She didn't need her God to fight her battles for her, not like this wannabe did and she certainly didn't need her <em>dog</em> to do it either.<br><br>"Heel!"&nbsp; Lex commanded as the black beast stood next to the girl he had been meant to watch.&nbsp; Without another word, the dog stopped growling and hovered its butt just above the ground without removing his eyes from the boy who was upsetting his Alpha.&nbsp; <br><br>Luckily, stopping Spike from getting involved had allowed Lex just enough of a distraction to refocus herself.&nbsp; She unballed her fists and unclenched her jaw, standing up straight and continuing her glare at the boy.&nbsp; "Well, I guess Athena must not have picked you for your brains."&nbsp; Lex chuckled.&nbsp; "So that just begs the question: Why <em>did</em> she want your sorry ass representing her?&nbsp; You don't have brains.&nbsp; You start fights you can't win.&nbsp; Do you have <em>any</em> qualities she actually values?"<br><br>Turning around, Lex put some distance between herself and the boy who thought way too highly of himself.&nbsp; When she felt like she was far enough away to not attack first, she turned back around.&nbsp; "First: Ares didn't run from that fight.&nbsp; He was almost killed.&nbsp; Which, by the way is the only wa you're going to win: if you can manage to kill me.&nbsp; Second: It's not a good idea to underestimate me, Probee.&nbsp; You have no idea what I can do.&nbsp; This: I'm so sorry.&nbsp; I must have overestimated your Goddess.&nbsp; I actually thought she would choose someone with at least enough of a brain to have figured out that number three was you're a fool if you think I would accept a drink from my opponent before I kick your ass into next year.&nbsp; Finally,"&nbsp; She said, smiling maliciously.&nbsp; "I thought your type was your pillow.&nbsp; Or is it the other way around?&nbsp; Your pillow is the only one you're the type <em>of</em>?&nbsp; Don't worry.&nbsp; You don't have to be ashamed.&nbsp; We all know you couldn't get a single girl to come with you to the party.&nbsp; Hell, you're so desperate you're willing to get your ass kicked just to be able to <em>dream</em> about a date with a real girl."<br><br>Looking over at Spike, Lex used her head to direct the dog to walk over to Seth.&nbsp; "I mean if you want a kiss, I'm sure Spike here would be willing to oblige."&nbsp; As soon as he heard the word kiss, the dog stopped, looking at Lex as though she was crazy before bounding off back to Pandora.&nbsp; "Oh."&nbsp; Lex said with a fake hint of sympathy in her voice.&nbsp; "Guess you couldn't even get an animal that spends half its time licking his ass to kiss you.&nbsp; Ain't that just a bitch."&nbsp; <br><br>Returning to her normal voice, Lex continued, "Now, if I were you, I'd go try to enjoy the rest of the night.&nbsp; Cuz when midnight strikes, your Goddess won't even be able to protect you."&nbsp; With another pause, Lex looked around the circle and smiled again.&nbsp; "Unless you want to get your ass kicked by a girl now?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>21-10-2020, 18:34:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter A. Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Party <br><strong>Company::</strong> Liliana<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> Quill's Fantastic Pick</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/kmAAAOSw4GVYSUdV/s-l225.jpg) (https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1rnI0LVXXXXbqXXXXq6xXFXXXq/Fashion-Style-Two-Button-Navy-Blue-Groom-Tuxedos-Groomsmen-Men-s-Wedding-Prom-Suits-Bridegroom-Jacket.jpg_640x640.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Note</strong>: Only Carter and those that can speak to animals can understand Ross<br><br><hr><br>So far, Carter had spent his time at the party at Liliana's side, enjoying her company and having a great time. But now, he excused himself from her for a moment to grab both of them something to drink from the refreshment table. Along the way, he noticed Seth and Lex talking about something, assumedly their fight that was going on later, and decided not to interrupt, instead going straight to the various cups of liquids placed out on the table. The redhead doubted that he was going to go to his roommate's fight because he didn't think it would be something Lily would like to go watch, and Carter would much rather spend his time with his lovely girl than watch two people beat each other up. Fights were exciting and fun and all but he much preferred to be with Lily. <br><br>Seeing the ginger at the table, Ross scurried over, gently tugging on the man's pants to get his attention. "Carter, I can't reach the snacks! I was going to climb on the table to get some but I didn't think the people would enjoy a raccoon on the table. But I'm clean! I wash my hands!" Ross was often considered trashy, dirty, and gross by normal human standards, but he wasn't like a wild raccoon and kept up with personal hygiene. The fact that he hadn't been on the table eating all the snacks yet was surprising to Carter, but he wasn't going to say anything about it in case he jinxed Ross' good behavior and the creature decided to be his normal, rambunctious self. <br><br>"I'll grab you something. Thanks for behaving." <br><br>"I don't want kicked out so I have to behave," Ross replied as Carter handed him a cupcake. Cupcakes probably weren't good for raccoons but Ross wasn't a normal raccoon, so he allowed the critter to eat whatever he wanted. No food had ever made him sick because he was probably some magical blessed Racoon from Athena or something. Carter didn't really know how this blessed raccoon companion stuff worked. <br><br>After Ross waddled away with his cupcake and he had two drinks in his hands, he returned back to Lily, handing one of the plastic cups over to her. "I didn't really know what you would want so I hope that's okay. Seth and Lex have that fight thing today, I think. I don't think you want to go to that, right?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>21-10-2020, 18:52:18</strong>
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				<div align="center"><strong>JOINT POST</strong></div><br><div class="floatleft">(https://ilarge.lisimg.com/image/3872795/751full-casey-taylor.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Oliver Green</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Poseidon<br><strong>Location::</strong> At the Event<br><strong>Company::</strong> None<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Fine<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Quill's Other Great Pick</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g9/M00/EA/87/rBVaVVzw_7iAOR-xAAJIdqsHAhw954.jpg)(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-w8h1g5/images/stencil/500x659/products/7223/28887/20200216_164352_clipped_rev_1__77809.1582779855.jpg?c=2)</div></div><br><br><br><br><br><hr><br>Quite frankly, Oliver would have preferred to spend his evening sitting in his room with a book and a cup of tea than be here. Parties were never his thing and even now, as an adult, he was still finding that he didn't quite enjoy them. He wasn't social enough to go out and talk to others and it seemed like the elders were discussing things in groups anyways. He was still relatively new and hadn't quite fit into any kind of group, nor was he social enough to worm his way into one. So, for the entirety of the evening so far, he had been sitting by himself at the elder's table with a glass of wine that he had barely touched while just absently watching the mass of Blessed. No trouble had broken out, which he didn't really think it would. This was a good group of kids, mostly. Of course they would have their squabbles, but deep down, they were all good souls. If they weren't surely none of the deities would have chosen them, right?<br><br><hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/1c/f8/5f/1cf85fb6e0f2b4f752713f369d335e7e.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Kaiser Kirk</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Artemis<br><strong>Location::</strong> At the Event<br><strong>Company::</strong> None<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Fine<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Nothing too Fancy</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://fashionbuffdaily.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/18fba2170f112c09ca6f2fbc290ef9b71870753772.jpg?w=778)</div></div><br><br><br><br><br><hr><br>Considering Kaiser had only been here about a month, he didn't know anyone here well enough to hang out with them. In high school, Kai had always enjoyed parties.&nbsp; They were good for getting drunk and just goofing around, but this wasn't exactly a high school party. This was more formal and the people attending weren't immature high schoolers out to just get wasted for a night.<br><br>Kai didn't really have anything that was formalwear, so he decided just fuck it, he wasn't going to worry, and wore his normal attire for the event. It seemed like a few others hadn't bothered to get all dolled up either, so he didn't feel too alien in his favorite leather jacket and beat up vans. For now, considering he didn't exactly have a friend group to fit into or a partner to hang out with, Kai settled on grabbing a drink and just sitting off to the side. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>21-10-2020, 19:29:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/NU2UuWW.jpg?1)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Zachary Cameron (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15348294#msg15348294)</span><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Zeus<br><strong>Location::</strong> Party<br><strong>Company::</strong> Aurora(mentioning), Open<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> 6/20 - Evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy/Energetic<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Mask (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/7e/e0/b5/7ee0b562ae3d8355865cd54c010e4a62.jpg) | Suit (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/4e/d5/23/4ed523ef9511e44404e53dd5e43c69cd.jpg)<br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> </span><br><br><br><hr><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"> After his talk with Akira, which he was thinking about even now after seeing just how his father's usual ambivalence or at least the seeming hands off attitude he held for his children and his chosen was affecting her. At least he hoped the Masquerade event would liven up everybody's spirits and moods after a lot of emotional heaviness had erupted throughout the village in the past little while. He just wanted to have a good time and enjoy himself and the company of all his friends and his lady. And since this was a Masquerade, he figured he should dress to the nines, so that's what he did. <br><br>He had an all black embroidered silk suit, a cane with a lightning bolt, and a mask ringed by pegasi showing a tiny, stylized Mt. Olympus at the top. He'd even gotten a bowtie for Thorondor, but his feathery friend had told him that he would peck him in his sleep if he tried to put that on him, so he'd settled for brushing him down and giving him a nice, glossy sheen for the evening. After making sure both of them looked immaculate, he headed to the event, Thorondor perched on his shoulder so that even if no one noticed it was him, what with the skin and dreadlocks, they'd be able to notice the giant eagle. <br><br>After the opening speech, he cheered and raised his glass with the others, but couldn't help ponder on when the next mission actually would strike. Saying things like that tended to bring them into being, and in this world of gods and monsters, he wouldn't be surprised if something insane kicked off for seemingly no reason just because Akira had brought it up as a possibility. After a while of good food and drink, Thorondor took off to fly around the party and...be a super smart bird.<br><br>&nbsp;He wasn't sure what all that entailed, but he knew his buddy wouldn't do anything too crazy. Hell, he might even be in a good enough mood to talk to people. Left alone for the moment, he wondered where Aurora was? She always looked lovely, and tonight, in that dress she'd picked out, he knew she'd be even more stunning than normal, which was a hard thing to pull off. While waiting for his girl to make her appearance, he couldn't help but take notice of Seth and Lex going at it like, well like Ares and Athena. They were going at it, and to be honest, he wasn't sure if it was just pure aggression or sexual tension. Either way, it was entertaining enough to warrant him grabbing another drink and strolling closer to their back and forth just to see where it would go next. He could have tried to intervene, or instigate, but either way it didn't seem like getting in between those two was a smart idea, so as he sipped his drink, he just watched. <br><br></span><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>26-10-2020, 01:58:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/737383654409371690/757697456430645398/Serenity_MacTavish.jpg)</div><strong>Aurora Briars</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15348210#msg15348210)<br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Aphrodite<br><strong>Location::</strong> Party<br><strong>Company::</strong> Zach<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Overjoyed<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Pink romance</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/cd/21/0f/cd210f9b030870e87d3c98dd14a36d2e.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/da/04/bf/da04bf09ff94db3615f726df7a612399.jpg) <strong>Same make-up as picture. Hair worn down like her picture.</strong></div></div><br><hr><br>“You look so handsome…” Aurora purred softly, her body swaying in sync with Zach’s to the melody of the music… the fine cut of his suit and the design flattered his body so exquisitely, she had no idea that Zach has such excellent taste in fashion… and that mask… it was very eye catching, she loved all the elaborate details put into all the Greek references.<br><br>Not to mention... Zach firm well maintained body, all hard and masculine... their bodies brushing each others as they danced together... damn if that wasn't arousing...<br><br>Tonight was perfect… she was so happy she’d worked up the nerve to tell Zach how she felt about him… because now, here she was… garbed in a beautiful gown, wrapped in the warm strong embrace of the man that made her heart feel warm as the summer sun and as light as a feather… her sky blue eyes sparkled with her joy as she gazed up as his masked face… she’d never felt so safe, so cared for, so blissfully content.<br><br>“Are you excited for everything to come this year?” Aurora asked him sweetly “All of our new duties and such… I even heard your cousin Gui was back from his away missions, it’s been buzzing all over the camp… as for me, I’m excited, I love my work… seeing the looks on girls faces when they find themselves and their true beauty that’s always been there. It’s so rewarding”<br><br>Which reminded her... she wanted to ask Zach how things were going to with his father, if their relationship was getting any closer, she was under the impression that it wasn't a bad relationship, but they weren't exactly 'toss the ball around on the weekends' best buddies either. <br><br>Blessed Olympus... as Zach's groin lightly brushed against her lower stomach, it was becoming increasingly hard to focus as she had to fight the urge to press herself tighter against her boyfriend's body... but she doubted people would appreciate it if they practically began fornicating right there on the dance floor...<br><br>'After we leave this party... I am going to jump your bones so hard...' She thought to herself with a smile... it's funny... when you really love someone, sex ceases to sound like a perverted topic anymore, at least it felt that way with your special someone, in her own mind anyway.<br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>26-10-2020, 02:33:12</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/32/cb/65/32cb65042e1438d9273d31626b837bd4.jpg)</div><strong>Liliana Fernvale</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15275502#msg15275502)<br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Persephone<br><strong>Location::</strong> Party<br><strong>Company::</strong> Carter<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> So damn in love with an amazing guy<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">The embodiment of Spring</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://picture-cdn.wheretoget.it/w38c06-l-610x610-dress-green-fantasy.jpg) (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/676276834693939210/712890950682148954/image0.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/17/2e/c7/172ec72ca543a4a32505b43ff21501cc.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/51/c7/f3/51c7f3271424c53e3e245b0efa3c868c.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/34/3f/0d/343f0d188950a60a201b77d3618a609e.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/2a/19/20/2a1920de11ba96b5ad43456cf0d09d14.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br><br>Liliana giggled merrily as Carter twirled her outward and then spun her back into him, her arms twined loosely around his shoulders as she smiled happily into his face, her eyes locked with his through the holes of their masks… she had never felt so happy, so free… she loved that she could be completely herself with Carter and he adored her for it, every moment with him with filled with warm tenderness and fun.<br><br>“I’m having a great time!” Liliana sighed mirthfully, her smile as bright as the stars that shined and sparkled above them “But then, I always enjoy my time with you, Carter. I love you so much”<br><br>How could anyone not adore Carter? Even all the animals Liliana cared for the clinic absolutely loved him, they wouldn’t behave quite as well for any other volunteer assistant as they did for Carter. They said he had a warm and welcoming soul, they could feel his goodness and it made them feel comfortable.<br><br>And Ross… he could be a pinch surly at times, but what a little sweetheart and he was such a good friend to Todd. She hoped the two of them liked the treats she sent along for them.<br><br>“The animals at the clinic miss you, you should come by tomorrow and visit them, I know they will be overjoyed to see you” Liliana said with a smile “Mittens is doing quite well too, the herbs we found were exactly what she needed to boost her recovery. I’ll have to stop by and tell Ross thank you for helping, he really is such a good hearted little guy”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>26-10-2020, 14:07:49</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://heightzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/c36fd068983930c214d9772c55e139.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Apollo Christopher King (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15273471#msg15273471)</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Hermes<br><strong>Location::</strong> Party proper<br><strong>Company::</strong> Open<br><br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th. Afternoon<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Mostly pain now. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPr4F8dplFg)<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> Pic shown <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">vest</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://www.gentlemansguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Mens-Gold-Paisley-Vest-and-Tie-Set-from-Gentlemansguru.com_.jpg)</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Mask</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61FnRIM2kAL._AC_SY355_.jpg)</div></div></div></div><br><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong> none<br><br><br><hr> <br>&nbsp; Apollo came to the party stag, which was totally out of character for him it seemed.&nbsp; He was not used to his charms not working on the fairer sex at all.&nbsp; Nor was he happy about the apparent headache that he had, had for more than a week.&nbsp; He took to drinking now to ease the pain as well as the random thoughts that he perceived to be his own.&nbsp; Seeing Lillana and Carter together was cute, by the looks of them it wasn’t a mind reader that was needed to hear them.&nbsp; She saw him as a fairy tale prince,&nbsp; He saw her as being total gorgeous as if her looks would blow others away.&nbsp; Yes she was very attractive but he wasn’t blinded by her, perhaps if she were his things might have been different but everyone had their own perception of beauty.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;Lady Akira was thinking about…Jeremiah?!? Wow, will wonders never cease, perhaps the old man had some game after all?&nbsp; He could see the attraction for sure.&nbsp; He looked at the headmistress she was truly stunning.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;He looked over at Nene who found herself teasing the headmistress about her attraction to the lead trainer and security boss.&nbsp; It was funny cute even, as was she he let his eyes linger over the lovely Asian woman a bit longer before moving on.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;He looked at Seth who seemed to have taken it on himself to approach Lex who looked stunning in her dress, although what idiot let her wear those boots then he smirked as he gleaned she chose the boots since the dress was chosen for her.&nbsp; He could hear Seth’s taunt while thinking she looked nice in the dress. <br><br>He could see it.&nbsp; But his eyes fell on Jeremiah who seemed a bit angrier about some break-in at his house and more so about…Lex having a boyfriend and they had been in his house together?!?&nbsp; ‘Whoa!’&nbsp; He winced at the thought of how angry his security boss was…but more so about how his interest in Lex…began to fade?!?&nbsp; ‘What the?’&nbsp; He saw him glance at Lady Akira thinking it was only her that would put up with this level of disrespect and something about increasing his home security?!?<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;It was then that he notices Emil with Kenzie who was more than happy to have had a date.&nbsp; Considering whom he was with he understood.&nbsp; They were happy to be together but not nearly as much as Lil / Carter, who was so sweet just looking at them gave him a cavity.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;It was then he felt it, it was enough angst, anger, and malice to nearly bringing him to his knees.&nbsp; There were several here, he felt them but couldn’t see them the mix of thoughts was enough to bring them low, and to go further or function meant that he had to quiet his mind.&nbsp; He needed to tell Jeremiah, but it would be after he had another drink just so he could function.&nbsp; What was wrong with him?&nbsp; It was like he was talking to himself, maybe just a premonition from his father…yeah that was all it was.&nbsp; Hell, with all of these random thoughts one might think he could read minds or something. <br><br>He moved quickly to the refreshment table, he walked right passed Pandora, to whom he found himself turning back to look at her admiring the view.&nbsp; He would make it a point to find her later he thought.<br><br>He looked at Lex and Seth, no longer able to hear their banter and glad of that for the moment. <br><br>Seems they were getting annoying, she looked like she was putting him in his place, he looked like he was putting up a pretty good effort of giving back.&nbsp; It was the pouring out of the drink that made him chuckle. He imagined this as some form of ancient foreplay. They were talking too much junk and he would have hit one or the other by now.&nbsp; Probably Seth as he had worked with Lexie enough that he didn’t want that, stamina or no trying to take her down it felt more like having to pack a lunch unless he did something really devastating like cut something off with a laser or something, he liked her enough not to permanently mar her.&nbsp; He smirked.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;He noticed Zach was there, he wondered if he was alone…from the rumor mill he thought NO!&nbsp; But he didn’t see his date either. But seeing him get closer to Lex and Seth let him take a breather and get something else to drink.&nbsp; It was his third going on his fourth and he was barely feeling it he had no idea what was wrong with him tonight.&nbsp; Surely not having a date couldn’t have affected him this much…then what the hell was wrong with him.&nbsp; He was fighting the temptation to lower his mental barriers once more. <br><br>~Kill…Kill!~&nbsp; ‘Nope…I don’t know what movie someone is watching but Nope!’ <br><br>He thought all but refusing to think it was him that was changing.&nbsp; He looked at Aurora moved into the part and against Zach and he nodded his head.&nbsp; Thinking his other sparring partner was totally lucky.&nbsp; But shrugged as he turned to walk to the edge of the table and looked around.&nbsp; The handsome European fellow moved with a style and grace that was reminding him of someone of importance, he didn’t look like a student, a new teacher maybe?&nbsp; Only because he hadn’t seen anyone move with that much confidence.&nbsp; Not even him with all of his ego.&nbsp; Ok, maybe Nick but that was mostly anger on Nick’s part who seemed to have a chip on his shoulder all the time.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LamentingQuill</strong> on <strong>27-10-2020, 11:31:47</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/02/93/dc/0293dcb1ff0b85f50e341a7b8055b878.jpg)</div><strong>Valentine Maxwell</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=315138.msg15275500#msg15275500)<br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Eros<br><strong>Location::</strong> Party<br><strong>Company::</strong> Autumn<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> What a lovely night<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Romantic Splendor</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/676276834693939210/712937071412510800/image0.jpg)(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/4d/f2/aa/4df2aae055d92ee38e032f89f51e4ad3.jpg)</div></div><br><hr><br><br>Valentine gingerly picked the cloth napkin sitting beside his plate and gently wiped as possible mess away from his mouth, turning his storm blue eyes to look at the beautiful pink haired woman seated beside him… his heart swelled, as it always did when he looked at his beloved Autumn. The adoration in his gaze was unrivaled.<br><br>“The dinner was spectacular… but now, I wish to dance with my sweetheart” Valentine murmured softly, his smile an enticing blend of loving and seductive… he pushed out his chair with a gentleman’s grace and as he stood, he extended a hand out to Autumn “Honor me with a dance, my love…”<br><br>Oh how she stole his breath away… Autumn was always beautiful to him… but here, now, as she was before him in such elegance and beauty… the sight of her was enough to make him tempted to fall down onto one knee right here and now, in front of everyone… the very notion that Autumn could ever love another man was a concept Valentine could not bear... he understood so clearly in these moments why gentleman of old would draw swords or issue challenges to dual over the heart of a maiden fair… funny how such violence was inconceivable until you felt the sweet touch of love for yourself.<br><br>Oh no, Autumn was his love, he would never surrender her… however, at the risk of overwhelming his sweetheart, he refrained… for now.<br><br>As she stood and accepted his hand, Valentine spun the beauty into his embrace, the skirt of Autumn’s dress fanning out like the blooming petals of a flower, he drew her in closely as they began to step in graceful elegance to the music.<br><br>“Have I told you how radiant you look tonight?” Valentine murmured, the tenderness shining in his gaze all for her “You enchant me. I will love you and only you forever, Autumn…”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Blessed Falls Village | A Greek Mythology Story | Main Game</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rainbrows</strong> on <strong>29-10-2020, 21:37:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://snusercontent.global.ssl.fastly.net/member-profile-full/64/2175164_9159282.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">Carter Byrd</span><br><strong>Blessed By::</strong> Athena<br><strong>Location::</strong> Party <br><strong>Company::</strong> Liliana<br><strong>Date/Time::</strong> Saturday, June 20th, evening<br><strong>Mood::</strong> Happy as Heck<br><strong>Wearing::</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> Quill's Fantastic Pick</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/kmAAAOSw4GVYSUdV/s-l225.jpg) (https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1rnI0LVXXXXbqXXXXq6xXFXXXq/Fashion-Style-Two-Button-Navy-Blue-Groom-Tuxedos-Groomsmen-Men-s-Wedding-Prom-Suits-Bridegroom-Jacket.jpg_640x640.jpg)</div></div><br><strong>Note</strong>: Only Carter and those that can speak to animals can understand Ross<br><br><hr><br>Hearing that Lily was having an amazing time put a happy smile to Carter's face. She had seemed like she was enjoying herself but having the confirmation was always nice. He, too, was having a great time. Carter had never attended a formal party like this so he wasn't sure if he was going to enjoy it, but having Lily around made everything a million times better. "I'm also having a great time," he replied with his happy grin still on his face. "And I love you too. A whole bunch." Liliana made Carter feel happy in a way that he'd never felt before. Just looking at her could lift his mood and fill him with a strong love for her, and he would make sure to use the abilities gifted to him from Athena to protect Lily at all costs. <br><br>"I'd be happy to come visit them tomorrow. I'm always available to you for help there or just to hang out or anything else." Carter placed a gentle kiss to the top of her head after he spoke. If she called and requested his presence, the red head would probably willingly drop whatever he was doing to report to her, even for the simplest thing. "He might want to come to the clinic with me tomorrow. He likes to hang around the other animals. But it's good to hear that Mittens is doing better! I'm sure Ross will also be happy to hear that." Ross could be a bit much, as he was rambunctious and also owning thumbs, which meant he could get into things a regular animal couldn't, but he had good intentions usually.&nbsp; <br><br>But tonight was not a night to worry about what mischief Ross could get into, it was a night to spend enjoying his time with Lily. This was the first time they had been public with their relationship, too. The night was filled with couples and they fit right in. "I would ask you to dance with me, but I'm really bad at it and I'd probably trip us both."
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