Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin & CBJD)
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				Title: <strong>Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>10-10-2010, 00:44:00</strong>
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				<em>Listen well, my children, for I have for you a story. A tale of the gods, and of their mistakes.<br><br>All of the gods had had their share of indiscretions - Zeus had his infidelity, Poseidon his lethal mood swings, Hades his kidnappings, and of course there was the bloody uprising by Zeus' bastard son Kratos. Some of the gods, however, were able to keep their more questionable affairs hidden, even from each other.<br><br>Aphrodite, for instance, despite her husband Hephaestus being particularly possessive, was able to maintain her sexual liberty with whomever she pleased. Though she had encounters with many a partner (god and man and beast all alike), among her favorites was Dionysus, whose domain was drink and reveling. The formula was an obvious one: some of the reveler's wine, a touch of the goddess's libido, and an encounter was assurred. They met rather regularly (despite Dionysus's claims both ways - he told some that it never occurred and others that she couldn't keep away from him), but oddly enough never conceived a child. The goddess of desire was certainly not bothered in the least by this; it meant that her husband would have no evidence of her infidelity. She didn't care if Hephaestus knew, but if he did it would be an inconvenience.<br><br>However, even the fortune of the gods can only carry them so far: eventually Dionysus and Aphrodite did conceive. In a panic, the god of reveling disowned the child immediately - before anyone had even considered that he may have been the father. The ensuing drama was one to be expected on Olympus; the gods accusatory, the goddesses indignant. Despite Hephaestus' demands that she kill the child, Aphrodite chose to bear it, and in time she gave birth to a boy, whom she named Tychus.<br><br>That boy, my children, is the focal point of my story.</em><br><br><div align="center">- - -</div><br>Tychus stood up from the grass slowly. He scowled at the naked woman still lying there, moaning softly and covered in their mingled juices, and he was repulsed at how filthy he found her. When they had met, the godling had found her pleasant and very attractive; he thought maybe she would be interested in him. Much to his frustration, she had only wanted a cock. It never ceased to amaze and anger Tychus how impossibly fickle these mortals could be.<br><br>"Get up," he spat. She didn't respond; she simply lay there, her satisfaction complete. Tychus could not deny that he had fun with her; sex was always enjoyable to a degree for him. But he lost interest when his partner displayed such shameful enjoyment. His rationalization was thus: if she enjoyed having him with her, she was a good, virtuous woman and deserving of kindness. If she simply enjoyed having a man ravage her, she was a whore, and not worth his time or anyone else's. "Get <em>up,</em>" he snarled again, glaring at her.<br><br>The girl slowly began to sit up, visibly unnerved by his aggression. "Baby?" she inquired gingerly. "Something the matter?"<br><br>Tychus exploded. "Don't you dare speak to me, you slut! You disgust me!" His blue eyes flashed yellow, and they bored into her own orbs. "People like you sicken me. You lead a man on, convince him you're good, and kind, and deserving of his love, and then you treat him like a toy as soon as he gives himself to you! Are you proud of yourself?!"<br><br>The poor horrified girl simply sat there, growing pale. Tears threatened to fall from her eyes. "I..." she began, her voice breaking. She gasped when Tychus leaned in quickly, taking her face roughly in one hand.<br><br>"You can't even answer, can you?" Tychus demanded softly, a touch of sorrow in his own voice. "You're trash. Get out of my sight." By now, the girl was bawling, and she grabbed her dress from the ground and ran off, her cries filling the night air. Tychus stood up again, then, with a frustrated shout, punched the tree behind him, leaving a notable dent in its bark. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>10-10-2010, 03:17:25</strong>
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				Amara was sick of being treated as an amusement for men. The only daughter and child of a rich man... her place in society certainly had its perks. She always had the best wools to spin with, the most graceful maids, the finest of clothes... Yet she hardly ever saw the sun. Her place was the gynaeceum and she hardly ever got a chance to leave it. <br><br>The only time her father allowed her to leave the gynaeceum was when he wanted her to entertain her suitors. Stupid, boorish, ugly men that he had met during his stint at Troy. Unfortunately for her father, but rather fortunately for Amara, most of the kings of Achaeans were already married. Amara's father would not let his daughter be a concubine, even for a king. His pride would not abide that.<br><br>She was sat in front of the window, a maid brushing her hair, when she saw her father walking with another man, getting closer to the house. Unlike the other men who she was forced to parade around in front of, this one looked rather young. And handsome. His hair was short, curly blonde. He must've been only thirthy at the most. <br><br>Amara called for her maid to pull out her finest gown, a golden yellow peplos of the finest fabrics. A helm of paler yellow, embroidered in real gold thread that had belonged to Helen of Troy went over her hair, contrasting nicely with her wine-dark curls. <br><br>Her father called for her, and Amara descended the stairs to the main room of the house. She took small, graceful steps and kept her head bowed like a good daughter until she was introduced to the stranger. <br><br>"Daughter, this is Lord Diomedes, son of Tydeus."<br><br>Amara bowed deeply to this legendary hero of the Trojan War. "It is my honour, my lord," she said demurely. <br><br>"A fine woman, Themocletes. I see that the reports of her beauty were true," Diomedes said appreciatively. <br><br>Amara led the men to the furs in front of the hearth, getting them settled and calling for wine and water. The two war veterans proceeded to become incredibly drunk and increasingly crude. <br><br>She found her attraction to the young hero faltering as he tried to grab at her, and made several lewd comments about her bottom. <br><br>Taking the opportunity that their drunkeness had presented her with, Amara slipped from the house. The land around the house was rather beautiful. It was situated next to a large creek, which meant that the land around it was fertile and lush. The forest was alive with the sounds of animals. It was close to sunset, and Amara allowed the last few rays of the sun to soak into her pale skin. In these few moments she could grasp away from her house, she felt free. She wished it could be this way always.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>10-10-2010, 05:46:23</strong>
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				Tychus perched on the corner of the castle's walls, watching the drunken men converse. He scowled; they irritated him. The blonde one in particular was even annoying to look at. Not moments ago he was treating a girl like a piece of meat, groping at her and saying disgustingly lewd things. The godling folded his arms and glared at the man. Such impudence and wanton lust was a pox on the people around him.<br><br>Tychus' finger shot out and pointed at the man, and he growled under his breath. "Finish your drink." The man obliged, drinking his wine a bit too quickly. "Good. Now stand up." When he stood from his chair, the people sitting with him eyed him with suspicion. His own face held a perplexed and somewhat fearful expression. "Go have some more wine." He obliged, taking the half-full bottle and draining it. A sadistic smile crept onto Tychus' face. "Now...you're going to go outside into the street and smash your head against the pavement until I tell you to stop. You won't feel a thing."<br><br>Within minutes, a scream rose from the street as a woman and her husband fled from the corpse of a blonde man with a mangled, dented skull, lying in a pool of his own blood.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>10-10-2010, 06:13:12</strong>
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				The sounds of screams roused Amara from her thoughts of freedom and escape. The housekeeper Lena, the woman who had practically raised Amara, was shrieking at the sight of Diomedes' bloody head splattered against the stones of the yard. Lena's husband went into the house to find a man servant to help move the body. <br><br>Amara took Mother Lena in her arms, shielding her face from the terrible sight, while also taking comfort from the old woman. Even though he had been a terrible brute, she would not wish a fate like that upon anyone. <br><br>Her father was far too drunk to understand what was happening, and she got one of his mistresses to take him to bed to get him out of the way. Once again, it was up to her to look after the house. <br><br>"Dispatch a rider to meet his party, immediately," she told one of the manservants. "Inform them of what has happened."<br><br>She turned back to Mother Lena who was as white as a spirit. <br><br>"Why did he do that?" The old woman moaned in distress. <br><br>Amara shook her head, rubbing her forehead with one hand. "It was the stupor of drink. Dionysus played with his wits, like those of his followers. Surely you have heard of the enthusiasmos?" She asked the old woman.<br><br>It was a silly question. Everyone had heard what happened in the Cult of Dionysus. His followers drank themselves into a frenzy, until they took one person as a sacrifice and pulled them apart. Amara had never heard of one person doing it to themselves, but there was a first time for everything.<br><br>Diomedes' body had been moved away from the central courtyard, and two maids were furiously scrubbing the stones to remove the stain of the blood. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>10-10-2010, 08:18:09</strong>
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				When the crowds started to gather and people began crying, Tychus's enjoyment quickly faded. He couldn't understand it. Why were they grieving? He was a bad person, a lecher! Why didn't they just throw him out of the city to be eaten by the birds? He hugged himself tightly, frustrated tears threatening to fall from his eyes. Unwilling to let anyone see him cry, the son of Dionysus jumped from the wall, landing expertly on his feet, and ran into the fields outside the house, eventually stopping when he came to a river.<br><br>He looked at his reflection in the flowing water, seeing his own childlike features contorted sorrowfully. His eyes scanned the flowing mirror before him, the image of his own face burned into his mind.<br><br>As he was of divine birth, Tychus was very attractive - it was to be expected of the gods and their children. His features were not very masculine; his face was soft and somewhat shapeless, without any trace of a beard, and his skin was very pale. He was of slight build, the build typical of a philosopher or an actor - nowhere near the physique of a soldier or his cousin Hercules. His blue eyes were very intense and expressive, and had a tendency to literally flash with emotion when he was particularly upset or excited. In a word, Tychus was cute. Not handsome, sexy, or beautiful - cute, in much the same way an infant or a puppy was cute.<br><br>Today, though, the boy-god was a mess. His chestnut-colored hair was unkempt and shaggy, an inch from shrouding his eyes, which at this moment were deep blue pools of depression, frustration and loneliness. There was no denying it: he looked as pathetic as he felt. He sunk to his knees and sat down, hugging his legs to his chest, and the tears began to fall. With a sob escaping his throat, the melancholy godling buried his face in his knees, his cries becoming audible and his entire body trembling.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>10-10-2010, 09:12:33</strong>
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				Amara couldn't really understand the carry-on that occured after Diomedes death. Yes, he was a hero, and yes he was strong and handsome and blah blah blah... But he was a brute! He had no understanding of the common rules of Xenia [hospitality]! He was dishonouring his gods by his lecherous behaviour!<br><br>She sighed and pulled a hand through her hair and walked out the back of the house to get away from the wailing of Diomedes' party and the women of the house. The noise was giving her a headache. She cut a path through the thick fields behind the house that the horses grazed on. Before she reached the river though, she heard the noise of someone crying. <br><br>"Hello?" she asked softly. The crying continued. They mustn't of heard her. "Hello!" She said a bit louder.<br><br>She walked closer and saw a man leaning over the river, crying. She took a step back. "Are... are you alright?" She asked hesitantly.<br><br>He looked up at her and Amara's breath caught in her throat. He was... beautiful... It was if he had been created by the gods. Even in his distressed state, it couldn't hide his natural beauty. She wanted to reach out and touch his skin, that looked as if it had been carved out of marble. <br><br>Perhaps that was what had happened. Maybe he was a statue who had been animated by the gods and he wished to go back to his original form. <br><br>She took a step forward, reaching out a hand towards him. "Please, please don't cry."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>10-10-2010, 19:28:32</strong>
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				When Tychus' eyes met hers, he was taken aback at the woman before him. She was beautiful and dignified, with an air nothing like the whores he was used to meeting with. Her eyes weren't lustful; they were gentle, and she seemed genuinely worried about him.<br><br><em>Another one,</em> Tychus thought bitterly. He was sick of trying. Every time he thought someone might be nice or worth his time (and she certainly seemed that way), that person ended up disappointing him. "G-go...go away," he mumbled between sobs, turning back to look at the river. He had been hurt too many times - letting someone else in would be stupid.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>10-10-2010, 23:15:45</strong>
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				Amara walked forward, her heart panging a the sound of the stranger's cries. It was such a sound of pure sorrow and heartache that it brought tears to her own eyes. What had this poor man been through that caused such pain? Someone of such beauty should never have anything to cry about, no distress to mar their life. <br><br>She gently rested a hand on his shoulder, rubbing the wiry muscle there. She wanted to take him in her arms like she would a babe, and rub his back, as if her embrace alone could fix his problems and his hurt. "It will be alright," she told him in a low voice, such as one would use with a wild animal. "Please, let me help you," she implored. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>10-10-2010, 23:37:42</strong>
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				When he felt her hand on his shoulder, Tychus panicked. He wanted more than anything to hug her, to have her hold him and make him feel loved, if only for a little while. But at the same time, he wanted to run. He knew in the pit of his stomach that this woman was probably just like everyone else on this wretched plane, and he wasn't about to risk being hurt again.<br><br>He began to calm down a bit, his sobs no longer shaking his body but still prominent. His blue eyes met her, filled with desperation and melancholy; they held the same expression held by a child abandoned by his parents, the abject loneliness of a wife whose only contact with her husband was through beatings. There was no joy, no happiness in his youthful face.<br><br>At her reassurance, Tychus laughed bitterly. "Will it? And just how do <em>you</em> know that? What can you possibly do to help me?" he snapped. He wasn't upset with Amara, but his frustration was such that he couldn't help but take it out on someone. However, even filling his voice with anger wasn't enough to hide what his eyes confessed to her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 00:37:00</strong>
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				Instead of scaring her off, his anger only made her more concerned for him. His wretched sorrow broke her heart, and she knew that if she could make him feel better than she would have done some good in her life. "I can listen," she said softly, rubbing his back. "I'm very good at listening. Everyone always tells me their problems and it makes them feel better." She pulled her soft helm from her hair and held it out to him. "Please, dry your face, sir. No one as noble as you should cry like this. You should have no worries or cares in the world." <br><br>She looked over her shoulder to the house, making sure that no one had come out to see where she was. They would be distracted by their mourning for a good while longer before finding her disappearance. She gntly touched his face and wiped away a tear. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 01:46:19</strong>
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				Confused was too soft a word for how Tychus felt. She seemed less and less shallow with every action she took...perhaps she actually did care. But maybe she was leading him on. She could be just like everyone else. But no one had been this nice to him before...it terrified him.<br><br>When he felt her hand on his face, he leaned into the touch, closing his eyes. Her hand was warm, and soft; her touch had a soothing quality to it. His sobs became smaller and further apart, and he sniveled as he nuzzled her hand. Internally, the godling cursed himself: this was exactly what he wanted to avoid. But he couldn't help himself. He felt loved.<br><br>His eyes opened, and gazed into hers, a look of surprise adorning his face. Though she was attractive, Tychus saw something else in her expression, something he struggled with defining but found incredibly beautiful. Perhaps it was concern, or love; he didn't know for sure, and he didn't care. "I..." he began, before breaking the gaze and looking away again. He didn't want her to know; he knew that she would hate him if she did. When he spoke again, his voice was cold and bitterly matter-of-fact. "You're naive. I'm not noble, and I'm certainly not carefree," he spat at his reflection, not caring if she heard him.<br><br>His breath still agitated, tears still staining his face, Tychus cast a grudging glare at his reflection, his eyes sparking yellow.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 03:32:15</strong>
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				Amara could not feel offended by his outburst. It was only borne of hurt, not any real menace. <br><br>"You're right," she admitted, "I am naive. But that itsn't anything I can help. It is only the way I was raised." She grabbed his face and turned it towards her. "But I know that you have freedom. You're lucky. Don't take your sex for granted." She smiled at him softly and stood. Little grains of wheat stuck to her garment, the same colour as the fabric, a golden yellow. She brushed at them gently and waited. If he wanted to talk to her, he would, but at the moment he just wanted to wallow. <br><br>"I suppose I must get back to the house," she told him absently. "Sweet Hera, that oaf is making life difficult, even in death." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 04:06:51</strong>
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				When she turned his face to her, Tychus froze. He had so much he wanted to say, so much he wanted to tell her, but he couldn't find the words. He simply sat there, looking at her, amazed at how sincere her eyes were. His face was completely still as he looked at her - not a single tear fell from his eyes. When she stood up, he sniffled once, then shuffled to his feet awkwardly.<br><br>"Wait," he mumbled as she turned to leave. It had taken all of his courage to muster up that word, but he couldn't let her leave. Not yet.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 04:15:19</strong>
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				Amara stopped and turned back to him, smiling indulgently. She had known that he had wanted to talk, but she needed to get him to trust her first. She stepped back towards him. The setting sun lit up his pale skin in a dusky pink, and his hair turned red in the strange light. He truly was one of the most beautiful beings she had ever seen. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 04:24:53</strong>
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				Tychus shifted his feet, swaying uneasily. Suddenly he was self-conscious; he wondered what she thought of him. Surely she found him weak, and she probably thought he looked like a child, too - the son of Aphrodite inherited the slight build of his mother, rather than that of the more robust Dionysus. His arms were frozen at his sides, trembling subtly under the tension in his muscles. His eyes darted a bit before finally settling on her.<br><br>"Um..." When he wasn't upset, Tychus had a very soft, melodic tenor voice, which soothed (and sometimes mesmerized) the ear it fell upon. "D-do you have to leave now? No, no, of course you do; forgive my impudence. Uh...might I know your name?" he inquired after a decent amount of stumbling over his own words. He was doing his best to hide his insecurity; his success was meager.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 04:37:18</strong>
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				Amara smiled at his nervousness. It was as if he had never been around a woman before, never talked to one. "I will not be missed. I am Amara, daughter of Themocletes and Neera. May I ask your name?" She asked, approaching him slowly. It was hard to keep herself away. She wanted to reach over to him and run her hands over his smooth skin, to see if it felt as good as it looked. She wanted to trace his wiry muscles. She tried not to be too obvious in her admiration of his body, but it was hard not to stare. Never before had she felt such an instantaneous attraction. <br><br>His voice was as beautiful as his body, and she wanted to close her eyes and listen to him speak, even if he was just listing names and places. She could listen to him speak forever. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 05:38:16</strong>
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				"Amara..." he mumbled, relishing the sound of her name. It suited her well. <br><br>At hearing her question, Tychus froze. She had mentioned her parents' names. Could he do that? What if she knew who he was? Would she hate him? Everyone else hated him for it. He considered lying to her, then quickly dismissed the idea. Even if it made things easier, he couldn't lie to her. No, he would tell her the truth, and see how she reacted.<br><br>He adjusted his stance, doing his best to look as mature and strong as possible and making eye contact with Amara. When he spoke, his voice carried a tentative degree of confidence. "I am Tychus, son of Dionysus and Aphrodite." His parents' names came heavily from his mouth, and he paused. "But..." His voice softened again. "Please don't think of me as different." Though his words were clear, his tone was almost pleading. "I don't want anyone to know who I am," he said, his voice returning to an insecure mumble. He turned away from her, sadness filling his expression again. Immediately he regretted telling her; no doubt she would hate him now.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 06:06:09</strong>
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				Amara was shocked, but it seemed to fit. She had known as soon as she'd first seen him that he was too beautiful to possibly be mortal. She reached out to him again, taking his hand and turning him to face her. <br><br>"Why would I think any differently of you?" she asked gently, surprised that he would think that. "You cannot help your heritage any more than I can help mine." She rolled her eyes as she thought of her drunken lout of a father. "But... why would you not want anyone to know? Surely women and honour would come flooding to you if they knew?" She rubbed her thumb against his palm absently, not really registering that she was doing it. <br><br>It felt so natural to touch him. She wanted to touch more. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 06:23:35</strong>
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				Amazement flooded into Tychus. She didn't hate him?<br><br>His hand closed around hers involuntarily as he listened to her. Her skin was soft; it was a feeling Tychus was used to, but usually he hated the pushy, sex-driven touches that he associated soft skin with. Her touch was different. It was gentle, almost loving. It confused him, but he liked it. <br><br>Her question turned his expression from awe to bitterness, and he glared sullenly into her eyes. "Why would I want that?" he growled. "Most of the women in Greece are shallow harlots. They wouldn't care for me beyond their frivolous attractions. And what good is honor to a god?" He blinked, realizing he had just called himself a god. True, he was of divine heritage, but he had left Olympus of his own accord. The memory came back to him, and the bitterness in his expression grew. "I don't need such meaningless trash weighing me down," he spat angrily.<br><br>There was a pause. Silence made Tychus uncomfortable, but he hated to be the one to break it; he was always afraid of what people would think of what he said. He finally spoke, looking away from her again. "I don't understand...why you're being so nice to me. Don't I frighten you?" He didn't want to tell her that he had caused Diomedes' death, but he felt dishonest for appearing so harmless to her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 07:09:40</strong>
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				He was a very confusing entity. From one emotion to another as quick as lighting. Mother Lena would call him 'tempestuous'. Not knowing quite whether to be insulted, Amara said, "I hope you don't think of me as a harlot."<br><br>She kept holding his hand, but stopped stroking it. "You don't frighten me," she said honestly. "I don't believe that you would hurt me. But you shouldn't speak about women that way. Often they are only doing what they must to make their way in the world. It's not easy, you know." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 07:19:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The godling pondered her words for a moment. She seemed genuine, at least for now - chances are he'd change his mind about her soon enough, but at the moment he saw nothing wrong with her. "No," he said, "I didn't mean it about you."<br><br>His eyes met hers again, regret and fear filling his expression. "I've hurt people before..." he said softly, almost regretfully. A spark of yellow brought him back. "You haven't seen them the way I have. Their faces contorted in lustful shame, the way they beg you to touch them, to please them...it's filthy. It's disgusting and simple-minded. I don't have any respect for that," he growled. She felt tension building in his hand. When he spoke again, it quickly released. "I just...is it too much to ask for someone to actually care?" he mumbled, his voice cracking. He did his best to blink back the tears that threatened to fall.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 07:33:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Using the hand she was holding, Amara pulled Tychus closer to her. She reached up her hand to put it on his cheek. She could see the deep emotions in his eyes, and the tears that threatened to fall from them. <br><br>Her thumb stroked across the soft skin of his beautifully carved cheek. It wasn't cold, like marble, but warm and full of life. Hesitantly, she leaned forward and kissed his cheek. It was no more than a brush against his skin, but Amara blushed when she pulled away and looked down at the floor. "I care," she said softly. And it was true.<br><br>For some reason, she cared deeply for this man... no, this god. His sorrow made her sad, and she wanted to change that. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 07:53:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus scowled at her. He expected no less from a mortal girl.<br><br>"You've known of my existence for all of five minutes," he said coldly. "yet somehow you care now? How do you expect me to believe that?" Shaking his head slightly, he pulled away from her. "No. I'm not going to let myself be hurt again!" he snapped, glaring at her.<br><br>As soon as he pulled away from her, Tychus suddenly felt pain. He desperately wanted to melt into her arms and let her love him, but he knew she wouldn't. No one would. "And for the record," he hissed, laughing bitterly, "that wretch in the middle of the street is dead because of me. He was an ass and he deserved to die." He bit off his next words, deliberately making them sting as much as he could. "The fact that your kind mourns him at all says scores about you all."<br><br>Fresh tears began to stream down his face. "Go...please, just go away..." he pleaded, another sob escaping his lips. He didn't want her to go, but he didn't want to hurt anymore. And looking at her was starting to make him hurt.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 08:02:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara felt cold inside as he pulled away. Of course, he may have been beautiful and a god, but he was still a man, and they thought of no one but themselves. She drew herself up tall and thrust her chin high, as a woman of her breeding could. "Yes, Diomedes was a lecherous, drunken lout. I do not mourn him. But it was not your decision to kill him. He should have died when Zeus decided, not just for your silly whims!" She cried, filled with self righteous anger at his billigerance. <br><br>"And I do care for you!" she told him, though she doubted that he would listen. "But I see that you are too proud to accept that. Fine! You shall live your life alone because you are too afraid to let anyone past that hard shell of yours!"<br><br>She turned, making the wheat whirl around her, striding back towards the house, only letting her tears show once he couldn't see her anymore. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 08:15:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He could do nothing but whimper as she shouted at him. He tried to form words, to say something, anything to keep her from leaving. But nothing came out, and he could only watch as she walked away. He sunk to his knees again, his sobs shaking his body. Though he knew no one would hear him, he shouted after her. "I'm not proud! I just...Dammit!" <br><br>He punched the ground, continuing to curse. His left eye flickered rapidly with sparks of yellow. "Are you proud of me, Mother?! Are you happy with your son?! Your son, the murderer! The worthless reject of Olympus! You must be so happy!" he shouted bitterly. "I was a mistake, wasn't I?! A by-product of your fun! You...you didn't even love me..." His words became soft, and degenerated into more sobs. "You had enough love for everyone else, god and man alike, but you didn't even love me..." Finally he began to cry loudly, collapsing onto the grass and curling up.<br><br>"Amara...please come back...I'm sorry..." he whimpered into the grass. "Please...don't leave me alone again..." He continued to cry until he fell asleep, too exhausted to even hurt anymore.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 08:31:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara couldn't sleep that night. Instead she sat at her window, looking out towards the fields. Everyone had finally gone to bed, and her father was sleeping of his drunk. The wailing had stopped shortly after she had returned from the field and she had sent away the onlookers. A cart was coming in the morning to take Diomedes' body to his ship and back to his home. Those who wished to continue mourning could do it there. <br><br>A stray tear fell down her cheek, which was quickly wiped away. What use was it to cry about someone who would not spare a thought for her? He didn't realise how lucky he was. <br><br>Mother Lena had struck her across the back when she had come back to the house. She wasn't supposed to leave the house unless her father said that she could. <br><br>No, Tychus was luckier than he knew.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 08:40:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus perched on her roof as soon as night fell. He wasn't satisfied with the way she left him: At the very least he had to apologize to her. The light from her window was dim, but present; he knew she was awake. His face was still streaked from his crying, but he had long since stopped, his self-loathing deferring to an increasing hunger for closure.<br><br>He peered over the edge of the roof, and was able to catch a glimpse of Amara. She looked sad. A dull ache surfaced in Tychus' chest; he couldn't help but think he was the one who had hurt her. The godling bit his lower lip, and in a quick motion he hopped from the rooftop and landed on the top of her window sill, listening intently for any noises she may have been making. When he heard nothing, Tychus swung around, dangling upside-down from her window. He looked down, seeing her inverted figure, and his eyes met hers.<br><br>"Um...hi," he mumbled sheepishly. He was suddenly very self-conscious; she probably thought him insane for such a stunt.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 08:45:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara fell off her chair in surprise as she saw Tychus hanging from the roof, squealing slightly. "What are you doing!?" She asked in a hushed voice. "Get down from there before you hurt yourself!" She told him, standing up and extending her hand out towards him. "And before someone sees you!" <br><br>Strangely, instead of being angry at his appearance, Amara felt her heart jump in what could be called happiness. She was glad to see him there. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 08:55:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smirked. "I'm a god, silly. Even if I fell and landed on my neck, I'd be fine." He came in the window anyway, and immediately pulled Amara into a tight hug. Since his head was next to hers, she could not see his face, but it bore an expression of deep remorse.<br><br>"I'm sorry," he said softly. That was all he was able to say. His body was trembling - this wasn't easy. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 09:06:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara was surprised by his embrace, but pleasantly. She sighed and all but melted into Tychus' arms. Her head rested on his shoulder with a little difficulty. She was a bit shorter than him. Her hands rubbed up and down his strong back. "I'd worry anyway," she told him softly. <br><br>At his apology she shook her head. "I-I'm sorry too. You were upset. It was only natural to lash out." <br><br>Amara breathed deeply and delighted in his smell. He smelt like fresh grapes and a musk that could only be descirbed as man. It was intoxicating. She could see why women lost themselves around him.<br><br>"Are you feeling better?" She asked sincerely. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 09:23:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"No," he replied, just as sincerely. He lost himself in the hug for a moment. She was soft, delicate: Tychus felt as if the slightest misstep would break her, and although it made him worry, it made him want to protect her.<br><br>He let go of her, taking a step back. "Do you hate me?" he asked quietly, bracing himself for the yes he'd heard from everyone else.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 09:32:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara closed the gap between them quickly, needing to have some kind of contact with him. Her hands rested on either side of his head. "No, of course I don't hate you!" She told him forcefully. "I couldn't hate you!" <br><br>She shook her head and reluctantly let go of him. "You're just a product of circumstances," she said, fiddling with her hands. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 09:38:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He was surprised by the contact, but didn't mind it; he loved how gentle her touch was.<br><br>At her comment, he chuckled bitterly, a slight spark of yellow entering his eyes. "You have no idea," he growled, folding his arms. "'Circumstances' doesn't begin to describe the hell I've been through."<br><br>His scowl faded when he looked at her, and his eyes filled with sorrow. He wanted her to know what he had been through, but he didn't want to tell her - he would have to say it, and remember everything again.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 09:47:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara took away her hands and looked down again. She realised how see through her nightwear was. A white garment that showed off... well, everything, despite its shape. She folded her arms over her breasts, trying to hide her dark nipples from sight. Her cheeks flushed. <br><br>"If you don't mind me saying, my lord," she said, using the respectful title for a god, "Perhaps you wallow in your sorrow so much that you are trapping yourself in it. If you could let it go, you wouldn't feel tied to the past." <br><br>She didn't meet his eyes, instead looking out at the moon, the goddess Selene. Her beauty lit up the night sky. She was one of Amara's favourite deities. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 10:01:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus noticed how shamelessly her nightgown showed off her body, and he couldn't help but subtly steal a glance at her. There was no doubt that she was beautiful; feminine charm, though, was not something that Tychus fully appreciated anymore. More attractive to him was the color of the soul, and the capacity of the heart, although neither was particularly prominent among mortal women.<br><br>"You think I don't try?" he asked, his voice bitter and frustrated but not angry. "You think I don't try to forget how alone I am?" He took a step forward, eyes flickering, but it was clear that his frustration was not focused on her. "Every time I meet someone that shows interest in me, she ends up only caring for my heritage, or my body, and she leaves my soul to rot. Every time I see someone heartbroken, I pray that the one responsible drinks so I can drive him to send himself to Hades where he belongs." His voice began to break. "Every time...I see a child being held by his mother...I have to remember that..." A sob escaped his throat. "...that I never had that..." The tears fell again. He was mortified, disgusted at how weak he was, but he couldn't stop. His voice became angry, and yellow began to bleed into his eyes. "...and you think I can just forget? You think I can just let it go? I have the power to do whatever I want, but I'm still miserable because I'm completely alone!"<br><br>His hands balled into fists, which trembled violently. His eyes sparked wildly. "Don't you DARE accuse me of wallowing, when I spend every moment of every day trying to escape this...this...hole inside me! This hole that grows every <em>fucking</em> day!"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 10:25:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara shook her head. He was completely incapable of seeing outside himself. <br><br>"We're not so different, my lord," she said softly, not showing how his outburst had shaken her. "My mother died when she gave birth to me. My father was injured in the war and was no longer an eligible match for any young woman of standing. My father has always blamed me for my mother's death." She shrugged. "Truthfully, I do not think it would have mattered if he had remarried. He has had many mistresses and they have never gotten with child. I do not think he is able to have children anymore." She shook her head and turned, pulling the night gown tight so he could see the red lines Mother Lena's wood had split into her skin. "This is what happened after I got back from seeing you because I had left the house without permission." She turned back to Tychus, folding her arms again. "I know something about being alone. My lord." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 10:41:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus blinked. Was she trying to one-up him? She had asked! His resentment turned to horror and guilt when he saw the red mark. He had hurt someone...he always hurt people.<br><br>"Sometimes I wish my mother was dead," he mumbled. "Better she die than disown me." He looked back at her, and there was an odd serenity in his eyes. "You're hurting; I can tell that much. But you're lucky, Amara. Even if he brings you pigs, at the very least your father acknowledges your existence. I'd trade my freedom and my birthright for that in a heartbeat." He walked past her and sat in the window sill, glancing outside at the fields.<br><br>"I hate being a god," he mused calmly. "Mortals revere me simply because I exist, and my cousins on Olympus despise me for that same reason." The moonlight caught his eye. "What's worse, my only supposed powers are my beauty and my ability to drive those who drink into a frenzy...Lord Zeus must revile me. No doubt he's reprimanding my mother for her mistake." The last word stung him, and he shifted uncomfortably. "I never asked much of them - the other gods, I mean. I never fought for power, or standing. I don't care about any of that. I..." He hugged himself and turned away from Amara. "I just hate being alone all the time."<br><br>There was a long silence. In his mind, Tychus raged. Why was he telling her all this? What could possibly result from him pouring his soul out to some mortal girl that he only succeeded in hurting? He couldn't shake the feeling that telling her who he was, and what he felt, was a terrible mistake.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 10:51:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"You'd want your father to find you the most... crass, lewd and brutish people that he can, just because he wants their money! I will live to give them everything and in return I will get nothing!" She shook her head. He understood nothing about anyone but himself. "I understand that you've had a tough life but... Why are you pushing me away? You say you don't want to be alone, but when someone tries to understand you-" she broke off, throwing her hands in the air in annoyance. "You're so self involved." <br><br>She walked away from her, getting back into her bed, and snuggling down into the soft lamb skins that lined it. If he wasn't willing to listen then she wouldn't talk. Wincing as she rolled onto her back, she quickly turned onto her side so she could see him, illuminated by moonlight. He was so beautiful, but he might as well have been a statue. At least a statue would listen. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 11:30:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus turned to face her, his expression sad but resigned. "Of course I'm self-involved...who else can I trust?" he asked quietly. Instead of waiting for an answer, he rested his forehead against one hand, looking back out the window. "I want to understand people. I want them to tell me their troubles, so I can help them. No one gives me that chance." He stood up and walked towards the bed, crouching so his eyes were at the same level as hers. "And I push you away because I don't want you to feel the way I do. I don't want anyone to carry this burden. It hurts enough to do it myself...how could I ever hurt someone else this way?"<br><br>He sat down next to the bed, resting his head against the cushion from the side. "I know how you feel," he said softly. "I know what it's like to give someone everything and have them stomp on it and throw you away. My mother did it to me when I was young, and so many women have done the same thing."<br><br>He paused; he had to choose his next words carefully. "I..." he began, stopping himself short. Another pause. "I don't want you to have to go through that anymore...I wish I could keep it from happening to you. You deserve to be happy, and maybe I don't, but I can still help you." A wave of courage overtook Tychus, and he sat on the bed and pulled her head into his lap, turning it up to face him.<br><br>"Talk to me, Amara," he said, his voice sweet and gentle. "Tell me what's hurting you. Tell me everything you keep locked in your heart. I'll listen." His own courage shocked him; he had never been this forward before. Of course, he had never had to pursue a girl, either - most of them fell in his lap when they learned what he was. He put his hand in her hair, stroking it gently. "I'll listen," he repeated. "So please...let me help you."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 11:53:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara smiled at him. He was showing her his good side, his sweetness that she knew he had inside. Her eyes drifted closed and she nuzzled her head into his lap. "I don't want to be given to the highest bidder," she told him. "I want to marry someone who I love, or at least care for." She sighed and shook her head. "I know that is not realistic, but I don't want my husband to only view me as a... womb to pop out children," she said with disgust. <br><br>"Anyway, didn't you ever hear that a problem shared is a problem halved?" She asked, craning her head up to look at him. Why was he here in her room when he could be with any woman in Hellas? She was nobody. "Everyone deserves to be happy, even the gods," she said, drawing little words on his knee. She didn't even know what they meant. "We deserve to be happy, don't you think?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 12:06:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smiled back at her, doing his best to mask his terror at being so close to her - at any moment she could spurn him, just like everyone else did. At this moment, though, he was comfortable, and he continued to stroke her hair as he listened. "There's nothing unrealistic about that," he chimed in, interrupting her for a moment. "It's unrealistic to expect your child to marry to fill your financial needs, if you ask me. And any man who views his wife that way should be hanged." He chuckled at the irony of his statement, knowing he had sentenced a few men for that already.<br><br>At hearing her offer, Tychus looked away. "My problems can't be shared. I can talk about them, but that's it; they won't go away. And I don't know if I deserve to be happy...not when the entire world seems intent on keeping me miserable." A flicker of resentment danced through his eyes. "But you needn't trouble yourself with that. It's not a burden I'd want you to bear at all. You deserve happiness, at least," he said softly, his eyes looking into hers. There was a certain longing in the young god's eyes; he wanted to understand her pain, and to make it his own, hypocritical as it may have been. There was something else there, too - something which, had she not known Tychus' mind, Amara may have mistaken for happiness.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>11-10-2010, 23:48:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nuzzling her head into his gentle caresses, Amara felt comfortable opening up to the young god. <br><br>"Perhaps it is unrealistic," she conceded. "But it is why most have children in the first place. It is the wish of society that children should secure the parent's place in a community, either by passing on their name and wealth to a male, or using a female to gain more wealth." She shrugged. "The system is flawed, but there it is..." <br><br>She wanted to lie on her back so she could look up at him with more ease, but she was afraid of reopening the wounds that lay across her skin. As was proper, she had not been allowed to bind them with bandages or give them any healing salve. They had to heal 'by the will of the gods' as her punishment. <br><br>At his musing about his own happiness, Amara reached over and took his free hand in her own. "Everyone deserves happiness. Some choose to&nbsp; throw away that chance, because they are greedy and want something more than is offered to them. I don't believe that your chance for happiness has passed you by yet, my lord, but if you are not careful, it could."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 00:59:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"That's what I hate about mortals," Tychus replied. "For the most part, they're selfish, and don't care at all about others. I don't care if it's a system or not; it's wrong." He spoke with conviction and a touch of resentment.<br><br>"No, you're wrong," he said, riding on the momentum of his earlier statement. "Not everyone deserves happiness. The instant someone tries to take someone else's happiness away, willingly or not, they lose their right to be happy. People like that need to work for their happiness."<br><br>He noticed that she was on her side, and a worried expression came onto his face. She was hurt. "Is...is your back all right?" he inquired gingerly, not wanting to bring up a touchy subject. But he was concerned. "If it's bothering you, I can try to patch it up..." Though the young god was not entirely confident in his abilities, he intended to try; he wanted her to stop hurting.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 01:58:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Did... Have you taken, or tried to take someone's happiness away?" She asked hesitantly, not looking at his face. She didn't want to censure him, she just wanted to understand him, but in order to do that she had to ask some difficult questions of him. It was obvious that he had done some bad things that he was not proud of, and she didn't begrudge him that. Everyone makes mistakes, expecially when they were angry. <br><br>She shook her head at his offer of help. "Mother Lena will check the wounds in the morning. If they look more healed she will think I used something on them and will lash me again." She squeezed his hand and smiled. "But thank you for offering." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 03:05:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, I have," he mumbled, turning away from her. He was such a hypocrite, and now she saw him for the monster he really was. "They weren't good people...but that doesn't excuse it." His hand began to tremble in hers; this was hard.<br><br>"A-are you sure you don't want me to? I mean, if a god does it, it should be okay, right?" he offered, desperate to take the focus off of his past. He had already experienced it once; he didn't want to go back.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 03:24:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara pulled his hand to her mouth and kissed it softly. "I know these hands wouldn't hurt me," she told him softly. "They can be used for pleasure, or healing, or pain. All you have to do is choose to use them for good. And then the past won't matter." She held it to her cheek and shook her head again. "Mother Lena would never believe me. She would strike me twice as hard," she told him without anger. It was the only life she had ever known. There was no room to criticise. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 03:45:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus briefly wondered if Mother Lena drank, but quickly dismissed the thought - he'd hurt too many people already. At feeling her lips on his hand, the young god sighed heavily; he wanted nothing more than to melt into her arms and fall asleep next to her. It was strange, he thought, that he felt so attached to this person. But he felt as though she understood his pain, and knew everything he hid in the darkest corners of his mind - and loved him for it.<br><br>"I want to use them for good. I want to use them to make someone happy," he said softly. His eyes met hers and he placed his hands on her cheeks, holding her hand gently. "Someone like you. Someone who deserves it."<br><br>There was another pause. It wasn't awkward, or uncomfortable like the silences before. He felt connected to her, and the silence intensified that. He searched his mind, desperate to find a way to take this girl's pain away and make her happy. It didn't matter what he had to do; he had to find something, anything.<br><br>A thought struck Tychus, and a spark of excitement flickered through his eyes. "Let me take you away from here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 03:54:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara sat up suddenly. She held his face in her hand, looking deeply into his eyes to try and see the truth and sincerity in them. She could nothing in his gaze but loneliness, excitement, hope and caring. <br><br>"Why would you do that for me?" She asked softly, not willing to let herself hope too much. He was offering her the chance of escape, a chance that she desperately wanted. "Where would we go?"<br><br>She smiled and bit her lip, trying not to let herself get carried away. "Could we really do it?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 04:39:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara's sudden enthusiasm evoked a smile from Tychus; he was proud of himself. "We can go anywhere you want," he replied softly, placing his hand on hers and nuzzling into her touch slightly. "I'm a god, remember? I can take you anywhere you want to go. It won't be hard." His smiled widened. "And I'm doing it for you because I...I want you to be happy. You've already been hurt because of me; I owe you this."<br><br>He was still afraid. This was a huge risk, one that could end in him being abandoned again - but he couldn't just let her go. Besides, even if she spurned him, she'd be happy with her freedom. "Of course we could," he cooed, his voice ringing musically in her ears. "What have we got to lose?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 04:53:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her smiled was as wide as should could manage. She leaned forward, his face still in her hands and kissed his lips chastely before pulling away from him completely. Hopefully he wouldn't think that she was just a desperate harlot. <br><br>"I- I apologise, my lord," she said softly. "I did not mean to be so forward." She shook her head and looked down at her hands. "Besides, you were not the one who hurt me. It is something that I am used to." Rubbing her hands up and down her arms, she tried to find some warmth. <br><br>Oh, why had she been so silly!? He didn't want women throwing themselves on him anymore. Now he would be angry at her and would change his mind... 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 05:16:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The kiss surprised Tychus. It was not the act itself so much as how it felt; normally when a woman kissed him, there was nothing behind it but desire. Amara's kiss had a different quality to it. Appreciation, perhaps? He wasn't sure, but he knew that it was genuine, and not the shallow nonsense he expected.<br><br>He only listened to her ramblings for a few seconds before pressing a single finger to her lips, smiling softly. "First of all," he cooed, "my name is Tychus, not 'my lord.' Secondly, you wouldn't have been whipped had you not spent so much time with me earlier today, so I must take responsibility for that. And third..." He pressed his lips to her forehead and hugged her tightly against him, taking care to avoid pressing against her wound. <br><br>"The way you kissed me just now told me everything I need to know. You're different, Amara...you're a good person." He nuzzled her, sighing, before loosening his hold on her and looking into her eyes. "Let me take you away from here," he repeated softly.<br><br>For a moment, Tychus was hopeful. If anyone could end his pain, it had to be this girl.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 05:30:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara smiled and rubbed her head against his chest. She rested her head against his chest and listened to his heartbeat, regular and steady. It made her feel grounded and safe. Her arms went around him, feeling the muscles of his back that she had wished to touch that afternoon... <br><br>That meeting, with the tears and shouting and drama felt like a lifetime ago. She felt as though she had known her whole life. Maybe she had, and had just been waiting to finally meet him. "Tychus..." His name rolled off her tongue easily. She looked up at him and smiled. "Thank you, Tychus." She grinned at him and laughed. "So where shall we go first?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 05:43:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The embrace was strangely soothing to Tychus. He could have held her for ages, had she not spoken to him and woken him from his trance.<br><br>He held her tight, kissing her forehead. "Wherever you want to go. I'll take you anywhere in the world. Just ask." If she had asked to stay where they were, he would have obliged; at the moment, nothing mattered to Tychus except that she remained close to him. He found himself confused about his feelings for Amara. "Love" didn't seem to be the appropriate word; perhaps he was possessive, or protective of her, like a dog of its master. But he was content for once; despite all of the weight on his heart and the painful memories in his mind, Tychus was content.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 05:52:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The sun had begun to break the horizon. They had spent the whole night talking and cuddling. Amara had never been this close to someone before, either physically or emotionally. But they had to leave now, before Mother Lena came for her and found Tychus in her room. Neither god nor mortal could stop Mother Lena from thrashing Amara if that happened. <br><br>She pulled back, still smiling and holding onto his hands. "Let's go somewhere to watch the sun rise over the sea," she said excitedly. "I've never seen the sea before."<br><br>Truthfully, she didn't care where they went as long as he was with her. She looked down at her nightgown and bit her lip. "Should I change? I-I-I don't want p-people to see me like this..." she said, blushing furiously as she realised that she was chest to chest with him. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 06:23:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smiled, though he was unable to fully hide the apprehension in his expression. "Yes, go ahead, but we have to hurry. I want to be as discreet as possible."<br><br>He turned around as she went to change and stood in front of the window facing the plains. The morning breeze cooled his face, which had been hot all night due to his intimate conversation with Amara. Apollo's charge shone brightly into his eyes; the day was a bit hazy, but Tychus had never seen a lovelier sunrise.<br><br>"Amara," he called back to her. "As soon as you're ready, climb on." He gestured towards his back. "Don't worry, I won't let you fall."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 06:49:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara blushed when she realised he was going to stay in the room while she changed. At least his back was turned. She chose her prettiest peplos, inwardly reasoning with herself that it was just the first that she had grabbed. It draped her body gently, only hinting at the curves that lay underneath. It was a lovely gentle green colour, pale like the first shoots of new leaves. She wrapped her matching helm across her hair. A girl had her modesty to uphold, even if she was about to run away with a god.<br><br>She bit her lip and held on to his neck as she attempted to climb his back. "Oh dear," she said quietly, trying to keep a hold. She could feel herself slowly sliding down his back and squealed. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 07:00:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus chuckled as he heard her squeal. It was the first time he had laughed sincerely around Amara. His laugh was soft, appreciative, and full of compassion - nothing about it sounded mocking. He placed his hands on her thighs, lifting her higher onto his back. She was wearing a long dress, but it wouldn't get in the way too much.<br><br>"Don't let go," he said, gently but firmly as he perched on the window sill. As soon as he finished talking, he leapt out of the window, traveling a surprising distance before landing about two hundred feet from the house on his feet, bending his knees to absorb the impact - he wouldn't have been hurt by it, but he had to be careful since Amara was traveling with him. He took a moment to let Amara recompose herself from the landing before starting to run at a frighteningly fast pace, turning very slowly towards the south. <br><br>His destination was the beaches of Nauplion, just south of Mycenae. Normally, it would take a days' travel to reach such a locale from the estate where Amara lived. Tychus had only an hour to make the trip. He planned on reaching Nauplion within that hour; it was the loveliest beach that he knew of, and Amara deserved no less.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 22:55:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara kept her eyes closed and winced as Tychus leapt from the window. She gulped audibly, getting back her breath, before yelping in surprise as he took of at a pace faster than any human could achieve. She kept her eyes closed as they sped across the ground, as the one peak she had taken had been just as Tychus swerved out of the path of an uncoming tree. She clutched him so tightly that she was sure that her nails were drawing blood. <br><br>It wasn't that she didn't trust him to keep her safe, it was just that she wasn't used to travelling at such speeds. Any human would have trouble adjusting. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 23:07:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus was completely focused on the path before him. The feeling of her nails digging into his skin registered only vaguely, and served only to tell him that she wasn't letting go; he ignored the pain completely. In an attempt to better accommodate her, Tychus slowed his pace a bit, knowing that their destination wasn't far. His speed was roughly twice that of the average man's sprint. <br><br>"Everything ok?" he asked, wanting to ensure that she felt safe. In the corner of his eye, he caught the sun rising slowly over the sea. "We can stop here if you want."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 23:16:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara shook her head furiously. "I can handle it," she whimpered. "You had somewhere in mind and I really want to see it." She told him. She didn't want to be some wilting flower. True, she had never been past the boundary of her own estate before, but she had to learn these things and experience them. If anything ever happened and she had to go home, she wanted the memories of this time and the knowledge that she could be more than a little housewife. "Please, lets keep going." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 23:28:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"But the view is just as nice here," Tychus protested, not breaking stride. He wasn't upset that she wanted to keep going; the view was so familiar to him that it didn't matter where he saw it anymore. "Besides, it'd be a shame to cover your clothes in sand...are you sure?" He was prepared to keep going if she asked. This trip wasn't about him; she wanted to see the sun rise over the sea, and he wasn't about to make assumptions about her request.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 23:34:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara raised her head from its place on his shoulder and opened her eyes slowly. She gasped and almost let go of Tychus. <br><br>"I-I never realised... I means, you hear the stories of the 'wine-dark' sea and how beautiful it is, but..." She couldn't put into words how much it meant to her, to sea the glimmer like a jewel under the strengthening light of the early morning sun. It was more beautiful than she could describe. "Thank you, Tychus. Thank you so much." <br><br>She wrapped her arms tightly around him, feeling the beginnings of tears sting her eyes. The fact that he had done this for her meant more than she could ever possibly tell him. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>12-10-2010, 23:39:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus closed his eyes, smiling. She was happy.<br><br>"Think nothing of it," he mumbled, a degree of pride in his tone. He had made someone happy. His grin widened - he had made someone happy. "Thank you for letting me..." He trailed off. He set her down gently, and turned around to pull her into a tight hug.<br><br>He still wasn't sure how he felt about Amara, but Tychus knew that he loved seeing her happy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>13-10-2010, 04:07:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's not nothing," Amara told him firmly. "It's everything." She couldn't even remember the last time she had felt so happy, so full of life and energy. She wanted to see everything that was to be seen, go everywhere that they could go. And she wanted to go there with Tychus. <br><br>It was a strange experience to be held like this. She had never really been hugged like this before. But it felt so natural to do this with him. He was made for hugging, and he was exactly the right size for her to hold. She looked up at him, and saw he was truly, sincerely smiling. It made her smile in response, his grin contagious. <br><br>She lay her head against his chest and drank in the sight of the sea, sparkling like armour that has been polished to perfection. But it still wasn't as beautiful as the smile of the man holding her. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>13-10-2010, 04:25:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus only looked at the sea for a little while; he had seen it before, and even though it was beautiful he didn't truly care for such things. He was more focused on the girl in his arms - for once, he didn't regret spending his time with a mortal. He looked down at her, eyes half-shut as he put a hand in her hair, stroking it gently and pressing it against his chest. He clung to Amara desperately, like a drowning man to a riverbank; for the first time, the young god felt loved, and he wasn't about to let that go.<br><br>"I'm glad you like it so much," he mumbled into her hair. His smile grew, but there was a certain shyness to it; he had never been so embarrassed to give a woman a gift before. He had actually grown used to overemotional words of praise, and more often than not he was able to simply blow them off. But Amara's joy made him nervous. Could he maintain it? Would she be dissatisfied with him over time? What would he have to do to keep her happy with him?<br><br>The questions buzzed, but Tychus dismissed them, instead deciding to nuzzle into Amara's hair. He sighed softly and pressed his lips to the top of her head. "Tell me what else I can do for you," he whispered.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>13-10-2010, 04:36:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara sighed happily and nuzzled into his chest. But suddenly, she felt nervous. She was feeling something she'd never felt before. Desire. It rose in her body, and she had no real way to deal with it. She stopped moving her hands. It was imperative that she handled this carefully. He had been misused just as she had, and Amara didn't want him to feel like she was wanton. <br><br>But no man had ever made her feel that way, although they had tried. Some of her suitors had caught her unawares and groped and touched her. They had never compromised, they would not dare, but they had touched her in extremely inappropriate ways. Those times had only ever made her cry and feel dirty. But this simple embrace made her feel far more excited than their grubby touches. <br><br>She would let herself be happy only with hugs and small caresses, and try not to push her luck. She didn't to force him away. <br><br>"You've done so much already," she told him, answering his question. "I will be happy where ever we go... as long as it's not home." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>13-10-2010, 05:11:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He tightened the hug a bit, enjoying the closeness. "No, no fair," he chirped. "I've already been everywhere. Tell me where <em>you</em> want to go." In reality, he did want to bring her somewhere, but it could wait - he wanted her to be completely comfortable with him first. He felt his desire for her starting to grow in the pit of his stomach, but did his best not to freeze up - he was petrified, worried that he would hurt her, but he refused to let it show. Her comfort was most important.<br><br>He turned her face towards his and looked into her eyes. "I'll take you anywhere you want to go. Just say the word," he whispered to her, caressing her cheek with his thumb.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>13-10-2010, 05:25:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She wasn't able to stop herself. The impulsive motion happened before she could even truly think it. His whisper made her stomach clench and his caress set her on fire. She leaned up and kissed him, softly. It lasted longer than the last, but she still pulled back fairly quickly. <br><br>Amara blushed, her red cheeks almost aflame. She looked over towards the ocean, squinting at the bright light glinting off the mirror like surface. "I... I have always wished to see the shrine to Apollo at Delphi, and speak to the oracle there, Pythia." <br><br>She looked down at her feet, unable to meet his eyes for shame of her forward actions. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>13-10-2010, 05:32:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When her lips met his, he instinctively returned the kiss and pulled her close to him. He would be mortified to admit it, but he was disappointed when she pulled away.<br><br>He hugged her to his chest again, smiling. "Alright. Don't let go of me." In an instant, their surroundings changed; they went from the beaches of Mycenae to the mountains of Delphi. Tychus swayed, and his face grew pale; he hadn't done that in a while, and it had definitely taken its toll on him. His grip on her loosened and he staggered back a few steps, eventually grounding himself again. He was breathing heavily, and his eyes were completely golden. The yellow slowly began to dissipate from his eyes as he stood there, looking at her.<br><br>"I...I'm...sorry..." he panted, still swaying, "if...that...scared you." He fell to one knee, but slowly lifted himself back up. He wondered how the Olympians warped themselves so often - it was incredibly taxing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>13-10-2010, 05:50:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara rushed to his side as he swayed, taking his arm so he could rest against her. "You shouldn't have done that!" She said, scolding him. "I would have been happy to have taken more time getting here! Are you okay? Sit down." She lead him to a rock and pushed him down on it, putting her hands against his head and looking into his eyes for signs of distress. She smiled at him. "Silly..." she said fondly. "We have plenty of time to see everything." <br><br>She finally stood back, letting herself look at the scenery. It was as beautiful in the mountains as it had been at the sea. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>13-10-2010, 05:54:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus was puzzled. She seemed to genuinely care about him...they had met a day ago, and already she was fretting over something as small as him losing his balance. It was incredibly strange, but he liked it; he wanted her to care about him. No, he wanted her to love him.<br><br>He rested his head against her chest and closed his eyes, sighing. "I'll be more careful next time..." he said softly. He knew that the view was beautiful, but he didn't feel any need to see it; he was enjoying being close to Amara too much.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>13-10-2010, 06:06:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara smiled as he nuzzled her chest like a small child. "That's all I ask," she said. She ran her hands through his soft hair, hoping to give him some comfort after their arrival. "Have you ever been to the oracle?" she asked, looking down the mountain side to see the temple and the theatre to Apollo. She knew the sacred spring was around somewhere around here, but not exactly where. As she'd said though, they had plenty of time. She loved just holding him at this point. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>13-10-2010, 06:28:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He pulled away from her chest for a moment to look at her. "Once," he said softly. "She was disoriented...she had just been visited by Creon of Thebes. So she didn't give a straightforward answer to my question." He sighed heavily, taking her hands in his own. "I don't know if the gods would allow her to help me in the first place..." His face fell as his mind turned to Aphrodite, her disapproving frown still vivid in his mind. He blinked, then turned to her and smiled, doing his best to repress the memory. "What about you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>13-10-2010, 07:38:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"From what I have heard, she never gives a straight forward answer to anyone," Amara commented with a smile, hoping to dispell whatever darkness had momentarily assailed him. "This is the first time I have ever left the boundaries of my father's property..." She told him, trailing off as she looked around at the forest around them. "That is why I wish to visit her. I have a question that is... pressing on my mind." She looked back down at him, still holding his hands gently. "But she's very picky about who she sees." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>13-10-2010, 09:00:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus stood up, smiling, and hugged her, pressing his lips to her forehead. "Don't worry. Answers come to those who ask," he said calmly. His melodic tone had a surreal quality to it as he spoke those words; it was as though it was not Tychus speaking, but someone else through his voice.<br><br>He took her hand in his own, lacing their fingers together, and walked towards the Oracle's home, pulling her with him. She would help her. She had to. It was the will of a god.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>13-10-2010, 23:56:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The mouth of the cave in which the Oracle resided was large and open, yet as soon as the couple walked inside its opening, the dark closed in on them. Amara clutched Tychus' hand harder, suddenly frightened. "Hello?" She called into the darkness, not expecting, or maybe hoping that there wouldn't be a reply. <br><br>But from the darkness came a figure. Clothed in a black robe, the oracle came, her eyes cloudy as if she was blind. "What is that you ask of me?" The oracle ask, he voice sounding as if it came from very far away, bouncing eerily around the cave and echoing into the darkness. <br><br>Amara cleared her throat quietly and spoke softly, the cave magnifying her voice more than she wanted. "I wish to know... will I return to my father's estate and marry and... if I do, will my husband be good?" <br><br>It sounded like such a childish question now that she had vocalised it, but she waited with baited breath to see whether it would be answered. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 00:06:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus frowned - he disliked being here. The Oracle was powerful; that much he understood. But something about her unnerved him. He squeezed Amara's hand reassuringly, never taking his eyes off the enigmatic girl before them.<br><br>The oracle never looked directly at Amara. Her face drifted in every direction, as if she were following the currents of air on which her voice rode. Her body remained fairly stiff. "Your father..." she began in a whisper. She reached one hand out in front of her face, as if to grab something in front of her. She pantomimed cradling it, pulling it close with both hands, and she stared at it for what seemed like an eternity. Then her head jerked up, her sightless eyes fixed on Amara.<br><br>"To your father, you are dead," she hissed, hands trembling. "Your mistake cannot be undone."<br><br>Had Amara turned slightly to the left, she would have seen Tychus' eyes blazing with gold; she only felt his hand tighten around hers.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 00:17:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tears rose in Amara's eyes. True, her father had never been kind to her and had done little in the way of kindness to his daughter. Still, her only connection to her home, the only place she had ever known, was gone. She clutched Tychus' hand tightly, feeling her knuckles whiten from the strain. She pulled at him, turning to leave the cave. There was no reason to stay there. She had received her answer. The oracle didn't answer more than one question. <br><br>She closed her eyes against her tears and soaked in the welcome sunshine. It felt as if she'd been in that cave for hours rather than only a minutes. The air had never felt so good. "I shouldn't have gone..." she said quietly, knowing that Tychus would hear her. "It was a mistake." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 01:19:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As much as he wanted to explode at the oracle, Tychus found his rage dissipating when he saw Amara so upset. He rushed out after her, stopping short to listen to her.<br><br>Her words hurt him, but he didn't care. She was crying again. He quickly walked up behind her and hugged her, holding her tight. "I'm so sorry," he whispered, blinking back his own tears. It was his fault. It was always his fault. "I never thought that she would respond like that...I'm so sorry," he repeated, his voice threatening to break. "Don't cry...please don't..." Though he didn't understand why, he was feeling her pain. It was immense, and it only added to his guilt. "I just wanted you to be happy..." A sob finally escaped Tychus, and his arms trembled around her. "I never meant for this to happen. Please don't hate me."<br><br>The tears began to fall again. She was going to leave him; he just knew it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 01:40:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara held onto his arms, her tears drying. Tychus was very confusing. He was always blaming himself for everything that happened to her. "Why are you sorry? It wasn't anything you did," she said, not used to being so candid with... well, anyone. But it was easy with him. "I asked to be brought here. Do you think my life would be better if you'd left me with my father. Knowing him... he probably would have found some way to blame me for Diomedes' death." She took his trembling hands and kissed them softly. "You've saved me, and you should never apologise for that." She turned in the circle of his arms so she was looking at him. "Now, stop snivelling," she told him with a smile, "You have nothing to be sad about today."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 03:03:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus tightened his arms around her, melting into her embrace. His sobs began to dissipate as he listened to her voice. It was soothing, understanding...he felt as if he could do anything and she would forgive him. "I...it's still my fault, though. I'm the reason the oracle even said that. If I hadn't taken you from your home..." He trailed off and nuzzled her forehead. "I just want you to be happy," he said softly. <br><br>It was a lie; Tychus didn't just want her happiness. He wanted her to love him. But that would come with time - for now, he was content to hold her and see her smile. <br><br>"Um..." he began, his voice a bit timid. "Do you...do you want to go back in? I wanted to...to ask her something, too." His hand began idly playing with her hair. "It's alright if you'd rather not; I can ask her later."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 07:21:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara sighed and nodded slowly. "We can go back. I'll be okay if you're with me," she assured him, leaning into his gentle touch. "If you don't mind me hearing what you have to ask."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 07:49:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Before he could read too deeply into her sigh, Tychus smiled. "Okay." He held her for a little while longer, then let his hands fall from her waist to find hers, and he walked back in, taking her by the hand with him.<br><br>The darkness fell in the same way. The oracle moved to face them in an almost identical fashion to when they had entered moments ago. This time, it seemed mechanical, lifeless - like she was a puppet. "What is it that you ask of me?" she repeated, her tone identical.<br><br>Tychus stiffened. The lack of life in her body unnerved him; it was unnatural, so much so that, even as a god, he found it strange. "Oracle," he called into the darkness, his voice suddenly strong and full of conviction, "you know who I am. You know the path I walk." His hand tightened around hers; it was trembling slightly, and Amara felt cold beads of sweat on her fingers. There was no mistaking it; Tychus dreaded what he was about to ask. "How..." he began, stammering. "What will it take for my Mother to love me?" he blurted. There was a look of surprise on his face. He hadn't meant to ask that...why did he say that?<br><br>The blind girl looked at him, her expression sad; it was the first emotion she had ever showed to him. "Poor child...forsaken son of the gods...your Mother, Lady Aphrodite, will love you. The day is coming," she whispered, as if afraid to tell Tychus the answer to his question.<br><br>There was a flicker in his eyes. "When, though? How long must I wait? What else do I have to do?!" he demanded, his voice steadily increasing in volume.<br><br>The oracle's tone remained even and soft. "I cannot see that far."<br><br>Another flicker. Yellow began to bleed into Tychus' eyes. "You lie!" he shouted, shaking uncontrollably. "You know, don't you? You know that she doesn't care! You know she never will! Tell me the truth!"<br><br>Her reply came. "You have your answer, Lord Tychus. Please, forgive my limited sight."<br><br>Tychus stammered, too blind with rage to even argue anymore. She wasn't going to tell him. What was he supposed to do? "You..." he began. Suddenly he wrenched his hand from Amara's and pointed at the oracle, roaring in a strong, intimidating tone of voice, one completely contrary to his usual tone. "How dare you defy me?! I am of divine birth! Who are you to refuse me what I ask for, you wretched mortal?! I demand that you answer me, now!"<br><br>"My master is Lady Athena. I humbly ask your forgiveness, but I cannot answer you further," she whispered, her voice completely devoid of fear, but full of reverence.<br><br>"Damn you..." he whispered, his eyes now completely yellow. "Make no mistake, little girl," he snarled, his voice low. "I <em>will</em> have what I want, sooner or later. You may refuse me knowledge, but I still have power." He lowered his arm, his voice raising in intensity but remaining at the same volume and pitch. "There will come a day when Athena has no use for you, and on that day, you will receive due punishment for denying the will of a god."<br><br>With that, he turned and walked away, passing Amara without so much as a glance. The light shone on his face briefly, giving her a look at it. His soft features were contorted into an intense scowl, and his head was angled downward, giving a savage look to his eyes, whose deep blue had completely given way to a wild, flickering gold.<br><br>He walked out and stood several feet from the edge of the cliff, his arms stiffly at his sides. The yellow began to fade from his eyes, and his blue orbs were filled with terror. <br><br>She had seen him. She had seen what a monster he was.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 08:11:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara walked up to Tychus after his outburst and took his hand. She sighed and lay her head against his shoulder. There was no fear in her look, she was merely dissappointed. <br><br>He had problems with his anger, but reacting so childishly when the oracle was only relaying what the spirits had told her. "She did not deserve your ire, Tychus..." she told him quietly, not looking at him. "What she told her was good news, and you did not take it well." <br><br>She turned his body so he was looking at her. "I usually find that the thing you're looking for only appears when you've stopped your search." She pulled his chin down to her level and kissed him, putting all her emotions from the last day into it and holding him tightly. She wanted to give him all the love that she could give. All of the love that he was lacking in his life. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 08:24:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus was preparing to reply when her lips met his. The kiss confused him, and to a degree it scared him - for a moment it seemed as though Amara was just like everyone else. But this kiss was different. There was another quality to it, something that wasn't desire.<br><br>Upon realizing what it was, Tychus hugged her back and returned the force of the kiss. <em>She loves me.</em><br><br>The phrase repeated again and again in his mind, inspiring awe and excitement every time. <em>She loves me...</em> It had taken him years of searching. Years of loneliness, of frustration, of heartbreak. <em>She loves me.</em> Tears had covered his face, and blood had stained his hands. <em>She loves me.</em> Suddenly, none of that mattered. None of the pain, or desperation, or solitude he had felt seemed to even exist anymore. He was loved.<br><br>Reluctantly, Tychus pulled his lips from hers, somewhat satisfied by the kiss. Though he found that he wanted more, the young god's mind had been racing, and he needed to be heard. He put one hand on her face, resting his forehead against hers. For the first time, Amara saw genuine happiness in his blue eyes.<br><br>"I love you," he whispered, smiling slightly. He wasn't entirely sure if he did love Amara, yet. But he was sick of being alone, and he loved having someone close to him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 08:32:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara felt happier than maybe she had ever felt, excluding when she was young and happiness was a butterfly. She was loved, and worth loving, and that meant more than she could ever express. She knew that she felt the same way.<br><br>"I love you too," she told him happily. She leaned in and kissed him again, quickly this time before melting into his arms. <br><br>They stood that way, just holding each other for a long time, who knew exactly how long. The sun was high in the sky when Amara finally pulled away. She giggled as her stomach grumbled. "We should eat," she said. "You may be a god, but you cannot live on air alone." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 08:39:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus pouted as she pulled away. It was strange to him how clingy he had become with this girl - perhaps that was love? He didn't think it through too much, instead focusing on Amara. "You're right," he said, pulling her into another loose hug. <br><br>"What would you like?" he asked cheerfully. Having traveled across Greece for hundreds of years, Tychus knew what the finest foods available were and how to most readily acquire them, but he wanted to accommodate Amara. "I'll get you anything you want." He grinned proudly; he knew he could back that claim up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 08:56:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara enjoyed his hugs. They made her feel protected and cared for. She loved being held by him. <br><br>"Just something simple. Like feta and bread and olives," she said, musingly. She held his hands in hers and swung them slightly. "I don't really mind."<br><br>Happiness was like the sweetest wine. Once you had a taste, you did anything in your power to keep it on your tongue, even once you were drunk. Even more so when you were drunk. And Amara certainly felt drunk on happiness. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 09:01:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smirked. Her simple request made him admire her more, but she deserved better.<br><br>"Come on," he coaxed, swinging her hands a bit higher. "Think of something you've only dreamt of having. Tell me what you'd like more than anything in the world."<br><br>Maybe he was being overdramatic, but Tychus meant every word. He intended to fetch whatever Amara wanted, however rare, expensive, or even ridiculous it might be. He enjoyed seeing her happy, but he wanted her to be ecstatic, no matter what it took to make that happen.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 09:22:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The last week had been the best that Amara had ever experienced. They had been all over Hellas, and they were currently waiting in sandy Pylos for a ship to take them to Odysseus' kingdom of Ithaca. <br><br>Each night had been awkward. They had gone their separate ways to bed, but not before sharing a kiss that had always made at least one of them yearn to go to the same room at night. <br><br>That evening, they sat on the beach, listening to the waves crash as the sun went down behind them. "I cannot believe all the places we have been," she mused as they enjoy the quiet of early evening. "Thank you. Again." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 09:29:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				For the first time in centuries, Tychus was happy. He had spent a week with someone that actually loved him, and more, they hadn't cheapened the connection by rushing to bed. He was relieved immensely the first time she declined to share a bed with him; it allowed him to respect her much more.<br><br>"Don't thank me," he whispered, kissing her temple. "You deserve it. You deserve the best I have to offer." He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close to him, holding her gently. <br><br>"Are you sure about this?" he inquired gingerly. It was her idea to travel to Ithaca, but he wanted her to be certain of herself. He didn't like the idea of traveling in a large group; there was more chance that someone would recognize him. But if she wanted it, he wouldn't refuse.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 09:41:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course I'm sure!" Amara said brightly. "Unless there's a reason we shouldn't..." She ventured. She was excited to go on a ship. The sea had become a rather familiar sight in their journeys, but to sail upon it... that would be magnificent. <br><br>Her mind wandered to all the islands that there were in the Aegean sea, and she wondered if they could visit them all. Maybe they would come upon one that would strike them as right and they would settle. She would like to have a life with him. <br><br>Her heart dropped. She would continue to age and Tychus would stay as young and beautiful as he was right now. When she was old, and her hair was greying, he would probably leave. She knew from her father's example that men did not stay once women they were not married to got old. It was the way of the world. As it was, she would enjoy his companionship for as long as it lasted and make sure that every minute lasted an hour. <br><br>"I love you," she told him. She wanted to tell him as much as possible before... whatever happened, happened. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 09:50:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus shook his head. "No, not at all! I just wanted to make sure you want to. This isn't something we can easily change," he said, smiling. He loved seeing her so excited. He wanted to make sure she was this happy all the time.<br><br>"I love you too," Tychus whispered into her ear before kissing her cheek. When his eyes met hers, he could tell from her expression that something was bothering her. His smile faded a bit. "What's wrong?" he asked, his tone gentle, as he placed one hand on her face and turned her to face him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 10:06:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara considered telling him about what she was thinking, but she knew she could not. It would distress him, and she knew that she would have to let him go one day. She'd be ready when that day came. Until then... he could go without knowing. <br><br>"I am always the one who kisses you!" She exclaimed instead. "Why do I always have to be the one to initiate things?" She asked him playfully. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 10:09:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus blinked. Was that really it? She really looked upset for a moment there...<br><br>"Amara, come on. Talk to me." His eyes were now full of concern. He knew what he saw. She was upset, and he wanted to know why. He pulled her close again and kissed her. When he broke the kiss, he spoke softly into her ear. "You can tell me anything. Please, tell me what's bothering you."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 10:19:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara smiled sadly. "I was just thinking, you know. About the future. About how I want to spend every moment I can with you before..." she took a deep breath and continued. If she didn't say it now, she never would. "Before I get old and you leave." <br><br>She looked down at her hands. Now he would be sad again, and she didn't want that. "But, I would never begrudge you that. I know it is only natural for men. I love you enough to let you go. When that time comes."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 10:28:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus watched Amara intently, listening to her every word, but as the last words escaped her lips, he chuckled. He hugged her, pressing her head to his chest. "You silly girl..." he mumbled, smiling. "Why would I leave you?" He turned her face towards his. "I could never hurt you like that. I love you," he said softly before pressing his lips to hers. The kiss was gentle, and loving; it validated his words.<br><br>As his lips left hers, Tychus pulled her into another tight hug. "We needn't worry about such things now," he whispered. "When the time comes, we'll make a decision." His hand found hers, squeezing her digits lightly. "Together. Okay?" he asked, looking at her and smiling.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 10:40:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara nodded. She believed him. At least, she believed that he thought himself sincere, and that was enough. She leaned into him, taking comfort from his warm body and his firm embrace. She yawned and snuggled up against him. They had been up early travelling this morning, and then they had spent most of the day in Pylos, looking around and trying to find passage to Ithaca. <br><br>As the afternoon wore on, they had found a private spot on the beach and played in the waters there, feeling like children. Her garment had gotten wet and become seethrough and they both had become very embarrassed until Amara had turned away and found somewhere to dry of in the sun for half an hour. <br><br>Now, she was tired and she knew that she would have to sleep soon. But sleep would take her away from Tychus, and she didn't want that. So, she stayed where she was and did the best she could to keep awake. She stifled a loud yawn and continued to look out to sea, as if it hadn't happened. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 10:47:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Hearing her yawn made Tychus smile wider. He could tell she was tired; the day had taken its toll on both of them. Since he was a god, Tychus rarely got tired, but he was mindful of Amara's limits. It was adorable to him that she wanted to stay awake longer, but she needed to rest - Tychus knew that. <br><br>"Go to sleep, darling," he said softly into her ear. "I'll be right here with you the whole time. I promise." He pulled her closer to him, nuzzling her forehead and letting her rest on his shoulder. "I'll wake you when the ship arrives, alright?" His voice was persuasive, but not forceful - he knew it was in her best interest to sleep, and he intended to ensure that she rested.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>14-10-2010, 10:59:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara nodded and drifted to sleep on his shoulder. It came quickly. The day had worn her out more than she had realised. And Tychus made the best kind of pillow. <br><br>Morpheus came to her quickly, and her dream was most curious.<br><br><em>A beautiful woman, with hair of shining red looked down on her from a throne of gold. They were surrounded by blue sky and white marble. She was clad in a white robe, and a glimmering gold girdle was clasped around her abdomen. <br><br>"You must think me a terrible mother..." she said, musingly, almost to herself. "But we do what we have to sometimes." She looked down on Amara and smiled. "You will understand one day. The fates have assured me of that. One day, he will understand why I acted the way I did." <br><br>The goddess climbed down from her throne so she was on level with Amara, and cupped the young woman's cheeks. "Do not worry, child. Things will work out. I shall see to that."</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 07:08:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The night was sleepless for Tychus. He was used to being awake all the time these days; even in human form, his metabolism as a god was such that he never had to sleep, because he never ran out of energy. He contented himself to watch Amara sleep, a sight he had denied himself to grant her privacy during the past week.<br><br>It never ceased to amaze Tychus how lovely Amara was. Her face was incredibly peaceful when she was asleep; all of the sorrow she had shown before was completely gone. Her expression was neutral, further accenting her soft facial features. She was beautiful, but not in a way that would evoke lust; her feminine form was desirable, but she had an air of innocence about her, one that showed its face completely as she slept - and that made Tychus love her even more.<br><br>He kissed her gently on the forehead, taking care not to wake her because he knew that she needed her sleep, and turned his head back out to the now-dark ocean. There was no sign of the ship, so he turned back to Amara and kissed her forehead again. "I wonder..." he said softly, running a hand through her hair, "...what kind of dreams do you have? Hopefully pleasant...I wish I could see into your mind," he mumbled thoughtfully, becoming more introspective. "That way I would know how to make you smile at every moment." He smirked at the thought. "I'd be able to tease you a bit, too, wouldn't I? But you wouldn't mind," he whispered, nuzzling her gently. <br><br>"I could...I could understand you better, too." He turned from her for a moment, hugging her tightly. "I could understand just what you needed...how I could make you love me. Forever." He pressed his lips to her hair, inhaling her scent softly. His eyes turned toward the stars. "Mama," he said, his voice pianissimo and a touch fearful. "Are you proud of me?" He looked up at the sky, gazing at the myriad of tiny lights above his head. "Do you approve of her? I think she's wonderful," he said softly, his lips curling into a smile. "I think you'd really like her. She reminds me of you, a little..."<br><br>His smile faded, and his hug tightened further.<br><br>"I love you, Mama...I miss you..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 07:28:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara's eyes fluttered open to see Tychus gazing at the sky, a sad, contemplative look on his face. <br><br>"Tychus..." she called softly, noticing how tight his hold on her was. "What's wrong?" <br><br>She reached up to caress his face. "I had the strangest dream, you know..." she shook her head and smiled. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 07:36:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hmm?" He turned towards her, smiling. "I'm alright, my love. Just thinking," he replied, and pressed his lips to her forehead. <br><br>"You can go back to sleep if you want...the ship won't be here for a while. I'm sorry if I woke you." His tone was sweet and gentle; hearing her voice actually did a lot to cheer him up.<br><br>"Oh?" he inquired, grinning. "What kind of dream?" He rested his forehead against hers, stealing a kiss.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 07:50:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"You didn't wake me," she assured him. She pressed her lips to his eagerly. She could feel her desire for him rising again. It took her longer than proper to pull away this time. "I think a goddess was talking to me," she told him. "She was so beautiful, with hair redder than I thought was possible. She talked to me, but I don't recall what she said..." she trailed off, racking her brain trying to remember. "I suppose it wasn't important," she said with a smile. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 08:00:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus was a bit intrigued by her willingness to lean into the kiss, but he dismissed it; there would be ample time in Ithaca to address that. As she described her dream, he ran his fingers through her hair and closed his eyes, listening intently. "A goddess, huh?" His thoughts turned to his mother again. It sounded as if Amara was describing her for a moment. But that was unlikely; as it turned out, there were several goddesses with red hair, all of whom were very beautiful.<br><br>"Hmmm..." He kissed her hair. "I suppose you've spent too much time with me, and now the Olympians are interested in you," he teased, smirking. "I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss it, though. After all, if it didn't mean anything to you, it wouldn't have been your dream." Smiling, he nuzzled into her hair. They had met a week ago, but already he loved this girl so much; he had never been this kind to anyone before.<br><br>He wondered what made her so special.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 08:10:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara couldn't be more happy to see the change in his demeanor since they had met a week ago. He was so much lighter and happier. She hoped that she had something to with that, as he had helped and changed her so much since meeting him. <br><br>She was quiet, thinking about her dream. "I think... I think she said something about being a mother... and she was sorry for something... I don't know." She nuzzled into his chest, taking comfort in his embrace from the cold wind from the sea. "I love you..." she said softly before falling back to sleep against him. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 08:26:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus sighed, smiling. He loved seeing her happy. Not a week ago, the world had been constraining her - <em>hurting</em> her, even. But she was free now, and safe. He swelled with pride knowing that he had freed her.<br><br>He did his best to maintain his smile when she described her dream to him. It was his mother that had spoken to her; he was certain now. But what was she sorry about? Why would she apologize? She hated him. She had disowned him.<br><br>Hadn't she?<br><br>As much as he wanted to think about it further, Tychus decided against it; he was happy, and he didn't want to lose that right now. "I love you too," he whispered into her ear as she fell asleep. He secretly wished he could dream with her, so he could see his mother too. His eyes turned towards the sky again, and he smiled. "Mama, you love her too, don't you?" he asked softly, not expecting an answer. The gentle breeze from the ocean was the only reply. He closed his eyes, letting the cold wind blow through his hair, his smile growing. "I'm glad," he whispered, tears forming in the corners of his eyes. He nuzzled into Amara, holding her close.<br><br>It didn't matter if he was a god. He would live with her, and they would be happy. He was sure of it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 08:36:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara woke to the sound of creaking and crashing of wood and men shouting. The boat was here! She smiled at Tychus and tugged on his arms. "The boat is here!" she said brightly. <br><br>She took his hand tightly. The men on the ship were loud and tall and intimidating. Amara clutched at Tychus for comfort and safety. "Will you stay with me?" She asked him, looking up anxiously. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 08:45:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smiled as he saw the ship pull in. The vessel was massive, far larger than the galleys he was used to seeing. He smirked at realizing that, as the only passengers, he and Amara (he hesitated to think of her as "his lover," but he smiled at the thought) would have most of that space to themselves.<br><br>Amara's enthusiasm caught him by surprise. He found it adorable. "Yes, dear, I know. I saw it pull in," he replied, smiling at her. As soon as he had helped her up, he pulled her into a gentle embrace, pressing his lips to hers.<br><br>"Of course I'll stay with you, silly," he assured her softly, taking her hands in his own. "I'll stay with you for as long as you want me to stay." His tone was a bit more serious this time. He let one of her hands free, then tugged gently on her arm, bringing her with him on board.<br><br>As he passed the sailor at the top of the ramp, the young god handed him a few coins, which he ogled at before looking at Tychus in awe. Tychus only smiled at him. "It's yours," he said matter-of-factly. "Where can we stay? My..." He paused for a moment. Just what <em>was</em> Amara to him? "...er, wife is very tired, and she'd like a place to lie down."<br><br>He flushed slightly at realizing what he had just said. Apparently, for the duration of the voyage, Amara was his wife.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 08:59:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara blushed brightly. She pulled her helm across her head, trying to cover as much of her face as she could from the gaze of the sailors. He called her his wife! Her heart felt so full and high. Though... he had kissed her, and it would have been strange for him to have called her his sister, which was the only other way they could be travelling together, and even that could be deemed inappropriate. <br><br>Her cheeks flushed again as she realised the implications of his announcement. They would have to share a bed! Most improper. She bit her lip and worried it between her teeth. It was her bad habit. <br><br>One of the sailors led them into the bowels of the ship, to a cabin separate from the crew quarters. In it, there was a simple bed on the boards, covered in furs and blankets. <br><br>They were left alone and she looked across at him. What should she do now? 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 09:06:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As soon as the door closed behind them, Tychus pulled Amara into a tight hug, giving her a gentle kiss. He placed one hand on her cheek and looked at her - she was so beautiful. "I'm sorry if that was improper," he said softly, his eyes full of remorse. "I didn't know what else to say." He rested his head on top of hers. "I know what you're thinking...you're apprehensive about us sharing a bed, aren't you?"<br><br>Without waiting for a reply, Tychus kissed her again, resting his forehead against hers and smiling as his lips left hers. "I know it isn't exactly right," he conceded. "But I don't mind if you don't." His hands found hers and he laced their fingers together. "I won't do anything you don't want me to, Amara," he said, smiling. "I see no reason not to share a bed with you, provided we simply control our urges. Wouldn't you agree?"<br><br>He stood there and awaited her reply, enthralled by her. He couldn't get over how lovely this girl was.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 09:18:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't mind... what you said," Amara assured him, although she couldn't stop herself from blushing or say the word... She didn't want to think of them as husband and wife. It made her too happy, and she didn't want to let herself go. She wanted to be with him forever, but who knew if that would ever mean marriage. <br><br>Maybe she could get over them sleeping in the same bed together before considering anything else. "I don't mind sharing a bed with you," she confessed. "I just... sometimes I don't know whether I want to control myself around you sometimes," she told him, looking up at him. <br><br>He was so beautiful, and so good to her. And here she was, practically throwing herself at him! If he called her wanton and loose, he would be right. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 09:35:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus was worried - he had heard that tone before. He hugged Amara close to him, nuzzling her and kissing her hair. "You're silly," he mumbled soothingly, smiling against her forehead. "I'll be honest with you, Amara: it's hard for me too. I love you so much, and I want nothing more than to make you mine," he said softly, a touch of regret in his voice. "But if you think we should wait, I'll wait."<br><br>His hands drifted into her hair again. He loved her hair - it was so lovely to look at, and soft to the touch. He was hard-pressed to find something about her he didn't love. "I'm actually glad you're mindful of it, though...most women waste no time throwing themselves at me. But you wouldn't do that, and I appreciate it so much." He kissed her chastely and hugged her tightly. "Thank you," he whispered, closing his eyes and smiling.<br><br>Deep down, he wanted her to want him. But it could wait: he didn't want to cheapen what they had.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 09:47:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara sighed with relief. He wouldn't let her make a fool of herself. "Thank <em>you</em>," she said sincerely, hugging him tightly before letting go. She couldn't stop her loud yawn and she let herself drop onto the bed. "Stay," she implored, "I - I don't trust the sailors." <br><br>She pulled the covering from her hair and unbuckled her sandals, brushing the sand from her feet. The furs were soft against her skin and she was looking forward to sinking into them. She pulled her legs onto the bed and looked up at him. "Aren't you coming?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 09:52:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smiled and walked over to join her, sitting down on the edge of the bed. He put one hand in her hair, stroking it gently as he removed his sandals and his long robe. All he was wearing beneath was a small cloth wrapped around his waist, covering his genitals from view. His body was toned and lithe; despite his small build, he looked very strong and was extremely fit.<br><br>He lay down next to her, pulling his legs onto the bed, and pulled her close to him, his lips meeting hers in a gentle kiss. He was too timid to try anything more forceful - he was nearly naked in front of her, and he wasn't certain how to proceed, or even if he should.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 10:01:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara gasped at his soft kiss. It brought up so many feelings that she had never experienced before. She let her hands trail down his chest and abdomen before she realised how close her hands were to his... man parts. She blushed and pulled them away. Unable to stop herself, she kissed him softly and slowly, clutching him close. She felt herself moan, and finally pulled away.<br><br>She looked at him, admiring how he made her heart race and her stomach jump. "I trust you." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 10:11:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus put a hand on her face and smiled. "Your trust is well placed," he said before kissing her chastely. He pulled her body close to his, and the feel of her curves against him was enough to evoke a reaction from him. His shaft grew, but did not stand just yet, although its tip was visible beneath the fabric that was intended to cover him. That fabric was six inches long.<br><br>He placed one hand in her hair, kissing her again. This kiss was different; it didn't feel innocent, like his earlier kisses. The young god felt himself becoming overtaken by a wave of desire, and he moaned softly into the kiss. He wanted her. The primal desire that he felt with every other base harlot resurfaced, but it was tempered with love. He didn't simply want her body; he wanted to prove his love to her. He wanted her to trust him, to share herself with him, and he wanted to offer her that same gift. He wanted her to be his, in every possible way.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 10:24:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara blushed as his member showed itself through his undergarment. These kisses were... intense and full of desire. This did not mean that there wasn't love there too. Her leg came up to his hip, pushing her pelvis against his. There was a feeling in her body that was unfamiliar, but not completely unknown. In the last week, her body had felt many things that never had before. <br><br>Her breasts were sensitive and her nipples had hardened against her peplos. Their dark shape was clearly visible through her garment, and Amara was filled with desire to rub them on something. All Amara knew was that she needed Tychus. In what way, she wasn't sure, but there was an imperative in her actions, grasping at her lover desperately. <br><br>"Tychus..." she called, wrapping her arms around his shoulders in attempt to get as close to him as possible. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>15-10-2010, 10:33:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Though he had been with women before, Tychus was scared. He didn't want to hurt Amara, but at the same time he didn't want to disappoint her. It didn't help his train of thought that his length was continuing to harden. He instinctively deepened the kiss, pulling her on top of him and letting his hands travel all over her body. He had wanted to touch her for a long time; now that he had his chance, the flustered godling could barely contain himself.<br><br>His length throbbed against her thigh, and another moan escaped his lips. He needed her, and soon...his desires confused him. For a moment, he broke the kiss and pulled her body against his. His blue eyes met hers, desire sparking yellow in his orbs. He wanted her, but that didn't mean he couldn't control himself.<br><br>"Amara," he whispered breathlessly, "are you sure about this?" He placed one hand on her face, stroking her cheek. "If you aren't ready, we don't have to..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>16-10-2010, 02:38:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara thought about the scars that criss crossed her back, not only from the lashing that had prompted her escape, but from the times before. She had always been... rebellious. But, she thought, he knew about them. He had healed her earlier wounds and so he had seen the other white scars across the soft skin of her back. He hadn't recoiled in digust when he saw them, instead he had merely frowned. <br><br>"I'm sure," she told him finally, decisively. She kissed him again and grabbed at her garment, pulling it up and over her head and depositing it on the floor. A thin wrapping covered her womanly parts, but the rest of her body, breasts included, was bare for him eyes. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>16-10-2010, 03:42:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Even when she assured him that she was ready, Tychus was somewhat afraid. She had always appeared delicate to him, and fragile; he feared that he would hurt her. Now that she lay exposed and vulnerable before him, his fear rose in his chest, causing his heart to pound. This creature was so beautiful, so innocent - and she loved him. And he loved her back. He would grant her wish, regardless of his worries.<br><br>Tychus smiled, bringing his face within an inch of hers. "I love you," he whispered, his voice sweet and gentle, and he brushed his lips against hers, capturing them in a tender kiss. He wrapped his arm around her, pressing her body against his. The feel of her soft breasts and the subtle prick of her hardened nipples caused the young god to inhale sharply through his nose, taking in her intoxicating scent and exhaling on a soft, lustful groan. His free palm brushed against her breast, caressing her delicate skin with his fingertips for a moment before taking the soft mound in his hand, kneading it very gently to gauge her reaction. His tongue traced her lips, tentatively requesting entry.<br><br>His shaft throbbed against her groin, finally having reached its full size of nine inches. A sticky bead of precum moistened its head, of which a bit was smeared on her waist, just below her navel. His hand on her back moved to her remaining garment, and trembling fingers slowly began to remove the thin fabric from her, exposing her core.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>16-10-2010, 03:52:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I love you too," she murmured before moaning softly as his hand caressed her soft and tender breast. It was nothing like the rough and groping touches that other men had bestowed on her. This was soft and gentle and full of love. It felt right and there was nothing to stop her sinking into his drugging kiss. His member rubbed against her stomach and she nervously let her hand move down to it.<br><br>It felt... strange. Hard and yet soft at the same time. She brushed her thumb across the top of it, spreading the drop of liquid across the slit at the tip. She let her hand explore the shaft, running over his veins and watching for his reaction. She didn't really know what she was doing but she wanted to learn. "I-I- is this right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>16-10-2010, 04:03:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus moaned softly against her lips as Amara touched him. Her hands were soft, and a touch cold; the foreign contact excited him. He craved more of it. "Yes...don't stop..." he whispered, his breath heavy against her face. His own hand drifted down past hers, and he brushed his index and middle finger against her untouched, pure womanhood, tracing her netherlips gently - he knew that she was a virgin, and he didn't want to hurt her.<br><br>He slipped the tip of his middle finger inside her, slowly splaying his fingers to drive his digit as deeply as he could. Her sex was warm and moist, and even for his finger it felt very tight. He sighed heavily, his breathing becoming a touch ragged as the thought of penetrating this tight hole with his manhood entered his mind. His lustful thoughts quickly left, though, replacing themselves with concern.<br><br>"Does it hurt?" he whispered, breaking the kiss for a moment and looking at her, his hand on her cheek.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>16-10-2010, 04:12:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara gasped and let go of his member, as pleasure overwhelmed her body. Her eyes rolled back in her head and she groaned throatily, grabbing hold of Tychus' shoulders. "N-no... it feels... ah! Perfect!" Her hips found a gentle rhythm into with his finger's movements. It was a feeling completely alien to her. Her body warmed and she couldn't control her breathing or her heartrate. It felt like she was running a great distance, but then, underneath that was a feeling she had no idea how to describe. It was the greatest feeling she had ever experienced, "Tychus!" She called, grabbing his member again, continuing to grasp and caress it. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>16-10-2010, 04:19:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus' eyes flashed yellow, the sparks increasing in frequency and intensity as his lust began to take control of him. He began to move his finger inside her, his lips moving directly to her neck and kissing it gently, taking care not to leave any marks. His other hand caressed her breast, his fingers paying special attention to her nipple, which he tugged at slightly.<br><br>As Amara took hold of his throbbing shaft, Tychus moaned again, his tone steadily becoming more primal. He moved his hips with her hand, entering a rhythm not dissimilar to that between his finger and her sex, but faster and more forceful. He could feel his desire welling up and intensifying; before long, he would be unable to keep himself from claiming her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>16-10-2010, 09:45:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The ferocity of her desire frightened Amara. It was all moving so quickly. Tychus's hips moved against her hand and hers moved with his. It seemed that everything was building to some kind of inevitable conclusion, but she wasn't sure what it was. She groaned bodily as he took her nipple between his fingers and tugged. She had never expected such a rough movement to be so... pleasurable. There was no other word for it. Her body felt as if it was about to explode under his caresses. "Tychus!" She cried as she hit another bump of ecstasy. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>16-10-2010, 09:54:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hearing her cries frightened Tychus. It didn't sound like a cry of fear, or pain, but all the same he refused to harm her. His hand on her breast softened in its caresses for a moment, and he slowed the movement of his other hand. His lips met hers and he kissed her gently and chastely. <br><br>"I love you," he whispered sweetly against her lips. "If I hurt you, or scare you, stop me, okay?" His voice was soothing and reassuring, a far cry from the primal and almost dangerous aura he gave off before. In that moment, the young god's desire vanished from his eyes, leaving only an adoring, protective blue.<br><br>Without waiting for her response, Tychus moved his head southward, planting several kisses on her neck and collarbone as he approached her breast. His tongue circled her nipple and flicked its hardened tip, his fingers closing around the ample flesh of her bosom. He began to move his hand again, gingerly at first, but eventually entering a rhythm with her hips that increased the depth and pace of his motions. His fingers inside her curled gently, careful not to compromise her virginity but still searching for her most sensitive spot.<br><br>"How do you feel?" he growled into her breast, half-shut eyes wild with desire. He wanted to be sure that she was enjoying this as much as he was.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>16-10-2010, 10:02:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara couldn't stop her gasps and sighs and could only clutch Tychus tighter as he suckled on her taut nipple. "I love you too," she sighed. His hand had slowed and Amara almost cried out for him to keep going! Harder! but she stopped, instead moaning again. She was very aware of not wanting to seem too lustful, and continued to attend to his hardened member as best she could. She loved how it felt, but as Tychus' fingers began to move fast, deeper, she lost all cognisance of the world past his hands on her body. <br><br>"I f-feel..." she tried to answer between moans. "I feel s-so good! Keep going, Tychus! Please!"<br><br>Her legs hooked around his and they rocked in time with each other, their hands mimicking the intimate dance. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>16-10-2010, 10:16:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus grinned and increased the force behind all of his efforts. Though he was ashamed of himself for it, he loved it when Amara begged him to touch her. It made him feel loved, in the first place, but also powerful. Even as a creature of divine birth, the son of Aphrodite had a particular lust for power. This was a lust he found himself sating in the bedroom, where he took absolute control of the pleasure of his partner.<br><br>With Amara, though, he didn't simply want to be in power. He wanted her to feel incredible. He wanted her to love him, and to love what he did to her so much that she begged for more of it. He wanted her to trust him enough to allow him the luxury of touching her. Tychus wanted her body to love him as much as her soul did, and the only way he sought to do that was by addicting her to him.<br><br>And addict her he would, for the godling had inherited his mother's flair for the intimate.<br><br>He pulled his finger out of her sex, only to slide two digits into her very slowly. His lips found her neck again, tasting the pure, creamy skin and evoking a low moan from Tychus, which rumbled through her body and crawled up her spine as if it were a chill. He removed his hand from her breast and placed it on top of her hand that was stroking him, taking her delicate hand in his own and guiding it up and down in broader motions. The attention to his cock caused him to moan again, this time a bit louder. "Amazing..." he whispered into her flesh, his hot, ragged breaths rhythmically warming her bosom.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>17-10-2010, 05:41:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara could feel herself reaching some kind of height of ecstasy as his fingers rubbed at a particular spot. "T-tychus!" she called. Her hand stilled on his member as she cried out, her hips bucking wildly as she came over the edge of her pleasure. She screamed his name and held onto him tightly as she spasmed. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>17-10-2010, 06:10:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus wrapped his arm around her and cradled her body against his as she came, his fingers inside her sex remaining static. His lips met hers in a loving kiss, and he held her until her aftershocks ceased, after which he loosed his hold on her, and his lips left hers and kissed her forehead. His hand went into her hair, and he tentatively pulled his fingers out of her.<br><br>"Do you want to keep going, love?" he inquired, his voice gentle and sweet. He was prepared for her to say no; even if she did, he would be satisfied knowing that she had received such pleasure from him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>17-10-2010, 06:17:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Sweat beaded along her forehead. Their room under the deck was sweaty and humid. His kiss was soft and her heart slowed until she could breath and think again. <br><br>"I- would you mind if we waited?" she asked tentatively. "I-I'd just prefer it if our first time together was not at sea where all the sailors above can hear us," she admitted with a deep blush. Yes, they believed them to be a married couple, but still... she had her beliefs and she didn't want to give those up so easily. Perhaps it didn't matter, since she had already been compromised by him, but it mattered to her.<br><br>Looking into his earnest blue eyes, Amara saw love, and she knew that if she said no, he would respect her beliefs. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>17-10-2010, 06:29:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Though he knew she would probably ask to wait, Tychus was a tiny bit frustrated when she did. After all, they had already gone so far, so why not continue? <br><br>The young god quickly dismissed the thought as silly and smiled back at her. After all, this meant he was right about her - she wasn't shallow like everyone else. "Of course we can," he replied softly, his smile wide and his azure eyes full of understanding. He hugged her close to him, bringing her head to rest on his shoulder. "If it's alright with you, though...can we sleep like this?" His eyes met hers, his deep blue irises filled with tentative, childlike inquiry, and he ran his fingers through her hair. "I like being this close to you..." he admitted softly, his cheeks turning a bright shade of red. "Please?" he added, his voice rising a few steps in pitch.<br><br>Tychus hoped desperately that she wouldn't be too embarrassed to sleep in his arms; the feeling of her skin on his was pleasant, and having her close to him gave him the simple assurance that she was safe. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>17-10-2010, 06:36:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara smiled and nodded, nuzzling into his chest. She liked the feel of his skin against hers, and the way his muscles moved. He was so strong and sure, and yet gentle and caring as well. She knew he would understand. <br><br>"I-I do want to do... uh, that... with you. But I want it to be right, you know? Not just an overflowing of lust," she said, trying to explain. She looked up at him, and leaned up to kiss him softly. "I love you." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>17-10-2010, 06:44:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus chuckled as she tried to explain herself. "It's alright. I understand," he coaxed, returning the kiss gently. "I love you," he replied, smiling. He continued to look into her eyes for a few moments, placing one hand on her face and holding her tightly against him with his other arm. <br><br>His smile faded a bit, a touch of worry surfacing in his eyes. "You look tired..." he said softly, brushing his thumb against her cheek. He turned slightly, letting her body slide onto the bed but still holding her against him, and kissed her forehead. "Go to sleep." His voice was gentle, but firm; it conveyed to Amara that Tychus would not allow her to protest. "We'll have plenty of time to spend together later, but you need to rest," he coaxed, planting another kiss into her hair. "I'll wake you in a little while, okay?" His eyes fluttered shut as he pulled his lover close to him.<br><br>It didn't occur to him until later that Tychus hadn't only claimed to be her husband - he was starting to act like one, too.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>17-10-2010, 07:39:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara nodded against him. He could be quite possessive, but she actually quite liked it. It was just his way of showing how much he cared. Her eyes fluttered closed after watching his face for a few minutes and she slipped quickly into sleep.<br><br><em>A tall woman with hair as yellow as gold and the redheaded woman from her other dream were fighting. They were in that same place that she had been earlier, but the sky had grown dark.<br><br>"They love each other!" The redhead was shouting. "I want him to be happy!"<br><br>The blonde woman sneered. "She is mortal. And he is so hopped up by his own lust that he has no idea what he's feeling!"<br><br>"No," the redhead refused. "I know what he's feeling, and Eros has confirmed it. They are meant to be, Hera! Please, let them be!"<br><br>Hera sighed, her arms still folded. "I shall... consider it."</em><br><br>Amara shifted in her sleep and the dream disappeared. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>17-10-2010, 09:21:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus watched her sleep for a little while, before drifting off to sleep himself. It was the first time he had actually slept in months, making it that much more enjoyable when his eyes fluttered shut. He was completely unaware of his lover's dreaming.<br><br>The morning came quickly, with Apollo's charge shining gently onto the young couple from a small porthole near the bed. The light fell onto Tychus' face, waking him from a light sleep. He was unaccustomed to the practice of sleep; generally, the gods went for months or even years without any rest, for they simply did not need it. When they did sleep, it was awkward for them, and the son of Aphrodite was no exception to the precedent.<br><br>He stirred slightly to find that Amara was still snuggled into his side, and upon seeing her he sighed happily. She was radiant; the sun fell on her in such a way that made her soft, alabaster skin glow. Her face was peaceful, like that of an infant asleep, and it accentuated her beauty. Tychus wondered if any man could look upon such a lovely spectacle and not love her as much as he did; it put him at ease that no other men were in the room to test that theory.<br><br>The young god toyed with the idea of waking his lover for a few minutes, ultimately deciding to let her sleep; the poor girl had been through so much lately that she had earned all the rest she could get. Besides, it would only be a matter of time before she awoke and he could spend his time with her. He kissed her hair very gently, almost as though she would break if he was anything but gentle with her, and nuzzled her forehead. "My lovely angel..." he whispered, more to himself than to Amara, as he closed his eyes and pulled her against him, anticipating her awakening.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>18-10-2010, 03:30:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara woke slowly, hardly even aware that she was awake at first, and then only just blinking her eyes blearily. She stretched slowly and then looked up. Tychus had his eyes closed, though she knew he was not sleeping. Still, she took the opportunity to study his face. It was completely unbelievable to her that he sometimes doubted his own beauty. <br><br>In their travels, they had met many different kind of men, and everytime she could see him judging himself against them. Yes, they had huge muscles and they made passes at her, but Amara was not interested in them. Her heart was held by Tychus and no one else could hold her love like he did. Meant to be... <br><br>She smiled and kissed his nose, letting him know that she was awake. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>18-10-2010, 04:12:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Upon feeling her lips on his nose, Tychus opened his eyes slowly, looking down at the woman in his arms. He smiled and brushed his lips against hers, his eyes still half-closed. The effects of sleep were unfamiliar to him, and he was adjusting to them very slowly, doing his best to give Amara his attention but only partially succeeding.<br><br>"Morning," he mumbled drowsily, but nonetheless in a very sweet and musical tone. His lips met hers again, and he allowed the kiss to deepen slightly before pulling away and hugging her head to his chest. As much as he wanted to lose himself in her, she had asked to wait, and he wasn't about to go back on his promise. His eyes fluttered shut again, his body threatening to resign itself once more to sleep's welcoming embrace; he had to shift slightly simply to keep himself awake.<br><br>After a few moments of appreciative silence, Tychus spoke softly and a bit more coherently, tangling his fingers in her hair. "Did you sleep well, darling?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>18-10-2010, 06:07:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara untangled his fingers from her hair and moved him so his head was resting on her naked chest, just below her heart. Pulling her fingers through his hair, she enjoyed the leisurely mood. <br><br>"I slept well," she told him softly, rubbing his scalp with her soft fingers. "I dreamt again. The same woman as last time was talking to another woman. A blonde woman." She shrugged. "They were fighting about something. I don't know. I didn't understand."<br><br>She hummed a soft tune as she played with his long hair. It was nice to have this kind of intimacy with him. It was as if they really were husband and wife. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>18-10-2010, 06:20:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smiled, his eyes closing again as he nuzzled into her bosom, losing himself in her touch. Being held by Amara made him feel safe, and loved; it made him almost incapable of anything but happiness. Feeling almost compelled to affection, the young god planted a few gentle kisses on the sensitive skin of her breast.<br><br>"Do you know who the woman was?" he asked her softly. There was a twinge of curiosity in his voice. This was the second time Amara had dreamt of this woman; surely Morpheus had a reason for letting the dream reprise.<br><br>Almost immediately, Tychus lost himself in her humming. Her voice rang in his ears like a chorus of sirens, as if to affirm to Tychus that the girl that lay with him was deserving of, if not entitled to his love. He almost regretted that calling her his wife was a lie.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>18-10-2010, 06:29:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara stopped her humming to consider his question. "I think that they were both goddesses. They were more beautiful than any woman I have ever seen before," she told him, before resuming her caresses and her humming. <br><br>The song was a lullaby that had been sung to young children all over Hellas for generations. When she finally had children, she would sing it to them as well. <br><br>She opened her mouth to say something else to her lover, before squealing as the door was flung open. She pulled a blanket up over her uncovered chest and hid under it, as one of the sailors looked on into their room. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>18-10-2010, 06:35:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus opened his eyes and looked at her. "Are you sure?" he asked, his voice suddenly laden with interest. If his mother was contacting Amara, then perhaps...<br><br>The door swung open, and Tychus heard a squeal from his "wife" as she dove under the covers. He sat up straight and looked at the sailor in the doorway. "Knock next time," he said matter-of-factly, a touch of irritation in his voice. "Do you need something?"<br><br>The tiniest flicker of yellow flashed past the young god's eyes. He expected their reason for entering to be a good one, for their sakes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>18-10-2010, 06:55:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The sailor snickered, a smug grin on his face, but quickly quietened. "Um, sorry, my lord. I was told to inform you that if you want to eat, we will be having dinner." <br><br>Amara heard the door shut and whimpered with embarrassment before pulling the blanket down from her face. "I don't know if I'm hungry anymore..." she said quietly, blushing brightly. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>18-10-2010, 07:02:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus nodded in acknowledgment as the sailor closed the door. At hearing his lover's embarrassed words, he crawled under the covers with her, smirking. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her, pulling her head against his chest. His heartbeat was faint, but nonetheless quite present and rhythmic.<br><br>"If you want to stay here, I can go to the table and bring something back for you," he offered gently. He couldn't help but smile - she was adorable when she blushed like this. "Or we can just stay like this a while longer." He nuzzled her, inhaling slowly through his nose and taking in her feminine scent. She was intoxicating. "I'll let you choose." He rested his forehead against hers, smiling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>18-10-2010, 07:52:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara's blush stayed in place, but she smiled sweetly at him. "I would like to stay here with you... but I am a little hungry."<br><br>As if to confirm her words, her stomach rumbled, making her blush further. She nuzzled her nose against his and kissed him softly. "You're too good for me," she said quietly. He thought about her needs more than his own, and she didn't know how she would ever repay the kindness he showed her. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>18-10-2010, 07:59:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus returned the force of the kiss, but he froze at her words. Too good for her? How could he be? He was worthless, barely even worth her time. How could she put him on such a pedestal? <br><br>His blue eyes filled with confusion, and he simply looked at her for a few seconds. Suddenly he pressed his lips to hers and hugged her close, holding her head just below his. His hands were shaking slightly.<br><br>"I don't want you to ever say that again," he said softly, his voice shaky. "Don't ever say that again, Amara." His hug tightened. "I love you..."<br><br>There was moisture lingering on Amara's cheeks.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 06:20:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara knew she was lucky to have such a man. They kissed again, and Amara could feel a similar energy rising again. She loved him, she lusted after him, she adored him, she wanted to be with him for the rest of her life. It didn't matter how long it was. <br><br>"I love you too," she told him surely, holding him close. Her stomach growled again and she giggled. "And I'd love you even more if you could get me something to eat," she said, before pulling him in for another long kiss. <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 06:39:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The young god was confused and a bit frustrated at how quickly Amara's emotions changed. But he dismissed it quickly; she was holding him, and he was satisfied with that. He hugged her back and snuggled into her, smiling at her words.<br><br>When he heard her stomach growl, he couldn't help but smirk into her kiss. He knew her too well. As his lips left hers, he nuzzled her and kissed her forehead. "Got it. Anything in particular you'd like?" he asked, his voice sweet. Had he not been completely absorbed in his lover, Tychus would have been confused - this sweetness was out of character for him, as far as he knew.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 07:46:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara lay back on the soft furs of the bed, taking the added distance to admire her lover. He was a beautiful creature, and sometimes she liked to just sit back and enjoy his aesthetics. It was his personality, of course, that she loved, but his looks were admirable too. She made sure that the thin cotton sheet was covering her chest and shrugged. "I'm not fussy," she said before smiling again. "You know that."<br><br>She loved how sweet and caring he was. He always seemed surprised by it whenever he showed his heart, but he seemed to&nbsp; slip into that role easily, and Amara loved it. She had never been truly cared for before, and she eagerly relished independence to have him look after her. <br><br>They would reach Ithaca by the next day, and Amara tried not to think about what might happen once they did. They had been waiting to properly be with each other for a while now, and Tychus was not likely to remain so patient for much longer. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 08:08:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As Amara pulled away, Tychus simply took her in. He had been with many mortal of women, most of whom were incredibly beautiful, and after a certain number of such partners the young god became somewhat desensitized to female beauty. It still aroused him, but he failed to appreciate it as he used to. That appreciation was present with Amara. Her body was desirable, but there was something else about her - it occurred to Tychus that perhaps his love for her changed the way he saw her.<br><br>He closed the distance between them and held her close to him for a while, kissing her forehead. "Come now, dearest. There must be something you're craving," he replied, nuzzling her. He loved being close to her; it made him feel safer, somehow. "I won't have you settling for something you don't deserve," he said firmly, smiling and looking into her eyes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 08:19:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara liked being close to him and hearing his heartbeat. It gave a rhythm to her life and grounded her with him. <br><br>"Just whatever you can grab. Really, Tychus, I'm not picky. I'm just hungry!" She poked his stomach and grinned. She took a moment in his embrace before turning serious. "I don't want to be treated like a princess. You treat me with care and respect and I love that. I like when you take care of me, but I don't want to be pampered." She smiled again. "I'm just a simple girl." <br><br>She kissed his nose and grabbed his loincloth from the side of the bed and hand it to him. "I'm sure you'd put the sailors to shame, but maybe you should cover up before you go out there."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 08:38:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus sighed. It was so easy for her to make him happy. He tied the loincloth around his waist and rose from the bed, turning back to Amara and taking her chin gently in his hand, pulling her in for another lingering kiss.<br><br>"Wait right here, darling," he said sweetly, moving his hand to her cheek. "I won't be long." His eyes met hers, and he simply looked at her for a moment, his lips curling into a smile. "I love you," he said slowly, savoring each word; he loved the way that phrase sounded. He kissed her on the forehead, stood up and walked to the door, turning before he left to look at his "wife" one more time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 08:49:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara sighed in contentment and leaned back into the bed. She was, for once, completely happy and completely in love. Just thinking of him made her heart beat faster and knowing that he would be back soon made her smile in happiness. <br><br>That was, until the door was thrown wide open. Her heart skittered to a sudden stop as she saw the huge, muscular sailor stood in the doorway. <br><br>"Shit, I thought he'd never leave you alone. And that wouldn't have done would it, darling?" He asked, sneering at her as he approached the bed.<br><br>She clutched her covering tightly, pulling it up higher. "W-what do you want?"<br><br>He grinned in a way that made her skin crawl. "I'd've thought that would be obvious. I heard those noises you were making earlier sweetheart, and I was struck wondering what it would be like to make you make those sounds of pleasure myself." He was close enough to grab her arm firmly. She winced from the pressure. "Don't worry, darling, you'll enjoy it."<br><br>He pulled off her covers, despite her screams in protest and clapped a hand over her mouth.<br><br>"Now, now. None of that." <br><br>The hand that was on her arm moved to her breast and squeezed it roughly. <br><br>"Mmmm, delicious."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 08:59:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus sighed. It had only taken him two minutes, but he had searched the ship and no food was left. He decided that he would talk to the captain later - for now, he had to return to his Amara, empty-handed. He sighed again. He had never failed her like this.<br><br>He opened the door, smiling at the thought of seeing his lover happy to see him. His smile melted quickly as he saw a strange man in his bed, handling her roughly. His blue eyes began to burn with golden fire, and he glared at the sailor, standing deathly still.<br><br>"Unhand her," he ordered Amara's assailant, his voice cold. He felt his arms trembling; in the darkest corners of his mind, Tychus knew that this man was going to die. His pleading would determine just how brutal that death was. "You will let go of her, now."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 09:05:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara's tears finally showed when she saw Tychus standing in the doorway to their cabin. He glowed like the god he was with his anger, and he had never looked more wonderful<br><br>But the sailor did not let go. Instead, he stuck one of his fingers into her roughly, making her cry out against his callused hand. Once her mouth was open, she bit down into his hand. He yelled and smacked her across the face, making her cry harder. <br><br>"And what are you going to do about it, pretty boy?" he sneered. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 09:14:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus' eyes flashed as the sailor fingered her. In a quick motion, he lunged towards the man, grabbing him by the neck and hoisting him into the air. His expression was savage, filled with hate; it was nothing like his gentle persona he showed to Amara. His strength was frightening, even to himself.<br><br>"You've been drinking," he said matter-of-factly, a sadistic smile growing on his face. He lowered the sailor onto the floor and took his hand from his throat. When he spoke again, his voice was clear and commanding. "You will walk to the bow of the ship. You will take a harpoon from the deck and impale yourself, and then you will hurl yourself into the salty ocean. I suggest you use your remaining time alive to pray to your patron god." His eyes never left the sailor.<br><br>Tychus' savage grin grew. This was the only power he inherited from his father - the ability to manipulate intoxication. It was a power he enjoyed immensely, and one he used to punish the evil. And this sailor deserved punishment. "Go."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 09:19:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara collapsed into the bed, sobbing into the soft covers that no longer offered any comfort. She was so ashamed of herself for feeling so afraid, not only of the loutish sailor, but also of Tychus. <br><br>She knew that he would never hurt her, but the show of power he exhibited frightened her. Her arms clutched at her body desperately trying to give herself some measure of comfort. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 09:31:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus didn't even notice Amara; his focus was entirely on the sailor. Now in a trance, the man walked out of the cabin, taking a harpoon as he walked towards the edge of the boat. Murmurs filled the air outside, followed by a gasp and uproar. The door swung open with a gust of wind to reveal a pool of blood where the man was standing at the edge of the boat, but no man standing above it.<br><br>The captain ran towards the bow, asking frantically what had happened. "Uh...sir, he just...slew himself," a sailor near him choked out. "I don't know why. Perhaps the gods are angry with us?" Tychus closed the door before any further noise could drift in. The yellow drained from his eyes and he turned to see Amara sobbing. He walked slowly towards her, extending one arm gingerly.<br><br>"Amara? Are you...are you alright?" he asked softly, doing his best not to startle her. Then it occurred to him - he had sent that man to his death in front of her. He took a step back. "No...I...I'm sorry..." he stuttered, desperately looking for words to calm her. But how could he? He was a murderer, a monster. She probably hated him. Tears began to fall from his eyes, and he moved quickly towards her, sitting down in front of her and putting his hand on hers. "I'm so sorry...I love you..." He hugged her to him, now sobbing. "I'm so sorry..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 09:59:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara kept sobbing and clutched onto Tychus tightly, needing him close. She felt his tears on her skin and shook his head.<br><br>"No... no, you shouldn't cry," she mumbled against his skin. "You did the right thing-" she broke off as her mind replayed what had just happened, her tears returning. Curling into a tight ball, she nuzzled into Tychus' side as if she could bury herself in his body, completely safe. <br><br>Her breast, arm and face ached. They would bruise, she knew. <br><br>"Please," she sobbed. "Please, just hold me. I need you."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 10:09:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Shhhh...it's alright. I'm right here," he cooed, doing his best to hold off his sobs - she needed him to be strong. He held her tight, putting one hand in her hair. "He won't hurt you. You're safe." He kissed her forehead. "I love you...I won't let anyone hurt you, okay? You're safe, baby," he repeated, his voice soothing. <br><br>Despite his calming demeanor, Tychus was panicking; Amara was upset, and probably in pain. He had failed to protect her, so he had to help her heal, whatever the cost.<br><br>He rubbed her back and snuggled into her, touching her sore areas gently with two fingers. That wretch had hurt her. His eyes sparked again, in spite of himself - the idea of anyone hurting Amara enraged him. He wanted nothing more than to tear his throat out, to make him scream and plead for mercy. But the damage was done. Amara was already hurt, and her attacker had already been punished. What mattered now was helping her.<br><br>Tychus smirked. "If it's any consolation," he whispered sweetly, nuzzling her, "all the leftover food was putrid. I imagine everyone else will be too busy vomiting to even consider coming in here," he joked, smiling. The thought was amusing to him, and he wanted it to be amusing to her too, if only to alleviate her pain a bit.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 10:22:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara gave a watery laugh. "I'm suddenly not very hungry," she sniffed. She felt her pains easing and looked up at him. "Thank you. For saving me. Again." She reached up to play with the dark strands of hair that fell in front of his face. "I do love you, Tychus. Always."<br><br>Her tears were drying and she lay her head against his chest again. "Do you think... do you think we'll be able to settle down one day? To find somewhere we want to be, far away from other people, and stay there. Have children, maybe. Raise some animals. Fend for ourselves..." she sighed. "I hope we get to have that life." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 10:42:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smiled. She was still hurt, and she probably would be for a while. But she was healing.<br><br>He pulled her head against his chest as he listened to her. "You don't have to thank me...it's my duty to keep you safe, isn't it?" He didn't expect an answer, but instead kept listening. "I love you too, Amara." His head tilted down and he gave her a quick kiss. "Always," he whispered, smiling.<br><br>As she lay against him, he lowered them both onto the bed, pulling her in close and letting his fingers tangle in her hair. He closed his eyes, allowing her voice to carry his thoughts - she had the voice of a siren. "That sounds wonderful, darling," he said softly. "I'd love nothing more...of course, I would have to take you as my wife, wouldn't I?" He smiled at her, his tone a bit mischievous.<br><br>Tychus froze. <em>My wife...</em> He wondered if the gods would approve. Knowing Lord Zeus, there would be a contract involved, if he was allowed to consort with a mortal at all. He quickly expelled the thoughts from his mind. For now, loving Amara was enough; there would be a time for negotiation. He nuzzled her and pulled her to his side, allowing her head to rest on his bicep and playing with her hair some more. "Tell me," he said to her, beaming, "what exactly would you like to have with me when we settle down? Tell me how you envision it." He closed his eyes and kissed her forehead. "Every dream, every idle wish...I want to know everything my sweet angel is thinking," he whispered into her hair.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 10:55:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"You want to marry me?" she asked, her eyes widening at his words. "I suppose though... your father married a mortal, did he not? And Zeus saw fit to make her immortal. The same for your brother, Eros," she pointed out. <br><br>"I would like a nice house. Big enough for us and the children, but without any servants... There would be a few pigs out the back, who would eat the scraps and some chickens as well. And some goats, of course. We would go to the village every few months to get the things that we needed, but apart from that it would just be us. No one to bother or hurt us..." <br><br>She felt herself falling asleep. The fear of the earlier events had worn her out. She sighed, feeling some of her contentment returning, although a nugget a fear remained, burning in the back of her mind. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 11:06:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smiled. "Of course I do," he replied softly. "The others have married as they saw fit. I should be able to do the same, I think."<br><br>His eyes fluttered shut and he pulled her close as he listened to her. She sounded so content, so secure as she talked about it. He knew she wasn't; she had just been attacked and almost raped. But this was a degree of solace she had been missing, and it put his mind at ease. "Mhm..." he mumbled as he listened.<br><br>When she stopped speaking, Tychus listened to her breathing, and upon hearing it slowing down he realized that she was asleep. He looked down at her, admiring the peaceful expression in her face, and kissed her forehead. "Sleep well, my love..." he said softly, his smile fading a bit. He hugged her tightly, burying his face in her hair.<br><br>For the first time in his entire existence, Tychus felt abject terror - he was deathly afraid of losing Amara, and it had taken until now to realize it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 11:17:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>"They have consumated their relationship already," Hera insisted. "They cannot be married by our terms."<br><br>The redheaded woman looked contemptuously at Hera. "You know as well as I that if what they did is considered consumation, then no one would be married by our terms." She shook her head angrily. "If you do not, I will go to Zeus myself. He will already know what has happened, but I will supplicate to him and ask for his blessing."<br><br>"Tychus should be the one asking for his blessing!" Hera hissed.<br><br>The redhead looked upset. "He should be able to! But you know that he cannot since you forced me to banish him from Olympus! Have compassion, Hera! I just want happiness for my son, and for his beloved."<br><br>Hera sneered. "Make your case to Zeus, see if I care."</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 11:38:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The night was sleepless for the son of Aphrodite. He tried to sleep, but to no avail - his body simply would not allow it. Eventually he gave up on sleep, instead contenting himself with watching his lover sleep. Something was different tonight; she was stirring more than she usually did. Perhaps, he thought, she always stirred this way, and he never noticed; all the same, it bothered him.<br><br>Despite his temptation to wake her, Tychus chose not to, so as to allow her a full nights' sleep. "I wonder what you dream about," he whispered, careful not to wake her. "Are your dreams pleasant? Do you dream of me, or of what our children would look like?" He smiled and nuzzled her gently. "I imagine you would. You love talking about it so much...it must mean a lot to you." <br><br>There was a pause. "I want to give that to you, Amara. I want to give you beautiful children and a safe home. I know you'd be a wonderful mother, just like..." He trailed off. There was another pause, during which Tychus found himself blinking back tears. "I wish I hadn't been born a god," he said quietly, his voice threatening to break. "If I were just human, I could give you everything you wanted...and I wouldn't be so frightening to you, either."<br><br>He closed his eyes, which now were so full of tears that his vision was blurred, and hugged her tighter. "I love you so much. I want there to be a way so badly...a way for us to be together. I can't lose you. I can't..." A sob escaped his throat. He stifled the rest as best he could, hoping desperately that she wouldn't wake up; he didn't want her to see him this weak.<br><br>"You needn't worry about this, though," he whispered, opening his eyes to look at his beautiful companion again. "For now, just dream. Let Morpheus fill your mind with lovely visions of the future." He kissed her forehead gently, putting one hand in her hair and resting his head on top of hers as his eyes fluttered shut again.<br><br>"I love you, Amara."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>22-10-2010, 07:11:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara didn't know whether or not to make it known that she was awake. It was so hard to hear Tychus cry, but he was a strong man who would not want her to see his weakness. She snuggled slowly in his embrace, trying to keep up the charade of being asleep and not let her tears show. She didn't want him to think he had upset her. <br><br>It was the futility of their situation that truly upset Amara. She wanted to be with Tychus for the rest of her life, but it was looking more and more like that would never be an option. <br><br>Her mind raced. She wouldn't be able to do anything until they got to Ithaca, but she had heard that the gods had a strong presence on that island. Perhaps if she could speak to one of them instead of just being a passive observer to their arguments. She would supplicate to the gods herself, and plead their understanding. <br><br>All of them had felt love at some point. Surely they would understand. They had to. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>22-10-2010, 07:23:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He held her until dawn, not knowing whether she was awake, and not caring - he needed her close to him. Nothing else mattered. His sobs subsided, and he dried his tears, becoming completely absorbed in her. A part of him wished that she was awake to hear him; another part would be ashamed to look so weak in front of her, especially now, when she needed him to be strong.<br><br>"You awake?" he ventured softly, planting a kiss in her hair. He took great care not to move suddenly, afraid to wake her; after all, she may have been asleep. He nuzzled her and waited a few moments for her reply.<br><br>A groaning of wood filled his ears, and the steady rocking of the ship that had once lulled him to sleep stopped abruptly, knocking his head against the back of the bed. He hissed softly and bit his lip, doing his best to contain his urge to vocalize his pain. "Son of a..." he growled softly, hushing up quickly when his eyes fell on Amara. Oddly enough, she didn't look as peaceful as she normally did when she slept - there was tension in her face. Sadness, even.<br><br>Tychus put a hand on her cheek and kissed her forehead, resting his forehead against hers. "Amara..." he began, not sure how to continue. Should he ask her outright if she had heard him? It would be mortifying if she did, but he could rest easy knowing he could trust her. Tychus' eyes widened for a moment, sparking subtly. Was she pretending to sleep? Why would she be? Tychus decided against asking her, instead brushing his lips gently against hers and smiling. Even if she had deceived him, he thought, her intentions must have been good.<br><br>"We're here, darling. The boat's stopped."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>23-10-2010, 06:01:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara smiled up at her lover, glad to see that his tears had dried. Sometime before dawn she had fallen back to sleep, but her dreams had been filled with more heavenly arguments, that she was now certain were her fault. <br><br>She kissed him back gently. "Good morning, my love." She reached up to the back of his head. "A bit of a bump. I'm sure that you'll live."<br><br>Reaching down by the side of the bed, she picked up the bag that they had used to carry their things once Tychus had insisted on purchasing some more clothes for her. From it she took her new favourite peplos. Tychus had refused to tell her how much it cost, but by the beautiful purple colour, rich like the colour of a dark lilac, she guessed it was a lot. <br><br>She belted her waist and turned to look down on him with a look that was only described as love. <br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>23-10-2010, 06:18:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				At seeing the look in Amara's eyes, Tychus moved involuntarily. He stood up and hugged her from behind, holding her loosely and swaying gently, his head resting on her shoulder. She felt his lips against her neck and shoulder.<br><br>His hand traveled to the breast that the sailor had groped the night before, brushing his thumb against it. He had noticed a darkened spot there before. "Does it hurt?" he inquired gently, taking great care not to draw too much attention to what had happened to her when he was away; all he wanted was to ensure she wasn't hurt. "It looks like it'd at least be sore..." he mumbled, nuzzling into her neck. There was a touch of fear in his voice. <br><br>His hand moved past her breast to her shoulder, and he pulled her against him, holding her tightly. "I won't let that ever happen to you again, Amara," he whispered into her flesh, pressing his lips to her neck gently. "I promise."<br><br>He held her there for a while, enjoying the closeness and the feel of her soft skin in his hands. She looked and felt so fragile; it pained Tychus to even consider that her attacker could have broken her.<br><br>"Ahh, this is no way to think!" he chirped, spinning her around and pressing his lips to hers. He pulled away after a lingering kiss, leaving his hands on her hips; it was not until moments later that he reluctantly pulling one hand from her waist to pick up his chiton, which still lay wrinkled on the floor from when he had torn it off to join his lover in bed, and pull it onto his waist, leaving the top undone for a moment to pull her close again and kiss her forehead.<br><br>"Did you sleep well?" he asked sweetly, running his fingers through her hair.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>23-10-2010, 07:27:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I know that you'd never let anything happen to me, to the best of your ability anyway. You can't protect me all of the time, Tychus, but I know you'll do your best." She leaned up and kissed him. "That's all I can ask for." <br><br>Amara looked down at the dark bruise against her pale skin. "It will heal. Do you think I should try and cover it?" she asked, seeing that it was still visible under her purple peplos. In fact, the colour of the garment made it stand out further.<br><br>At his question, she smiled sadly. "Better than you did, I think," she said gently, running a soft hand across his head. She put a hand on each side of his head and kissed his forehead, nose and lips. <br><br>"I love you, and we will have a future. I promise." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>23-10-2010, 08:02:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Without answering her, Tychus took the liberty of adjusting her peplos to cover it better. "It's your decision. I can't have you being insecure in public, can I?" He smirked, but his face fell a bit as she answered his question. "I..." He sighed, then smiled again, kissing her back and pulling her close.<br><br>"Silly thing. I don't need as much sleep as you do," he said reassuringly, kissing her hair. "You don't have to worry about me."<br><br>His fingers wrapped gently around her chin. "Or our future. We've got all the time in the world...I'll make them understand somehow." His lips met hers, and he pulled away from her for a moment to finish dressing himself, after which he wrapped one arm around her waist and pulled her to him quickly. "It's odd," he mused, smirking. "Just now, the way you were talking...that ought to be what I'm saying to you!" A light laugh escaped his lips and he kissed her forehead, wrapping his other arm around her and holding her for a while. It occurred to the young god that perhaps he held her too often; perhaps she wanted a bit of space, he thought. He loved the feeling of having her in his arms, but he had to respect her space as well.<br><br>His arms fell from her waist, his hands taking hold of hers. "Perhaps we should get going, dear. The good captain may not appreciate us lingering too long."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>23-10-2010, 08:57:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara smiled and brought his hands up to her mouth, kissing them softly. "Yes," she agreed. "We will have plenty of chance to..." she blushed,"be together once we get ashore." <br><br>She took out a blue helm that matched her peplos well and wrapped it over her head, like any proper married lady should. It wouldn't do for the sailors to suspect that anything was wrong and start spreading Rumour. That goddess flew quickly enough on her own. <br><br>Her head stayed dipped, as she made sure not to make eye contact with any of the sailors. She didn't want to attract anymore attention, even if they were disembarking. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>23-10-2010, 09:28:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As they walked off of the boat, Tychus offered Amara his arm, mainly as a courtesy, but partly to solidify to any observers that she was his. His eyes flitted from one passerby to the next, at times sparking with distrust; one of these wretches had almost raped his beloved, and he wasn't about to risk having her attacked again. As soon as they had disembarked, Tychus turned to the captain and hailed him. "I thank you for allowing us to travel with you. May Poseidon favor your ship." With that, he turned away, walking in a fairly dignified manner with his supposed wife at his side.<br><br>He took Amara's hand when they were out of sight of the sailors. Having walked a fair amount, they found themselves in a field of wheat, surrounded in a sea of gilt threads sighing in the wind. He smiled - the look of nature in such a peaceful time was one of the most beautiful things in the world to him. He turned to Amara, placed a hand on her face, and brushed his lips against hers gently, taking her in his arms and holding her loosely as he kissed her.<br><br>His lips left hers, and a pause followed, during which Tychus lost himself looking at Amara.&nbsp; The only sound around them was that of the whispering field. "I've actually never been to Ithaca..." the young god said thoughtfully, breaking the silence. His face contorted, and he stared out at the field for a moment, indicating that he was lost in thought. He turned back to Amara. "Do you have any ideas where we should head first?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>23-10-2010, 09:45:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara brought him back towards her, wrapping&nbsp; her arms around his neck. "I kind of like where we are right now," she said with a smile, pulling him down for another kiss, longer and deeper this time. <br><br>The loose sleeve of his chiton allowed her to put a hand to his skin, running it across his smooth back. "I just want to be with you for a while." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>23-10-2010, 10:26:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smiled into her kiss, brushing his tongue against her lips tentatively. Her words made his smile grow further; Tychus wondered just why he couldn't find anything about this woman he disliked. "Anything you want," he purred, pulling her against him and kissing her again, this time sliding his tongue into her mouth.<br><br>As he kissed her, the young god picked Amara up bridal style, and began to run towards a hill in the distance, on top of which was a tree. He didn't run too fast; just fast enough to get a reaction out of his lover. Between involuntary giggles, Tychus found moments to give quick pecks to Amara.<br><br>As soon as they reached the top of the hill, he put her down very gently to sit against the tree, angling himself such that his head was laying on her shoulder. "We haven't talked in a while, have we?" he said softly, his tone contemplative. He snuggled into her a bit more, finding her shoulder comfortable.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>23-10-2010, 10:39:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara ran her fingers through his hair, smiling contentedly. But she knew what she had to say. "I heard you last night. And I think we need to talk about my dreams as well. I know now that they have been of the gods of Olympus, and your mother in particular. She was arguing with Lady Hera, about us. Hera does not want us to marry, but your mother is fighting so that we can."<br><br>She kissed his brow softly. "Your mother loves you very much. Hera was the one who forced her to abandon you. She never wanted to." <br><br>When she was a mother, she would tell her children that she loved them every single day, so they always knew and this would never happen. "I think we have to meet with your mother." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>23-10-2010, 10:46:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus blinked. How did she know what to say so easily? He leaned into her touch, closing his eyes. "Somehow I knew you did...you weren't deceiving me, though, so I can forgive you," he replied, turning to kiss her cheek.<br><br>What she said next made him sit up and look at her, eyes flickering with interest. "My mother? Are you certain?" he demanded, suddenly very suspicious. He didn't suspect Amara; it was the gods he distrusted. Surely he had reason to if they were convincing Amara that his mother loved him. "How do you know it was her? Couldn't it have been someone else?"<br><br>He paused and turned away, hugging his knees to his chest. "I...I'm not ready to see her. I can't see her. Not yet."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>23-10-2010, 10:55:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara lightly put her hands to his face, turning his face to hers. "You know I would never force you into something you weren't ready for. I understand the... complexities of parent/child realtionships." She kissed him slowly. <br><br>She pulled away and shook her head, tears beginning to form. "You have gone so long without trusting anyone. Understandably. But I thought that if I waited that you would... that you could trust me. But it's clear that you still don't." <br><br>Standing, she looked out over the island, down to the rugged cliffs to the south and the shining sea. But their wonder seemed dim to her eyes. She didn't doubt Tychus' love, but if he couldn't let her in and trust her... what was the point? 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>23-10-2010, 11:15:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When she looked at him, Tychus saw the tears in Amara's eyes. He stood up with her and hugged her from behind, holding her tight and laying his head against the back of her neck.<br><br>"Of course I trust you," he whispered, his voice soothing. "It's them I don't trust - they've toyed with mortal minds before. This is all a game to them..." He trailed off and hugged her tighter. "I love you," he said softly, unable to think of anything else to say.<br><br>He turned her around and took both her hands in his own, looking directly into her eyes. "I know I don't let you in. It's not that I don't trust you, believe me. It's just..." His eyes left hers, and he turned away. When he looked at her again, his eyes were flickering. It wasn't a typical flicker of rage or frustration, but there was definitely something happening in his mind; that much was clear. "I'm scared," he whispered, tears threatening to fall. His hands trembled in hers. "Everyone I put my trust in leaves me...even the ones who promised they wouldn't. Even the ones who told me I could tell them anything at all and they would still love me...they're all gone."<br><br>Suddenly he pulled her into a tight hug, his entire body now shaking. "I don't want you to leave too," he whispered. "Please don't. Please stay with me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>23-10-2010, 11:37:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara rested her head against his chest and sighed. "If you say that you trust me, then trust that I will never leave you. Not unless someone makes me, and even then I will fight until I can't anymore. I don't care about the gods will. I will be with you. I promise." <br><br>She looked up at him and kissed him, hard, trying to convey just how much she loved him in that action. She pressed her body to his and cupped his cheek, holding him in place. <br><br>"I love you. Believe me," she said before pulling him back in for another kiss. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>23-10-2010, 11:44:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He didn't have to respond. Tychus kissed her back, just as hard, and pulled her body against his, deepening the kiss and putting a hand in her hair. His other hand held her firmly against him at the waist, lifting her only slightly off the ground so that only her toes touched the grass. <br><br>His fear remained; people had made similar promises to him in the past, among whom was his mother. But he was sick of worrying; he had her now, and he would enjoy her now while he could. <br><br>Oddly enough, though he knew better than to trust such romanticism, Tychus believed every word she said. He wanted her to say more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>23-10-2010, 11:55:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara pulled back, panting. "I am yours, Tychus. Forever. And I want to make it so I will only ever be yours." She sat herself down on the grass, in the sunlight and took his hand. "I want to show you that I am yours. I want you... I want you to make me yours."<br><br>Her breath caught and she wondered if she had undermined her words by her actions. But she knew he was a sensual person and these were the kind of terms he would understand. She'd been completely untouched (at least in the important ways) before him, and in her mind, that made her his. Now she wanted to make it as permanent as she could without marriage. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>24-10-2010, 03:18:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus sat down with her, his own breath heavy against her face. His eyes met hers, and he sat there looking at her, brushing his lips against hers gently a few times. Smiling, he kissed her forehead, as if to tell her he understood her wish, and his lips crashed into hers as he put his hand on her shoulder to push her gently onto the grass.<br><br>His hand made its way to her hair, and he pressed her head further into the kiss, tracing her lips with his tongue. He placed his other hand on her thigh and moved it slowly up her leg, his fingers just passing beneath the fabric of her peplos.<br><br>Tychus' mind was screaming at him. This was wrong. Shallow, even. They should wait. They couldn't do this now. In spite of his terrified train of thought, Tychus didn't stop; he couldn't. He loved Amara too much to deny her her wish, even if it was a lewd one. He knew her - she was a good person. She <em>was</em>.<br><br>Wasn't she?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>24-10-2010, 08:40:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara kissed him fervently, small butterfly kisses across his face. "I love you, I love you, I love you," she said, punctuating each word with a kiss. She rubbed his back, putting her hands under his clothing and feeling his warm skin under her hands. <br><br>Their lips met again and it's heat made Amara moan into his mouth. He was good at this... which unnerved her slightly. She held him tighter, panting nervously. <br><br>"I-I want you to teach me... you pleasured me," she blushed, "I want to do the same for you."<br><br>Her hand rested gently on his member, over his chiton. "Show me what to do." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>24-10-2010, 09:08:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus froze. Doing it was one thing, but teaching it was entirely different. He ran his hand through her hair, kissing her again. "Well, first things first," he whispered against her lips, slowly pulling her peplos off of her shoulders and letting it fall to reveal her breasts. His finger brushed delicately against her bruise, as if to try to heal it, before traveling further south to pull it off of her altogether. His other hand quickly unfastened the shoulders on his chiton and pulled his belt off, causing his clothes to fall off. With the exception of his loincloth, the godling was naked in front of Amara, and she was nearly naked in front of him as well.<br><br>Desperate to close the distance between them, Tychus climbed on top of his lover, kissing her gently. "I love you too," he whispered against her lips.<br><br>His hand met hers near his groin, and he guided it beneath his loincloth, wrapping her small fingers around his shaft, which by now was beginning to harden. He pressed his lips to hers again and whispered into her ear, his voice gentle yet filled with desire. "Stroke me." It was an order, the type of request a husband made of his wife. He moved his other hand toward her sex, brushing his knuckles lightly over her lips and clit. "Please," he pleaded breathlessly, his chest beginning to rise and fall more quickly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>24-10-2010, 09:17:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Their breaths mingled as Tychus' large body hovered over hers, their lips only millimetres apart. She ran her thumb over his head, and then down his shaft, feeling the tension in it. Her hand wrapped at his base and she slowly began to move it up and down his hardening member. <br><br>She gasped as his fingers brushed against her dampening sex. Her gasps turned into moans and she moved her pelvis up to meet his fingers, before forcing herself back down. This was about his pleasure, not hers. She swallowed her pleasure and continued to move her hand along his cock. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>24-10-2010, 09:25:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Don't be so stubborn," Tychus purred, nipping at Amara's neck. "You're allowed to enjoy yourself, too." He slid one finger into her, curling it gently in search of her hidden core. He moaned into her flesh as she began to move her hand up and down, and his hips began to move with her hand, his entire body tensing slightly. She had touched him like this before, but this was different - this was meaningful. This was love.<br><br>He pressed his finger in to its full length and twisted it inside her, caressing her walls with the tip of his digit. His other hand moved to her hair and began playing with it, and his lips met hers again. "Don't...don't stop..." he whispered against her lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>24-10-2010, 09:42:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara's breath caught in her throat as his finger rubbed her g-spot. Her arm went around his back for stability, and she clung to him tightly as his finger continued to caress her sex. She couldn't quite describe the feeling of his member.<br><br>It was like the softest of satins, covering the hot hardness. The way it moved in her hand, twitching and growing as she caressed it. It was all very unusual, and Amara loved it. She pressed loving kisses to his neck, chin and cheek, sighing into his soft skin. "Oh... yes... Tychus..." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>24-10-2010, 10:10:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The young god's lips met Amara's, and he immediately forced his tongue into her mouth, letting it explore her. He began to move his hand inside her sex, his hand now soaked in her juices, and he pulled his other hand from her hair to caress her breast, keeping his touch incredibly gentle around her bruise. He would knead her ample bosom until he reached the darkened skin, which he would trace lovingly with his thumb.<br><br>Her voice rang musically in his ears; he wanted more of it. It aroused him, causing a bead of precum to form on his tip, moistening her thumb. He pulled his lips from hers and moved to her breast, which he kissed gently and suckled as his fingers increased their pace. <br><br>"Faster..." he growled into her flesh. Love and desire had long been fighting in Tychus' mind, and desire was starting to win, if only for the moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>24-10-2010, 10:29:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara smiled and kissed his nose in a fleeting moment between spasms of pleasure. Her hand tightened on his member and she moved quicker, strangling his cock. She rubbed her thumb across his head and slit, rubbing the precum into his skin. <br><br>"Yes..." she groaned as he gently caressed her breast, suckling on it. "Love you..." she gasped, kissing his head and resting her forehead against his shoulder. She arched into his body so they were as close as possible. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>24-10-2010, 22:39:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus could feel his body steadily tightening, the tension inside him building and threatening to cause his release. A low moan escaped his lips as he buried his face in her neck, peppering it with gentle kisses; she had told him she loved him, but he was too absorbed in her to reciprocate in any other way. He sighed heavily as she arched into him, but it didn't satisfy him - he needed to be even closer to her. He wrapped one arm around her and lifted her body up, pressing it against his. His cock throbbed against her thigh for a moment as he hugged her.<br><br>"I need you...now..." he whispered into her neck, moving his hips gently against hers. "Please..." Tychus had never begged Amara for anything, but he couldn't help himself; he was too addicted to her to deprive himself of anything.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>25-10-2010, 07:53:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara's nerves returned as she looked down at his throbbing member, gulping at its size. But she did love and trust Tychus. She knew that he would never hurt her. She looked up at his face and nodded. <br><br>"Yes... Tychus... I trust you." Pulling at the cloth around her hips, she revealed herself fully to him. "It will hurt, won't it?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>25-10-2010, 09:26:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus tossed his own cloth aside, moving his length slowly towards her sex and grinding it against her for a few moments. He eventually positioned its head against her opening, letting it slide in ever so slightly. His lips found hers, and he kissed her gently, pulling away to look into her eyes.<br><br>"Yes, it will for a little while," he said softly, almost remorsefully. He placed one hand on her cheek, brushing her soft skin gently with his thumb. "I love you," he whispered sweetly, and he wrapped his arms around Amara as he thrust into her, remaining static inside her for a moment. Varied and intense emotions filled Tychus; it took him a few moments to sort them out, during which he gasped sharply, exhaling on a heavy, somewhat vocalised sigh. <br><br>He kissed her again as he began to move inside her, keeping each motion very gentle; he knew that at the moment Amara was in pain, and he didn't want to cause her any more than he had to.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>25-10-2010, 09:36:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara gasped as he slid into her. It was a feeling unlike anything she'd ever felt before. It was so foreign to have him there, and yet so right. He fit perfectly. The pain took her breath away, and she winced as he began to move, but she gradually got used to his movements. Soon, she was gasping in pleasure instead of pain and tightly gripping his strong arms. <br><br>"Oh... You-you can move..." she moaned loudly as he hit a particularly sensitive spot. "Oh, yeesssss... Tychus!" Her hips bucked into his and she clutched him tighter. <br><br>Amara opened her eyes and looked into his, admiring the bright blue. Even as she moaned, she smiled. She was very glad that this first time was with him, the love of her life. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>25-10-2010, 09:49:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus kept his thrusts very gentle, and he continued to kiss Amara's lips and cheeks as he penetrated her more deeply. He moaned softly, hugging her more tightly. This was a strange experience - with every other women he had taken this way, Tychus had felt nothing beyond the physical stimulation. He felt no attachment to anyone he had slept with to this point. But he loved Amara, and he knew she loved him; that made their union that much more to him.<br><br>"Does it...does it still hurt?" he whispered against her lips with some effort, fighting against his lack of breath. He smiled back at her when his eyes met hers; they alone told him how she felt.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>25-10-2010, 09:58:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara shook her head and kissed him softly. "You... uh... you don't have to keep holding back." She smiled up at him, before gasping and moaning again as his member rubbed her walls softly. "I... ah! won't break..."<br><br>Her nose rubbed against his as their bodies moved against each other. Her hardened nipples rubbed against his smooth chest. It was a new sensation that felt incredibly good. She arched into his body, pressing against him more firmly, trying to get more of it. "Yesssss..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>25-10-2010, 10:07:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smiled at her words. She was strong; he loved that about her. He kissed her back, his lips making their way to her neck and nipping at her throat, and began to thrust a bit more roughly, pressing his entire length into her each time. A tortured groan escaped his lips, and his hands began shaking slightly on her back.<br><br>Her enjoyment excited Tychus. It was lewd enjoyment, but at the same time it wasn't shameful; it made him feel loved, or even needed. He had to have more of that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>25-10-2010, 10:15:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara moaned, a high pitched noise that ended lower. She hadn't even been aware that she could make such a noise, but then Tychus was making many strange noises too; noises that made her stomach bubble with excitement. His deep, long thrusts made her arch up in unadulterated pleasure. She loved this. Being so close to him, almost inside each other's skin. She could never be any closer to anyone else. <br><br>"I'm yours..." she gasped, closing her eyes as she bucked up against him. "All yours..." she breathed against his skin. She tasted the salt on his skin from the boat and the green of the grass. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>25-10-2010, 10:20:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her words drove Tychus over the edge. He kissed her again, pressing her head down against the grass and lifting her hips up to change the angle of penetration, allowing him to thrust deeper into her. <br><br>"I love you..." he moaned, planting desperate, loving kisses on her jaw and lips as his thrusts grew more forceful and more frequent. She wasn't his yet; she had to come for him first, and he intended to make her do just that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>25-10-2010, 10:28:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I l-oh gods-ove you!" She cried as he drove into her deeper. Her legs went around his hips, pulling him closer to her. She bucked up to meet his thrusts, her sex beginning to spasm around him.<br><br>"I-I'm close, Tychus!" She wasn't quite sure what she was close to, but she knew that she needed it, and soon. "Please, please!" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>25-10-2010, 10:42:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He gasped as she tightened around her. His strength began to fail him; he was overtaken by the immense pleasure of filling Amara up. Desperately, he nuzzled into her neck, planting gentle kisses on her flesh. <br><br>"Yes...come for me, Amara..." he whispered against her skin, his voice sweet and gentle but demanding. He needed her to come, to prove to him that he was all she needed. Then he would claim her without hesitation, but not until then.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>25-10-2010, 10:53:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His gentle, sweet, lust filled whisper sent her over the edge. "Yes! Oh! Tychus!" Her nails dug into his flesh and he eyes rolled back in her head, pleasure overcoming everything else in her body. She panted heavily into his skin, her sex spasming and clenching around his long thick length. Her hips continued to buck into his as she was wracked by spasms of ecstasy. <br><br>This was unlike her experience on the boat. It was a pleasure that could never accurately be described, and she knew that Tychus was the only one who would be able to make her feel this way. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>25-10-2010, 11:05:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus cradled his lover in his arms as she came, grunting as his own release surged through him and his seed pumped into her. He inhaled sharply at the sensation of her nails digging into him, and his entire body trembled as he came. His lips met hers and he kissed her gently, lying down next to her and cupping her cheek in one hand as he pulled slowly out of her.<br><br>His eyes fell on hers, and they probed deeply into her thoughts. She was so beautiful, even in such a shameful act as this; he could not bring himself to resent her the way he resented everyone else. His lips pressed against her forehead and he held her tightly, smiling, as tears formed in the corners of his eyes.<br><br>"I love you so much," he whispered, still trembling. "Stay with me..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>25-10-2010, 11:12:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara smiled back at him happily, kissing his nose softly. "I love you. Always. And I'll stay with you as long as I love you... which will be forever." It was hard to say the words. The emotion and the lack of breath made it hard, but she was happy that she did. <br><br>"I'm glad that my first time was with you. I want every time to be with you," she told him finally. She leaned up to kiss him softly, before sighing and nuzzling his sweaty neck, inhaling the smell that was so... Tychus. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>26-10-2010, 00:12:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus closed his eyes as he listened to her. Her words were a bit silly to him, but she believed herself; that was enough. He smiled and held her close, placing one hand in her hair and stroking it gently.<br><br>For a time, he simply held her, allowing time to move around them. It was strange to him that he could be so disinterested in the world around him, that one person could hold his attention so completely. He had to love this girl; there was no other explanation that made sense. After all, when she gave herself to him, she did it out of love. Tychus' eyes fluttered open and he looked at her, lying in his arms peacefully. She seemed so calm, as if nothing could bother her - not even the fact that they had united without being wed.<br><br>The realization hit him like a discus to the gut. They had slept together before being married.<br><br>The young god inhaled sharply, doing his best not to make noise, to hide his shock as best he could. What they had done was unclean; he knew it, and she had to as well. His arms tensed a bit, his fingers twitching slightly on her back. Did she not care? Had she seduced him? Why would she be so impatient?<br><br>Sighing, he closed his eyes again. He would deal with it later, in a more intimate setting than a field; for now, he was happy with holding her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>26-10-2010, 00:19:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara felt his body tense and heard his sharp intake of breath. Something had changed and she looked up worriedly. <br><br>"Is something wrong?" she asked, biting her lip as doubts suddenly filled her mind. Had she not been good? Hadn't he enjoyed it? Had he thought her wanton for coming before him?<br><br>Oh, gods, he thought that she was a wanton hussy now for her actions, for giving herself to him like that. In a field! It wasn't better than a boat, as anyone could have seen them. He was probably disgusted at her. <br><br>"I-I thought that you wanted to be with me," she stuttered, hurt rising as her mind raced a million miles an hour. How was she any different from all the others? She had thrown herself at him and taken pleasure in his body, wantonly and wickedly. How could he ever forgive her for such actions? 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>26-10-2010, 00:35:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				When he heard the fear in her tone, Tychus' mind went blank. Nothing mattered to him at that moment except calming her. He rested his forehead against hers, smiling slightly and kissing her gently. "Nothing's wrong. I promise," he cooed, his voice soothing and melodic. "I did want to - no, I do want to be with you, Amara. I just..." He looked away for a moment, hugging her tightly. "I'm a hypocrite."<br><br>He sniffled, blinking back tears. <em>Don't cry.</em> "I've talked for hours on end about how cheap and wanton everyone else is, and then I turn around and act that way myself...and of course I worried you that way, too." <em>Don't you dare cry.</em> He looked directly into her eyes, his own blue pools moistening despite his better efforts to suppress his tears. "I love you. I don't care what you do, or what I do with you; that won't change. I won't ever stop loving you, understand?" <em>Stop crying. Stop being so weak.</em> He blinked more feverishly, desperately trying to keep from letting the tears fall. "So please...just be happy." He hugged her tightly, pulling her head against his neck. His hands were shaking again. "I don't want to see you like this anymore," he whispered, his face finally stained with tears.<br><br><em>You're weak. You couldn't even restrain yourself. You're trash.</em> His mind continued to berate him; Tychus wondered if he looked as miserable and shameful as he felt.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>26-10-2010, 00:53:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara's breath began to slow as she heard his words. Always in the back of her mind was the fear of dissappointing Tychus.She loved him so much and she only ever wanted him to see the best of her. He was so experienced and worldly, whereas she was just a silly little girl who had never even left her father's estate. <br><br>"I didn't think that what we did was cheap and wanton," she said quietly, her face buried in his neck, her words muffled. "I was so happy, until I worried that you might think I was... a slut. But you know that you are the only man to ever touch me like that!"<br><br>She looked up and saw the sadness on his face and delicately kissed his face, tasting his tears against her lips. They were sweet and addicting, like everything else about him. "Sometimes," she added, looking deep into his eyes, "Sometimes I wonder if it is your godliness that has addicted me. But then I think of how much I love you, and realise that I am not addicted. I am not in lust. I don't just want your&nbsp; body. I want all of you. Your worries and fears. I want to share your happiness and joy. I want to be with you always." <br><br>She pressed a soft kiss to his lips before straightening and cuddling him, his head pressing to her breast. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>26-10-2010, 01:19:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus pressed his head further into her chest, closing his eyes. A chuckle rose from his lips, and he turned up slightly to meet her eyes with his own. "I suppose if we look at it the way the sailors might have, we did nothing wrong." He moved up and pecked her, nuzzling her cheek before moving back down. "You are my wife, after all, aren't you?" he purred, smirking. <br><br>He pressed his lips to her chest, just above her breasts, and sighed. "I love you too..." He lay there for a moment, his eyes fluttering shut again. Then, suddenly, he pulled up to face her again, putting his hands on her cheeks. "We didn't do anything wrong today. We only did what people in love ought to. I don't want you to feel any shame or second-guess yourself, okay?" His lips found hers and he kissed her briefly. "I'm happy. Honest."<br><br>His eyes said Tychus was happy. He wasn't.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>26-10-2010, 01:39:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara sighed happily, reassured by her lovers words. Maybe the world did not consider them to be husband and wife, but they felt it in their hearts and that was all that mattered. Right? She didn't know whether others of society would agree with her, but that didn't worry her too much. People were always going against social norms, as that was the only real way to change anything. <br><br>She enjoy his embrace for several long minutes before pulling away and kissing him softly. "We should move, or at least dress, just in case someone sees us," she said with a smile. She was still shy around everyone but Tychus. She didn't really know how else to act around people. She retired her covering and pulled on her peplos, taking the time to cover the dark spot on her breast. She didn't want anyone to think that Tychus was abusing her. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>26-10-2010, 02:00:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As she pulled away, Tychus sat up and stole another kiss, taking her chin in one hand. After he let her go, he moved to his sprawled clothing and put it back on, stealing glances at his lover as she dressed. <br><br>"I think we ought to find a place to stay first," the young god mused as he dressed himself. "Nothing permanent; just a place where we can live together until we can ground ourselves here." He stood up slowly and stretched, extending his hand to Amara to help her up and smiling at her. She seemed so shy, despite the way she acted around him; it was adorable.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>26-10-2010, 03:52:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara took his hand and smiled at him as she stood. They walked in silence down the hill, enjoying the warm autumn weather. From the look of the land around the island, they would be having a good harvest, and Amara thought that it would be a good place to stay for a while. <br><br>They wandered around the small town for a while, admiring the traders wears and watching the people of the island. They were polite and friendly, and never made her or Tychus feel uncomfortable by pestering them with questions. They enquired about lodging and were shown a small house on the outskirts of the town. It had a small bedroom and a bigger adjoining room with a fire pit for cooking and an open courtyard in the middle. <br><br>"What do you think?" Amara asked, looking up at Tychus, trying to gague his reaction. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>26-10-2010, 07:24:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The people of the island made Tychus uneasy. They all seemed so friendly and polite; it made him wonder just what they were hiding, if anything. He was on edge during their entire tour of the island, ready to protect Amara at a moment's notice. But he did his best to conceal his discomfort; he knew that Amara was enjoying herself, and he didn't want to spoil that.<br><br>Tychus tapped his chin thoughtfully as they looked through the house. "I like it," he said quietly, turning to Amara. "I like it a lot." He grinned. "Although that may have more to do with who I'm staying with than the house itself." His lips pressed against her forehead, and he took her hands in his own. "What about you?" he inquired, grinning and swinging her hands around idly. His eyes turned back to the house. "Do you like it?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>26-10-2010, 07:56:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara blushed at Tychus' sweet words and smiled. "I think it will serve. But it is the fact I will be sharing it with you that makes me happy," she told him, blushing even brighter at her cheesy lines. <br><br>The old man who was letting the house smiled at them. "Ah, I remember being a newlywed. You're lucky that you could marry for love."<br><br>Amara dipped her head, smiling slightly. <br><br>''I should talk to your husband, lady, about payment. Not something for women to hear." <br><br>She snorted, but turned away to admire the small courtyard, lined with beautiful tiles of all different shades of blue. They reminded her of Tychus' eyes. <br><br>It annoyed her that men believed that women were not good enough to discuss money or even learn about business. She was just as intelligent as any man! She kicked at a patch of dirt and looked over her shoulder towards the men. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>26-10-2010, 08:19:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				His blue eyes flickered as the old man shooed Amara. "With all due respect," he said, his tone even, "I'd like my wife to listen as well. In my opinion it concerns her just as much as it does me." He smiled at the old man. "I'll be making the decision, of course. But I think she at least deserves to listen."<br><br>Tychus glanced back at his wife. <em>Lover, not wife,</em> he reminded himself. It was becoming harder not to think of her as his wife; everyone who saw them together assumed it, so why should they not do the same? "Darling, come here. We're going to be conducting business, but that doesn't mean you can't listen." He winked at Amara, grinning at her.<br><br>As he turned back to the old man, he pulled a small pouch from his waist and placed it in his palm. It opened to reveal several gold coins and a few gems. "Diamonds," Tychus remarked, admiring the bag. "This should cover it, don't you think?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 00:49:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara tried to remain nonchalant as Tychus withdrew his currency, and not let her eyes give away her surprise. What was he thinking pulling out those kind of gems in a place like this? Diamonds were extremely rare due to the difficulty of their extraction. Only the very richest of Achaean kings had diamonds. <br><br>The old man's eyes buldged as he opened the puch. "Yes, my lord, these are quite... ah..." he trailed off, admiring the stones. "Consider the house yours." <br><br>Once he had lumbered away, Amara glared at Tychus. "He's going to tell everyone about that, you know? A man with diamonds letting his wife listen to a business deal..." She shook her head. "If we weren't attracting attention before, we certainly are now."<br><br>Despite the fact that they were not married, it was very easy to slip into the role of disapproving wife. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 00:58:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smiled at his wife, pulling her into a hug and kissing her forehead. "You just referred to yourself as my wife," he purred, smirking. Had anyone else reprimanded him, the young god would have taken offense; he had to admit, though, that Amara had a point.<br><br>His arms tightened around her and he brushed his lips against hers. "I didn't mean to attract attention," he said quietly, his expression suddenly contrite. "I'm not good at this kind of thing...I just wanted you to have what you deserve, that's all." He ran one of his hands up her back, letting it rest just below her neck, and a smile crept onto his face. "To be honest, though, I don't care if he tells people. If they ask, we'll just say that we're a well-off pair of newlyweds from the mainland." A certain thoughtfulness filled his blue eyes, and he grinned. "How does Thebes sound?"<br><br>He nuzzled her as he listened for her reply.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 04:42:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara blushed and hid her face from her Tychus in the folds of his chiton. "Well everyone thinks that I am. And you called me your wife too." She giggled and rubbed her face against his arm. Passers-by were looking at them curiously. Such a public embrace! But Amara couldn't bring herself to mind. He was hers and she wanted everyone to know.<br><br>"Thebes would make sense," she answered. "Many are fleeing from Thebes and the tyrannical Pygmalion. And it is a very wealthy city. We are refugees," she said with a smile, kissing the end of his nose. <br><br>"Should we go in?" she asked. A sudden wave of tiredness came over her and her eyelids fluttered. She hadn't felt so exhausted in a long time and was feeling quite unwell. Perhaps it was the bright sun. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 05:01:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, you are, aren't you?" Tychus taunted softly, pulling her further into his embrace. He looked directly at the passers-by, as if to proclaim to the entire town that Amara was his, then at his lover, and he kissed her hair.<br><br>He grinned at her agreement. "I figured you'd like that," he replied. His hands found hers and he looked at the house. "Yes, we probably should."<br><br>Her sudden exhaustion caught Tychus' attention and he took her forearms in his hands. "Are you tired?" he asked, his voice filled with concern. "Come now, my love, let's go inside. We need a nap," he purred.<br><br>Tychus was beaming as he led his wife inside. They had a home. He was sharing a home with the woman he loved. As he sent her in before him, he turned to the sky, his grin ever widening.<br><br>"Thank you," he whispered before following Amara inside.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 05:10:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara crumpled onto their soft bed, exhausted and nauseous. She grabbed for Tychus and snuggled into his arms, feeling too terrible to even undress herself. "Tychus," she whimpered. "Couldn't you see if there was something wrong with me?" she asked, looking up at him. True, she didn't really understand his powers, but she was sure that she'd heard something about gods being able to sense a persons wellbeing or if they were in danger. <br><br>Maybe she'd just been in the heat of the summer sun too long without a drink. She'd heard that could make you feel like this. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 05:30:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The young god's eyes were filled with worry, and he sat down on the bed and pulled Amara's head into his lap, playing with her hair idly. "You do seem a bit ill," he commented softly. "It'll take some time, but I should be able to find out what's the matter." It took all of his restraint to keep his voice even; Tychus was terrified. He knew that he could discern just what the matter was when a mortal felt odd, but a part of him didn't want to. He refused to entertain the idea that she was beyond his help.<br><br>He quickly changed the subject. "Do you need anything? Or should I just let you rest a while?" he asked, his voice sweet and gentle.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 05:43:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara smiled tiredly up at him, her eyelids drooping as he stroked her hair. "I'll be fine, darling," she said quietly. "I probably just got too much sun, that's all." She felt better now that she was lying down, and Tychus' touch seemed to aleviate her sickness. His presence alone always made her feel better, and she told him so. "You're like the best medicine around." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 05:49:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smiled back at her. "Alright," he said softly, his fingers massaging her scalp. "If you do need something, let me know, alright?"<br><br>Despite the fact that he knew there was work to be done in preparing their new home, Tychus couldn't leave Amara. He was worried about her, and he loved being close to her too much to let her alone for more than a minute. His smile faded slightly as he remembered the last time he had left her alone.<br><br>"Get some rest, darling," he whispered, taking her hand and kissing it. "I love you." His smile returned as his blue eyes gazed into hers.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 21:54:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>Hera grasped a hand of Aphrodite's lucious red hair and tugged. "Your boy has really done it now!" she hissed. "He has consumated his relationship before marriage! And with a mortal too!"<br><br>"I am well aware of what my son has done," Aphrodite said calmly, transporting out of Hera's grasp. "He is not doing anything that anyone else has not done before. And he's settling down. I think that's a good thing. His father has finally settled, as have I."<br><br>"With your crippled, stupid husband and your arrogant lover!" Hera yelled.<br><br>Aphrodite smiled. "Both who are your sons. I wouldn't talk about them like that if I were you. My point is, he's doing nothing wrong."<br><br>"He's an abomination!" Hera countered. "Everything he does is an abomination! I will not allow it to continue. Their child cannot survive..."</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 22:12:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As Tychus held Amara in her sleep, he noticed that she looked strange. There was something unnatural in her expression. It was distress, or fear, or something similar. He wanted to wake her and ask her what was wrong, but he knew she needed to rest, so he let her.<br><br>His hand made its way to her hair and he stroked it gently, kissing her forehead and snuggling into her. "I don't know why I worry about you so much," he said quietly, taking care not to wake her. "I hardly even care about most people. I wonder why you're so different from them?" His eyes fluttered shut, and he rested his cheek on top of her head.<br><br>"Mama..." he mumbled, "what should I do? Why am I so confused, so afraid?" A hushed chuckle escaped his throat. "I don't have anything to even fear." He looked at Amara for what seemed like an eternity, pondering whether or not he had just lied.<br><br>His arms tightened around her, and he pulled her desperately against him. "Please wake up soon...I miss you," he mumbled sleepily, nestling his head beneath hers and pressing his lips to her neck.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 22:19:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara jolted awake at Hera's cries. She grasped for Tychus, holding him tightly as her heart raced. Her eyes slid closed again as she thought over her dream and its implications for them, but was soon distracted by another wave of rolling nausea. This time, she could not hold it back.<br><br>Dashing to the door that led to the outside of the house, she retched onto the dusty ground, feeling all that she had eaten for the last couple of days come back up. Tears collected in the corners of her eyes as she retched until there was nothing left. "Tychus," she whimpered from her place on the floor. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 22:35:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus quickly followed her outside, and was horrified to find her vomiting in the street. He quickly ran to her and kneeled down next to her, pulling her into a tight hug. "I'm right here, darling. It's okay," he soothed, kissing her cheek, temple and forehead repeatedly. <br><br>His wife looked miserable, and despite the fact that she had just vomited, and her face was stained with tears, and she was generally a mess, to Tychus she was never more beautiful. He wanted nothing more than to take her pain away, and give her the happiness he knew she deserved. "It's alright...you poor thing," he whispered, blinking back tears. It hurt to look at her in such pain.<br><br>"Come on," he coaxed, rubbing her back gently. "Let's get you inside. I'll get you some water, okay?" Water probably wasn't what she needed right now, but Tychus was trying; he had to help her somehow.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 22:43:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No!" Amara cried as he offered to get her water. "Don't leave me!" She grasped at him and buried herself in his chest. "I had... I dreamed of Olympus again. And Hera said something, about us." <br><br>She fiddled with her fingers as her stomach settled. "She said something about a child. About our child." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 22:47:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus froze. <em>Our child...</em> He took her hands in his, looking at Amara as if to confirm what he had heard. His expression of fear slowly grew into one of ambiguous surprise.<br><br>"You...you mean that you're going to...?" he stammered, his eyes glimmering with nervous sparks. He hoped desperately that she was going to tell him what he wanted to hear.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 22:53:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara shrugged and tried not to look too hopeful. "I do not know. Hera was... not particularly specific and I don't know what its supposed to be like when one carries a child!" she cried, feeling apprehensive and jumpy. She bit her lip as a frown fell onto her face. "but... Hera was not best pleased. She said that she could not allow any child of ours to survive." <br><br>Amara pushed herself back into Tychus' embrace. "I... I hope that I am with child, but... I am scared."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 23:03:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"We're going to have a baby," Tychus said softly to himself. His expression of apprehension melted into a huge smile and he lifted his wife into the air, twirling her gently and kissing her. "We're going to have a baby!" he repeated directly to her, beaming and covering her face in loving kisses. He held her tightly and nuzzled her. "You'd be an amazing mother...nothing will happen to our child. I promise."<br><br>His head turned towards the sky. "I can talk to them. They may dislike me, but they have no reason to hurt you. And they won't." He kissed her again. "Come inside. It's cold out here, and I can't have you getting sick. Please," he said softly, playing with her hair a bit.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 23:06:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara nodded and stood slowly, walking as if in pain. This was not what she had thought carrying a child would be like. It was very uncomfortable!<br><br>She wanted to feel as happy as Tychus, and she was indeed happy to be with child, but he had not heard the venom in Hera's voice. She scared Amara. But she hid her fear and smiled up at Tychus. "Do you want a boy or a girl?" she asked as she gingerly sat on the bed. She would change soon, but right now she just wanted her husband's comfort. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>27-10-2010, 23:11:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'd be happy with either," Tychus replied from the other room. He walked back in carrying a small cup of water, which he handed to his wife. "Drink," he ordered, his voice still gentle. "You need to keep your strength up." He kissed her cheek and put his arm around her, pulling her legs into his lap and tracing circles idly on her thigh. <br><br>A thoughtful expression came onto his face. "I changed my mind," he said quietly. "I'd like a son." He smiled and kissed her. "What about you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>28-10-2010, 02:05:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara sipped the water slowly and smiled up at Tychus. "I don't mind," she said finally. "I just want them to be happy and healthy." She grinned. "Maybe a lovely little boy like you." <br><br>She lay a hand on her stomach wonderingly. A baby could be living in there right now. A child just like her wonderful husband... lover... whatever. Her everything. <br><br>"I should get changed..." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>28-10-2010, 04:24:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Agreed," he said softly. He smirked at her suggestion. "What, you don't have enough of me already?" he teased, raising one eyebrow.<br><br>Tychus put a hand on top of hers and kissed her forehead. "It's still late...maybe you should just undress and go to sleep?" he suggested hopefully. He realized what he was implying, but he was only concerned for her health; that was reflected in his eyes.<br><br>It was still strange to him that within two weeks of meeting this girl, she had conceived; yet somehow his happiness was complete. He decided in his mind to visit the local temple and pray to Hera the next morning. He had to keep his...<em>family</em>, that was the word - safe.<br><br>His family. Tychus blinked as he realized what he had just considered. He would have a family all his own. It was a wonderfully scary feeling, and the idea alone drove Tychus to kiss his wife again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>28-10-2010, 05:15:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara closed her eyes and surrendered herself to his kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck. When they pulled apart, she grinned up at him. <br><br>"I bet you're just saying that because you want to see me naked again." She giggled and kissed him again. <br><br>The last of the evening sun was filtering through the window of their new home. "Tomorrow we should go to the taverna and make an appearance so people don't get suspicious, but tonight..." Her hand trailed down his covered chest gently and smiled up at him. <br><br>He was her husband and she was his wife, whatever the gods might say. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>28-10-2010, 05:28:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus returned her kiss, pulling her against him. "Can you blame me if I do?" he purred, nuzzling her. "I've got the most beautiful woman in Ithaca as my wife; why should I not want to see her body?"<br><br>He played with her hair and closed his eyes, listening to her. "That's a good idea." His eyes opened and he wagged a finger in her face. "Butt you mustn't overdo it, alright? I can't have you getting sick..." His hand drifted to her waist and he placed it on her tummy. "Not if you have a child to care for as well." He smiled and kissed his wife again, increasing the depth a bit and pulling her into his lap.<br><br>"I love you," he whispered against her lips before lying down slowly and pulling her on top of him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>28-10-2010, 05:32:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara giggled as he rolled her body on top of his and kissed him back. "You know I will take care of this child." She reached into his chiton so she could put her hands directly onto his skin. She smiled up at him as her hands roamed the hard lines and muscles of his body slowly, teasingly. "I love you too. Always." <br><br>They kissed slowly, exploring each other as if they were kissing for the first time again. She undid the belt from around her waist and let the straps of her peplos fall so that the swells of her breasts were visible. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>28-10-2010, 05:40:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus pulled her against him, smirking naughtily and pressing his lips to hers again. His left hand brushed against the bruise on her breast, which, thankfully, had lightened slightly by now, and placed his fingers across her ample mound, caressing it gently. His right began to pull her peplos down, his fingers brushing against the flesh of her back.<br><br>A bulge was already forming against Amara's hips. Embarrassing as it was for Tychus (whose face flushed as he hardened so quickly), he had no shame; he loved her, and it was fairly obvious from his body language. He put his left hand on her shoulder and broke the kiss for a moment, looking at her. "Are you sure?" he asked softly, moving his hand to her cheek. His concern was getting the better of him; as much as he wanted to be with her, he wanted to protect her as well, even if it meant sacrifice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>28-10-2010, 06:08:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara kissed him quickly and nodded. "I have told you, I trust you. You will not hurt me or the baby." <br><br>She pulled at his belt and took her mouth to his neck, sucking and kissing the skin there. He always tasted so good, like grapes and sunshine. Her hands caressed his bottom and held his hips close to hers as she bucked into him. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>28-10-2010, 06:19:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus moaned softly as she kissed his neck, placing his hands at her waist and desperately tugging at her clothes. With some effort he pulled her peplos off, and he placed one hand on her bottom, letting his fingertips brush against her sex. His other hand cupped her breast, and he pressed his hand into her torso, filling his palm with her soft flesh.<br><br>The bulge below his belt continued to pulsate and grow. The dull ache of having it restrained caused Tychus to groan again and buck his hips against her. "Please..." he groaned, not sure what he was asking for.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>28-10-2010, 06:24:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Pulling off his belt, Amara pushed his chiton down his body, leaving him to kick it off, before sliding down his body so her face was level with his pulsing, hard member. She rubbed her hand over it the way he hand showed her, licking at the head which had looked so... tempting. Her hand moved up and down his shaft as she sucked and kissed the head of his member. She wans't quite sure what she was doing, but instinct was her guide and the look on Tychus' face suggested she was doing a good job. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>28-10-2010, 06:27:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As her lips made contact with his length, Tychus gasped and arched his back. He throbbed in her hand, instinctively begging for more. His hand moved to her hair, caressing it gently and guiding her head down onto his cock. "Don't...don't stop..." he gasped between increasingly loud groans.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>28-10-2010, 06:30:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara's tongue wrapped around his length and she continues her assault on his member. As her head bobbed, her tender and sensitive breasts brushed his upper thighs, making her moan around him. The sensation of his hand in her hair excited her and made her move faster. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>28-10-2010, 06:44:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus instinctively tightened his hold on her hair, tugging it gently. His arm and lower body tensed and he began to move his hips slightly in time with Amara's movements. Another groan escaped his lips, and his hand began to tremble. <br><br>"I'm...I'm so close..." he moaned, arching his back again and inhaling sharply. He knew that he would come at any moment, but he held on as much as he could; for all he knew, his wife didn't want to swallow his seed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>28-10-2010, 07:03:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara pulled up, taking his mouth away from her face and instead pointing towards her chest while continuing her stroking motions. "Yes, Tychus." She held his pleasure in her hand and she had never felt so powerful.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>28-10-2010, 07:17:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her voice was enough to drive him over the edge. Tychus gasped as he came, and his seed pumped out in sticky streams onto her breasts. He immediately sat up and kissed her, pulling her body against his. She was a bit sticky, but he didn't care - he needed her.<br><br>His hand guided the tip of his member into her sex, and he forced his tongue into her mouth at the same time that he pressed his length slowly into her. He didn't fill her completely; he wasn't sure how deep he could go without hurting the baby. "Is this alright?" he whispered against her lips, still short of breath.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>28-10-2010, 08:05:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara sighed with pleasure and nodded, her breath short as he pushed into her. "I won't break. You can keep going."<br><br>To emphasis her words, she wrapped her legs around him and pulled him deeper, arching her hips to meet him fully. "Ah!" she cried when it finally hit her g-spot. "Yes! There!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>28-10-2010, 08:13:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus pressed his lips against hers, holding her tight and playing with her hair as he began to thrust, remaining very gentle; she had said she wouldn't break, but he wasn't going to take a chance. His thrusts remained deep, though, and he pressed his entire length into her each time.<br><br>Another moan escaped him. Moving so slowly as her tight walls squeezed him was torture, but he loved it; no one could make this sensation as profound as the woman on top of him at this moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>28-10-2010, 08:34:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara groaned loudly as he penetrated her deeply, hitting every powerful spot of pleasure within her sex. All she could do was hang on and match his thrusts, bucking her hips against his, as her sex clenched around his. "Tychus!" she cried. "Oh!" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>29-10-2010, 07:12:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus's lips made their way to his wife's neck, nipping her skin gently and allowing his hands to wander around her body. His thrusts gradually increased in speed, but not in force; he was still afraid he might hurt her, or their child. His moans became more frequent, and he planted kiss after loving kiss on his lover's soft flesh, his hands guiding her hips down onto his.<br><br>"Does it...does it feel good?" he gasped, nuzzling her and continuing to cover her in affection.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>29-10-2010, 07:35:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara nodded and moaned loudly, unable to verbalise her pleasure. Instead, she dug her nails into his sides and peppered kisses to his neck, as she felt her climax approaching quickly. She groaned and arched deeper into his body as her sex clutched to his member. All of a sudden, she couldn't control her pleasure anymore, instead releasing herself, squeezing Tychus' cock hard and screaming in pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>29-10-2010, 07:47:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As she clenched his length, Tychus gasped and came again. It was a surprise to him, but he couldn't help it; the feeling of her tightening around him was incredible. His seed pumped into her, filling her up, and he pulled out of her slowly, setting her gently down next to him.<br><br>His lips found hers and he kissed her gently, cradling her head with one hand and holding her waist with the other. "I love you," he whispered breathlessly against her lips as he kissed her, taking his time to catch his breath.<br><br>Tychus refused to entertain the thought of being away from this woman. She was too important to him to let go. "I don't think I've ever told you this," he said quietly after having calmed a bit. He hugged her tightly against him and kissed her hair. "It's kind of silly. Childish, even..." he mumbled, smirking to himself.<br><br>He was silent for a moment. He hugged her closer to him, shifting slightly to cuddle into her. His eyes averted hers for a moment; he wasn't sure if he should continue.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>29-10-2010, 22:21:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara frowned at her husband's furtive looks. "Go on," she said. "What were you going to say?" she asked. She settled into his arms, and kissed his nose. "You know you can tell me anything." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>30-10-2010, 01:04:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus mimicked her frown, doing his best to contain his smirking. "You'll think it's silly." He kissed her forehead. "But if you want to know, I'll tell you."<br><br>His arms tightened around her and he rested his head against hers, putting one hand in her hair. "This..." he began, but stopped. A sigh escaped his lips. He would tell her sooner or later; he may as well get it over with now. "This isn't...it isn't easy for me," he said quietly. "It terrifies me. I'm...I'm scared, Amara."<br><br>He paused, and his hug tightened further. "You're...you're just so fragile. It terrifies me to think about it, but if I'm not careful around you..." His hands began to tremble slightly, but his voice remained even. "I've hurt so many people..." he whispered. "What if I hurt you too?" His voice was filled with dread; it was fairly clear that Tychus meant what he was saying.<br><br>He sighed again, and rested his forehead against hers, smiling. The smile wasn't entirely sincere, but he was trying. "Silly, isn't it? I'd never actually hurt you...I know that already." He cupped her cheek in his hand and pressed his lips gently to hers. "And you know that, don't you?"<br><br>More than anything, Tychus wanted to believe himself. And he wanted her to believe him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>30-10-2010, 07:22:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara kissed him back forcefully. "I love you, you know," she said with smile. "You hurt those people because you intended to. I doubt you would hurt me on purpose, and I know it would take a lot for you to hurt me accidentally. And now..." she looked down to her stomach and smiled, one hand rubbing across it. "You'd never hurt us. Either of us," she told him, referring to the baby. <br><br>She took his large hand in hers a rested it across her abdomen. There was nothing to feel yet, but it didn't matter. He knew what it meant. <br><br>"I trust you, Tychus."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>31-10-2010, 04:55:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus blinked. She wasn't afraid?<br><br>His vision began to blur with tears, and his eyes fluttered shut. Having his hand on her abdomen - on his child - reassured him, when he was certain nothing could. It was only a little assurance, but it was enough.<br><br>"Thank you," he whispered, pulling his wife close again. He cradled her head in one hand, placing the other on her waist, and sniffled audibly. "Thank you..." he repeated. Tears of joy and relief rolled down his cheeks, losing themselves in her hair and staining her forehead. It was humiliating to Tychus to be crying in front of his woman, but he felt safe enough to cry in front of her at the same time. The dichotomy of his pride and emotional need was strange to him, but all the same he was happy.<br><br>His lips met hers again, lingering for what seemed like hours to him before he pulled away, resting his forehead against hers. His deep blue eyes bored into hers and he took her hands in his own. "Believe me when I say," he said softly, bringing her hand up to his lips and kissing her fingers, "that nothing will ever hurt you or our child again." His eyes never left hers as he continued to nip at her fingertips. "I'll keep us safe. Men, beasts, gods, it doesn't matter." He pressed his lips to her forehead and snuggled into her.<br><br>"Promise," he mumbled sweetly into her hair. It wasn't certain to whom he had made the promise, but he had made it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>01-11-2010, 02:07:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara smiled and closed her eyes, resting her cheek against Tychus' smooth chest. She believed him completely. Without a single doubt in her mind, she knew that he would do as he promised. <br><br>"I know you will."<br><br>As a child she had longed for a proper family. The type that was filled with love, and daughters made up their own minds and spouses were equally. A family where she could be an equal, instead of an inferior. Tychus was her family now and there child would be raised with the love and care that his parents had never experienced. Her mind blocked out the memory of Hera's fierce face as she vowed to get rid of their child. Amara's motherly instinct would protect her child to her last breath, and she knew that Tychus would do the same.<br><br>It helped no one to dwell on what may happen. They could only live in the present. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>01-11-2010, 08:39:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus put a hand on his wife's waist and another in her hair, pulling her against him, and closed his own eyes. His heart pounded in Amara's ears, a slow, calm beat inviting her to fall asleep in his arms. It was odd to him, but the young god found himself wanting to sleep. Normally he would only sleep about once per month; in the few weeks he was with his lover, though, Tychus had slept twice already and was finding himself needing more. It didn't bother him; rather, he was happy that he could join his wife in Morpheus' embrace.<br><br>His eyes fluttered shut and he buried his face in her hair. "I love you," he mumbled before sleep took him.<br><br><em>For once, Morpheus saw fit to grace his cousin with a dream. In his mind's eye, the son of Dionysus was able to see two men, two of his fellow gods, speaking on what he recognized as a pavilion on Mount Olympus. The first had a stout build, with short black hair and unkempt facial hair; the second had long grey hair and a beard of the same color and length. He was tall and muscular.<br><br>"You're not bitter, then?" the second man asked of the first in a rumbling bass.<br><br>The black-haired man shifted uncomfortably in his chair. "No," he said quietly, "I don't suppose I am. It's to be expected of my wife, I suppose."<br><br>The bearded man smiled. "You're forgiving with her, aren't you, Hephaestus?" he asked, a slight chuckle escaping from his lips.<br><br>A nod came from the other man, who smiled as well. "As much as I wish she'd stay mine, I can't very well deprive her of her domain, can I, my lord?"<br><br>Zeus guffawed, covering his mouth with one hand. "No, no, I suppose you can't," he said jovially, patting Hephaestus on the back. His smile faded slightly. "You...are aware of what her son is doing?"<br><br>"I am," came the smith-god's reply. "Lady Hera argues with her daily about it; I still don't hear the end of it from those two." His tone held a touch of frustration.<br><br>Zeus ran a hand through his hair, sighing. "She's up in arms about it...I don't know what to think, really. I'd be a hypocrite if I denied him a return home; I afforded Heracles that privilege." He paused. "What do you make of all this?" he asked the other god.<br><br>Hephaestus sighed as well, casting a sidelong glance at Aphrodite. "It was my wife's mistake. The boy's innocent, if you ask me," he replied. "So long as he doesn't try to bring his woman here, I don't see any reason to condemn him."</em><br><br>About an hour after he had dozed off, Tychus woke suddenly. He moved to rise from bed when he realized that Amara was lying next to him and stopped; he didn't want to wake her. Snuggling back in with her, the young god looked his wife over. She was lovely, even when she slept; he was anxious to see her in a few months when she would look the part. <br><br>He sighed and kissed her hair, letting his eyes flutter shut again. The sleep that followed was dreamless.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>02-11-2010, 00:05:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When Amara woke up, the first rays of the morning sun were playing on the bed. She looked up at Tychus, who was still sleeping. He looked so peaceful for once and she didn't want to wake him. Thankfully, her sleep had been free of the continued arguments of the two goddesses. There was only so much that Amara could take. <br><br>She shut her eyes tightly as the first waves of morning nausea hit her. She hoped that these symptoms would not last long. There was only so much she could take. She slipped from Tychus arms as she worried that the sickness may come, but felt it leave as she stood. Sitting on the edge of the bed next to her husband's sleeping form, she ran her hand over his gently. <br><br>Her hand came to rest in a familiar position across her stomahc. Would their child be godly like his father? In her minds eye, she could picture him. A perfect little boy with dark, unruly hair and bright blue eyes like his father. She would name him Galen. Calm. Hopefully the name would bring him some of that calm and temper what nature may wish to make him. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>02-11-2010, 01:45:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus woke to his wife's gentle touch on his skin. Her hand was a bit cold, and it caused him to stir a bit as his eyes fluttered open. He looked Amara over, taking in her lovely form, unclothed save for the cloth covering her core. His eyes met hers, and for a moment he drowned in her gaze.<br><br>There was a certain thoughtfulness in Amara's glance that Tychus seldom saw. Based on the position of her hand, the young god determined that his wife was thinking about their child, which caused him to think of the baby as well. He pictured a little boy, eyes as blue as his own, but with the lighter hair and softer features of his wife, his little fingers clinging to his mother's dress and his childlike voice ringing with giggles. It occurred to Tychus that the child may just as easily be of the other sex - a lovely little girl, with the beauty and spirit that he fell in love with, climbing into her daddy's lap and falling asleep in his arms. The thoughts alone excited him; he was anxious to find out just what his baby would be like.<br><br>"Morning," he mumbled sleepily, smiling. He placed his hand on her stomach, over hers, and sat up, pulling her into a loose hug from behind and nuzzling her. His lips peppered her neck and shoulder in affectionate kisses. "How do you feel?" he asked softly, his lips barely touching her ear.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>02-11-2010, 02:20:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara smiled and closed her eyes at the softness of his caresses. They made a little of her ache leave. His touch always made her feel better. "I am well enough. I hope you appreciate what I am going through for you child," she quipped smiling up at her husband. It was a silly joke, really. It was no hardship to go through this for the happiness that they would receive once the babe was born. No parents would ever wait more eagerly for their child. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>02-11-2010, 02:47:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Her quip bothered Tychus a bit, but he realized her intent and smiled. He planted a kiss on her cheek, sighing softly. "Of course I do," he said sincerely, his tone carrying the slightest bit of hurt. "You're giving me something I can never repay you for." His fingers found her chin and turned her to face him, and he brushed his lips gently against hers. "Thank you," he whispered into her lips, smiling wider than before.<br><br>He held her for a while longer, loving the feel of her skin against his and the warmth radiating from her body. It aroused him slightly; being close to her was intoxicating to him. His hands moved to her waist, and he pulled her against him, swaying slightly. It was a movement not unlike a dance, but it was confined to the two of them and their bed, making it that much more intimate.<br><br>"Tell me," he said sweetly into her ear, "do you feel well enough to go out for a bit?" His lips found her neck again, and he nipped it a bit more hungrily than before. "I was thinking we could visit the temple of Athena, just to ask her opinion about all this." He realized that he was teasing his pregnant wife, and as a man he knew that doing so was dangerous. But he couldn't help himself; she was tempting him simply by existing. "We could always...stay in, too," he purred.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>02-11-2010, 03:01:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara bit her lip to prevent herself from moaning as she shifted back against Tychus, feeling his arousal. One touch from him and she was all hot and bothered again. Suddenly, she wanted his hands on her body and his lips on her skin. Her hand wound behind her and she cupped his head, tangling her fingers into his hair and forcing his lips closer to her neck. <br><br>"You're say we should go out and then you touch me like this..." she moaned softly. "What am I supposed to think?" <br><br>She took the hand on her hip and placed it onto her soft and tender breast. "What am I supposed to do but think we should stay in bed a bit longer?" <br><br>Looking up at him, she smiled and grabbed the ties on the side of her loincloth, pulling them loose and dropping it to the floor. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>02-11-2010, 03:31:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smirked. He figured that he may as well resign himself; he had taken the chance of this happening, and now he was paying for it. His hand caressed the tender skin of her breast very gently, taking his time to explore her soft flesh. His other hand pulled her into his lap, still facing away from him, which allowed his length to fall free from being pressed against her back. It was already hardening, and it throbbed against her sex as he pulled her legs open to stabilize her on top of him.<br><br>"If you insist," he whispered into her neck mischievously, kissing a trail up to her jawbone. Already she was going to his head, and he loved it; every day he became less and less convinced that addiction was a bad thing.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>02-11-2010, 05:35:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara grinned back at her lusty husband and rubbed down on him, letting her sex make him slick as he nudged along her wet slit. "If you're going to play with fire, dear husband, you should be prepared to deal with the consequences." <br><br>Her mind was not on long foreplay. She wanted Tychus and she wanted him now. She took his hardened member and lined him up so he easily slid into her as she came down on him. Sighing in pleasure, Amara's eyes slid closed as she moved on him. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>02-11-2010, 06:13:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Though he would have normally been apt to banter back with Amara, Tychus instead groaned as he slid into her, instinctively moving his hips with hers to drive his shaft as deeply into her as he could. He immediately began to move inside her, quickly but not forcefully, and his hands moved to her breasts and began to play with them, paying special attention to her nipples. With each subsequent thrust he drove his length completely into her.<br><br>His lips found hers and he kissed her desperately, needing to taste his wife and experience her love. He was succumbing to his lust, but he still needed her to love him; that was his constant.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>02-11-2010, 06:30:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Their kiss was long and deep. It was even more intense than their love-making and they both needed it desperately. Amara broke away to gasp as he hit a particularly sensitive spot. "Tychus!" She grabbed at his head again, holding him as his hip hit the thick flesh of her backside. There was a dull slap as their skin met, a delicious rub as they met in the middle. <br><br>To Amara, it was far more than sex, even though her pregnancy crazed hormones cried out for him. It was a need to be as close to him as she could be, to share their bodies and their love in a way that only the truly commited could. It as this that made it more than just quick rut. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>02-11-2010, 06:55:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Her voice rang in his ears and prompted him to hold her close to him as he moved his hips against her behind. He loved it when she said his name. "Yes..." he moaned into her neck, wrapping his arms around her waist. "I love you..." His length pulsated and twitched inside her, and his hips tensed; he was close to coming.<br><br>Though he could feel the physical pleasure of the act, Tychus could focus on nothing but his lover. His arms tightened around her; he was desperate to have her close to him. Nothing else mattered.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>02-11-2010, 20:58:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara groaned as she felt Tychus' hands tighten their grip on her and his muscles tense. His climax was approaching, and that knowledge alone brought her closer. Her sex clenched around his twitching member. "Love... you..." She moaned as she approached the edge. She gasped and cried out as she came hard. She bucked and spasmed, her hips and rear bucking back into Tychus as she let go. "Ty...!"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>02-11-2010, 22:05:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As she tightened around him, Tychus found it impossible to hold on, and so he released with her, moaning loudly and stopping suddenly as his seed fired into her. He hugged her tight and kissed whatever skin was in front of him; it happened to be that of her shoulder, but he didn't care. <br><br>"I...I love you..." he whispered into her skin, too breathless to do anything else. His hands moved to her stomach, and he left them there, eager to feel some sign of his child. He knew nothing would happen this early in the pregnancy, but he needed to be close to the life inside his lover, to share the intimacy felt by mother and child - an intimacy he did not know. The realization caused Tychus to hug Amara to him again, more tightly than before, and he clung to her like a child to a stuffed animal, nuzzling her neck.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>03-11-2010, 02:44:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara smiled happily and lay back against her husband's body, laying her head against his. She put her hands over his, rubbing his skin softly. She always loved this time in the afterglow of their lovemaking. Kissing his cheek softly, she closed her eyes, enjoying the moment. "I love you too," she sighed, still smiling. <br><br>Within the confines of their embrace was their family. It was everything Amara had ever wanted and she sniffed back tears of happiness. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>03-11-2010, 05:12:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus turned his face towards hers and nuzzled her cheek, closing his eyes and inhaling softly. He was happy. For the first time in centuries, the little reject of a godling was genuinely happy. This woman had already given him everything he had wanted - and now she was giving him a child on top of that. He would be in debt to her forever for it, but he didn't mind; serving Amara was by no means the worst of fates.<br><br>He kissed her nose and rested his forehead against hers, smiling. "I can tell," he chirped, grinning. He held her close for a few more moments, not making any sound; the moment was perfect with only the sound of her breathing in his ears. <br><br>Eventually he nudged her gently on the neck with his head, unwilling to ask her to get off him. He'd be lying if he said he wanted her to move away; all the same, he had to dress himself and visit the temple of Athena, and he couldn't very well do that while he was intimate with his wife.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>03-11-2010, 09:58:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara smiled at his gentle nudging and kissed his cheek before climbing off him. Before she left to dress, she faced him and kissed him slowly, unwilling to let him go without a last show of affection. She sighed happily and moved to their bags to choose her morning dress. <br><br>Out of a strange kind of nostalgia, Amara picked the pale green peplos that she had worn when he had taken her from her old life. She could hardly believe that it had been just over a week. Her life had changed immeasurably, and yet she didn't feel a hint of doubt or regret. She turned to the side and pulled her clothing tight to show of her stomach. She couldn't yet see a change, but it wouldn't be long until her stomach rounded. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 01:06:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus watched her intently as she dressed, enjoying the way she looked in the morning sun. He had never noticed before how precise, yet still gentle her motions were; she seemed to approach even the smallest tasks with care and consideration. A smile crept onto the young god's face as he realized that that same precision and care would be used to nurture his child.<br><br>As soon as she was dressed, he quickly put on his chiton and stretched a bit. He was a touch out of shape; nowadays he seemed to spend most of his time in bed. Of course, he still got exercise. Tychus snickered as he realized just what that exercise entailed. He walked over to his wife and embraced her, pulling her gently against him.<br><br>"I'm going to go to the temple now, darling," he said softly. "Would you like to come with me?" He hoped desperately that she would say yes; now that Amara was with child, he worried about her a lot more. His thoughts briefly turned to the incident on the ship, and he tensed slightly. "You don't have to if you'd rather stay here," he assured her gently, placing a hand on her face.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 02:04:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara took his hand in hers and kissed his palm softly. She knew that he was very protective of her, and she guessed that this would become even more pronounced with her condition. "I will come with you. I have been a little lax in my prayers and I will need the goddess' help in the next few months," she told him, smiling. <br><br>Truthfully, she wanted answers as much as Tychus did, and she hoped that this trip to the temple would yield the desired results. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 02:10:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smiled widely as she agreed to go with him. He hugged her tightly and picked her up, kissing her nose before letting her down. "I was hoping you'd say that," he said, beaming. "Although maybe you knew that already." It would not have surprised him; she knew him very well, which was a touch odd to him.<br><br>"If you're ready, we can go now," he suggested. He pressed his lips to her forehead and offered her his arm, moving slowly towards the door. He didn't intend to leave her behind, but he wasn't about to sit around for much longer; the gods had business to attend to beyond speaking with him, and he did not want to waste his cousins' time.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 02:27:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara took his arm as they walked through the house and into the street. She smiled at him and pressed her cheek to his shoulder. "I know you well," she told him with a small smile. The streets were quiet in the lazy morning heat and they were almost alone. "You cannot hide from me husband," she said, giggling playfully. <br><br>She had thought that she'd known happiness when he had first taken her from her home, but now she realised that she didn't truly know what happiness was. Now, she could say she was truly happy. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 02:44:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				While Amara's face was pressed to his shoulder, Tychus kissed her forehead. It was long overdue; he hadn't shown her affection in minutes, which he found to be a problem. "I could say the same of you, my lovely wife," he purred, nuzzling her briefly before standing up straight again. Some people who had just walked outside took the spectacle in, but Tychus didn't care what they thought of him.<br><br>After a fair amount of walking, the density of buildings dissipated to reveal the temple of Athena, standing alone in a vast plain. The desolation around the temple unnerved Tychus. He knew Athena was not a wrathful god, but this seemed to him to be a bad omen. "Stay close to me," he said under his breath, pulling Amara a bit closer as they slowly moved towards the temple.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 02:51:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara could feel her husband's trepidation, but did not share it. Athena had never shown herself to be anything other than good and fair, and although she was a virgin goddess, Amara could not believe she would punish her. Still, she held onto Tychus to reassure him as they entered the large marble building. A fire burned in the centre and the room was filled with fragrant juniper smoke. White robed priestesses moved around the room, making no sign of acknowledgement to the couple. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 02:59:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Almost instinctively, Tychus moved straight to the back of the temple. His eyes were turning yellow, but they weren't sparking; it was a flash of insight, not rage. He pulled his wife by the hand until they reached a small altar in an isolated room. Oddly enough, no one stopped Tychus on his way. Many of the priestesses saw his eyes; perhaps they knew what he was by that sign.<br><br>The young god pulled his hand from Amara's and approached the altar. He fell to his knees and placed his hands on the altar, bowing his head. "Lady Athena...if you can hear me...please, I ask you to send me some sign." It occurred to him too late that he had no offering for her; he hoped that his sovereignty alone would afford him a conversation.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 03:05:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara realised that they had no offering, which would not do, so she pulled off her intricately woven and embroidered helm from her head and placed it on the altar. She hoped that it would appease the goddess. Athena had a strong presence on Ithaca, and Amra knew that she was around. She could feel her heavenly presence. It just depended whether or not Athena would speak with them. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 03:22:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				At first, no reply came. Tychus waited, refusing to move from his spot in front of the altar. "Please...please hear us," he pleaded in a whisper.<br><br>He waited there for about a minute without any reply. His head remained bowed; he wanted so badly to look at Amara, to figure out what she was thinking. But even as a cousin of Athena he owed her respect.<br><br><em>"My, my...is that a wayward child's voice I hear?"</em> came a soft, low-pitched female voice from the skylight. Its tone was slightly sarcastic, but not cold; there was a degree of caring in it. A tall, slender female figure with light brown hair came into view on the other side of the altar. It was the figure of the goddess of wisdom, but not her actual body; the image was translucent, and faded in some places. <br><br><em>"Aphrodite's boy...Tychus, was it?"</em> she asked in her serene alto voice. Her eyes turned to the young god's lover, standing away from the altar. <em>"Then this must be your..."</em> Her word choice was careful. <em>"your woman?"</em><br><br>"She's my wife," he responded matter-of-factly. "And...if it isn't too much trouble, could you speak with her a while? There's something we wish to ask you." He paused for her reply.<br><br>Athena smiled slightly, her eyes carrying a touch of pity. <em>"I'd be happy to help,"</em> she said softly. Her eyes fell on Amara again, and she extended her hand towards the mortal girl, her hand making a come-hither motion. <em>"Come here, child. Tell me your troubles."</em><br><br>Tychus stood and moved slightly to the side to allow his wife room to approach the altar. He turned to her and smiled.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 03:28:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara stepped haltingly towards the altar and grasped Tychus' hand tightly for reassurance. <br><br>"Thank you for meeting with us, my lady. I know that others of your number would not be so willing." She lowered her head in respect, so she did not meet the goddesses eyes. "Especially now that I am... with child." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 03:43:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The goddess studied Amara intently, tapping her chin with one finger. The scenario was undoubtedly strange, although her own father knew it fairly well. Though how she knew she was with child this early was beyond Athena; it had been scarcely a week since she conceived. Who was this girl? And why did a god favor her - a god among the most desirable of his kind, no less?<br><br><em>"You're not expected to bow the entire time, dear,"</em> Athena said softly. <em>"You can look at me if you like."</em> Normally she demanded that they bow before her; then again, normally they didn't bow by choice. She appreciated the mortal's respectful attitude.<br><br><em>"Yes,"</em> she replied, <em>"I understand that my mother and some of my siblings aren't fond of your union with Aphrodite's child."</em> Tychus looked at his feet, unable to face Athena; she wouldn't even call him by name. <em>"And I doubt they approve of the fact that you're carrying his son, either."</em> Her eyes widened a bit as she realized her slip, and she stifled a giggle. <em>"It </em>is<em> a boy, in case you were wondering,"</em> she added, smiling.<br><br>Tychus turned to Amara and gave her hand a light squeeze. He was smiling widely, and his eyes had turned blue again, but he remained silent - there was little he could say that would change the moment. He was going to have a son.<br><br><em>"You have my congratulations,"</em> Athena said, a smile still adorning her face. It fell slightly, and her tone became more serious. <em>"But there are some on Olympus who don't approve."</em><br><br>"How can we keep him?" Tychus asked, not looking away from his wife. The thought of seeing her holding his son excited him, and he refused to compromise that. He turned to Athena, his expression filled with determination and his eyes glowing again. "How can I keep my family together?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 03:54:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara looked down at her feet, but then thought that it would seem disrespectful and looked up at the goddess respectfully as she answered.<br><br><em>"There will come a time when you must make a choice, Aphrodite's son. You cannot ignore the fact that while you stay the same, your... wife will age. If you wish, you could become mortal, but your child is immortal. Or you could make your wife immortal too. In either case you will have to supplicate to Zeus."</em><br><br>Her voice was gentle like a chime in the wind, but her words worried Amara. There was no denying that she was still scared that if she grew old, Tychus would leave. She wanted to believe that he was better than that, but she still couldn't stop her fears.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 03:59:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus laced his fingers with Amara's and squeezed her hand in reassurance. He wanted desperately to hold her and tell her he loved her, but he had to stand firm in Athena's presence. <br><br>"I understand," he said quietly. "Can I...can I wait until my child is born to appeal to him?" he asked, his voice steadily growing softer. He looked at his wife. "She needs me right now. I can't...I can't implicate myself in the politics of the situation until I know my wife is well enough to work through it with me."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 04:14:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>"Once you can be sure of the safety of your child, then you should appeal to Zeus as soon as possible."</em> Athena inclined her head regally. <em>"Speak with Artemis. She will help to protect the child. Good luck, cousin. You shall need it."</em> She said softly, before disappearing. <br><br>Amara let out a deep breath and wished to rush into Tychus' arms, but she couldn't in such a sacred place. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 04:19:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus turned without a word and pulled his wife by the hand out of the chamber, nodding reverently to the priestesses as they left.<br><br>As soon as they were outside, he pulled Amara into a tight hug, putting one hand in her hair and the other around her waist. "We're going to have a son," he whispered, tears of abject joy rolling down his cheeks. The next few months would be difficult, but they would be worth it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 05:28:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara woke to a sharp kick from her abdomen. She loved her son completely, but he didn't like to let her sleep in. Always waking her up as soon as the Eos touched the world with her pink-hued fingers. <br><br>Her hand caressed her rounded belly. She was pleased that she finally looked pregnant, rather than just fat. Even though she mourned the loss of her body, she knew that Tychus found her desirable, even in her swollen state. The last few months, they had been able to act as a true couple, and it was hard to believe that they weren't newly weds in the truest sense like everyone thought. Their happiness was quite complete. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 05:56:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus rolled over sleepily and draped an arm over his wife, kissing her temple. "Morning," he said in a raspy voice that was less awake than his body. It had been almost six months since they visited Athena; Tychus cursed his sense of time for making it feel like a matter of days. Her abdomen was swelling more every day, and the changing angle of his hugs was a constant reminder; all the same, he loved his wife, and found her condition to actually make her more beautiful to him. It was a testament to the amazing gift she was giving to her husband, the gift for which he could never pay her back.<br><br>He snuggled into her and rested his head next to hers. "Is he kicking?" he asked gently, placing his hand on her belly. This was the fourth time Amara had woken with a start; normally Tychus wasn't sleeping, so he could be there for her when she woke. He found more and more that he needed to be there for her, more for his own sake than hers; her erratic health and stranger eating habits worried him sick.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 06:07:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara was already fully awake, and her hormones were at full force as she heard her husband's raspy voice. She liked it as much as the melodious tone his voice usually held, and it really got her going. Turning to face him, her stomach stopped her from getting as close as she wanted to him. As usual, they slept bare, even in the winter. There were furs and blankets enough to cover them, and Tychus always warmed her like a minature sun. <br><br>She kissed him softly as he woke and nodded. "Your son is always active in the morning." But she didn't want to talk about the baby. Instead, she twined her arms around his neck and pulled him in for another long kiss. "Good morning," she said with a grin. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 06:19:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Morning," he repeated, kissing her back for a few moments before resting his forehead against hers. He ran a hand into her hair, gazing into his wife's eyes. She was trying so hard not to show the strain she was under. It was a bittersweet thing to witness; maybe she didn't feel perfect, but she was working hard enough to keep two souls alive. Tychus couldn't do anything but care for her, and care for her he would.<br><br>"How do you feel?" he asked gingerly, pulling her head into the crook of his neck and stroking her hair. He was used to checking up on her by now; they both needed it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 06:28:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He was being so sweet, and she loved him for it, but it was not what she wanted right now. The last month or so, her hormones had been crazy. Her settings had been pushed into a permanently hot and bothered position, but she had felt awkward discussing it with Tychus before now. It would be a strange thing to bring up and she wasn't quite sure how he would react.<br><br>She took one of his hands and rested it on her breast. "I'm feeling a bit..." She bit her lip and kissed him again, hoping he'd get the message. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 06:35:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smirked. She had been at this for a few weeks now; he could only assume her haywire hormones were affecting her libido. He could tell, but he was more worried about making sure she wasn't ill. He felt a similar reservation now, but he couldn't deny her forever; besides, he was still attracted to her, despite her condition.<br><br>He kissed her back, tracing his tongue along her lips and caressing her breast. The pregnancy had increased its size; he didn't mind that at all. "You've been a very good girl..." he purred. "So I'll oblige you for a little bit. We can't do too much, though," he added gently, placing his other hand on her pregnant tummy. His warning quickly melted as that same hand began to travel south and he slid a finger into his wife's sex, his lips pressed somewhat forcefully against her neck.<br><br>In truth, Tychus was afraid to go much further; he didn't want to risk hurting Amara or their child, but he wanted to satisfy her somehow.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 09:07:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara sighed happily as his fingers probed her wet sex. She clutched at him and held him as close as possible, but she still wasn't fully satisfied. "You better be just warming me up," she warned through gasps and moans. "I want something bigger than a finger in me!" But she wasn't really in any position to make demands. All she could do was lay back and hope that he intended to do something a bit more than just finger her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 14:08:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				If he wasn't actively seeking to keep his wife happy, Tychus would have sighed - he wasn't entirely sure that making love to her was a good idea at the moment. He brushed his lips against his wife's and began to press a second finger into her, moving very carefully, although not too gently inside her. "Be patient, dear," he purred into her lips.<br><br>He wanted to avoid actually making love if it could be helped. She was too far along to be doing anything so strenuous; he knew that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 06:52:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara could sense her husband's reluctance to give her what she wanted. Taking things into her own hands, she put her hands on his member and started to pull and jerk on his cock, hoping to spur him into doing more. "I'm pregnant, darling, not an invalid. Making love will not hurt me or the child," she said, before biting her lip as he added another finger. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 07:06:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It frustrated Tychus that his wife was being so stubborn. They both knew she shouldn't be doing this; why did she insist on it? He did his best not to show his frustration, instead continuing to finger her as she played with him in kind. His lips met hers briefly and he kissed a trail to her breast, which he suckled gently. "I know that," he purred into her soft flesh. "I just feel like taking my time." He grinned against her breast and raked his teeth very carefully over her hardened nipple.<br><br>As he teased her breast, the young god pulled his length from her hands and climbed on top of his wife, taking great care not to expose her pregnant abdomen to too much of his weight, and slid his tip into her. She had won this round; he would grant her her wish this once. But his subconscious still begged him to stop; something was terribly wrong about this.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 03:43:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara laughed softly, before breaking off as he finally slid into her, smoothly and gently. Winding her arms around his neck, she pressed kisses to her face and lips as he started a soft rhythm that made all her muscles tingle with pleasure. It had been far too long since he'd touched her like this. She understood why he was worried about her, but she had spoken to the midwife, and she had said that this kind of action was normal and healthy. <br><br>Cupping his face she kissed him softly as their hips met. "Don't worry, darling." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 04:05:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It amazed Tychus (not entirely in a positive way, either) that Amara remained so confident about this. Perhaps it was her hormonal imbalance making her irrational, or another of her cravings taking control of her sense. Either way, she simply didn't understand how dangerous this could be. The midwife had told them that their child wouldn't be endangered; still, Amara was even more fragile now than she was before, and he didn't want to risk hurting her.<br><br>Though he was still apprehensive, Tychus kissed his wife back and began to move slowly inside her, keeping his thrusts very gentle. He wrapped one arm around her waist, still suspending himself a bit above her, and placed the other hand on her breast, caressing it gently. A low moan escaped his lips - he had missed this. In all his hysteria about caring for his wife, he had almost forgotten how amazing it was when they made love. He craved the intimacy almost as much as he anticipated his son's birth.<br><br>Defeated by his repressed desires and those of his wife, the young god allowed himself to get lost in the sensations of being close to her. The apprehension behind his actions had all but disappeared, replaced with an almost savage need for her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 04:14:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It wasn't so much the sex that she had missed, Amara reasoned as their bodies moved together, but the intimacy that came with it. You could never be as close to another person as when you were making love to them. She moaned as he slid into her again. She had missed this kind of intimacy very much. As much as she liked their hugs and kisses, they didn't really compare to this. <br><br>She moaned into her husband's ear, gasping as his hand settled onto her sensitive breast. Realistically, she knew that he thought of her as beautiful, but this act truly made her feel that beauty. It made her feel that Tychus still found her desirable and attractive, and that was a very rare feeling. <br><br>She was not able to wrap her legs around him, as her girth prevented her from doing so, but she could press her hands to his lower back and buttocks, urging him further into her. <br><br>"Oh! Tychus! Yes!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 05:39:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus kissed her neck as she moaned, increasing the depth of his thrusts but keeping his pace even. He put a hand in her hair, caressing her scalp and enjoying the softness of her hair. It was a simple pleasure, but one that he craved all the same. His hand on her breast became a bit rougher, pinching her nipple and rolling it between thumb and forefinger.<br><br>"I love you..." he whispered into her neck between moans. He was still worried about what they were doing, but it didn't seem to matter anymore to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 08:04:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara smiled up at her husband as she gasped in pleasure, and she kissed his shoulder, tasting his sweet skin. "Love you too," she told him breathlessly as his hand increased pressure on her breast. The feel of his hand against her scalp sent all her nerve endings crazy. She moaned into his skin, biting down on his collarbone lightly as her eyes rolled back in pleasure. She knew she wouldn't last long, after such a long time without, but she wanted to be sure that Tychus was close before she came, even if it was a struggle to keep her climax under wraps. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 08:54:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus did his best to keep from smirking. All the telltale signs told him that his wife was close to coming - he knew her well enough by now to discern just what made her tick in bed. He was almost there himself, but wanted her to be there with him. <br><br>His hand in her hair turned her to face him, and he kissed her tenderly, contrasting his increasingly desire-filled actions. "Come with me," he pleaded in a sweet whisper, barely even letting his lips leave hers. He was unable to hold on any longer; looking at her was enough to evoke an orgasm from him. His seed pumped into her, and the muscles in his stomach and groin tightened, causing his hips to go static. "Please..." he groaned.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 09:02:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara cried out loudly as she came, all her muscles unwinding in pleasure. She felt better than she had in weeks. A good orgasm was just what she needed to relax her, and she collapsed into his arms happily. She moaned as she came down from her high. Her eyes opened and she looked up at her husband with love. He never looked better than when he had just come. He was such a beautiful creature, and he was hers. She loved him so much. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 09:28:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You're going to be the death of me," Tychus mumbled into her hair. His tone was a bit sarcastic, but nonetheless quite sweet - it was clear that he wasn't serious. To solidify the sweetness, he planted a kiss on Amara's head and snuggled into her again, nuzzling her forehead and letting his eyes flutter shut.<br><br>His wife seemed to be taking a liking to causing him stress lately; between the cravings and the emotional unpredictability, the young god was feeling far more human than he was used to. He loved caring for her, and he loved knowing she was safe and happy. All the same, though, his life was growing more and more chaotic. A part of him yearned for the carefree, chaotic days he experienced before, when he was beholden to no one and free to do as he wished.<br><br>And alone.<br><br>Tychus instinctively hugged her tighter when he realized just how lucky he was. Ultimately, his freedom was worthless - it gave him no joy. He was happy with his wife, with his family in Ithaca. <em>Family...</em> The word rang in his head beautifully.<br><br>Assuming the role of protective husband again, Tychus wagged a finger in his lover's face gently. "Now, I know the doctors said it was alright to do that," he said, his tone gentle but still a touch stern. "All the same, you're getting close," he added softly, placing his hand on her swelling abdomen. He kissed her forehead and hugged her tightly. "I couldn't forgive myself if I hurt you...or our baby," he whispered. "We mustn't do it again, at least for a while longer." It pained Tychus to say it. First of all, he was denying his wife something he knew she wanted. Secondly, he was denying himself something <em>he</em> wanted. He had never done either before. But if he was to have peace of mind, he had no other options.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 09:42:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara pouted and wrinkled her nose at her husband. "Are you saying you didn't enjoy that?" She asked cheekily, kissing his cheek before snuggling into his warm embrace. It was so nice here in the shelter of their bed. She always loved it when he put his hand on her stomach. It showed the love he had for her and their child. Their little boy. <br><br>"We will have to have another. A little girl, you know, to balance it out," she told him absently. Her eyes were closed and she was just enjoying the time together. She knew that her pregnancy had been hard on her husband, and she tried to reign in her hormones and mood swings, but it was hard some times. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 09:55:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smirked. "Of course not! You know I love being this close to you," he purred, stealing a kiss before snuggling back into her. She was calm again, and that put him at ease. The last thing he needed was for her to lose control of her emotions; he loved her, and he would be patient, but that didn't mean it would have no effect on him.<br><br>"I'd like that," he mumbled, smiling. "But first we need to be sure that we can handle one," he teased as he kissed her forehead. His hand moved to her hair, and he played with it idly, closing his eyes. He loved holding his wife. It was hardly even an act of affection, but he loved having her close to him. It reminded him that he was loved, and of course it was never objectionable to have one's hands on a lovely woman. He sighed into her hair and nuzzled her again, this time burying his face in her locks. "We should wait until our son's one or two before we have another," he added after a pause.<br><br>A thought struck Tychus. He moved up a bit and rested his forehead against his wife's, his blue eyes boring inquisitively into hers. "I can't believe I didn't ask this before," he said, a touch of excitement in his voice, "but what shall we name him?" He was grinning like a child; the idea of picking a name was one he was ecstatic over.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 09:59:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara blushed and ducked her head. "Well, I did think of a name. I was thinking of names with a meaning and... I want to call him Galen. It means something to me..."<br><br>She buried her head in his chest, worried that he wouldn't like it. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 10:03:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Galen?" Tychus repeated. He liked it; it had a nice ring to it. His wife's sudden embarrassment concerned him, though. "What's wrong?" he asked gently, turning her face up towards his. His eyes were filled with worry - a look, he imagined, that his wife saw often.<br><br>He brushed his lips against hers gently and placed a hand on her cheek. "Talk to me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 10:08:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I... well... do you like it? If you don't it's okay! We can think of something else," she said hurriedly, trying to keep the dam on her hormones before she started crying. The waterworks came quickly nowadays. She tried so hard not to worry Tychus. He had so much to concern himself with already, and she didn't want to worry him any more. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 10:13:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hey," he said gently, turning her to look at him again. He pressed his lips to hers, capturing her in a static kiss. When he broke the kiss he hugged her to his chest, stroking her hair. "If it's not easy to talk about, just tell me so," he said quietly. "I don't want you to force yourself to tell me anything."<br><br>He turned her to face him again and his eyes met hers. "But you know you can tell me anything, Amara. You know you can trust me." His voice was clear and confident, and filled with sincerity; the young god was rarely this honest with anyone. It said a great deal about how he saw his wife. His lips pressed to her forehead again, after which he held her tightly to him. "Is it not a subject we should talk about?" he asked very carefully, doing his best not to upset her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 10:21:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara bit her lip to stop it from trembling. She fought hard to keep her tears from surfacing. She sniffed and clung to Tychus tightly. The baby kicked against her hand and she felt him twist and turn inside her. "I just want you to be happy. You were so sad when we met, and I never want you to be that unhappy again," she said, her lip wobbling as she spoke. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 10:28:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus smiled softly, hugging her to him and nuzzling her. "You're silly," he said softly. "Of course I'm happy." It was the first time he had ever said that and meant it.<br><br>"I have an amazing and beautiful wife that actually loves me, and in a few months I'm going to have an equally beautiful child because she loves me so much." His voice was gentle and reassuring. "Foolish and greedy is the man that isn't happy with that."<br><br>He turned her to face him again. "The only thing that bothers me is that you seem upset. Are you okay?" he asked, again taking care not to upset her any more than she already was. His fingers brushed against her face, moving to the corner of her eye. He was surprised to find a tear there. Oddly enough, he found himself smiling as his wife was about to cry. "It's okay to cry, you know," he assured her softly, hugging her to his chest again. "You don't need to hide anything from me. I want you to be happy too."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 10:33:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara sniffed and nuzzled against his chest, closing her eyes as a few tears slipped down her face. "I don't even know why I'm crying!" she exclaimed, frustrated with herself. "And I love you very much," she added absently.<br><br>She sighed and rubbed the tears away on the coverlet, before settling back against Tychus' strong chest. "What did you think of the name, anyway?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 10:39:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Sometimes you don't need a reason," Tychus said quietly. He could do very little beyond hugging her and letting her cry, so that's what Tychus did. "I love you too," he whispered, holding her tightly.<br><br>He thought for a little while. If he said he didn't like it, he knew that at the very least two bad things would happen to him. First, his already emotionally charged wife would be upset with him; he could tell that this name was special to her. Secondly, that would place the burden of picking a name on him, and he had no ideas whatsoever.<br><br>"I like it," he said after a pause. It was true; he did like the name. The conveniences of going with his wife's decision were merely a by-product, according to his rationalizations. His eyes fluttered shut and he kissed his wife's forehead. "What do you think he'll look like?" he mused, trying to avoid the subject of the name's origin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 10:50:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara sighed and her tears dried as she thought about their son. She took her husband's hand and placed it back onto her stomach. He was very active at the moment. It was as if he knew that his mother was upset and was trying to comfort her. There was a sensation akin to a pebble running below her skin, and Amara knew that was his head, rubbing against his father's hand. <br><br>"He will look like you," she said with a giggle through her tears. "And I'm sure he'll be as much trouble as you are!" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 23:33:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus stifled a snicker. For all her emotional distress, she certainly seemed to be enjoying herself. He nuzzled his wife and nipped the skin of her jawbone before kissing her properly. "And since when, my love, have I ever been trouble to you?" he asked playfully, smirking at her. Though he was playing her game, Tychus was actually quite happy; she seemed to be enjoying herself, which relieved him immensely.<br><br>Suddenly there was a spike of pressure on his wife's stomach, right where his hand was. His expression melted into one of absolute awe. "He kicked," he said quietly, as if to confirm it to himself. He had connected with his son. "Our son just kicked." In an instant, he had realized just how real his son was. He knew that this was how mortals reproduced, but to him it had always looked so mechanical, like something animals did. This was different; it was something for which he was directly responsible. He had helped to create another life. <br><br>Almost immediately, the young god pulled Amara into a tight hug, cradling her head in one hand and resting his own above hers. "There's really another human being inside you, isn't there?" he said thoughtfully, his voice very soft. "We...we have a family now," he added, his voice still filled with awe. Throughout the experience, surreal as it was to him, the tears had threatened to fall. But they never came. He couldn't even cry; the emotions were too immense to be expressed that way.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>08-11-2010, 10:30:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara winced at the sharp kick, but smiled at her husband through her pain. "Well, he does do that quite a lot," she said, amused, before seeing his serious expression. He was holding her tightly but gently, as if she was the most precious and fragile thing in Hellas. <br><br>"Hey," she said softly, kissing him. "You didn't realise that before?"<br><br>Perhaps men viewed pregnancy in a very different way to women. Amara had known that they were a family as soon as she had found out her condition. The feeling of carrying another life had been very present for her throughtout. But as she had started feeling her son's kicks in her third month, they had only just become powerful enough for Tychus to feel too. She had felt their family for a while now, whereas he was just grasping what this truly meant for their future together. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 04:43:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He heard her words, but he could barely reply. "I...I guess not," he said quietly, his face still the picture of awe.<br><br>After all this time, he was still amazed by what his wife was going through. She had given him so much, and he could barely offer anything in return. All he had to give was love, and thankfully he had plenty to give; even so, it wouldn't equal what she'd given him. He pressed his lips to her forehead, holding her carefully but closely. <br><br>"I love you," he whispered, his eyes fluttering shut. One of his hands moved to her face and cupped her cheek, stroking her skin gently with his thumb. "Get some sleep, okay? We don't have to do anything tomorrow, so I want you to take it easy." Tychus did his best to give his wife commands. He knew that it was proper for a married couple, but it was hard for him to do so; he loved her too much to order her around. "Please," he added, unable to make his commands completely cold.<br><br>Before she could reply, he was fast asleep. He was sleeping far more than he used to of late; perhaps, he thought, he was becoming more like them than he knew.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 08:35:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Her husband fell asleep quickly and hardly realised that she was still awake. Amara watched him sleep for a while, soaking in the sun of the early morning. She brushed the hair from his face and caressed him as he slept. He was a very beautiful creature, and she was sure that their little son would look just like him. <br><br>The last few months, she had been dreaming of things. Of their future, and of the gods. <br><br>Feeling herself slip into sleep, Amara was met by Aphrodite.<br><br><em>The redhead touched her daughter-in-law's growing stomach with a large smile. "Galen, god of the arts."<br><br>"You can see that already?" Amara asked.<br><br>Aphrodite shook her head. "Zeus has told me. His future is good so..."<br><br>"And Tychus and I? What will our future be?" <br><br>Aphrodite looked worried. "He wouldn't tell me. But I will do my best to fight for you. For both of you. I promise."</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 09:19:48</strong>
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				<em>"It is done." The thin black-haired girl turned towards Tychus. This was one of his more abstract dreams; he had no other way of communicating with the gods, but even this avenue was becoming odd.<br><br>He folded his arms. "Are you certain, Lady Artemis? Lady Hera seems to still have some jurisdiction..."<br><br>"Nope!" the goddess replied perkily, grinning. "Trust me, kiddo; I know what I'm doing. The kid's gonna be fine."<br><br>"And my wife?" he asked quickly. He was satisfied that his son would be safe, but Amara's safety was just as important, if not more.<br><br>Artemis' grin fell, and she put a hand on the godling's shoulder. "Can't say," she said quietly. Her eyes met his, vigilant and inquisitive green orbs filled with sorrow. "But it doesn't look good."<br><br>A chill crawled up Tychus' spine. "What do you mean by that?" he asked, his voice forcibly even. To explode at his protector would be wrong.<br><br>"I mean what I said, Tychus. I can't promise you that she'll make it out alive." Her voice was very matter-of-fact, but she sympathized with him; he could see that much. But he didn't care; she had just told him his wife was going to die.</em><br><br>"No..." he mumbled in his sleep.<br><br><em>"How the hell do you expect me to take that calmly, Artemis?!" he growled, forgetting for a moment that he was speaking to a superior. "I'm not going to sit here and listen to you tell me that my wife's going to die! There has to be a way around it! There has to-"<br><br>Artemis cut him off. "Shut up." Tychus froze, realizing just how impudent he had been to her. Her eyes were cold, her expression severe; she wasn't angry with Tychus, but she wasn't her cheerful self. "First of all, remember who you're talking to. It's because of me that your son is going to live, so show a bit of respect." She paused, and her expression softened a bit. "And I never said Amara was going to die," she continued, her voice a bit more gentle. "All I said was that she's not entirely safe yet. You signed up for this, Tychus. You need to be prepared for the possibility of her dying." She chose her words carefully, trying to avoid another confrontation with Tychus. "Do you understand me?"<br><br>Tychus shook his head. "There has to be a way," he said quietly, his face growing pale. "There has to be. She can't die...I won't let her!"<br><br>"Easy, now," Artemis said, trying to calm him. "Getting worked up won't solve anything-"<br><br>"Dammit, there has to be a way! I'm not going to listen to this anymore!" he snapped, now ignoring her completely.</em><br><br>"No...no!" he cried, suddenly jerking from his place in bed. He was sweating profusely, and his breathing was agitated. His eyes fell on his hands, which were out in front of him. They were shaking violently, and despite his best efforts he could not stop them, nor could he calm himself down in any other way. He had never woken like this before; it terrified him. What scared him more was the omen his supposed protector brought. She was supposed to keep his family safe, and now his wife was in danger of dying? How was he supposed to accept that?<br><br>He ran his hands through his hair, and the tears began to fall from his widened, somewhat yellowed eyes. He had never been this scared before.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 09:37:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus' thrashing woke her up. As the sleep cleared from her eyes, she saw that he was distraught and crying. She took his shaking hands in hers and held them tightly to keep him still. "Tychus!" She called, keeping her distance in case he lashed out accidentally. Finally, she took his head in her hands, making him look at her. She was so confused and anxious. What could have made him so upset? <br><br>"Darling? What's wrong?" <br><br>She was growing increasingly concerned, and she just wanted Tychus to reassure her that everything was okay. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 09:45:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				His vision was blurred from the tears, but Tychus could still see Amara clearly. Even with all of the stress she had been under from the pregnancy, she was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. Tychus pulled his wife into a tight hug, his hands still trembling as he held her.<br><br>"I won't let them take you away...I'm not losing you..." A sob escaped his throat. He was as weak as he had ever been; the only reason he wasn't ashamed of himself was that she was the only one who saw it. "I can't...I love you," he whimpered between sobs.<br><br>Having her in his arms calmed Tychus slightly. Nothing else mattered in that moment except that she was with him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 09:54:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara bit her lip to keep back her tears. He was making her scared. She hadn't realised that anyone had suggested that he might lose her. It wasn't that she didn't know that some women died giving birth. She did know. It had happened to her mother. But... some how, you never think it will happen to you.<br><br>She just held him back tightly. "I love you too," she said quietly, before deciding that saying anything else might make her cry. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 10:04:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				There was distress in her voice. He had worried her. With a deep breath, Tychus suppressed his sobbing and loosened his hug a bit, kissing his wife on the forehead. "I'm sorry if I worried you," he said softly, playing with her hair with one hand. "My dream was..." <br><br>He paused and bit his lip, remembering Artemis's words reluctantly. How was he supposed to tell her this? He couldn't upset her that way. He decided against telling her the worst part of it; he could figure out a way to save her without her having to fear anything. Resting his forehead against hers, the young god kissed her gently and smiled, doing his best to hide the terror he had just felt. To some extent, it worked.<br><br>"Galen's safe," he whispered, taking her hands in his own. "Artemis visited me last night. We have her word; our son will live." He was happy that he had some good news to give to her; anticipating bad omens was something Tychus had grown accustomed to, much to his dismay.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 10:24:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara bit her lip again, harder this time, but she couldn't keep the tears back. They spilled over her lids and down her soft cheeks. "T-that is g-good," she sobbed, her hands moving to her stomach. Her boy kicked back against her hands and she took comfort from it. He would be a good, strong boy. A powerful god, approved by Zeus.<br><br>And Tychus would be a good father. He would be supportive and gentle and kind and generous. Everything that they had lacked from their parents, he would give to Galen. <br><br>"B-but I am not safe," she said finally. "I-I-I..." she couldn't go on. She didn't know how to react. How should one react to the news that they will die? <br><br>"At least... at least I will be giving him life. That he will have a life." <br><br>Her hand embraced her stomach as she closed her eyes, more tears running down her face. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 10:35:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus couldn't listen to it. It was bad enough that Artemis couldn't promise her safety, but now she was panicking, and the pain could clearly be heard in her tone. He kissed her again, more forcefully this time and lingering on her lips for a while. When he broke the kiss, tears were forming in the corners of his eyes, whose blue pools were filled with a strange type of conviction. It wasn't typical of him - this was the resoluteness he had shown when he killed Diomedes. This was the side of Tychus that refused to be defeated.<br><br>"Look at me, Amara," he said, softly but firmly as he wiped her tears away. "I don't have to rely on the word of another god to know that nothing will happen to you." He cupped her cheeks in his hands, kissing the tears away as they fell. "I won't let anything hurt you, okay? We'll get through this, and we'll raise our son together and be happy." Where before he only wanted to believe himself, Tychus seemed to truly believe what he was saying; his words and actions had a clarity uncharacteristic to him. "We'll be okay. I promise. Please don't cry," he pleaded, his voice finally breaking. "I hate seeing you like this..." He hugged her tightly to him as his tears began to fall again.<br><br>A frustrated sob rose from the young god. He wondered just what the hell it would take for them to be happy; the Fates seemed intent on causing them pain.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 10:55:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara couldn't stop crying. She knew that Tychus could guarantee her nothing. No one could except Zeus, Hera or the Fates. <br><br>She blinked and opened her eyes, looking into her husband's deep blue eyes. "Just promise me that you'll be good to him. That you'll look after him as if I were watching you." She kissed his hands, before collapsing into his arms. <br><br>The tears came without stop, but there was no sound with them anymore. She listened to her husband's steady heart beat and knew that the time was coming for them to make their decision. The only chance she had was the choice of the gods. If they decided to make her immortal...<br><br>But that wasn't likely. They didn't like Tychus, and they liked Amara even less. <br><br>At least her son would be safe. That's all she could ask for. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 11:04:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Stop it," Tychus said coldly, his tears subsiding almost immediately. He was sick of listening to this negativity from his wife. She was allowed to be upset, even scared. But if she gave up, he would lose her, and he refused to do that. "I want you to listen to me very carefully," he said after a pause, his voice even and serious. "You are not going to die, do you understand me? You are going to live, Amara. If I have to throw myself at Hades' feet and beg him not to take you to keep you alive, you can be certain I'll do it."<br><br>His hug tightened slightly, and he kissed her cheek. "You can't give up now. Our life is just starting; how can you act like it's over already?" He nuzzled her and continued to cover her face in light kisses. "I won't listen to any more of this depressing talk. Just be happy, okay?"<br><br>Tychus was desperate at this point. He needed her to be happy, for his sake; she was all he had besides their child. He turned her to face him, and smiled at her, which actually took him by surprise as well. "You know me, darling. Would I really let you get away from me?"<br><br>If he had had time to do so, Tychus would have prayed for success.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 11:19:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara laughed wetly and without much humour. "It took us long enough to get to this point," she said, sniffing her tears back. She was sure that she did not look attractive at this time. Red faced, fat and puffy. She rubbed her hands over her face and tried to do what he asked. <br><br>"I do love you, Tychus. I don't know what I'd do without you," she told him. She leaned in and kissed him, trying to show just how much she meant those words. <br><br>She buried her feelings deep. It wouldn't do for Tychus to see just how much this news had affected her. She was terrified. Although it was partly for herself, it was mostly for her boys. She wanted them to be happy and have good lives. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 11:28:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She was still in pain; Tychus could tell. At the very least she was trying to conceal it, which he appreciated to some extent. He pulled her against him and kissed her hair. "I love you too," he said softly, wiping her tears away and pulling her head against his chest. "And you won't ever have to worry about that." He couldn't even entertain the thought of not having her around anymore.<br><br>"Poor thing..." he said quietly to himself. He had never meant for this to happen; he just wanted them to be happy. She deserved it more than he did. "I'll find a way," he added, as if to confirm his conviction to himself.<br><br>There was a long pause. He had to take the focus off of this painful subject somehow. "Are you..." he began, not entirely sure where to go. "Do you feel alright? Need anything?" He hoped she would ask for something more than being held; it would give him a chance to distract himself.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 11:40:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara sat up and held out her hands to him. "Can you help me up?" she asked. Ever since her stomach had gotten big enough to conceal the view of her feet, it had become very difficult to stand by herself. And dress. She would have to ask Tychus to help her with her shoes again.<br><br>She wanted to dress and take a walk by herself around the fields at the back of their house. She needed some time to think, and she couldn't be honest with herself while she was with Tychus. She was so concerned about him, and sometimes it became a little tiring. The day was fairly warm and she would only have to wear a cloak to keep herself warm. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 11:48:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus nodded and moved from the bed, taking her hands and pulling her up carefully. He caught her on the way up and held her for a moment, nuzzling her cheek and kissing her gently. Knowing what she would ask for next, Tychus hastily tied a cloth around his waist as he moved to bring her her sandals. They were already tied, which allowed him to simply slip them on her feet. He then moved to bring her cloak to her, and put it over her shoulders gently. <br><br>From behind, he kissed his wife's cheek and put his hands on her abdomen, swaying gently with her for a few moments. He broke the silence with the three words they had long since become accustomed to hearing. "I love you."<br><br>The silence persisted afterward. He didn't want to leave his wife alone for an instant; he would only move if she did, and when he moved it would be to seek a way to keep her safe.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 11:54:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara sighed and pulled up her top, securing it over her large breasts. "Please," she said quietly, rubbing her stomach. "Please let me have some time alone, Tychus. I need some time to think about... everything."<br><br>She ran her hand through her hair and closed her eyes. She knew he meant well, but she was tired and cranky and sad. She just wanted to have a few minutes to herself without him hovering over her. <br><br>"Go... do something. Away from me. Just for a while." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 12:03:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus closed his eyes, smiling slightly. This was the first time she had asked him to go away; it wasn't a feeling he was fond of. But it was what she wanted. He nodded, kissing her on the cheek one last time before walking to the door, taking his chiton and donning it on the way.<br><br>From the doorway, he turned and looked at his wife one more time. He smiled - she looked lovely. He was hard-pressed to think of a time when she wasn't. "I love you," he said softly, but not so softly that she wouldn't hear him. With that, he left the house.<br><br>He found himself standing in the street, not knowing where to go next. To his left was the rest of the village they lived in, which was just now starting to come alive with the coming of the new day. To his right, there was nothing - just road for as far as he could see. He was in no mood to deal with people, and so he decided on the right path.<br><br>As he set out, he glanced at his roof. There was a hawk perched on its leftmost edge - Artemis' sentinel. Knowing his house and family were safe, he turned back to the road and set out, not exactly sure where he'd end up.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 12:12:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara took the opposite road to her husband, but instead of taking the path in front of the houses, she walked behind them. People saw her, but largely ignored her as she passed them by. That was fine by her, as she wanted no company. Her thoughts were more than enough. <br><br>She knew that Tychus wanted her to keep her spirits up, but he was not the one facing his death and the chance to never see their child grow up! And she wanted so badly to have a family. Not just them three, but maybe a few more children as well. She'd always wanted siblings, and she wanted her children to have them. But what could she do? In the great scheme of things, she was just one mortal, hardly worth noticing if not for the love her husband held for her, and the child with the bright future in her womb. The Fates would not take much more notice of her than that.<br><br>On her walk, she came to a shrine, set up on a crossroads to the great Zeus. With some difficulty, she knelt at the shrine and prayed.<br><br>"Please, Father Zeus, I know that it is impertinent of me to ask, but please watch over my family. All I want is to see my child grow old and make my husband happy. Please. Let me fullfill my duties as a mother and a wife."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 12:26:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>"Impertinent?"</em> The god's reply came almost immediately in a rumbling bass. <em>"Is it so impertinent of you to want to be with your family, young one?"</em><br><br>The translucent silhouette of a muscular, bearded man took form on the other side of the altar. His facial features were stern, but he was smiling warmly. <em>"You look uncomfortable, child,"</em> he said genially to Amara. <em>"If you and your child would appreciate it more, you may sit. I won't smite you!"</em> He laughed heartily at his own joke, not realizing the morbidity of it nor the terrible taste of such a joke in context.<br><br>He continued to speak, ignoring Amara's actions. <em>"For what it's worth, I am on your side. As much as I can be, that is."</em> His blue eyes turned to the window, gazing at the midmorning sun. <em>"In truth, though, the only one who can decide the fate of your family from here on out is your lover. He's the one responsible for the controversy; the power to resolve it lies with him."</em> His eyes turned back to Amara, and his expression was a touch sorrowful. <br><br><em>"He needs you, young one. Far more than he'll ever be able to express. Trust him. After all, he does take after his father. They're both clever bastards!"</em> Another boisterous laugh came from the king of the gods, but it subsided quickly to match the serious tone of the conversation. <em>"Artemis is already protecting your house and your family. I can speak with my wife on your behalf; perhaps I can calm her fury a bit. In the meantime, go, and see to it that your husband and child have all that they need."</em> With that, the silhouette dissipated.<br><br><div align="center">- - -</div><br>It had taken him hours of walking, but Tychus finally arrived at a small building in the woods. It was supposed to be a shrine to Hera, but it was in disrepair; still, it was all he had to work with, and he needed to speak with her.<br><br>He knelt and bowed his head. "Great Lady Hera, I come before you to beg your mercy. I know what I am to you, and I know that you do not approve of my attachment to a mortal girl." His hands balled into fists. "Tell me what I have to do. Tell me what I can do to save my wife and child."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 20:39:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara sighed with some relief and sat down gingerly, one hand on her stomach and the other on her aching back. It would be hard to get back up again, but she'd worry about that later. Right now, she just let herself feel some comfort from the father god's words. She took a few minutes, before seeing an eagle swoop across the sky. Zeus' symbol. A good omen if there ever was one.<br><br>With that reassurance, Amara stood and began her walk back home. <br><br><div align="center">- - -</div><br><em>You dare to call her your wife without my permission or any joining by a higher power?</em> Hera boomed down at Tychus. She was tall, haughty and imperious. <em>Your child should never have been conceived! Artemis may have guaranteed your child's safety but I still have control of your mortal's life!</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>10-11-2010, 07:30:52</strong>
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				Tychus did not look up at Hera. He wanted nothing more than to tell her off, to reprimand her for her cold heart when she was supposed to be a mother figure to him. But she had to be appeased somehow. "Forgive my impudence," he said quietly, staring at the ground. "I am fully aware that what I did was..." He couldn't call it wrong. It wasn't wrong. "...improper, but I wish to mend the situation. But it is no fault of theirs; it is my burden to bear."<br><br>He bowed even more deeply, his desperation starting to show. "I implore you, Lady Hera...how can I save their lives? How can I ensure their safety?" Though he was slightly bitter towards Hera, ultimately he had no fight with her; he just wanted to keep his family safe.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>16-11-2010, 07:18:53</strong>
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				Hera sniffed down at the bastard child. Despite what people thought, she wasn't heartless, she just hated being overlooked. Her husband did it all the time, taking his dalliances right under her nose. The gods seemed to think themselves above marriage! Above her rule!<br><br>She would give the godling a chance. A slim one, but a chance nonetheless. <br><br>She withdrew a crystal vial from her robe and extended it to the young god below. <em>If you can fill this with water from the River Styx and return from Hades' realm, your mortal will live. If you do this... if you make it back and she drinks the water, she will become immortal. This is your only chance. Do not waste it.</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>16-11-2010, 10:13:11</strong>
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				A smile grew on Tychus' face, one of childlike excitement. This was all he had asked of her, and she was giving it to him readily. "I won't disappoint you!" he said cheerily, taking the vial and running off. He made a beeline for his home, wondering if his wife was already there.<br><br><div align="center">- - -</div><br>A pale, gaunt and black-haired figure stood by the side of the road, watching the passersby. It was a slow day; he was starting to think he came all the way to Ithaca for nothing. He leaned against a tree, placing his open palm against its bark. As his fingers touched it, the bark blackened and shriveled, and there was a slight skittering of insects from the tree's roots. The man grinned to himself. <em>"I've still got it."</em><br><br>He looked up at the road again, desperate for something he could work with. To his delight, a very beautiful and very pregnant girl walked by, hands on her tummy and all. There was a certain pulse he did not expect from the life within her; the kind of pulse he only felt from his brothers. It then occurred to him just who he was watching, and he licked his lips, barely able to contain his excitement.<br><br><em>"Excuse me!"</em> he called out to her. His voice was smooth and suave, but still oily; his intentions bled right through. <em>"Might I have a word?"</em> Without awaiting her reply, he slunk towards her, blocking her path. His burning orange eyes scanned her form, staring at her curves the way a hyena stares at its meal. As he looked her over, he whistled lustfully. <em>"My, my...that kid's done good, hasn't he?"</em> he said softly, grinning. <em>"But I'm not being polite. Sorry."</em> He bowed slightly, never taking his eyes from hers. <br><br><em>"Folks call me Hades,"</em> he purred. <em>"It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Lady Amara."</em> 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>17-11-2010, 06:10:55</strong>
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				Amara recoiled from his lustful gaze and tried to back away from him to get away. <br><br>"I have been told never to talk to strangers," she said, lifting her chin high. "Especially those who already know my name." <br><br>Her eyes lifted to the sky and she saw the hawk and the eagle sat next to each other, watching the proceedings carefully. She thought of her husband and willed him to come and see where she was. This god unnerved her, and she didn't want to remain around him. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>17-11-2010, 07:39:40</strong>
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				<em>"Stranger? Hell, I'm practically family!"</em> he exclaimed in feigned shock, placing a hand on his chest and turning slightly. His eyes never left hers.<br><br>The god of death kept her gaze, circling her quickly to keep with her turning. <em>"Come now, dear, no need to be proud,"</em> he purred. <em>"You've already made nice with my brother and plenty of my cousins. What's so bad about me?"</em> His tone was one of mock-hurt. The venom in his voice was overt, and very thick; even beneath the slick facade he put on, there was very little sincerity about Hades. It was something in which he took pride. He was charismatic, and he knew it, and he knew how to manipulate it.<br><br>Oddly enough, though, there was an overt and uncharacteristic tone of sincerity in his voice. <em>"I'm here on official business, Lady Amara. I have a proposition for you. Not only can I save you and your child from my more...irritable brethren, but I can also ensure that your lover never leaves you again. You'd like that, wouldn't you?"</em> he asked, already knowing her thoughts. These mortals were all the same. Offer them some vague deal that promises them a way out of their trivial worries and they're all ears. But it never got old; that was what he loved about toying with them so.<br><br>A crow perched next to the other two birds, distancing itself just enough so as not to be torn apart by them. Hades cast a glance at his familiar, whose vigilance caused him to grin as he turned back to Amara. <em>"You don't have to enter any binding contracts with me. Just hear me out."</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>19-11-2010, 17:43:15</strong>
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				Amara stopped for a second before shaking her head and returning to her attempts to move past him. "I need no empty validation from you, sir," she said firmly and she knew absolutely that this was true. She trusted Tychus completely and she knew that he would not leave her. "My child is protected and his future has been assured, and to me that is all that matters." <br><br>This was not just empty rhetoric on her part. She believed it absolutely. <br><br>"You, sir, can have nothing to say to me that I will force me to rethink my postion."<br><br>Her words were polite, but her intonation was anything but. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>19-11-2010, 23:15:01</strong>
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				<em>"Oh?"</em> Hades replied, grinning. He cut her off again before she could leave. <em>"If I remember correctly, my dear brother never promised you anything."</em> The crow glared directly at the girl, as if to command her to listen to its master. <em>"Besides which,"</em> he added, <em>"how do you know I'll make you change your position? Who's to say I don't support your position fully?"</em><br><br>His grin faded for a moment, and he folded his arms. <em>"I may be one of the less favored of my kind, but I have some sense of pride, Amara. And if it's all the same to you, I won't have you stomp on it. Especially not if Hera may one day charge me with breaking up your lovely little family unit."</em> If his sister-in-law ordered him to, Hades would kill Amara, Galen, or even Tychus at a moment's notice - his glare and his words conveyed that. His grin slowly returned, and his expression softened a bit. <em>"Of course, if you got to me first, there wouldn't be much my sister-in-law could do to persuade me, now would there?"</em> he purred.<br><br>All he needed was for her to listen. If she did that, he would give her a way out, one she'd take. He knew her type. The mortal with the rose-tinted glasses, willing to do anything for her lover and her children. Admirable, sure. But easy to manipulate at the same time. <br><br><em>"It makes more sense to live for your child than to die for him, wouldn't you agree?"</em> he mused quietly, as if to himself.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>21-11-2010, 22:35:11</strong>
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				((Sorry! I thought that I'd updated but it didn't go through...))<br><br>Amara felt the weight of everything settle on her shoulders. She was exhausted and she wanted desperately to get away from Hades. Her lower back ached from the weight of the child in her stomach. Her feet were swollen and her head pounded. She wished fervently that Tychus was with her to help take away some of her pain. <br><br>"I don't trust you," she told Hades bluntly, "But you can tell me what you have to say."<br><br>It was obvious that he was trying to manipulate her. He underestimated her, which was not unusual. And in this case, it could be an advantage. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>22-11-2010, 02:14:23</strong>
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				Hades grinned. She had taken the bait; the rest was downhill. <em>"Oh, you don't have to trust me. All you have to do is listen."</em> Her discomfort was apparent to him; his mind raced with ways to manipulate that variable.<br><br>He turned away from her slightly, and his voice became more solemn. <em>"I know why you don't trust me. I do dirty work; in that sense I can't blame you. But I'm not lying when I say I want you and your family to come out of this entirely happy, whatever the cost may be."</em> He turned back to her, grinning slightly, but his tone remained serious. <em>"Lady Hera has already told your lover what he must do to save you. But what that entails is a declaration of war on the land of the dead."</em> Like hell it was - a bit of water was nothing, but the god of the dead could stretch the truth for his audience. <em>"The goal of such an act would be to make you and your son gods, like us. This raises a few...problems."</em><br><br>He turned away again, half to conceal his grin and half to feign sincerity. Both worked to some degree, or so he thought. <em>"You see, my cousins are envious. Your only support would come from my older brother Zeus and your mother-in-law; the rest of Olympus would be out for your blood. You'd be putting yourself in far greater danger by living with us, believe me."</em> There was a pause. Hades grinned - this would be his trump card. <em>"Of course, there is a much safer way to ensure your family's stability and your life, if you're willing to hear it."</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>29-11-2010, 10:08:02</strong>
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				Amara made her decision. She was sick of this god and his belief that he could manipulate her.<br><br>"You see, my lord, even if I did believe you, I believe in my husband more. Zeus himself has told me to trust in my husband, and that is what I am going to do." Amara had grown tired of these men believing that they were smarter than her. In the end, her brains had been bestowed on her by Athena and Hera had given her the feminine wiles given to all women. <br><br>"Hera is angry and hurt. And, in the end, she dislikes you more than she dislikes me," she said with a slight smile. "My son would be immortal anyway, and I would be exactly what I am now. A wife. A mother. A woman. That is all I want to be."<br><br>She smiled brightly this time. "My husband made a promise to me. And his promise means everything."<br><br>The hawk and eagle sqwarked loudly and flew at the crow, forcing it to fly away. Amara side stepped the dark god and walked home. Hades was too shocked to stop her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>14-12-2010, 22:03:33</strong>
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				Hades scowled. <em>"Suit yourself,"</em> he said quietly before vanishing.<br><br><div align="center">- - -</div><br>The walk home was a touch stressful for Tychus. He felt uneasy, and he couldn't take his mind off of his wife. Something told him that she wasn't safe, and that thought repeated in his brain, a broken record stuck on the phrase "Amara needs me." He found himself quickening his pace on several occasions, almost to the point of running home.<br><br>A creeping shadow beneath his feet prompted him to stop, and a familiar venomous voice filled his ears. <em>"Whoa, whoa, kid, where's the fire?"</em> Hades purred. Tychus scowled at realizing who was addressing him, and he glared at the gaunt god of death materializing before him. <em>"You look tense as all hell. What's the deal?"</em> the god asked, his voice full of faux-concern.<br><br>"What do you want?" Tychus growled, doing his best not to pick a fight. He couldn't afford another enemy at this point.<br><br>Hades smirked - the godling's frustration was exactly what he needed to make this work out. <em>"Just a happily-ever-after for one of my favorite cousins. Why, did you think I was here to start a fight?"</em> For once, Hades was being genuine - he <em>did</em> want his cousin to be happy. But there were certain gains to be had with his happiness if it was executed correctly, and he couldn't deny himself a win-win. He extended a bony hand and pointed at Tychus' left hand, which was clutching Hera's vial tightly. <em>"You're planning on paying your poor old Uncle Hades a visit, aren't you?"</em> he sneered.<br><br>The godling felt his face reddening, simultaneously from rage and shock. "How did you-"<br><br><em>"Relax, kid,"</em> Hades said through chuckles, cutting Tychus off. <em>"I told you already that I'm not here to pick a fight. But as much as I do sympathize with your cause, Styx isn't a place for someone like you. Snooping around there's a bad idea."</em> His voice became severe, and there was an unnatural, almost demonic quality to it. <strong><em>"Make no mistake, son of Aphrodite. If you enter my domain in spite of my warnings, you are declaring war on death itself. I will not have my honor stomped on by my arrogant sister-in-law. I hope you understand."</em><br></strong><br>Tychus grew pale, and his hands began to tremble. A chill crawled slowly up his spine, and his chest began to tighten, so much so that he could barely breathe. These symptoms, this feeling wasn't familiar to him, but it didn't take him long to realize what it was. For the first time in his existence, Tychus was afraid for his own life. "I..." he began, his voice pianissimo. He trailed off, unable to put his feelings to words.<br><br>Hades had to keep from grinning at the godling's terror. His voice lightened significantly and he spoke again, doing his best to sound genial. <em>"Of course, you don't have to do something as silly as insulting me to keep your family alive,"</em> he ventured, smiling.<br><br>In spite of his fear, Tychus did his best to look defiant. "What are you talking about?" he said slowly, carefully, unwilling to show his weakness.<br><br><em>"Think about it,"</em> Hades said quietly. <em>"Hera considers your acts abominable because you represent Olympus, right?"</em> He folded his arms and began to circle the boy as he continued. <em>"Your actions wouldn't concern her in the least if you had nothing to do with us. Am I wrong?"</em><br><br>Tychus froze, his eyes widening as he realized what his cousin was suggesting. "Do you think that'd work?" he asked quietly, craving more information. He didn't care about appearances anymore. If this would save his family, he'd beg for it.<br><br><em>"I know it would, Tychus."</em> Hades turned away, sighing. <em>"Of course, we'd miss you. Some of us would, anyway. But I know how much this mortal girl means to you, and I want you two to be happy."</em> When he turned back, a sinister grin adorned Hades' face. Tychus knew immediately what the god of death was after. <em>"But I do have a condition."</em><br><br>Though he knew it was dangerous to barter with Hades, Tychus was out of options - he had to take whatever chances he could get. "I'm listening."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>21-12-2010, 13:48:36</strong>
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				Amara had a feeling that something was terribly wrong all the way home. Her stomach and lower back was aching worse than it ever had before. Spasms of pain shook her body every few minutes, even when she got back to their small house and lay down on the bed. <br><br>If she hadn't been only six months pregnant, she would think she was in labour. But since she was, there was only one thing it could be. She was losing her baby.<br><br>Climbing cautiously from the bed, Amara knelt beside it, burying her tear streaked face into the covers. <br><br>"Please, goddesses of Olympus. Please hear my prayer. I need your help. Artemis, Athena, Mother Aphrodite. Queen Hera, I beg your forgiveness. Please, let my son live." By this point, she was sobbing loudly. "Please help me."<br><br>A soft, delicate hand closed over her shoulder, shocking Amara into looking up. The red haired goddess, Aphrodite, stood over her, a soft smile on her face. Next to her was the lady Artemis. <br><br><em>"You are not alone Amara,"</em> Aphrodite said, kneeling down to comb the hair from her daughter's sweaty face. <em>"And your child is not going to die."</em> Artemis and Aphrodite took an arm each, pulling Amara back onto her bed. <br><br>Artemis took Amara's leg and pulled them apart, much to the young woman's surprise. <br><br>The moon goddess' laugh was soft and tinkling. <em>"You are giving birth."</em><br><br><em>"But it's not time!"</em><br><br>Artemis shrugged, smiling. <em>"Your son is immortal. He will arrive whenever he wants! My mother was only pregnant with my brother and I for a week! And Dionysus sprang full grown from the thigh of Zeus."</em><br><br>Amara looked worried. "He won't come out full grown, will he!?"<br><br>Artemis laughed again. <em>"No, I don't believe so. But there is obviously a reason why he is coming now."</em><br><br>Aphrodite pressed her face to Amara's hair and sniffed. <em>"You have been near Hades," she said slowly.</em><br><br>"Yes, he tried to bargain with me for my life. I refused his offer."<br><br>Aphrodite looked worried. <em>"He will not give up that easily."</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>07-01-2011, 15:16:32</strong>
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				<em>"...and all would be well,"</em> Hades finished, his lips finally curling into a smile. He was certain he had snared the godling, judging from his distress.<br><br>Had he seen into Tychus' mind, Hades would realize that his thoughts were elsewhere. Halfway through Hades' proposition, a sudden wave of concern had hit Tychus. He wasn't exactly sure just what had caused it, but based on the immense tension in his chest Tychus could tell that it had to do with Amara. Even in the face of the lord of the dead, the young god knew that his wife's safety was the only thing that had ever created fear in him. And this feeling was definitely fear.<br><br>Hades' grin faded at Tychus' lack of response. <em>"Well?"</em> he said sharply, glaring at the boy.<br><br>Tychus looked towards the road. The afternoon sun painted the beaten dirt sepia, and its orange-yellow rays curled their way through the branches of the trees overhead. The sky was very much cloudless, an endless sea of blue undisturbed by the movement of any wings. All was clear, and unnaturally so; Tychus knew that, if his cousins left the earth so serene, their focus had to be elsewhere. "You make a convincing argument, my lord," he said quietly. "One that I've already considered, believe it or not." He turned slowly to face Hades, his expression severe.<br><br>The Fates, however, did not see fit to convey Tychus' answer to the lord of the dead just yet. The face of a small girl, looking about twelve, suddenly came between the two. Startled, Tychus took a step back to take in her entire form. The first thing he noticed was that she was inexplicably dangling upside-down from a tree, with her toes being the only thing keeping her from falling. She was dressed in rags that scarcely covered her small breasts and flat hips, with leaves sewn on in seemingly random places. Her green eyes were very inquisitive, and her cute, if thin face was contorted into a perplexed look. What was most striking about this girl was her hair, which, in addition to being incredibly messy and riddled with leaves and twigs, was entirely gray.<br><br><em>"Hey!"</em> the girl chirped happily, waving to Tychus from her place in the tree. <em>"How's it goin', cuz?"</em><br><br>Tychus blinked, cocking his head slightly. "Do I...know you?"<br><br>Hades turned slightly away and snorted. <em>"Fine timing, Athena,"</em> he growled. <em>"Could you leave us be for a moment? I was having a conversation with him."</em> A distinct tone of disdain filled his voice - this wasn't something he had prepared for.<br><br><em>"Wasn't talking to you, bones,"</em> the goddess replied curtly without turning. She smiled at Tychus. <em>"I'm hurt, little one! How don't you recognize your favorite cousin?"</em> she inquired, pouting slightly.<br><br>Tychus' confusion only grew. There was no way this was Athena. The Athena he remembered was so much more dignified than this, and frankly more attractive. "I...remembered you differently," he said slowly, not wanting to offend his cousin.<br><br>Athena giggled as she flipped down from the tree. <em>"Sweetie, you of all people should know that I like changing forms every now and then,"</em> she chided playfully as she approached the godling. Though it was hard to tell while she was upside-down, Athena was quite short, and she nearly had to lean back to make her eyes meet his. <em>"Guess what?"</em> she whispered, grinning widely.<br><br>"What?" he replied, his voice still indicating his confusion.<br><br>Despite the significant difference in height between them, Athena stood on her toes and pulled Tychus down a bit, bringing her lips inches from his ear. <em>"You're gonna be a daddy soon,"</em> she said in a sing-songy tone. She wrapped her arms around him and lifted her legs up, causing Tychus to stagger back and hug her back to keep her from falling. <em>"I'm so happy for you!"</em> she added, barely able to contain her giggles.<br><br>It took Tychus a moment to process what Athena was telling him, but when he did his expression became one of terror. "B-but it's too early! He's not due yet!" he stammered, eyes wide.<br><br>Athena's expression turned severe and she put a hand on Tychus' cheek. <em>"Calm down, honey. She's not in any danger. But we gotta get you home, and quick!"</em> In an impressive display of acrobatics Athena swung around Tychus' neck and landed on his back, suspending herself by placing her hands on his shoulders. <em>"Move, boy, move!"</em> she barked, pointing towards the path. Though he was still incredibly confused, he knew that Athena would not lie to him, and he was certain that Amara needed him - else he would not have felt uneasy while Hades spoke. Tychus obliged his cousin and took off down the road, running as fast as he could despite the extra weight. Admittedly, Athena was not heavy, but had she taken the form of a centaur his speed would have remained the same.<br><br>Hades sighed as he watched the two run away. <em>"I suppose we'll talk later,"</em> he grumbled as he began to vanish into the ground.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>09-01-2011, 17:41:01</strong>
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				<em>"Pant, dear, pant!"</em> Aphrodite said, her tinkling voice soothing in her daughter-in-law's ear. She winced as Amara's hands gripped hers tightly, leaving red marks behind them. <br><br>Amara was dimly aware that she was calling out her husband's name, tears in her eyes. "Where is he!?" She asked the women around her desperately. <br><br>It was so important to have him there. He couldn't miss their son's birth. <br><br>"Why is this happening now?" She asked, turning to the goddesses around her. "Why is he coming so early?" She whimpered.<br><br>Aphrodite smiled kindly and took up a cloth, dabbing at Amara's forehead.<em> "These immortal children can come whenever they chose, sweet child. Obviously there is some reason why he feels he needs to be born now."</em> She smiled wickedly.<em> "And I hear that sex can start labour."</em><br><br>Amara's jaw dropped open as her mother-in-law laughed. Mortifying! <br><br><em>"I am the godess of love and sex, dear. It goes with the territory!"</em><br><br>She kept laughing until she stopped suddenly, sitting up straight. <br><br><em>"Athena has him, they are on their way."</em><br><br>Amara sobbed in relief. She was frightened, anyone could see. But her son would live and her husband would be at her side, and that was all she needed in the end.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>09-01-2011, 19:51:42</strong>
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				For what seemed like hours, Tychus ran. He didn't think, or talk to Athena, or even feel anything - there was no time to. The path before him stretched on endlessly, with each hill hiding the next as if to taunt him. It seemed as though everything was against Tychus; first Hera, then Hades, and now the path itself. He half-expected Poseidon to attempt to drown him before he made it home.<br><br><em>"Almost there, kiddo,"</em> Athena chirped from his back. She climbed up a bit, resting her head on top of his. He could only assume this was to see how much longer he had to run. Suddenly, from his periphery he saw a thin, pale arm surging past the right side of his face. A bony finger pointed ahead. <em>"There!"</em> she barked, driving her toes into his sides. <em>"Double time! Get to your wife!"</em><br><br>Tychus had already began to accelerate even before his cousin's command. His feet pounded in a steady, but nonetheless rapid rhythm against the dirt, mercilessly driving him forward. Judging from the feel of his feet, both of his sandals were completely splintered, and though he could not see it at the moment several pieces of his footwear were driven into his feet, causing his footprints to have a slight touch of red. There was no pain, though - there was nothing but the objective before him.<br><br>As he approached his home, Tychus did his best to slow down, coming to a stop inches from his front door. The sounds of his wife sobbing and straining filled Tychus with terror, and he nearly tossed Athena off of his back. The goddess stumbled away from him with a yelp, glaring at the preoccupied godling who was now tearing sandal fragments from his feet.<br><br><em>"Tychus, maybe you should..."</em> Athena began softly, trying as best she could to soothe him. He did not reply; he simply dashed in as soon as he had removed his sandals. He wandered frantically like a rat in a maze for a few moments before finally tracing the sounds of Amara's screams to his bedroom.<br><br>He wanted desperately to call out to her, to let her know he was home. But no voice came out - all he could muster was a whisper. Cursing himself for his lack of voice, he dashed into his room to see Amara lying on their bed, attended by Artemis and his mother.<br><br><em>My mother.</em> <br><br>Tychus stood at the doorway in awe for a moment, not sure what to do next. He hadn't seen her in so long...what was he supposed to say? When his eyes fell on Amara, he snapped back, and quickly moved to her side and sat down next to her. Resisting the urge to hold her tightly, Tychus draped his arms around his wife gently and kissed her temple.<br><br>"I'm here, darling," he said softly, his hand finding hers and squeezing it. "I'm right here."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>09-01-2011, 20:39:06</strong>
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				Tears coursed down her face as Amara saw her husband's face. "What took you so long?" She asked, clutching at him tightly, burying her red, sweaty face into his shoulder. <br><br><em>"Sit behind her, Tychus."</em> Artemis told him, helping to hold Amara forward so he could slip in behind her. <em>"Hold her."</em> She said. <em>"She needs you more than ever. She not far away now. </em><br><br>But the goddesses words were fading for Amara. She could feel her husband's hands. She could feel the touch of his lips. But now all she could feel was the pain and the need to push. <br><br>----<br><br>Aphrodite wanted to reach out to her son. To tell him all the things she'd never be able to tell him before. She was proud of him. She loved him. She'd always been watching.<br><br>But this was the wrong time to say these things. This was about her grandson and her daughter-in-law, and she would fight for them against Zeus himself if she had to. <br><br>Then she smelt it. Hades. Why had he been sniffing around her son and his wife!? <br><br>Looking down at the family in front of her, Aphrodite realised that there was nothing she could do for them here. <br><br>She extended her hand to her son. <em>"Give me the bottle, Tychus. I shall take care of this,"</em> she said in a tone that left no room for argument. <em>"It is time I fought for you, son."</em><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>09-01-2011, 20:48:31</strong>
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				At Artemis' request, Tychus quickly repositioned himself behind her, wrapping one arm around her and taking her hand in his own. His other hand rested gently on her hair. "You can do this," he whispered in her ear. "You're strong."<br><br>He wanted desperately to bury his face in her hair and lose himself in her. But she needed him more than he needed her right now.<br><br>His mother's sudden concern unnerved Tychus. "How did you...?" His hand instinctively drifted to his belt, gripping the bottle. His mind began to race. <em>It's my job. I have to do it. What if Hera disregards it if my mother helps me? What if it endangers Amara, or our son? What am I supposed to do?</em><br><br>The tension in his wife's body brought Tychus back to reality. "Mother," he began softly, "can we discuss this later? We'll have time. She needs me right now." He looked at Aphrodite, his eyes filled with desperation. Even though she was his mother, she was still one of the most beautiful beings he had ever laid eyes on. She looked just the way he had imagined her - a soft face, bright red hair, and an expression filled only with unconditional, indiscriminate love. <br><br><em>Am I anything like her?</em> he caught himself wondering.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>09-01-2011, 21:13:03</strong>
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				Aphrodite looked down at her son with all the love he deserved, but she had never had time to give him. <em> "There might not be time, son." </em> He didn't see how weak Amara was. Birth was hard, and Aphrodite had enough children to know that. But she was immortal and never in any danger when she had her precious babies. <br><br>Amara was breathing hard, her face flushed and her eyes glazed over with the hardship of the process. <br><br>But maybe Tychus had misunderstood. <em>"I'm not going to the Styx. I'm going to see Hera. I want to make her understand."</em><br><br>----<br><br>Amara could hear the argument going on, and she sighed tiredly, looking up at her husband. "Give it to her, Tychus. She's trying to say sorry." <br><br>Another contraction hit her hard and she doubled over in pain, gripping his hand tightly, panting. <br><br>Artemis looked at them with worry. <em>"It has to be soon, Tychus. This is not going to be an easy birth."</em> <br><br>Amara heard the goddesses words without feeling. She knew it was hard going and she could feel herself tiring quickly. But she knew if she had to sacrifice herself for her son, she would. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>09-01-2011, 21:23:02</strong>
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				He hadn't noticed before, but now Tychus could see clearly what condition Amara was in. Even in the recent days of her pregnancy, she had never seemed this weak. Where before he was afraid, now the godling was desperate; her condition was a reality, and it had to be dealt with.<br><br>Reluctantly he reached to his belt and produced the bottle, handing it to his mother. His fingers lingered on her hand for a while afterward, as if to satisfy a craving he'd had since his infancy. They then quickly returned to Amara, caressing her forehead and scalp gently while his other hand held hers tightly.<br><br>"Stay with me, love," he said quietly, doing his best to mask the fact that his voice was starting to break. He had some success in doing so. "You're doing great. Be strong for me, okay?" His voice was as gentle as it had ever been with her; keeping it there took all of Tychus' restraint.<br><br>A tear rolled down his cheek, and he nuzzled her neck, desperate to be as close to her as possible. "Don't you leave me, Amara," he whispered to her, planting kiss after kiss on her neck and shoulder.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>09-01-2011, 21:44:07</strong>
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				Aphrodite disappeared once her hand held the crystal vial. Amara felt herself sob, her body shaking with effort and emotion. Despite Tychus' rift with his mother, Amara liked Aphrodite. She was comforting and kind. Now she had to rely solely on her husband who was not handling it well.<br>She pulled down Tychus' head and kissed him hard, tasting his tears on his lips. "I'm not going anywhere, love."<br><br>The moon goddess looked up from between Amara's legs and nodded. <em>"It's time to push, Amara. Take a deep breath and push!"</em><br><br>The room was filled with noise of her straining and crying as Amara pushed. Her face turned red and tears of effort ran down her face. She gripped Tychus' hands tightly and screamed.<br><br><em>"I see the head! He has hair! Lots of hair!" </em> Artemis cried, her dark, shiny hair sweaty as she reached for the baby. <em>"One last push!"</em><br><br>With great effort, Amara pushed. She felt him arrive, heard his sharp, loud cry fill the room and saw him. Red face, screwed up in a scream and... red hair. Her beautiful boy. And then everything went dark.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>09-01-2011, 22:06:53</strong>
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				Awe. That was the only way to describe it.<br><br>Tychus had stood by and watched as his wife gave all of her energy, almost to the point of losing her life, to bring them a child. Perhaps it never registered with him before; perhaps he had no way of truly knowing his son until he was born. Perhaps it was a secret, a bond only to be known by mother and son whose labors were given freely.<br><br>Whatever the case, he was looking at a beautiful child. His child. Theirs. He was a father. "Artemis, let me..." He extended his arms, his voice still awed and very quiet. He took care not to disturb his wife, who was taking a rest she had worked for months to have. "Please," he added, just as quietly.<br><br>The moon goddess smiled, extending the mewling child towards his father. Tychus adjusted himself such that he was lying beside Amara, then gingerly reached out and took his son in his hands. He was surprisingly light - far lighter than Tychus imagined him. Despite his cries, Galen seemed to be fairly calm, at least to his father. What was most striking to Tychus about the baby was his hair - it was the same shade of red as Aphrodite. He looked between them briefly, as if to confirm it.<br><br>Tychus slowly pulled his son to his chest, cradling him gently. His every move was very careful and calculated - he wanted to ensure that the child wasn't hurt, but even he realized that he was taking overly meticulous care to do so. Suddenly, a childlike grin crept onto the godling's face. He had always wondered in his younger years what his first words to his children would be, and now he had that chance; for some reason the idea enthralled him. Admittedly, he had no idea what to say to the boy, but that did not upset his enjoyment in the least.<br><br>"Hello, Galen," Tychus said in a very soft, slightly playful voice. "You're lucky. Your mother worked very hard for you...remember to thank her when you grow a bit." He paused, his expression a bit puzzled. What to add? "We...we both love you very much," he said, his tone almost reverent as he leaned in to kiss his son's forehead.<br><br>Out of the corner of his eye, Tychus saw Amara's sleeping form. 'Peaceful' was by no means an adequate term; she looked exhausted, and judging from her slightest movements she was still in quite a bit of pain. He turned to look at her, his expression becoming more solemn for a moment. This woman had given him everything she had to offer - first, her freedom when he took her away, then her love, and now she nearly gave her life to bless him with a beautiful child.<br><br>Tychus smiled and snuggled up to his wife, kissing her on the cheek. "I'll thank you properly when you wake up," he mumbled a bit sleepily. Despite his exhaustion, the godling stayed awake, watching the infant in his arms intently.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>09-01-2011, 23:03:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Whether or not her son or husband knew it, Amara was hovering between life and death. Her breath was shallow and rushed, as if every one was a chore. Across the sky, up on Olympus, Aphrodite could feel her pain, coupled with the worry and joy of her son. Holding his son for the first time.<br><br>Despite the fact she was standing in front of Hera and Zeus, queen and king of the heavens and gods, she let a tear fall. <em>"My first grandson. He was just born."</em><br><br>Zeus smiled dotingly, calling up the image of Tychus and Galen in front of him. But Hera continued to stare stonily ahead. <br><br>Aphrodite knew what had to be done. She approached Hera's throne and knelt at the blonde queen's knee. It was supplication and it hurt, but it was necessary. <br><br><em>"Hera... my queen... your quarrel is not with my son, his son or his... partner. It's with me. Please, spare the girl who should be my daughter-in-law. I am sorry, and I just want..."</em> She shook her head and felt her tears rise again. The thought of her son figuring out that his wife was in more danger than he realised... the idea of his devastation if he lost her hit the red headed goddess hard.<br><br>Hera exchanged a look with her husband and nodded.<br><br>Zeus smiled again and motioned for Aphrodite to stand. He took the vial from her hand and closed a fist over it. When he passed it back, it was full of silver liquid.<br><br><em>"If it matters, my dear, I have always rather liked your boy."</em><br><br>Returning to the house, Aphrodite took the vial from her cloak and held it out for Tychus. <em>"Give her this. Now. Before its too late."</em> <br><br>Amara's face was already covered by a deathly white pallor and her breathing was slow and shallow. It would not be long before nothing could save her. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Laughing Man</strong> on <strong>09-01-2011, 23:26:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Tychus nodded, pulling Galen into his lap and letting him rest against his father. One of his hands gently stroked the infant's red hair while the other took the flask. He turned to Amara, taken aback by how pale she had become. The life was fading from her; he had little time to lose.<br><br>"Could you look after Galen a moment?" he asked of his mother, half-turning to face her. Aphrodite wordlessly obliged, taking the babe into her arms and expertly hushing him.<br><br>The godling turned back to his wife. He leaned in close to her, using one hand to angle her head back and the other to open the bottle and put its neck to her lips. "I need you to swallow this," he said softly. "Just a little of it, and you'll be okay." His words were more to convince himself than to convince her; he was fairly certain she could not hear him. Taking a deep breath, Tychus angled the bottle up, and the silver fluid began to drain out of it and into her mouth.<br><br>His fingers were trembling as he tried desperately to keep the bottle steady. When about half the liquid remained, Tychus' tension got the better of him, causing him to fumble the bottle. It flipped out of her mouth, and fortunately into his left hand. He gave a sigh of relief at realizing he had saved the rest of it. As he moved to put the bottle back in place, Tychus noticed that a bit of color had returned to Amara's cheeks. His eyes widened, and he quickly grabbed for the bottle and put it back in place, ensuring that he emptied it this time.<br><br>Aphrodite smiled at her son. <em>"I'm proud of you, child. I really am. Your wife will live."</em><br><br>It took Tychus a moment to process what his mother had said. He had expected her to say that Amara was already gone. As he listened, he put the bottle down very slowly. Upon hearing her words, his face lit up, and a sob escaped his lips. He wrapped his arms around his wife and held her close, satisfied that she had survived the ordeal.<br><br>For the first time that night, Galen was silent.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Me, Fuck You (AdolChristin &amp; CBJD)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ColdBloodedJellyDoughnut</strong> on <strong>10-01-2011, 13:31:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Amara's body relaxed. The pain that had racked it left and she breathed a deep sigh of relief. Was this death? <br><br>Opening her eyes, she expected to see the ghostly boatman, Charon and his boat over the Styx. Would she make it to the Asphodel Fields? <br><br>Instead, she saw something better than the mythical fields of paradise. She saw her husband's face. She smiled and reached up to touch his face,&nbsp; as if she hadn't seen him in an age. "I missed you," she whispered. <br><br>Then she realised that it was quiet. She sat straight up to see her son. "Where is he? Is he okay?" <br><br>Aphrodite smiled and put a finger over her mouth, gesturing to the babe in her arms. Their red hair was the same, but everything else... <br><br>Amara held out her arms for her son. He was so... perfect. Tears were readily availiable, but she kept her eyes open and focused on her boy. Galen. God of Artists. The most beautiful baby in the world. She looked up at Tychus and smiled. "He looks like you, you know." <br><br>Artemis smiled at the family and nodded. <em>"I will leave you now. Blessings to you all."</em> She disappeared, but Aphrodite stayed. <br><br>This time she wasn't going anywhere. Circumstances may have kept her away from her son before, but she could stay with him now. Her husband had even made Galen a crib, engraved with images of great heroes and gods. It was blessed with love and strength, everything that his grandmother could give him. <br><br>It took a moment, but Aphrodite finally noticed something different about Amara. She gasped as she saw it. <em>"My dear! Your eyes are...!"</em><br><br>Taking a mirror from Amara's dressing table, she held it up to show. Golden eyes. Like molten metal. <br><br>Amara was confused and equally shocked. "But what does this mean?"<br>
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