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[shikosuki]

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[matteimasu]

Mmhmm... both of your brothers, along with a handful of gods beneath them-- though come to think of it, I don't think I ever actually properly met Hades back when he was still trying... just found his presents. [ and those stopped after Hades just kidnapped himself a wife so maybe Megami should consider himself lucky ] I believe the appeal in me started when it got out that I was actually male... that my title of goddess was merely a misunderstanding. I suppose a man that could be mistaken for a women for so long AND managed to stay chaste piqued enough of their interest to come here and attempt to win me over. [ because Greeks were really fucking gay ] ...That and... uh... well... [ ...this other part's a bit embarrassing because Poseidon hasn't seen this part of him yet ]

[karappo]

[Yeah...yeah that does sound about right. But Megami faltering like that intrigues Poseidon in the worst of ways.]

Mmm...?

[He invites Megami to continue, curious.]

[matteimasu]

Uh... well I...

I have been known... to have a temper...and a way with words...

They see my... "feistiness" to be an attractive challenge...

[karappo]

Oooooh....I see...

[He chuckles deeply at that, using his thumb to pet Megami's tail.]

Is this something I will get to see, at some point?

[He's teasing, but...also curious.]

[matteimasu]

If you piss me off maybe. [ said a little TOO cheery even in spite of his ungodly language ] ...Though it's more likely someone else anger me in your presence than you will. [ don't talk shit about his husband, he'll fuck you up o`_o ]

[karappo]

Language!

[...]

Er- sorry. That is a force of habit...for our children, you know.

[Except he's never heard them use hard curses in his presence, and if they want to continue living he never will.]

...that is actually very flattering, though...

1/2

[matteimasu]

[ Will it still be flattering when you see your sweet goddess going off on some poor stupid fuck He smiles and laughs a little though. Note to self: remember to watch your language around children ] Regardless though most gods backed off after being told no or once they got the hint it was never going to be, so it wasn't too much trouble. Just... very annoying.

[matteimasu]

[ and then his expression falls ] ...The only one who never took no for an answer was... Adranus...

[karappo]

[...MAYBE...

But also......jiiiiii.]

...Adranus?

[He repeats the name carefully with as much curious indifference as he can, though there's a definite hard edge to his tone. Especially since Megami mentioned that he never took no for an answer.

[matteimasu]

Yes... ...He is the fire god that... the volcano... [ saying it again is difficult but he likely doesn't have to say more than that ]

[karappo]

[Oh.

He was afraid Megami might say that.]

...I see.

Have...you heard from him since then?

[matteimasu]

[ He shakes his head ] He came once after it all happened, but has not since. ...He said he would come back... once I had "learned my lesson" and was ready to give in to him.

[karappo]

[Poseidon is silent for a moment after he says that, the fins on the sides of his head flaring in silent anger.]

He can try. He has an entire sea to get through if he wants to come near you again.

[matteimasu]

[ His tail tightens, and his buries his face in Poseidon's palm to try and stop himself from becoming emotional again. Someone actually promising to protect him... His voice is shaky ] Th... Thank you...

[karappo]

[Poseidon is kept from becoming the same by just...seething anger that he has to keep bottled up, not wanting to upset Megami by being too Visibly Angry.]

Of course. No means no. Even if we were not close, I would not stand for that kind of behavior.

[Poseidon could be considered a bit of an odd duck in that sense. None of his brothers had ever treated relationships as anything lasting or bonding like Poseidon. They didn't have too many problems with sleeping around as often as it struck their fancy, though at least they were relatively decent most of the time.

The sea king huffs, slowly shifting to lay down on his side in the sand. He keeps Megami in his hand, but instead rests the back of it against the ground so he can give his forearms a break.]

I understand that you can stand up for yourself, if he ever approached you again on your own...but I still implore you to be careful.

[matteimasu]

I... I will. Believe me, I will...

I've... stood up to him in the past... and it never worked. If anything it just spurred him on more... he is one of the ones I mentioned that viewed my "feistiness" as attractive. Always said that he wanted me because I was a water god with "fire in my eyes"...

[ he curls up then, holding his arms with his hands. it's... not great to think about ]

So I... I will be careful...

[karappo]

That is all I could ask for.

[This volcano god better be glad that Poseidon has never met him. He is certain they would not have gotten along...for more than one reason.]

Do not let that sort of talk deter you. It is your "feistiness" that has protected you up until now...I have my doubts that he would have hesitated to claim you for his own had you shown him any lack of defiance.

But at the same time, he sees it as a challenge... [He growls.] Perhaps by the time he dares to return, he will have found that you are already long since taken. ...perhaps that you are no longer even here to come to.

[matteimasu]

I... I hope so. Truthfully, nothing would be better than if I never have to see him again. He is... an infuriating person, and for the obvious reasons I detest him wholly. ...It has been a while though. Perhaps he has moved on or forgotten. [ god he can only hope ] But most of all in general I would just like to be with you sooner rather than later...

[karappo]

[Poseidon can't help but hope the same. Maybe he got bored and really did find himself another flame to chase...one a lot more easily persuaded, perhaps.

That gets a smile out of him, amused and a bit sad seeing how things are at the moment.]

Do not worry. I am still working on figuring something out...I just want to ensure that whatever my attempt at a solution is, it keeps you from getting hurt.

[matteimasu]

And I appreciate that. [ he smiles again, reaching out for the closest finger his hand can rest on ] I've been here for so long... as much as I want to be with you now, I can wait a little longer.

[karappo]

Heh...when it comes to beings like us, it pays to be patient. But I will not keep you waiting long.

[He keeps his finger still so as not to jostle Megami too much, his tail flicking in the water.]

I do not know what I would be doing with myself if I had not had you these past few days. ...regrettable things, surely.

[matteimasu]

I'm just glad I was able to help some way... ah, but I've said that already, haven't I? We keep going in circles like this... [ not that he minds of course, he's even chuckling softly about it ] Hey, Poseidon... what's life in the ocean like? [ if they're going to be wed he should learn more about his future new home and his husband... and he's always been kinda curious ]

[karappo]

What is it like?

[Ah, what a question...the sea king's expression turns wistful, and he looks out to the sea in question.]

It is very vast. It has the power and capacity to make even I, a god, feel very small. No matter where you look, even if it is seemingly empty, the water teems with life. Big, small, microscopic...and for the most part, it is peaceful. There are networks of reefs where my people live, and our sons and I reside in the largest portion of it at the very center of it all.

[matteimasu]

A... reef? If... you do not mind me asking, what is that? I fear I am not familiar...

[karappo]

...oh. I suppose you have never seen one, have you?

[That's actually kindof cute...as well as sad.]

Reefs are like...underwater cities. They are comprised of living coral, algae, anemones, fish of thousands of different species. They are totally alive.