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Sounds like you could give him some pointers then. ;) Uh Dream...have you only ever courted women?
She is, that doesn't mean she isn't insanely curious about you and part of the reason she is able to be respectful of boundaries might be because we are communicating through phone and email. I suspect that if she were to come visit she would all but demand to meet you.
May I ask what his name was?
She is, that doesn't mean she isn't insanely curious about you and part of the reason she is able to be respectful of boundaries might be because we are communicating through phone and email. I suspect that if she were to come visit she would all but demand to meet you.
May I ask what his name was?
With his adoring audience on your windowsill? He seems to be doing well enough. No, I have courted those outside women. Some were not even human at all.
I trust you to know what you wish to share and not. Donna is the Amazon, yes?
His name is Orpheus.
[No, the tense isn't a typo. No, he doesn't want to elaborate on it. He adds to bypass the answer swiftly.]
Do you see yourself living in Paris for the foreseeable future?
I trust you to know what you wish to share and not. Donna is the Amazon, yes?
His name is Orpheus.
[No, the tense isn't a typo. No, he doesn't want to elaborate on it. He adds to bypass the answer swiftly.]
Do you see yourself living in Paris for the foreseeable future?
She loves the new teacup bird feeder by the way. :) So, human and not, female and male?
Yes, Donna is the Amazon. When I finally tell her more details I'll be interested to see if she's already heard about you from some of their old books. It wouldn't surprise me.
[......Orpheus? As in....she pauses to let that information sink in. She's heard the legend but at the time thought it was just that and now knowing the story and that Dream was his father. Hrm. She will gracefully switch to the topic he presents.]
I think so yes, I first came here to get away from everything that happened in Gotham but now I'm feeling comfortable and quite happy. Why?
Yes, Donna is the Amazon. When I finally tell her more details I'll be interested to see if she's already heard about you from some of their old books. It wouldn't surprise me.
[......Orpheus? As in....she pauses to let that information sink in. She's heard the legend but at the time thought it was just that and now knowing the story and that Dream was his father. Hrm. She will gracefully switch to the topic he presents.]
I think so yes, I first came here to get away from everything that happened in Gotham but now I'm feeling comfortable and quite happy. Why?
Have the squirrels been partaking of the birdseed as well? And yes, I suppose that summarizes it well.
The Amazons do have their own names and histories with the Endless, yes. Though I would not put words into their perception, she may speak on it should it ever arise. I have admired much of their philosophy, though.
No great reason, honestly. I suppose the discussion of family turned my thoughts to feeling rooted. Which can happen in people, places, or both. Paris is a fine choice to reside. When I have visited the city it has been rich.
The Amazons do have their own names and histories with the Endless, yes. Though I would not put words into their perception, she may speak on it should it ever arise. I have admired much of their philosophy, though.
No great reason, honestly. I suppose the discussion of family turned my thoughts to feeling rooted. Which can happen in people, places, or both. Paris is a fine choice to reside. When I have visited the city it has been rich.
Not really actually, I think they are too busy stealing bread from the café next door. Okay, just curious. :)
You have? How come?
It's beautiful here and I like that it's something familiar but has nothing to do with my life with Hank. Most of the memories I have in this apartment are of my mother, we used to come here for vacations when we were little. Just us girls.
You have? How come?
It's beautiful here and I like that it's something familiar but has nothing to do with my life with Hank. Most of the memories I have in this apartment are of my mother, we used to come here for vacations when we were little. Just us girls.
I can hardly fault them if fresh bread is also an option.
Why have I admired some of their philosophies? There is a sense of duty and honor I find admirable.
It is quite lovely. The personal attachment I can see only making it better. Perhaps in our next cooking endeavor we shall attempt crepes in its honor.
Why have I admired some of their philosophies? There is a sense of duty and honor I find admirable.
It is quite lovely. The personal attachment I can see only making it better. Perhaps in our next cooking endeavor we shall attempt crepes in its honor.
Nor can I, plus this way it keeps my patio a lot cleaner.
Yes, they have a very strict code when it comes to such things. They also have a high respect for Death.
Crepes! What a fantastic idea! I haven't ever tried to make them but I'd be willing to try if you are.
Yes, they have a very strict code when it comes to such things. They also have a high respect for Death.
Crepes! What a fantastic idea! I haven't ever tried to make them but I'd be willing to try if you are.
It must be quite soothing to look out the window and see the birds enjoying themselves unobstructed.
I know you have a complicated relationship with her.
I am willing to try, I enjoy them. Particularly paired with fruit. I shall find a recipe for us to follow as we see fit.
I know you have a complicated relationship with her.
I am willing to try, I enjoy them. Particularly paired with fruit. I shall find a recipe for us to follow as we see fit.
It is very soothing, especially in the morning when they are chirping away to one another.
I do and knowing that she's your sister I feel guilty of that.
Oh of course paired with fruit, maybe strawberries? :)
I do and knowing that she's your sister I feel guilty of that.
Oh of course paired with fruit, maybe strawberries? :)
You say this until Matthew comes to visit at that hour and adds his squawking.
I do have a very different understanding of her, though I have known grief and loss and understand that pain, too. Perhaps one day we might discuss our viewpoints. I do not belittle how you see her, though. She taught me that long ago, by not belittling such pain, either.
... some with strawberry, some with blueberry?
I do have a very different understanding of her, though I have known grief and loss and understand that pain, too. Perhaps one day we might discuss our viewpoints. I do not belittle how you see her, though. She taught me that long ago, by not belittling such pain, either.
... some with strawberry, some with blueberry?
Haha! I'm sure it wouldn't just be squawking, he'd probably also start calling my name and asking for a cup of coffee....
Thank you. I'm sorry that it's such a complicated issue with me.
That sounds delightful.
Thank you. I'm sorry that it's such a complicated issue with me.
That sounds delightful.
[He can see the rosy glow that comes to her skin. His, of course, does not react quite the same. Paler, more ethereal, he does not naturally blush like humans do. He could manifest such an appearance when feeling embarrassed, but it seems less genuine. It is human and he is not that. It does suit her though, and he reaches out to cup her face, thumb gently stroking against her cheek.]
It pleases me though to hear I have occupied your thoughts. Though I do not sleep, you have occupied mine while I have been in the Dreaming.
It pleases me though to hear I have occupied your thoughts. Though I do not sleep, you have occupied mine while I have been in the Dreaming.
He most certainly would. Coffee and pancakes. Which actually sounds quite good right now. Don't tell him.
I think for some there is difficulty distinguishing between the causes that lead to death and her function as Death. I am not saying this is your difficulty with her, merely what I have seen in others. When a life is cut short or has a brutal end, that is outside of her control. She merely is present when they pass so they are not alone, and facilitates their transition to the afterlife. She does not cause their end, she does not pick and choose who and when. Still, death causes grief and anger. It is difficult to extricate those emotions from her function as the end result of natural or person-made causes.
I think for some there is difficulty distinguishing between the causes that lead to death and her function as Death. I am not saying this is your difficulty with her, merely what I have seen in others. When a life is cut short or has a brutal end, that is outside of her control. She merely is present when they pass so they are not alone, and facilitates their transition to the afterlife. She does not cause their end, she does not pick and choose who and when. Still, death causes grief and anger. It is difficult to extricate those emotions from her function as the end result of natural or person-made causes.
My lips are sealed. ;)
I guess in a way that is comforting to know that my mother and Hank weren't alone after they died, that someone was there to explain things and comfort them. But if she isn't controlling who lives and who dies then what about when someone comes back? Donna died trying to save me but she came back a few months later, does your sister have any involvement with things like that or is that something in itself?
I guess in a way that is comforting to know that my mother and Hank weren't alone after they died, that someone was there to explain things and comfort them. But if she isn't controlling who lives and who dies then what about when someone comes back? Donna died trying to save me but she came back a few months later, does your sister have any involvement with things like that or is that something in itself?
[Another little pulse goes through her when he tells her that she has occupied his thoughts, not only is it encouraging but it's also flattering.]
And are all these thoughts that you're having about me...are they PG rated? [She asks coyly, her cheeks still pink but her eyes now carry a mischievous glint and she rocks her hips forward ever so slightly. Teasing him just a bit.]
And are all these thoughts that you're having about me...are they PG rated? [She asks coyly, her cheeks still pink but her eyes now carry a mischievous glint and she rocks her hips forward ever so slightly. Teasing him just a bit.]
Those who evade death, or who return after it has transpired, are usually outside my sister’s function. There is the rare exception here and there with certain immortals, but she does not bend the laws of nature often or easily. Usually, such cases involve magic and circumstance she has not invoked or granted. Someone I knew… quite well… has evaded her through means I would never recommend, though she has always claimed the price worth it.
[Thessaly is even worse than Hob in that respect.]
[Thessaly is even worse than Hob in that respect.]
Hrm. That makes sense, from what I understand my friend Rachel was partially responsible for helping bring Donna back.
When those sorts of things happen does your sister get angry? I'd hate for her to be upset at Rachel, she's just a sixteen year old girl who doesn't understand the limits of her powers yet.
[Can you tell that Dawn is a little bit protective of her?]
When those sorts of things happen does your sister get angry? I'd hate for her to be upset at Rachel, she's just a sixteen year old girl who doesn't understand the limits of her powers yet.
[Can you tell that Dawn is a little bit protective of her?]
Had I parents in the human sense, I would most certainly not have asked for their guidance on such thoughts.
[There's a smirk to mirror hers, and on instinct his pelvis arches under her when she rocks, a feeling of heated longing pooling through him. It's hard to hold back from doing more, but hopefully should they continue as they have been, it will be sweeter once they do. He doesn't want this to fail like all the others, and perhaps a slow foundation will better prepare them for any future bumps in the road. Leaning forward he gives her a gentle kiss, one of hunger and promise.]
You're very special to me.
[There's a smirk to mirror hers, and on instinct his pelvis arches under her when she rocks, a feeling of heated longing pooling through him. It's hard to hold back from doing more, but hopefully should they continue as they have been, it will be sweeter once they do. He doesn't want this to fail like all the others, and perhaps a slow foundation will better prepare them for any future bumps in the road. Leaning forward he gives her a gentle kiss, one of hunger and promise.]
You're very special to me.
I can't imagine Death getting upset at a child. Believe me, she can be quite an annoying pain when she wants to be, but she's also the most compassionate person I know. An adult purposely causing harm for selfish reasons might earn her displeasure, but a desperate bid out of love would likely earn her sympathy.
[I'm thinking maybe we can wrap this one up? Seems a good stopping point! Plus I admit I was eyeing that dancing meme for them, LOL. If you were up for it I could get a starter for us this weekend.]
I'm pretty sure Rachel would resent being called a child but it's good to know your sister wouldn't be upset at her. She's a wonderful girl and I know for a fact she'd probably think you were "cool" if she were to ever meet you.
It is not easy to have power one does not fully understand. She is fortunate to have you in her life as she learns it.
Would she? Is it because I wear black?
Would she? Is it because I wear black?
Plus a demon father who seems to only want to destroy worlds. I should get back in contact with her now that I'm in a better place.
Oh very much so. Because you wear all black, because you're extremely good looking and mysterious.
Oh very much so. Because you wear all black, because you're extremely good looking and mysterious.
A demon father, you say? I can't imagine that having gone well. I understand though wanting your life settled before opening it up to others.
Flatterer. [His tone is warm though as he says it.] I should think my appreciation of you would be the highest selling point to her. A show of excellent taste.
Flatterer. [His tone is warm though as he says it.] I should think my appreciation of you would be the highest selling point to her. A show of excellent taste.
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