today is apparently just norse mythology day on dear-mun

[skytraveler]

Four kids in two days. Four kids and one wife. I don't know how you expect me to make it through the weekend without wanting to kill myself-and no, that is not an invitation. Why not have Narvi and Vali show up just to make this even better. I'll have even more reminders of how much of an abysmal parent I am.

[SIIIIIGH.]

And yes, I know I'm tempting the fates now. And yes, I know it could be worse. [He could have to deal with wife and mistress.] I simply don't care. Besides, it seems that my whole life is just a string of 'let's tempt the fates'-why make today any different?

Yours, L.

PS: find One-Eye while you're at it. I think I'm overdue an interaction that doesn't leave me feeling guilty and horrible.

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[hydrokhoos]

I do sometimes feel as if you and the Olympians are competing for the Most Dysfunctional Family award. If it means anything, though, I think that Zeus still wins as the worst father ever.

[skytraveler]

We've got an eight legged horse. If that doesn't win dysfunctional, then I don't know what does.

[hydrokhoos]

Well, at least you haven't swallowed any of your children, yet. And I think you mostly avoid incest.

You make such a cute mother, Loki.

[spiderhorse]

[DOESN'T HE JUST MAKE THE CUTEST CHILDREN?]

[hydrokhoos]

[ aww, aren't you an eight-legged cutie. ganymede might just be crooning at sleipnir, now. ]

Aren't you just a darling.

[spiderhorse]

[OH MY ODIN DOES GANYMEDE HAVE SUGAR CUBES
BECAUSE ALL HE'S BEEN GETTING SINCE HE'S COME HERE HAS BEEN APPLES AND CARROTS

Well, aren't you a swell fellow, Goldilocks! No one croons quite like "One Eye," however, but that's okay! He's a bit bashful, though, and four legs shuffle nervously against the floor before he extends his head just the slightest and whinnies the whinny of the greatest horse in the universe.]

[hydrokhoos]

[ well, sure, why not. he's zeus' 'other woman', so conjuring up a few sugar cubes shouldn't be a problem.

sugarcubes and ear-rubs. count yourself amongst the lucky few, fabulous horse, ganymede doesn't pet just anyone. ]

[spiderhorse]

[He could be Zeus' giant hairy foot come to life and it wouldn't matter in the least because HELLO SUGAR CUBES WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN SINCE HE WAS PUT IN THIS PLACE

Oh golly gee willikers, this is truly the best. He's got to be a bit gentler with Ganymede's hands, though his strong, huge pink tongue still slobbers all over as he slurps up those sugar cubes. He might be confused by the steed's mouth, full of teeth sharper than usual and all those teeth with runic carvings on each one. But does he seem to notice? Not. At. All.

He's not used to being seen by strangers, after all!]

[hydrokhoos]

[ while zeus does have big feet, they haven't actually taken on a mind of their own, yet, at least not to his knowledge....

well. those runes are.. new. and the sharp teeth. what in hades are they feeding this horse? u n s u r e ]

Obviously someone needs to spoil you more often.

[spiderhorse]

[They are feeding him the best hay and oatseedotes and all sorts of horse-y things because l o l he is the best of horses ever ever and those farmers on Midgard on sure happy to oblige if he needs better oat mash

But, yes, spoiling, he is so pleased he is so pleased all those hooves are moving up and down at the feel of his fingers because, damn, yo, Greeks know how to touch and be touched AMIRITE]

[skytraveler]

I don't think I have any siblings to sleep with.

[hydrokhoos]

Implying you might if you had them?

[skytraveler]

Loose lips sink ships.

[fotlenke]

If it is any consolation, I believe that I can love you. You just have to promise to not turn into a horse for mating. [She's smirking, wry humored.]

[skytraveler]

I assume that not having monsters with another woman is part of the deal also? [He's also smirking, but more in a douchebag way.]

[fotlenke]

Just remember, my Liesmith. They have you but for a few moment. I, however, have you for all eternity.

[skytraveler]

[Paaaaaaause.]

You are right.

[fotlenke]

As the Midgardians say, "Boy, you are so boned."

[goldcrowned]

One-Eye? Isn't that kind of a crude thing to call a god of gods?

[skytraveler]

He is what he is.

[goldcrowned]

Yet he has no power over you that you would think it best to watch your language of him?

[skytraveler]

One-Eye and I are close. It's more of a pet name than anything else.

[goldcrowned]

[Ahhh, that makes more sense now. She smiles, warm and pleasant, and it's almost like the area is suddenly brighter than it was before. Whoops.]

You are Loki, yes? There are many of you out and about recently. It has been many turns of sun and moon since I have spoken to a god outside the Greeks.

[skytraveler]

[Being a deity closely associated with fire, Loki doesn't really notice the brightness.]

Well, I can understand why. I am the most charismatic out of the Aesir-perhaps out of all the Nine Worlds themselves! [He's also very humble.]

[goldcrowned]

You mean the most charismatic of everyone in the universe? Everyone?

[Oh yeah, about as humble as Zeus.]

[skytraveler]

Well why not? After all, I am one of, if not the most beloved of the gods, and everyone knows that we are much more charismatic than mortals and elves.

[goldcrowned]

[Something catches her attention, and it's not that charming smile of his. Taken for eons now.]

Elves? There are elves for the Norse?

[skytraveler]

We generally don't pay attention to them.

[goldcrowned]

Why? Was there a dispute?

[Tell her of these elves, it sounds fascinating!]

late late late late

[vanagandr]

I could call my kids, then you'll get a reminder that you're kind of a shitty grandparent, too.

[ LOOK AT HIM HELPING. ]