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[hydrokhoos]

It's not my fault. Once you've had the king of the gods, mortal men don't often measure up.

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[convalesce]

Did he not kidnap you, if I recall correctly?

[hydrokhoos]

Right off a hill. I was terrified of him for a long time.

[goldcrowned]

[On the least of least likely she would have thought to see...]

I think there are many males in the family who would argue over the title of who is king.

[hydrokhoos]

I wouldn't be the least bit surprised. The way they all bicker is ridiculous. But Zeus does like his titles.

[goldcrowned]

Among other things, yes, he does pride himself on those, doesn't he?

[hydrokhoos]

Titles, his sex drive, getting what he wants-- He's basically a spoiled brat. Sometimes I wonder why I love him.

[goldcrowned]

I'd rather not get too far into my sincerest thoughts on him, dear one; he has a rather extreme tendency of hearing what is said no matter where it is said.

[There are reasons why she avoids him, after all.]

[hydrokhoos]

If you like. I think he's a little less prone to throwing lightning bolts when he's irritated these days, though.

[goldcrowned]

It is not the lightning he once threw for reasons unknown that causes my silence in most regarding him.

[Phoebe is the faithful among her sisters. A rare breed, one such as her, who never strayed from her husband. Zeus with her daughters, after all, was completely unstoppable, and it was not until her dear one became a tormented and floating island that she realized such things completely.]

[hydrokhoos]

.. I know. I mean, I've heard.

[ still, for ganymede, he's only ever had two choices: either give in and learn to love the god who kidnapped him, or accept it for what it is and go mad.

which means, of course, that it was never really a choice at all. ]

[goldcrowned]

[With many of her family, there is no such thing as choice. With her, however, she chose to stay quiet rather than risk an unintended betrayal of her forever missing husband. And, to the end of time, she will not know if she should regret it. After all, her darlings Artemis and Apollo were brought out of the "union" of Zeus and her daughter.]

From his lips, or the stories of my family and mortals?

[hydrokhoos]

Stories. I was human once, after all. I used to visit the temples, and the priests would tell me all about the gods. I just.. never expected to be taken by one.

[goldcrowned]

It has been said by many that those loved by the gods die in their youth. It is good to see you among the living, Ganymede.

[Her smile is meant to reassure, though it is obvious she knows the talk is grave.]

I am Phoebe.

[hydrokhoos]

I suppose I would have if Zeus hadn't liked me quite so much. His reasoning was shallow at the time, but.. I suppose I should be grateful that he finds me beautiful.

[ he offers a bright smile. ]

It's nice to meet you.

[goldcrowned]

[If he is found pleasing in the sight of Zeus and has been for all this time, she will try to consider him family. Hers is not a small one, and there is much room for more. Still, one so close to Zeus is one she will note to be even more reserved around.]

How many of us have you met? Of my nephews and nieces, and children and children's children and past them?

[hydrokhoos]

Most everyone, I think. I was made cup-bearer, and I happen to be annoyingly friendly and persistent. I think the only one who has a real problem with me is Hera, for obvious reasons.

[goldcrowned]

[Oh, Hera. What a terrible one she is.]

There is no need to worry, for Hera has issues with many, gods and mortals alike.

[hydrokhoos]

That's true enough. Still, I wish we could get along. There's nothing that either one of us can do about Zeus, after all.

[goldcrowned]

There's nothing anyone can do about him, and many others.

[It's a shame may be left unsaid, or not at all. He can take that as he wills.</small.]

[miscreantics]

I still have my doubts about just how good Papabear is in bed.

[hydrokhoos]

I can go into excruciating detail if you like.

[miscreantics]

I'm not sure if I don't want to hear it or if I want to see how long I can go without wanting to kill myself.

[hydrokhoos]

I give it two minutes. I can go into a lot of detail, after all.

[miscreantics]

Yeah but I've also had a lot of sex with sister's and brothers, so I'm not so sure.

[hydrokhoos]

Maybe seven, then.

You should tell me stories, sometime. The more scandalous the better.

[miscreantics]

I tell stories if I'm in the right mood for it. [Shrugs.]

[hydrokhoos]

Well, next time you're in the mood, you know where to find me.