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 Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:35 pm
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Amalthea had always enjoyed the night when she was younger, even if she had ultimately failed to get the attention of the Great Lion it had always been nice to see Him. But lately, everything was different. Shangyue's rule made her reluctant to face the moonlight, worried that He might spy the anger and distrust in her heart. Unfortunately for her, she couldn't dictate her own schedule since her job demanded availability and the pride was now most active in the night. Still, she lingered when everybody else started to drift off to rest through the day, trying to find some peace.
She almost never did, unfortunately. But today she happened to spy her sister in the distance and, struck by a sudden wave of guilt over how she had been losing touch with the rest of her family since Shangyue turned the world upside down, she started out on her way to try to catch up to her.
"Hecate!"
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Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 5:16 pm
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It was harder than she had expected, finally being faced with one of her sisters, being forced to talk about how they were OK when they weren't. Though Amalthea couldn't entirely quiet the feeling that her own situation was worst, she knew each and every one of her siblings were suffering as well. The genetic children of Thoth, of course, were oppressed pawns in the political game Shangyue played.. and all of his adopted children were treated with mild suspicion but otherwise like they didn't really count. That feeling of family was something else that the king had taken from them.
"I'm so sorry," she said, sensing that Hecate's grief was far more profound than she was putting on, "I wish there was a way to undo what our nephew has done to us, our family and the pride."
Her words surprised even Amalthea. She knew how she felt, of course, but she hadn't even been brave enough to say it aloud to Horatio. This was not really the time or place to speak so openly but it needed to be said.
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Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 6:23 pm
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It was strange seeing Hecate so frustrated and helpless, her siblings had always seemed so strong and together.. but maybe her view from the low class was slightly skewed, even if she never liked to admit it.
When her sister sat, she sat down with her, leaning over for comfort and support.
"I'm not busy, I was just on my way home for the day," she murmured, hoping not to give the impression that she didn't want to talk, "The children are all fine, though I worry about Horae sometimes. And Laelia, but she has Mazin to help keep her temper under control."
Like so many, her family seemed to do its best to keep their heads down and let things remain peaceful, even through the resentment. At least while it remained so quiet, it was easier to let it go.. but it was impossible to forget.
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Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 8:00 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 8:28 pm
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