Welcome to the Family

--He is darkness, she is the night. His name is Edwin, and she is Natasha. Or at least, that's what they'll tell you. --Besides, you would never believe them if they told you they are the parents of everything wrong with the world? Death, strife, chaos, and misery? No, of course not. They're just people. ...Right? ((This is a role play blog for Erebus and Nyx, the gods of Darkness and Night respectively. Please read the rules before contacting me, and have a nice day!)) -M!A: None FCs: Tifa Lockhart (Nyx), Noctis Lucis Caelum (Erebus)

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"Tch." Thank you ever so much, Dad. Nice to know how you really feel.

"No…It’s just..blech." She really didn’t know how to put it in words. It was the little things that had made the trip take on a rather sour note with her. Everything from Ares getting a bit too involves with the fighting, trying to select the correct choice of action to fit within the small amount of time they had to work with, and the dull bickering amongst one another made the trip one she was glad to get over with. She found it rather odd that she and Ares were clashing more than usual. Maybe they were just spending too much time together? "Welp, it’s over so the only thing to do now is get back on track of my normal routine."

"Well that’s some luck. All of us together in one big city…" Code for: Look me in the eyes and tell me with wholehearted honesty that I shouldn’t worry about what’s going to come of this. "Eh, it’s alright, I guess. There’s so many people here that I have more than enough little lambs to test on~ But after awhile they’re starting to gain some wit. Well, the residents are, not the hoards of visitors though."

Well, how was he supposed to respond to that?  Generally, in a polite conversation instilled with sarcasm, you snark back.  Not make a weird noise and ignore it.  But whatever.  She didn't seem up to it, so he backed off.

"Blech?  That's how you describe it?"  An eyebrow raised at her statement, but he said nothing else until she decided to.  Her silence was there for a reason, so Erebus didn't speak and waited for her to continue.  And let her continue he did, only to be disappointed by her not explaining.  Well, that was Eris for you.  A frustrating child that didn’t explain her case, when she really should.  Better continue, then...

“Not trying to sound condescending, but honestly, when have you ever held a normal routine?  I thought it wasn’t in your nature to stay consistent.”  Well, he spoke the truth...

Luck.  She blamed luck.  That almost put a smile on Erebus’ face.  Right, luck had a part to play in that they were all in the same town.  It wasn’t like he could see everything at all times and knew where everyone was, that wasn’t the case at all.

“Yes, that definitely is some luck.” He tried so hard not to let sarcasm slip into that, but there was still just a hint of it.  “Just as it’s luck that no one’s figured out that you’re a god.  How’d you manage that?”  Eris was Eris, that much hadn’t changed.  That was at least one thing Erebus was glad for.  She remained the little ball of terror she always was.  Thank Chaos for that.

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And people wondered where he got his sense of humor from…

"It’s not that, just was wondering is all…" Clyde fought back a frown, or more so pout, at seeing that smile on the other god’s face. He always did enjoy spooking his kids at every opportunity. “Ah, that makes sense. Yes, I need help, are all gods difficult as children?” Clearing his throat, he called out. “Mors, Theta, there’s someone here for you to meet!”

Just as he finished speaking, a small girl all but skidded past the doorway of the office, disappearing in a plume of smoke before another appeared on the desk in front of him, leaving the girl sitting there with a grin on her face. “New person? Are they family, too?”

The fact that the lord didn’t give much reaction to her grand entrance aside picking her up and placing her in his lap spoke volumes on what he’d been dealing with. She better have not gotten ink on her dress… “Yes, your grandfather to be exact. … Where is your brother?”

A tap on his arm made him jump a bit, causing Mors to laugh at his skittishness, and he looked over to see Theta standing there quietly. The boy had good reason for being so quiet, but they really did need to get a bell for this kid in his opinion.

"Ah, there you are, Theta."

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"Most are, some aren't.  All of you were, however.  Just ask Thanatos."

Erebus turned his attention to the door of Clyde's office, raising a judging eyebrow as the little girl, Mors, skidded past it.  And no doubt, she reappeared on the desk.  That hardly startled him, with what he'd dealt with in the past (and what he was).  He just found it curious.  She was a cute kid, pretty young...He'd just play ignorant concerning these two for politeness' sake, since you kind of learn everything when you have a passive spying power.

...Theta was the interesting one, though.  Kid seemed promising...

"So.  Mors and Theta, is it?" questioned Erebus.

[forgotten-plutoid]

Jumps in his seat, feather pen nearly causing a huge streak of ink on his paperwork. He almost, almost turned his chair around, but the use of that name made him just sink into it slightly, trying to avoid whatever issue brought upon that name. Turning his attention back to his work, he tried to play it off.

"Dad… What brings you here?"

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Clyde's reaction was hilarious.  The use of the name, the sudden noise, and the fact Erebus was silent - despite walking across a room - scared the Lord of Death badly, and it was incredibly amusing.  It actually brought a smile to the dark god's face, but he resisted the urge to laugh.  He wouldn't lose that much of his composure.

"Oh calm down, Pluto," Erebus said, trying not to snort as he walked around so Clyde could see him.  "You make it sound as if I'm not allowed to visit.  ...But yes, I am here on the word of Thanatos.  Sounds like you need help keeping an eye on his kids."

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And out from the shadows of the office in the Underworld, steps the god of Darkness himself.   He paced over to the desk, hanging around behind it, before clearing his throat.

"Hades."

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"Oh. You’ve heard…that’s…really not all that surprising." He is the darkness, it’d be more shocking if he couldn’t see/hear everything. “What can I say, I get sidetracked a little. However, I’d gladly put aside a little hunger for dear family.” Yep, keep throwing oil into the fire. That always seems to workout perfectly.

"Ah, I’ve been well. I actually got swamped with work for once and it lead me to be tugged from one side of the planet to the other, hence why I wasn’t home for the past few months or so." A sigh escaped from her. She really did hate whenever her worked pulled her so far from her family…no matter how psychotic they were. It was also always a pain to cover so much ground, even with her spirits helping her.

"So, you two are visiting? I wouldn’t call our city much of a tourist attraction, I mean, I could think of 100 places better to go for a honeymoon."maybe if she jokes a little, she’ll calm down?

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"Continue down that route, and it'll sound like you actually care."  Erebus, you are a sweet father...  

"Right.  Riots, genocide, that war, or rather those wars, political confrontations, power struggles, and the like.  You and Ares must have your hands full."  He crossed his arms, tapping one finger against his forearm.  "It almost sounds like you're tired of it all.  Not having fun like you used to?"  Well, his daughter was the reason why the Trojan war started.  She loved that kind of thing.  It was a little weird to hear her speak in a weary tone about the work she did.  Just a little.

"You could say that.  We've just been traveling around.  Your mother was getting a little bored with where we're currently stationed.  To be honest, though, she had no clue you all were here.   So it's not intentional, you can calm down."  No, she wasn't fully in trouble yet.  She would be, though, when Nyx showed up.  Or...if she ever did.  Did she get distracted?  "I assume you don't really like this city, then."

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“I am, it’s just… " Scratches back of neck. “H-How are you, dad?”

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Erebus snorted slightly, smirking a little.

"Hey, calm down.  Your mother isn't around."  Why did Thanatos act so jittery around him?  That's not what he wanted. "I'm doing fine, Than.  How are you doing?  Ever get with that mortal?"  He.  Knows.

[forgotten-plutoid]

"It’s not that, you just, um…surprised me…" Tucks hair behind his ear awkwardly, looking to the side til he hears the old familiar nickname. "Please stop calling me that—” His voice gives away him holding back whining. “So… How have you been, mom…?”

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"Plu, how is it that I'm the only one who can surprise you still?  You haven't found that one person besides your mother who can do that to you yet?"

She sighed and walked over to Clyde, neatening his hair since he was hopeless at that.  "C'mon, it's a cute name.  Pluto.  Plu.  It's not that bad of a name."  Yes, she was aware he didn't like it.  Yes, she thought his reactions were cute so she continued.  "I should ask that about you, young man.  You haven't written in centuries!  You could at least send one of your sisters to act as a messenger!  The Keres follow you, don't you remember?"

[discordiancompanion]

Sees Erebus coming. Oh mierda…

Internal screaming intensifies

"Oh…Heeeey. Didn’t see ya there. I was just on my way to…get…some…food. Yeah. H-how are you." 

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"Right, you didn't see me.  That explains why you ran away in a very Hermes-like fashion.  You're so hungry that you have the ability to run like that, even though a moment ago, you were chatting it up with your brother.

"You must be really hungry."

He blinked, just staring at Eris.  "I'm well, thank you for asking.  And how are you, other than strangely hungry?"

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“…….” Well, it was worth a try. “Uh….”

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"Thanatos, I thought you were more articulate than that.  'Uh' is not a proper sentence."

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“…..” Goes into hiding.

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"........"  That ain't gonna work, Than.

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"Makin’ my way downtown,walkin’ fast-"

Sees Nyx and Erebus.

Internal screaming

Makes a sharp turn back.

Walks faster.

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"Is that any way to greet your own mother?!  Get back here, Eris!!"

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"Erebus.  Please, go get her."

"You make it sound like it's outside of your abilities to do so.  I don't see any reason why you can't do it."   And poof, he's goooneeee.  Heading after the little, snotty blonde.

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"Well it shouldn’t me so difficult, mortals are getting close to it alre—" Pauses mid-sentence and looks up at her, his visible brow nearly disappearing into his hairline. "Mo- Nyx?"

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"Oh, so we're on a first name basis now, huh?  Can't even bother to call me mom like you used to?"  Huffs loudly.  "Good to see you too, Plu.  You haven't changed."  Okay, no.  She was really happy to see him.  It's just harassment was her top priority, c'mon.

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"You realize you've now locked yourself into helping me make this so, right, Pluto~?"  She was still so very amused at the fact he seemed to like his Roman name.

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ROBOTS OR DINOSAURS?

"How about neither and we ju-"

"Honey, let me do this I need to answer this question as it is very important."

"Hephaestus, I hope to Chaos you're listening, because you were an idiot and you discontinued your automatons!  We had robots in the Golden Age!  Now look, we're in the Steel Age.  Steel.  No robots.  No automatons, 'cause you decided to hide them away."

"We coulda had bloody Cybermen, for cryin' out loud!  And look at what you've done.  We're robotless.  We're without Cybermen, and this is your fault.  So right those wrongs, weirdo!"

"But yeah, robots all the way.  Robots rule."