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Hypnos.

What is this I hear if you adopting a child?

@death-1ncarnate

Adopting a child? What do you mean? I feel like that's something I'd be aware of before you.

I don't understand how. You can only experience something so many times.

*Shrugs* I don't know, optimism?

...I still don't understand how.

Perhaps it helped that Pasithea is also quite optimistic. It helped to have someone else around with that view on things.

...

Alright, but she's your wife. She's around you a lot more than my friends are with me.

But, yes, you both are disgustingly optimistic.

Wouldn't hurt to have a bit more optimism yourself Than~

It might. You never know.

Awww c'mon, it's not that bad.

Neither is my way of thinking. My lack of optimism.

It does make you rather intimidating.

As I like it.

*Sigh* I suppose it does go with your domain.

I don't want people trying to cross into my domain.

That's fair, I guess.

... They still do, but I prefer when they're the minority.

Humans truly are weird...

I shouldn't be surprised, I've seen what some of their dreams are like-

Apparently if their "mental health" gets too bad, their brain just tells them to kill themselves. And they listen, for some reason.

Their minds are quite complex when it comes to that sort of situation.

Alright, but why can't they just ignore it?

I’ve dealt with this, so I can explain; Uh no, you can’t ignore it, it’s like this overwhelming urge to get it over with, to get rid of all the horrid things in your brain. To get away from the people who hurt you, to get away from the people who wronged you, to get away from yourself.

it’s supposed to be an escape. It’s supposed to be the end. It’s supposed to end the horrors. It’s supposed to mean finally being happy.

But it doesn’t do any of those things…

...

Huh.

Well, those people don't come back like you do. Some of them are perfectly happy to come with me.

Those people are normal. They don’t see what could have been.

I do.

Eh. Then tough it out to get to the "better". Or whatever.

your a god you don’t understand….you guys don’t understand anything

We understand a lot more than you do, kid.

*scoffs*

you don’t know anything.

and you certainly don’t know anything about real life.

I sure as fuck do.

I know a lot fucking more. A whole. Lot. I've been doing this life shit since before your ancestors were a thought in Prometheus' mind.

you ‘sure as fuck’ don’t.

I don’t care how old you are. You’re just a god. You couldn’t even imagine the complexity of the human mind.

like the butterfly; Polyommatus icarus. On the surface Icarus disobeyed his father and ended up dying, but the reality is the fall for the sun was not just out of rebellion, but of hope, a longing of something more.

and hope is something you will never understand.

Oh, yes, we all know mortal brains are more complex than the immortal's. We all know that one.

And, yippee, using my own interests against me. My favorite.

It was out of stupidity. Utter stupidity. I don't care how hopeful he was. Where'd that get him? Dead. Stuck in Asphodel. Not even Elysium.

I understand hope, Kylo. I understand it. I just also understand that it blinds you. It makes you stupid. I'm not the one who's Hope's opposite, I hope you know that.

It's you mortals who can never be content. Who are always trying to be like us. Trying so hard to deny your own mortality and that most of you will be forgotten.

oh but the stupidity was worth it….it was worth the fall….hope isn’t just stupidity it’s warmth, it’s a light that can shine though even the darkest of times. Icarus flew, knowing he’d fall flying too close to the sun….he knew he’d die…but it was worth it, it was oh so worth it….

*he spoke about it as if it where his own life*

nobody wants to think of the fact that they too will one day meet their fate, Thanatos….but….what mortals do have…the little time on earth….its-…well it’s everything

Yes, a terrifying death was so worth it. What's next? Are you going to tell me that pigs fly?

I remember seeing the world after not seeing it for a while. You know what I didn't do? I didn't fling myself at danger. Tartarus, my first time seeing the world I wasn't that reckless. I listened to my mother.

Well, then you all could at least try and extend it. But no, you don't. If it was your everything, you mortals could try. You could try, instead of throwing it all away.

*his breath was shaky, words trembling as he spoke. He gripped his shirt where his heart was, looking towards where the sun would be if they were on land*

….it was worth it for the sun….

*he went quiet after that*

...

Was it? Was it really? Was it really, to fall a terrifying height? Do you think it would have been worth it, to die, your father calling your name? Hm?

Honestly, the fact Daedalus didn't even try to save his son appalls me.

is was…it really was…I was-….i mean-….he was free….in the moment, it didn’t matter what Daedalus thought, nothing mattered…

That's not hope. Again. That's stupidity. That's selfishness.

*kylo froze*

you can’t just let me have this can you…..

No. I can't.

*he sighed*

why are you like this…why is everybody like this….

What do you mean?

I can’t just be hopeful…why can’t I be happy….why can’t I be right….

Have you tried not being stupid?

I have…..I- I thought I’d gotten better….b-but why can’t I fix it….

...

Ugh. Don't tell me you're about to cry.

I don’t cry anymore.

... For some reason, I doubt that. But whatever you say.

I dont….not since I died….i refuse to be seen as weak. I will not lose again…

Is this some stupid "adults don't cry and I'm trying to grow up" kind of thing?

no. It is not. I will not be put in such a situation ever again…I refuse to be weak ever again.

Wow. Real impressive.

oh like you’re any better…with your stupid butterflies……and your stupid wings….

Correct. I am better.

And don't call them stupid.

*he sat, pulling his knees to his chest*

you’re probably right….

... I'm scared you're going to start crying at any point.

I-I’m not going to cry! Shut up!

I don't want to shut up. Is that how you act? For someone that wants to grow up, you act like a child. A young, young, young child.

*kylo went quiet*

okay…..

...

Glad to see you see sense.

I just….dont care anymore….

...

Oh, that was me a few weeks ago. You'll get better.

I hope so….i- thank you….

my gods I can’t believe I thanked you….

...

....

What? It's true. It passes, doesn't it?

most times….

Exactly. See, for all your insistence that I don't know shit, I really do.

….whatever…

"whatever". That's what you sound like.

……no I don’t…

Hypnos.

What is this I hear if you adopting a child?

@death-1ncarnate

Adopting a child? What do you mean? I feel like that's something I'd be aware of before you.

I don't understand how. You can only experience something so many times.

*Shrugs* I don't know, optimism?

...I still don't understand how.

Perhaps it helped that Pasithea is also quite optimistic. It helped to have someone else around with that view on things.

...

Alright, but she's your wife. She's around you a lot more than my friends are with me.

But, yes, you both are disgustingly optimistic.

Wouldn't hurt to have a bit more optimism yourself Than~

It might. You never know.

Awww c'mon, it's not that bad.

Neither is my way of thinking. My lack of optimism.

It does make you rather intimidating.

As I like it.

*Sigh* I suppose it does go with your domain.

I don't want people trying to cross into my domain.

That's fair, I guess.

... They still do, but I prefer when they're the minority.

Humans truly are weird...

I shouldn't be surprised, I've seen what some of their dreams are like-

Apparently if their "mental health" gets too bad, their brain just tells them to kill themselves. And they listen, for some reason.

Their minds are quite complex when it comes to that sort of situation.

Alright, but why can't they just ignore it?

I’ve dealt with this, so I can explain; Uh no, you can’t ignore it, it’s like this overwhelming urge to get it over with, to get rid of all the horrid things in your brain. To get away from the people who hurt you, to get away from the people who wronged you, to get away from yourself.

it’s supposed to be an escape. It’s supposed to be the end. It’s supposed to end the horrors. It’s supposed to mean finally being happy.

But it doesn’t do any of those things…

...

Huh.

Well, those people don't come back like you do. Some of them are perfectly happy to come with me.

Those people are normal. They don’t see what could have been.

I do.

Eh. Then tough it out to get to the "better". Or whatever.

your a god you don’t understand….you guys don’t understand anything

We understand a lot more than you do, kid.

*scoffs*

you don’t know anything.

and you certainly don’t know anything about real life.

I sure as fuck do.

I know a lot fucking more. A whole. Lot. I've been doing this life shit since before your ancestors were a thought in Prometheus' mind.

you ‘sure as fuck’ don’t.

I don’t care how old you are. You’re just a god. You couldn’t even imagine the complexity of the human mind.

like the butterfly; Polyommatus icarus. On the surface Icarus disobeyed his father and ended up dying, but the reality is the fall for the sun was not just out of rebellion, but of hope, a longing of something more.

and hope is something you will never understand.

Oh, yes, we all know mortal brains are more complex than the immortal's. We all know that one.

And, yippee, using my own interests against me. My favorite.

It was out of stupidity. Utter stupidity. I don't care how hopeful he was. Where'd that get him? Dead. Stuck in Asphodel. Not even Elysium.

I understand hope, Kylo. I understand it. I just also understand that it blinds you. It makes you stupid. I'm not the one who's Hope's opposite, I hope you know that.

It's you mortals who can never be content. Who are always trying to be like us. Trying so hard to deny your own mortality and that most of you will be forgotten.

oh but the stupidity was worth it….it was worth the fall….hope isn’t just stupidity it’s warmth, it’s a light that can shine though even the darkest of times. Icarus flew, knowing he’d fall flying too close to the sun….he knew he’d die…but it was worth it, it was oh so worth it….

*he spoke about it as if it where his own life*

nobody wants to think of the fact that they too will one day meet their fate, Thanatos….but….what mortals do have…the little time on earth….its-…well it’s everything

Yes, a terrifying death was so worth it. What's next? Are you going to tell me that pigs fly?

I remember seeing the world after not seeing it for a while. You know what I didn't do? I didn't fling myself at danger. Tartarus, my first time seeing the world I wasn't that reckless. I listened to my mother.

Well, then you all could at least try and extend it. But no, you don't. If it was your everything, you mortals could try. You could try, instead of throwing it all away.

*his breath was shaky, words trembling as he spoke. He gripped his shirt where his heart was, looking towards where the sun would be if they were on land*

….it was worth it for the sun….

*he went quiet after that*

...

Was it? Was it really? Was it really, to fall a terrifying height? Do you think it would have been worth it, to die, your father calling your name? Hm?

Honestly, the fact Daedalus didn't even try to save his son appalls me.

is was…it really was…I was-….i mean-….he was free….in the moment, it didn’t matter what Daedalus thought, nothing mattered…

That's not hope. Again. That's stupidity. That's selfishness.

*kylo froze*

you can’t just let me have this can you…..

No. I can't.

*he sighed*

why are you like this…why is everybody like this….

What do you mean?

I can’t just be hopeful…why can’t I be happy….why can’t I be right….

Have you tried not being stupid?

I have…..I- I thought I’d gotten better….b-but why can’t I fix it….

...

Ugh. Don't tell me you're about to cry.

I don’t cry anymore.

... For some reason, I doubt that. But whatever you say.

I dont….not since I died….i refuse to be seen as weak. I will not lose again…

Is this some stupid "adults don't cry and I'm trying to grow up" kind of thing?

no. It is not. I will not be put in such a situation ever again…I refuse to be weak ever again.

Wow. Real impressive.

oh like you’re any better…with your stupid butterflies……and your stupid wings….

Correct. I am better.

And don't call them stupid.

*he sat, pulling his knees to his chest*

you’re probably right….

... I'm scared you're going to start crying at any point.

I-I’m not going to cry! Shut up!

I don't want to shut up. Is that how you act? For someone that wants to grow up, you act like a child. A young, young, young child.

*kylo went quiet*

okay…..

...

Glad to see you see sense.

I just….dont care anymore….

...

Oh, that was me a few weeks ago. You'll get better.

I hope so….i- thank you….

my gods I can’t believe I thanked you….

...

....

What? It's true. It passes, doesn't it?

most times….

Exactly. See, for all your insistence that I don't know shit, I really do.

….whatever…

Open Roleplay Starter

{This is a Riordanverse OC, feel free to interact as canon characters or other OCs. This specific starter is set when she’s found at camp/is back from the dead so prepare for ✨angst✨Possible TWs: panic attacks, crying, death, fainting, confusion, blood, etc.}

It’s capture the flag, the weather is calm and no one is seriously hurt, which everyone, especially the medics are happy about and hoping it stays that way— but obviously, it being a camp full of demigods, something was bound to happen.

About halfway through the game, a couple of meters infront of you, stands a trembling and bloody teenager, desperately clinging onto a dagger and sobbing, trying to keep anyone and everything away from him.

Kylo hadn’t participated in capture the flag despite it being required.

“they won’t even notice. I’m useless.” He’d said before walking away.

he’d just lost a fight, and was also beaten and bloody, one of his teeth barely hanging on

when he spotted the boy he gripped his coiled, bloodstained blade, holding it towards him.

“Who- who are you…”

Her arm stayed out, shaking as he tried to keep his guard up. They tried to speak, her voice coming out as more of a cry than words.

His gaze softened, and he lowered his weapon.

“hey….i-it’s okay, Kid….”

Kylo slowly approached, lowering himself to be at the same level as her

Arlo hesitantly dropped the dagger, letting him come closer, though the look in their eyes was still like that of a cornered animal.

Kylo dropped his weapon as well, a sign of mercy.

“It’s alright, buddy…”

he gently guided the kid to sit down on the soft grass, making sure they didn’t fall.

“there you go…”

Kylo sat next to him, looking concerned as well

They let him, wiping at her eyes with their hands in an attempt to get rid of the tears.

"’m sorry-I’m-sorry-I’m-sorry" he managed between barely contained sobs.

Stop with the crying, you’re pathetic.

#{ what’s going on here? }#i fell asleep so sorry for late response- i wasn’t sure how to write this either so apologies if it’s bad #Oh dw I went to sleep like 5 mins after I responded

”don’t be sorry, kid…you’re okay…”

Kylo pulled her into a side hug.

“it’s alright….”

He rubbed arlo’s shoulder gently, trying to calm them.

Hey so this might be crazy but I love my wife

"Fork found in kitchen."

next he’ll find out water is wet

"Is it?"

…..

@poseidon-offical

Water is not wet, wetness is the description of a liquid being on or absorbed by a solid. Water is a liquid. Putting a liquid on a liquid doesn’t make it wet, because a solid is an inherent part of the existence of the phenomenon called wetness.

@king-of-the-underworld-13

…you’re stupid >:(

I invented water.

…..

………

I-…..

Shut up!

Don’t tell your dad to shut up.

hush thy mouth with haste.

better?

…Heheh… Sure.

Im running away btw

Like… running away from home, or your usual ending the conversation by leaving antics?

….both

Which home are you running away from and why?

all of them

…Why?

…….

bye…

KYLO WAIT!

*stops and turns*

yes..?

Did I do something wrong?

No….of course not…..

*turns back and walks away*

Then why are you going?

I just…..I’m sorry…..

*he ran*

*Poseidon walks after him, but easily keeps pace*

Please just tell me.

just drop it…..it’s nothing…..

Then why are you leaving?

……… i don’t wanna talk about it…

Then I don’t want to let you leave. Either you explain or you’re grounded and very much not leaving.

I’ll get out anyway. I’ve done it before, it’s not that hard.

Yes, but I’m a god.

Just tell me? Please?

I’d rather die again…..

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THAT’S THIS IMPORTANT AND SECRETIVE?!

I said I don’t wanna talk about it!

I DON’T WANT TO LOSE YOU AGAIN!

Then let me go!!

…Promise me you’ll be safe.

I don’t make promises I know I won’t keep…

…Kylo.

goodbye….

*Kylo stumbled out of the room he’d been put to sleep in, ears ringing loudly*

….dad?

*he squinted, reaching for his glasses before realizing he didn’t have them with him*

-@kylowilson

Ah! Good morning Kylo.

*He got up from where he was sitting and approached*

You seem well rested, I'm glad.

What? I can’t hear you

*he rubbed his squinted eyes*

The ringing is too loud

Come on, let's sit down and give your body time to fully wake up.

*He offered his hand.*

What? I-I told you I can’t hear you…I-i can barely see you…I- I can’t hear you….

*Sigh* Right..

*He put a hand on his shoulder*

*Kylo flinches at the touch, but calms when he realizes it’s just Hypnos*

*He guides him over to sit down, handing him a cup of water.*

*he didn’t grab it, it was just a blob to him*

*He tried helping him lift it to his lips, signaling to drink*

oh… *he waited for Hypnos to turn away before drinking it*

*He waited until he was sure he was done to turn back to him, putting a wing around him*

thank you, dad…

*he said a bit too loud, trying to be louder than the ringing*

*He smiled, gently rubbing his back until he could come into his senses*

dad..? Dad I can’t hear…and I don’t have my glasses…

*Shuts his eyes and snapped his fingers, summoning the glasses, he put them on Kylo*

Thank you dad…

*He smiled and nodded. He grabbed a notebook and quickly jotted something down*

I'm afraid I can't help the ringing in your ears. Is that normal for when you wake up after energy drinks?

When I wake up…always

How long does it take to pass?

*he starts counting on his fingers*

almost 10 hours

*He seemed to wince slightly*

Did it start before your... Passing on to the after life or after?

after I died yes

Strange. Perhaps a side effect of coming back as you did?

I may need to ask Lord Hades about it.

mhm….it hurts…

Hey so this might be crazy but I love my wife

"Fork found in kitchen."

next he’ll find out water is wet

"Is it?"

…..

@poseidon-offical

Water is not wet, wetness is the description of a liquid being on or absorbed by a solid. Water is a liquid. Putting a liquid on a liquid doesn’t make it wet, because a solid is an inherent part of the existence of the phenomenon called wetness.

@king-of-the-underworld-13

…you’re stupid >:(

I invented water.

…..

………

I-…..

Shut up!

Don’t tell your dad to shut up.

hush thy mouth with haste.

better?

…Heheh… Sure.

Im running away btw

Like… running away from home, or your usual ending the conversation by leaving antics?

….both

Which home are you running away from and why?

all of them

…Why?

…….

bye…

KYLO WAIT!

*stops and turns*

yes..?

Did I do something wrong?

No….of course not…..

*turns back and walks away*

Then why are you going?

I just…..I’m sorry…..

*he ran*

*Poseidon walks after him, but easily keeps pace*

Please just tell me.

just drop it…..it’s nothing…..

Then why are you leaving?

……… i don’t wanna talk about it…

Then I don’t want to let you leave. Either you explain or you’re grounded and very much not leaving.

I’ll get out anyway. I’ve done it before, it’s not that hard.

Yes, but I’m a god.

Just tell me? Please?

I’d rather die again…..

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THAT’S THIS IMPORTANT AND SECRETIVE?!

I said I don’t wanna talk about it!

I DON’T WANT TO LOSE YOU AGAIN!

Then let me go!!

…Promise me you’ll be safe.

I don’t make promises I know I won’t keep…

Hey so this might be crazy but I love my wife

"Fork found in kitchen."

next he’ll find out water is wet

"Is it?"

…..

@poseidon-offical

Water is not wet, wetness is the description of a liquid being on or absorbed by a solid. Water is a liquid. Putting a liquid on a liquid doesn’t make it wet, because a solid is an inherent part of the existence of the phenomenon called wetness.

@king-of-the-underworld-13

…you’re stupid >:(

I invented water.

…..

………

I-…..

Shut up!

Don’t tell your dad to shut up.

hush thy mouth with haste.

better?

…Heheh… Sure.

Im running away btw

Like… running away from home, or your usual ending the conversation by leaving antics?

….both

Which home are you running away from and why?

all of them

…Why?

…….

bye…

KYLO WAIT!

*stops and turns*

yes..?

Did I do something wrong?

No….of course not…..

*turns back and walks away*

Then why are you going?

I just…..I’m sorry…..

*he ran*

*Poseidon walks after him, but easily keeps pace*

Please just tell me.

just drop it…..it’s nothing…..

Then why are you leaving?

……… i don’t wanna talk about it…

Then I don’t want to let you leave. Either you explain or you’re grounded and very much not leaving.

I’ll get out anyway. I’ve done it before, it’s not that hard.

Yes, but I’m a god.

Just tell me? Please?

I’d rather die again…..

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THAT’S THIS IMPORTANT AND SECRETIVE?!

I said I don’t wanna talk about it!

I DON’T WANT TO LOSE YOU AGAIN!

Then let me go!!

*Kylo stumbled out of the room he’d been put to sleep in, ears ringing loudly*

….dad?

*he squinted, reaching for his glasses before realizing he didn’t have them with him*

-@kylowilson

Ah! Good morning Kylo.

*He got up from where he was sitting and approached*

You seem well rested, I'm glad.

What? I can’t hear you

*he rubbed his squinted eyes*

The ringing is too loud

Come on, let's sit down and give your body time to fully wake up.

*He offered his hand.*

What? I-I told you I can’t hear you…I-i can barely see you…I- I can’t hear you….

*Sigh* Right..

*He put a hand on his shoulder*

*Kylo flinches at the touch, but calms when he realizes it’s just Hypnos*

*He guides him over to sit down, handing him a cup of water.*

*he didn’t grab it, it was just a blob to him*

*He tried helping him lift it to his lips, signaling to drink*

oh… *he waited for Hypnos to turn away before drinking it*

*He waited until he was sure he was done to turn back to him, putting a wing around him*

thank you, dad…

*he said a bit too loud, trying to be louder than the ringing*

*He smiled, gently rubbing his back until he could come into his senses*

dad..? Dad I can’t hear…and I don’t have my glasses…

*Shuts his eyes and snapped his fingers, summoning the glasses, he put them on Kylo*

Thank you dad…

*He smiled and nodded. He grabbed a notebook and quickly jotted something down*

I'm afraid I can't help the ringing in your ears. Is that normal for when you wake up after energy drinks?

When I wake up…always

How long does it take to pass?

*he starts counting on his fingers*

almost 10 hours

*He seemed to wince slightly*

Did it start before your... Passing on to the after life or after?

after I died yes

Hey so this might be crazy but I love my wife

"Fork found in kitchen."

next he’ll find out water is wet

"Is it?"

…..

@poseidon-offical

Water is not wet, wetness is the description of a liquid being on or absorbed by a solid. Water is a liquid. Putting a liquid on a liquid doesn’t make it wet, because a solid is an inherent part of the existence of the phenomenon called wetness.

@king-of-the-underworld-13

…you’re stupid >:(

I invented water.

…..

………

I-…..

Shut up!

Don’t tell your dad to shut up.

hush thy mouth with haste.

better?

…Heheh… Sure.

Im running away btw

Like… running away from home, or your usual ending the conversation by leaving antics?

….both

Which home are you running away from and why?

all of them

…Why?

…….

bye…

KYLO WAIT!

*stops and turns*

yes..?

Did I do something wrong?

No….of course not…..

*turns back and walks away*

Then why are you going?

I just…..I’m sorry…..

*he ran*

*Poseidon walks after him, but easily keeps pace*

Please just tell me.

just drop it…..it’s nothing…..

Then why are you leaving?

……… i don’t wanna talk about it…

Then I don’t want to let you leave. Either you explain or you’re grounded and very much not leaving.

I’ll get out anyway. I’ve done it before, it’s not that hard.

Yes, but I’m a god.

Just tell me? Please?

I’d rather die again…..

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THAT’S THIS IMPORTANT AND SECRETIVE?!

I said I don’t wanna talk about it!

Hypnos.

What is this I hear if you adopting a child?

@death-1ncarnate

Adopting a child? What do you mean? I feel like that's something I'd be aware of before you.

I don't understand how. You can only experience something so many times.

*Shrugs* I don't know, optimism?

...I still don't understand how.

Perhaps it helped that Pasithea is also quite optimistic. It helped to have someone else around with that view on things.

...

Alright, but she's your wife. She's around you a lot more than my friends are with me.

But, yes, you both are disgustingly optimistic.

Wouldn't hurt to have a bit more optimism yourself Than~

It might. You never know.

Awww c'mon, it's not that bad.

Neither is my way of thinking. My lack of optimism.

It does make you rather intimidating.

As I like it.

*Sigh* I suppose it does go with your domain.

I don't want people trying to cross into my domain.

That's fair, I guess.

... They still do, but I prefer when they're the minority.

Humans truly are weird...

I shouldn't be surprised, I've seen what some of their dreams are like-

Apparently if their "mental health" gets too bad, their brain just tells them to kill themselves. And they listen, for some reason.

Their minds are quite complex when it comes to that sort of situation.

Alright, but why can't they just ignore it?

I’ve dealt with this, so I can explain; Uh no, you can’t ignore it, it’s like this overwhelming urge to get it over with, to get rid of all the horrid things in your brain. To get away from the people who hurt you, to get away from the people who wronged you, to get away from yourself.

it’s supposed to be an escape. It’s supposed to be the end. It’s supposed to end the horrors. It’s supposed to mean finally being happy.

But it doesn’t do any of those things…

...

Huh.

Well, those people don't come back like you do. Some of them are perfectly happy to come with me.

Those people are normal. They don’t see what could have been.

I do.

Eh. Then tough it out to get to the "better". Or whatever.

your a god you don’t understand….you guys don’t understand anything

We understand a lot more than you do, kid.

*scoffs*

you don’t know anything.

and you certainly don’t know anything about real life.

I sure as fuck do.

I know a lot fucking more. A whole. Lot. I've been doing this life shit since before your ancestors were a thought in Prometheus' mind.

you ‘sure as fuck’ don’t.

I don’t care how old you are. You’re just a god. You couldn’t even imagine the complexity of the human mind.

like the butterfly; Polyommatus icarus. On the surface Icarus disobeyed his father and ended up dying, but the reality is the fall for the sun was not just out of rebellion, but of hope, a longing of something more.

and hope is something you will never understand.

Oh, yes, we all know mortal brains are more complex than the immortal's. We all know that one.

And, yippee, using my own interests against me. My favorite.

It was out of stupidity. Utter stupidity. I don't care how hopeful he was. Where'd that get him? Dead. Stuck in Asphodel. Not even Elysium.

I understand hope, Kylo. I understand it. I just also understand that it blinds you. It makes you stupid. I'm not the one who's Hope's opposite, I hope you know that.

It's you mortals who can never be content. Who are always trying to be like us. Trying so hard to deny your own mortality and that most of you will be forgotten.

oh but the stupidity was worth it….it was worth the fall….hope isn’t just stupidity it’s warmth, it’s a light that can shine though even the darkest of times. Icarus flew, knowing he’d fall flying too close to the sun….he knew he’d die…but it was worth it, it was oh so worth it….

*he spoke about it as if it where his own life*

nobody wants to think of the fact that they too will one day meet their fate, Thanatos….but….what mortals do have…the little time on earth….its-…well it’s everything

Yes, a terrifying death was so worth it. What's next? Are you going to tell me that pigs fly?

I remember seeing the world after not seeing it for a while. You know what I didn't do? I didn't fling myself at danger. Tartarus, my first time seeing the world I wasn't that reckless. I listened to my mother.

Well, then you all could at least try and extend it. But no, you don't. If it was your everything, you mortals could try. You could try, instead of throwing it all away.

*his breath was shaky, words trembling as he spoke. He gripped his shirt where his heart was, looking towards where the sun would be if they were on land*

….it was worth it for the sun….

*he went quiet after that*

...

Was it? Was it really? Was it really, to fall a terrifying height? Do you think it would have been worth it, to die, your father calling your name? Hm?

Honestly, the fact Daedalus didn't even try to save his son appalls me.

is was…it really was…I was-….i mean-….he was free….in the moment, it didn’t matter what Daedalus thought, nothing mattered…

That's not hope. Again. That's stupidity. That's selfishness.

*kylo froze*

you can’t just let me have this can you…..

No. I can't.

*he sighed*

why are you like this…why is everybody like this….

What do you mean?

I can’t just be hopeful…why can’t I be happy….why can’t I be right….

Have you tried not being stupid?

I have…..I- I thought I’d gotten better….b-but why can’t I fix it….

...

Ugh. Don't tell me you're about to cry.

I don’t cry anymore.

... For some reason, I doubt that. But whatever you say.

I dont….not since I died….i refuse to be seen as weak. I will not lose again…

Is this some stupid "adults don't cry and I'm trying to grow up" kind of thing?

no. It is not. I will not be put in such a situation ever again…I refuse to be weak ever again.

Wow. Real impressive.

oh like you’re any better…with your stupid butterflies……and your stupid wings….

Correct. I am better.

And don't call them stupid.

*he sat, pulling his knees to his chest*

you’re probably right….

... I'm scared you're going to start crying at any point.

I-I’m not going to cry! Shut up!

I don't want to shut up. Is that how you act? For someone that wants to grow up, you act like a child. A young, young, young child.

*kylo went quiet*

okay…..

...

Glad to see you see sense.

I just….dont care anymore….

...

Oh, that was me a few weeks ago. You'll get better.

I hope so….i- thank you….

my gods I can’t believe I thanked you….

...

....

What? It's true. It passes, doesn't it?

most times….

Hey so this might be crazy but I love my wife

"Fork found in kitchen."

next he’ll find out water is wet

"Is it?"

…..

@poseidon-offical

Water is not wet, wetness is the description of a liquid being on or absorbed by a solid. Water is a liquid. Putting a liquid on a liquid doesn’t make it wet, because a solid is an inherent part of the existence of the phenomenon called wetness.

@king-of-the-underworld-13

…you’re stupid >:(

I invented water.

…..

………

I-…..

Shut up!

Don’t tell your dad to shut up.

hush thy mouth with haste.

better?

…Heheh… Sure.

Im running away btw

Like… running away from home, or your usual ending the conversation by leaving antics?

….both

Which home are you running away from and why?

all of them

…Why?

…….

bye…

KYLO WAIT!

*stops and turns*

yes..?

Did I do something wrong?

No….of course not…..

*turns back and walks away*

Then why are you going?

I just…..I’m sorry…..

*he ran*

*Poseidon walks after him, but easily keeps pace*

Please just tell me.

just drop it…..it’s nothing…..

Then why are you leaving?

……… i don’t wanna talk about it…

Then I don’t want to let you leave. Either you explain or you’re grounded and very much not leaving.

I’ll get out anyway. I’ve done it before, it’s not that hard.

Yes, but I’m a god.

Just tell me? Please?

I’d rather die again…..

*Kylo stumbled out of the room he’d been put to sleep in, ears ringing loudly*

….dad?

*he squinted, reaching for his glasses before realizing he didn’t have them with him*

-@kylowilson

Ah! Good morning Kylo.

*He got up from where he was sitting and approached*

You seem well rested, I'm glad.

What? I can’t hear you

*he rubbed his squinted eyes*

The ringing is too loud

Come on, let's sit down and give your body time to fully wake up.

*He offered his hand.*

What? I-I told you I can’t hear you…I-i can barely see you…I- I can’t hear you….

*Sigh* Right..

*He put a hand on his shoulder*

*Kylo flinches at the touch, but calms when he realizes it’s just Hypnos*

*He guides him over to sit down, handing him a cup of water.*

*he didn’t grab it, it was just a blob to him*

*He tried helping him lift it to his lips, signaling to drink*

oh… *he waited for Hypnos to turn away before drinking it*

*He waited until he was sure he was done to turn back to him, putting a wing around him*

thank you, dad…

*he said a bit too loud, trying to be louder than the ringing*

*He smiled, gently rubbing his back until he could come into his senses*

dad..? Dad I can’t hear…and I don’t have my glasses…

*Shuts his eyes and snapped his fingers, summoning the glasses, he put them on Kylo*

Thank you dad…

*He smiled and nodded. He grabbed a notebook and quickly jotted something down*

I'm afraid I can't help the ringing in your ears. Is that normal for when you wake up after energy drinks?

When I wake up…always

How long does it take to pass?

*he starts counting on his fingers*

almost 10 hours

Hey so this might be crazy but I love my wife

"Fork found in kitchen."

next he’ll find out water is wet

"Is it?"

…..

@poseidon-offical

Water is not wet, wetness is the description of a liquid being on or absorbed by a solid. Water is a liquid. Putting a liquid on a liquid doesn’t make it wet, because a solid is an inherent part of the existence of the phenomenon called wetness.

@king-of-the-underworld-13

…you’re stupid >:(

I invented water.

…..

………

I-…..

Shut up!

Don’t tell your dad to shut up.

hush thy mouth with haste.

better?

…Heheh… Sure.

Im running away btw

Like… running away from home, or your usual ending the conversation by leaving antics?

….both

Which home are you running away from and why?

all of them

…Why?

…….

bye…

KYLO WAIT!

*stops and turns*

yes..?

Did I do something wrong?

No….of course not…..

*turns back and walks away*

Then why are you going?

I just…..I’m sorry…..

*he ran*

*Poseidon walks after him, but easily keeps pace*

Please just tell me.

just drop it…..it’s nothing…..

Then why are you leaving?

……… i don’t wanna talk about it…

Then I don’t want to let you leave. Either you explain or you’re grounded and very much not leaving.

I’ll get out anyway. I’ve done it before, it’s not that hard.

Hypnos.

What is this I hear if you adopting a child?

@death-1ncarnate

Adopting a child? What do you mean? I feel like that's something I'd be aware of before you.

I don't understand how. You can only experience something so many times.

*Shrugs* I don't know, optimism?

...I still don't understand how.

Perhaps it helped that Pasithea is also quite optimistic. It helped to have someone else around with that view on things.

...

Alright, but she's your wife. She's around you a lot more than my friends are with me.

But, yes, you both are disgustingly optimistic.

Wouldn't hurt to have a bit more optimism yourself Than~

It might. You never know.

Awww c'mon, it's not that bad.

Neither is my way of thinking. My lack of optimism.

It does make you rather intimidating.

As I like it.

*Sigh* I suppose it does go with your domain.

I don't want people trying to cross into my domain.

That's fair, I guess.

... They still do, but I prefer when they're the minority.

Humans truly are weird...

I shouldn't be surprised, I've seen what some of their dreams are like-

Apparently if their "mental health" gets too bad, their brain just tells them to kill themselves. And they listen, for some reason.

Their minds are quite complex when it comes to that sort of situation.

Alright, but why can't they just ignore it?

I’ve dealt with this, so I can explain; Uh no, you can’t ignore it, it’s like this overwhelming urge to get it over with, to get rid of all the horrid things in your brain. To get away from the people who hurt you, to get away from the people who wronged you, to get away from yourself.

it’s supposed to be an escape. It’s supposed to be the end. It’s supposed to end the horrors. It’s supposed to mean finally being happy.

But it doesn’t do any of those things…

...

Huh.

Well, those people don't come back like you do. Some of them are perfectly happy to come with me.

Those people are normal. They don’t see what could have been.

I do.

Eh. Then tough it out to get to the "better". Or whatever.

your a god you don’t understand….you guys don’t understand anything

We understand a lot more than you do, kid.

*scoffs*

you don’t know anything.

and you certainly don’t know anything about real life.

I sure as fuck do.

I know a lot fucking more. A whole. Lot. I've been doing this life shit since before your ancestors were a thought in Prometheus' mind.

you ‘sure as fuck’ don’t.

I don’t care how old you are. You’re just a god. You couldn’t even imagine the complexity of the human mind.

like the butterfly; Polyommatus icarus. On the surface Icarus disobeyed his father and ended up dying, but the reality is the fall for the sun was not just out of rebellion, but of hope, a longing of something more.

and hope is something you will never understand.

Oh, yes, we all know mortal brains are more complex than the immortal's. We all know that one.

And, yippee, using my own interests against me. My favorite.

It was out of stupidity. Utter stupidity. I don't care how hopeful he was. Where'd that get him? Dead. Stuck in Asphodel. Not even Elysium.

I understand hope, Kylo. I understand it. I just also understand that it blinds you. It makes you stupid. I'm not the one who's Hope's opposite, I hope you know that.

It's you mortals who can never be content. Who are always trying to be like us. Trying so hard to deny your own mortality and that most of you will be forgotten.

oh but the stupidity was worth it….it was worth the fall….hope isn’t just stupidity it’s warmth, it’s a light that can shine though even the darkest of times. Icarus flew, knowing he’d fall flying too close to the sun….he knew he’d die…but it was worth it, it was oh so worth it….

*he spoke about it as if it where his own life*

nobody wants to think of the fact that they too will one day meet their fate, Thanatos….but….what mortals do have…the little time on earth….its-…well it’s everything

Yes, a terrifying death was so worth it. What's next? Are you going to tell me that pigs fly?

I remember seeing the world after not seeing it for a while. You know what I didn't do? I didn't fling myself at danger. Tartarus, my first time seeing the world I wasn't that reckless. I listened to my mother.

Well, then you all could at least try and extend it. But no, you don't. If it was your everything, you mortals could try. You could try, instead of throwing it all away.

*his breath was shaky, words trembling as he spoke. He gripped his shirt where his heart was, looking towards where the sun would be if they were on land*

….it was worth it for the sun….

*he went quiet after that*

...

Was it? Was it really? Was it really, to fall a terrifying height? Do you think it would have been worth it, to die, your father calling your name? Hm?

Honestly, the fact Daedalus didn't even try to save his son appalls me.

is was…it really was…I was-….i mean-….he was free….in the moment, it didn’t matter what Daedalus thought, nothing mattered…

That's not hope. Again. That's stupidity. That's selfishness.

*kylo froze*

you can’t just let me have this can you…..

No. I can't.

*he sighed*

why are you like this…why is everybody like this….

What do you mean?

I can’t just be hopeful…why can’t I be happy….why can’t I be right….

Have you tried not being stupid?

I have…..I- I thought I’d gotten better….b-but why can’t I fix it….

...

Ugh. Don't tell me you're about to cry.

I don’t cry anymore.

... For some reason, I doubt that. But whatever you say.

I dont….not since I died….i refuse to be seen as weak. I will not lose again…

Is this some stupid "adults don't cry and I'm trying to grow up" kind of thing?

no. It is not. I will not be put in such a situation ever again…I refuse to be weak ever again.

Wow. Real impressive.

oh like you’re any better…with your stupid butterflies……and your stupid wings….

Correct. I am better.

And don't call them stupid.

*he sat, pulling his knees to his chest*

you’re probably right….

... I'm scared you're going to start crying at any point.

I-I’m not going to cry! Shut up!

I don't want to shut up. Is that how you act? For someone that wants to grow up, you act like a child. A young, young, young child.

*kylo went quiet*

okay…..

...

Glad to see you see sense.

I just….dont care anymore….

...

Oh, that was me a few weeks ago. You'll get better.

I hope so….i- thank you….

my gods I can’t believe I thanked you….

*Kylo stumbled out of the room he’d been put to sleep in, ears ringing loudly*

….dad?

*he squinted, reaching for his glasses before realizing he didn’t have them with him*

-@kylowilson

Ah! Good morning Kylo.

*He got up from where he was sitting and approached*

You seem well rested, I'm glad.

What? I can’t hear you

*he rubbed his squinted eyes*

The ringing is too loud

Come on, let's sit down and give your body time to fully wake up.

*He offered his hand.*

What? I-I told you I can’t hear you…I-i can barely see you…I- I can’t hear you….

*Sigh* Right..

*He put a hand on his shoulder*

*Kylo flinches at the touch, but calms when he realizes it’s just Hypnos*

*He guides him over to sit down, handing him a cup of water.*

*he didn’t grab it, it was just a blob to him*

*He tried helping him lift it to his lips, signaling to drink*

oh… *he waited for Hypnos to turn away before drinking it*

*He waited until he was sure he was done to turn back to him, putting a wing around him*

thank you, dad…

*he said a bit too loud, trying to be louder than the ringing*

*He smiled, gently rubbing his back until he could come into his senses*

dad..? Dad I can’t hear…and I don’t have my glasses…

*Shuts his eyes and snapped his fingers, summoning the glasses, he put them on Kylo*

Thank you dad…

*He smiled and nodded. He grabbed a notebook and quickly jotted something down*

I'm afraid I can't help the ringing in your ears. Is that normal for when you wake up after energy drinks?

When I wake up…always

Hey so this might be crazy but I love my wife

"Fork found in kitchen."

next he’ll find out water is wet

"Is it?"

…..

@poseidon-offical

Water is not wet, wetness is the description of a liquid being on or absorbed by a solid. Water is a liquid. Putting a liquid on a liquid doesn’t make it wet, because a solid is an inherent part of the existence of the phenomenon called wetness.

@king-of-the-underworld-13

…you’re stupid >:(

I invented water.

…..

………

I-…..

Shut up!