Of rivers

[shiningwonho]

[mythsarecool]

Mythology Meme | 5/6 Muses and/or Nymphs » Io

“Io was a daughter of the river god Inachus in Argolis and a granddaughter of Oceanus. She was the priestess of Hera and a mistress of Zeus, the King of the Gods.

One day, while Io was strolling around, she got noticed by Zeus, who was mesmerized by her beauty and fell in love with her. Io tried to flee, but to no avail, for Zeus spread dark night and prevented her escape.

Soon Hera got suspicious of her husband’s absence and she ordered Nyx, the goddess of the night, to retire, so that she could find out about the the illicit affair. In no time, Zeus transformed his lover into a white cow in order to escape his wife’s wrath.

However, Hera didn’t admit defeat. She compelled Zeus to refuse his illicit relationship with an oath and to bring the animal to her. Zeus was forced to retreat, so Hera took the cow and put her under the supervision of Argos, a giant who was related to her and had hundred eyes scattered all over his body.”

[amityvontaylor]

[notaheifer-blog]

@umiflo​

 ❝Pro- Oh.. Sorry, you looked lot like someone I knew.. But up close you’re much much shorter than he was..❞

[notaheifer-blog]

@cnihthad

 ❝You look a little lost, do you need help?❞

[notaheifer-blog]

@good-guy-gilgamesh

  ❝I don’t think that’s the best idea...❞

[verdegenesis-deactivated2017022]

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ❀✿ —☿εїз☿—✿❀Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

“ That is all nice and well!” She responded while trying to calm herself.

As she realized this was another servant and caster Vesna was tempted to try her out of something. While she continued to look at her her expression changed into a  playful smile.

“ Hey you said you need help I can help you!”

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[notaheifer-blog]

   ❝Help?❞

What could she mean by that?.. Oh yeah... She did originally ask for help to find other servants didn't she? Mentally face palming her lack of attention from the little moment of excitement, Io shifted gears back to the real topic.

   ❝Oh right! yes! You can help me! I think.. ❞

[sweetpsalmist-archived-deactiva]

Water spills, flowing towards the ground. David startles and then widens his stance as the stream crosses beneath him and continues out of the hallway.

It’s a curious sight that draws the shepherd to lean forward and glean into the Caster’s water-filled palms. He squints his eyes first, unable to see anything but the lines of the woman’s hands, but then…little-by-little, a picture quivers into existence.

“Ah…”

The lost sheep lays curled against Fou under what looks like a dining table.

“There! Truly incredible, Lady Caster! How can I thank you?”

[notaheifer-blog]

  ❝There’s no need to thank me, simply do not lose them next time! I doubt they feel safe without you around after all.❞  

Dropping her hands with the water splashing at their feet, it trailed off with its own path for easy clean up. It’d been a while since something so small was needed to aide another, it was nice to help someone so grateful too. Truth be told she knew very little of Archer aside from his religious background, which at least gave a little insight to why he was so..Passionately pure. A wondrous thing curiosity was. Before Archer had a chance to save his fluffy friends she jumped at the change to take advantage of the situation, least it slipped through her fingers.

   ❝Wait! I take it back- There is something you can do to repay me Archer.❞

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“I like to hope that’s not a bad thing,” he said. “But please, allow me to repay you for your offered kindness even though I had no need for it! A drink, perhaps? Or some other such thing?”

He released her hand and still smiled. He seemed to have not a care in the world despite his sickly complexion.

[notaheifer-blog]

   ❝A drink? I can’t say I often partake in festivities that allow me to drink... But a celebration of new comrades is worth it I suppose!❞

She was not a lush, nor particularly cared for being intoxicated. It had seemed a bit too rude to simply deny his offer, and at least it was a way to bond over new founded friendship. Its not like she would be around forever in this world, what could really be the harm in a few rounds?

[serafx-blog-deactivated20241110]

Now that made the magus laugh a bit. “No, no. Nothing within your lore. I think with all the books telling of your life has already given us a clear picture of who you are. However, it doesn’t tell us the overlooked quirks and I would rather like to get to know you through those.”

[notaheifer-blog]

   ❝Quirks huh... That’s.. I like making my own tea? ❞ Could that be considered a quirk? Or a hobby? Hobbies were quirks of some kind right? ❝-Like picking the needed ingredients and drying them I mean! And uh..  ❞

Tapping her chin, Io drifted off. Aside from the obvious in tales, there was a lot.. But what was there that was worthwhile sharing? She didn’t consider herself very exciting  as a priestess and even after what happened, nothing else all too grand sprung out in her mind.

   ❝I was busy a lot, I can’t say I had many hobbies.. Making incense, Reading too I guess...❞

This was harder than it seemed. Basic things like raising a son, or marriage didn’t seem all too interesting to someone like him. The thing she listed didn’t even seem that great.. It was almost depressing even. ❝I’m sorry If isn’t what you were looking for.. ❞ 

[millenniummuses-deactivated2016]

Sitting still, back against a large rock that could very well be a small mountain, the giant Dolor stared at the landscape before him. Much had changed in the past 3000 years, but results of the great war still remained. It was by then that he noticed the small human near him, a sole one, so nothing to make fuss of. There was no other Ten Commandments around so letting one go would not be a problem. Dolor pretended to be like he had not even noticed them, for better or worse.

[notaheifer-blog]

  ❝Ah-hah!❞

Proclaimed to the world without a care, as a yellow budded plant was dug up from its roots. Another soon followed after that, and another. Collecting the weed-like plant with care, closer and closer Io grew to the unknown being in her presence. With mind, and hands preoccupied with their task, Io nearly bumped her head straight into their shin while crawling on the ground to pick up all these wildflowers.

    ❝O-Oh.. I’m so sorry to intrude.. I didn’t think someone would be relaxing here..❞ 

Murmured out in polite disbelief. How long had it been since she last gazed upon a titan?- Or.. They didn’t seem like a Titan, even if they did match in size. Their skin was also quite unusual too wasn’t it? Enamored as the nymph was at first, she quickly tried to make the situation less awkward. Pulling itself up to a proper stand, patting off dirt gathered from her herb hunting chore. The hopes of not feeling so small didn’t exactly make a difference standing or not.

[verdegenesis-deactivated2017022]

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ❀✿ —☿εїз☿—✿❀Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

“ Ehh Ehh..!” She looked at up at her then at her belly before she screamed.

“  I never had a child of my own and the way I procreate and have children is none of your concern even if I can totally have children its none of anybodies concern why I did not have one yet!”

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[notaheifer-blog]

  ❝I-I’m aware its none of my concern I’m just-❞

  ❝I was born from a river! So I just figured your children would sprout off trees or something!! I didn’t mean to make it so personal! I’m just trying to explain why your being is so familiar! Please relax!❞

[finnmaccoolguy]

 “It’s not like I’m a womanizer!” he said. “I’ve just had…a run of bad luck…”

That was, of course, putting it mildly as the main had gone through five failed marriages in his life.

[notaheifer-blog]

  ❝I never called you a womanizer...Nor could I conceive a thought like that without meeting the person first. Bad luck or not, I don’t believe that can justify having a wandering eye. ❞   He was now without a doubt, a hazard for all women ever.

[imperial-privilege]

“Oh you jest. I am magnificent, true, but I am merely an artist. You however, are are more than that. You are beautiful and amazing, and I am happy with just being with you.”

[notaheifer-blog]

   ❝I cannot claim a title of beauty when compared to you Saber! I might know a thing or two but I am not all to great when it comes to the achievements and glory you’ve gained!❞  

[ridehercrop]

“Don’t worry about it at all Caster, it is merely a favor that anyone would have given. After all, beauty should be shared, should it not? I can’t think of anything more cruel than to deny that.”

[notaheifer-blog]

  ❝How compassionate! I’ve heard Ireland has amazing lakes and rivers as well is that true too- Oh Don’t tell me! You must promise to show me when the day comes!❞  

[motherfuckingbrotheroftheye-blog]

“Really? You do?”

“Most people can’t appreciate great hair when they see it,”

[notaheifer-blog]

  ❝Worry no longer, if the world is blind to such a thing, at least you have my counsel of appreciation!❞  

[sweetpsalmist-archived-deactiva]

*sniffle*… Of course. How could I be so foolish, so. . so audacious!?”

“Let us work together, my Lady, to do good in spite of our missteps!”

[notaheifer-blog]

  ❝Isn’t that what we already do?❞

His little dramatic acting was pretty cool at least.

[notaheifer-blog]

{{this is my basis for making Io so back-handly hopeful. Its not the exact translated version I use for my main verse but this translation legit is my fave so