a beautiful little fool

"i'm sixteen, miles away from home, and my father is apparently hades which doesn't make sense at all. all i really want to do is make soap."

[rowan-of-nyx]

Oh I bet, but I’m stopping after second cousins I think—I’m just, you know, getting a grip on what I-or-um, what we are. Besides it dawned on me last night that what happens if at some bonfire I accidentally make out with my cousin or some nephew….cause really, that’s just too messed up for me to imagine happening. So that’s what lead me to this. 

[rina-bettel]

You don't want that to happen.

[damianxthompson]

A little bit but at the same time no? I also need to talk to my parents about my plans for school. What have you been researching?

[rina-bettel]

Why? What's wrong? Is someone bothering you? You're going to school? Am I allowed to leave for school too? I just haven't been to one in forever. More about the skeletons and what I can actually do. I haven't had much luck though.

[not-another-nyx-deactivated2014]

[He chuckled.] Nothing like a sleepover. Sorry if it sounds like one.

[rina-bettel]

Why is it funny?

[samandonlysam]

"So what?"

[rina-bettel]

I'd probably just give up.

[faecoleson-archive-deactivated2]

I, um, might have practiced my insanity inducement in front of a mirror and it… sort of backfired? I’ve had pretty bizarre symptoms ever since. Dizziness, lapses of consciousness and various other things. [Sighs] Apparently, I’m not stable, so I need to stay in here. 

[rina-bettel]

Maybe practicing in front of the mirror wasn't such a good idea. How long do the symptoms usually last when you do it on other people?

[faecoleson-archive-deactivated2]

They give me insane doses of morphine, and this place smells like wet dogs and old sandwiches, great. 

[rina-bettel]

Are you okay? What's wrong? Do you need me to break you out? I will break you out.

[damianxthompson]

Just, going home for a bit. No big deal. What’s up, I haven’t seen your face around for a few days.

[rina-bettel]

Sick of camp that much? I've been around. Exploring and researching.

[king-ofthe-underworld]

Catarina, my dear, you’ll understand as times goes on, and you grow older, that certain choices, as harsh as they may seem, have to be made. Especially when faring with the lives of children who are to grow up in a world where gods and monsters are their reality. My responsibilities in the Underworld are something I cannot forsake. Even if instead, I must sacrifice relationships with people I care for.

[rina-bettel]

I'm not your dear, do not call me your dear. Bullshit. You could not have taken two seconds out of your everlasting life to write a letter or send me a sign to let me know what I didn't get pulled out of school then my house for being annoying or something. Not because of the truth that I put everyone around me at danger. 

[rowan-of-nyx]

Kind of, more like a cheat sheet so I know who I’m related to or not related to…but so far the list is longer than I wanted it to be. 

[rina-bettel]

I think everyone here is related in way or another, so that list might take you a while.

[samandonlysam]

"Its easy, I’m sure you can."

[rina-bettel]

It would take me a while for sure.

[king-ofthe-underworld]

Catarina, you’re looking well, although I’m sure I sense bitterness in the look you’re giving me. Is there a particular reason for that? [Pauses] If you’re here to ask me to unclaim you, I’ll say it again, I’m afraid it can’t be done, even by someone like me.

[rina-bettel]

Are you kidding me? Is there a particular reason? How about leaving my mom? Or never coming to see me? Or letting me think there was something wrong with me? I've already come to terms with the sad fact that you can't unclaim me.

[not-another-nyx-deactivated2014]

Well I wouldn’t be actually sleeping and I wouldn’t be alone. Wait. I probably shouldn’t say anything more if you didn’t know what I mean I don’t want to ruin it.

[rina-bettel]

Oh, is it like a sleepover at the bathroom? Because I know it has the word sleep in it even though no one ever sleeps at them.

[damianxthompson]

[rina-bettel]

You're packing? Why?

[rowan-of-nyx]

Okay so uncle, uncle, cousin…kind of cousin—um 

[rina-bettel]

Are you making a family tree?

[king-ofthe-underworld]

I saw an underage camper carrying a fine looking bottle of Scotch around, so I confiscated it. I have to admit that afternoon drinks are, and always will be, my favourites. Good thing Persephone isn’t around to deplore my alcohol consumption.

[rina-bettel]

[not-another-nyx-deactivated2014]

I should’ve just slept with that girl in the bathroom. Would’ve made this a whole hell of a lot easier. 

[rina-bettel]

Why would you sleep in the bathroom? That's so unsanitary.

[samandonlysam]

"Who knew I still knew how to play?"

[rina-bettel]

I wish I could play an instrument.