#;sun interactions

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Why are you here? | Ama& Horus

with the awesome @horusxmp

Amaterasu rarely ventured out of the Museum and the Library when she was clocked in. Most of the books requested by professors had her staff delivering them if they couldn’t pick it up from her shelves, but today, it seemed she was the only one who could brave the rather thick flurry of snow blanketing the campus. 

Books safely ensconced in a library cart bespelled to withstand any weather, Amaterasu made her way up the covered ramps of the university and through the halls to the faculty office. On the way, she passed several students who recognized her, and she them, so it took quite longer than she expected to reach her destination as she spent a bit of time chatting and catching up with them.

Finally, she was at the last stretch of hallway before the faculty’s office when she sensed it, more than saw it. A rather familiar thrum of power. Belatedly, she was aware he had come to the city (there was a council memo on it), but this was the last place she expected him to be.

“As I live in breathe---” Golden eyes widening as she curiosity got the better of her and she followed that scent---that thrum of power---into a now opening classroom door and the number of students filtering out, signalling that the class was over.

Time seemed to still and she was no longer in a snowy university but in a far off distant land somewhere, fingers bruised and calloused and the echoes of battle all around her as she beheld the teacher whose class just ended.   

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Shock Factor | Eros + Ama

with the precious bb @mperosx

Halloween was fast becoming Amaterasu’s favorite mortal holiday. It had been lots of fun last year, dressing up and enjoying the party with her divine friends, that Amaterasu made a mental note of always having a her future costumes be totally different from how she is normally. 

And this year was promising to be even more fun. When discussing costumes, Amaterasu and Eros ending up with a little wager, that was bound to be entertaining for all parties involved.

She arrived at the party in full swing, and the smile on her face didn’t exactly fit the deadly persona she was dressed up as. Strong silk in blood red fashioned in strips covered the appropriate places, but much of her creamy skin was exposed. In her hands she carried a pair of authentic, and quite dangerous Sai, sharpened and polished just this morning. A red hood bandanna wrapped around her dark locks completed the outfit of the fictional ninja assassin. Somewhere around the party, she was sure Eros was already hard at work in trying to win. Though Amaterasu wasn’t entirely sure how she would a costume contest with the Greek God of Love and Desire, it was sure interesting enough to try. And she definitely wanted to have another Halloween to remember.

Now for the actual part of the wager. Smiling quite mischveously at the demigod who recognized the head curator and was openly staring, she offered a stamp shaped in a pair of kissing lips. “Like my costume dear? Give me a kiss?”

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Breakfast for Dinner | Eros + Ama

[cont. from here and here] @mperosx

Amaterasu had never in all her immortal life had been tethered so closely to an object as much as her cellular phone at the moment. She had mustered her strength and daring and sent the following messages, because one, she had missed spending time with the love god and two, there was no point in denying that they really were attracted to one another. (Though it was still debatable if the intensity of Amaterasu’s feelings were returned)

She was not so coquettish in pretending to be chased, before she would express her interest. Her reservations with regards to Eros were never about him, but rather her own, and she had resigned herself to the fact that she will deal with any problems that came along,  but that she must act.

Hence the not so witty, but terribly well-thought off texts. At the beep of his replies, Amaterasu unlocked her phone than what was humanly possible and the grin that blossomed across her face could have definitely be described as glowing.

Soft squeals of excitement escaped her as she entered the elevator up towards her apartment. It was far too late for her to go out and visit Eros, and she needed to plan.

[[txt >> Angel]] I think we both know how very good you can be ^^

Amaterasu had replied before she could debate on whether or not it was appropriate and quickly followed it up with a few more lady-like texts.

[[txt >> Angel]] I’d be honored if we can have a meal together! 

[[txt >> Angel]] I happen to have invented sushi~

[[txt >> Angel]] When would you be free, dear?

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New Horizons | Ama + Eros

[cont.] w/ @mperosx

Early dawn was one of Amaterasu’s favorite time of the day. Aside from obvious reasons, she felt more  attuned with the kami of the sun, and she relished those few minutes between the world asleep and awakening, to converse and channel all that energy on to herself. She had thought she was alone and had been surprised by the gentle voice from her balcony.

She had thought she had seen many favorite sights of the sunrise to take her breath away but seeing Eros at her balcony, with his sleep-tousled hair, wings spread in flight and smiling softly at her made Amaterasu stop in her tracks just by the doorway. The soft pink-gold light washed those magnificent feathers of his wings, making them look even more golden and the smile was on her face before she could control it. It was a sight she would preserve for all eternity, and definitely will be forever her favorite.

“Such a favor to ask requires a favor of equal weight in return, sir.” Amaterasu’s voice was light and teasing as she leaned against her doorway. She kept her distance for a while, not because she didn’t want to go nearer, but instead to take more time in taking the vision of him, so beautiful on her favorite time of the day even more. 

A blush as he mentioned he had been present to hear her humming. The song had gotten stuck in her mind after Wheein had practically dumped all the movies on her person when she  mentioned she hadn’t had the opportunity to watch Walt Disney’s pictures. Last night, before falling asleep, she had watched Aladdin. Or parts of it. She had fallen asleep just after the song, not because it was boring. But rather, the night, as always, worked against her.

“I never did find out if they finished that magic carpet ride.” She came nearer then, close enough to see those beautiful wings flutter in the morning wind. “Though I’m sure Aladdin was quite the smooth-talker.” She leaned on the balcony, close enough that she was standing in the shadows of his wings. “Good morning, you.” A small secret smile stretched on her face, her own golden eyes sparkling.

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Hairspray Confessions | Kib  + Ama

[cont.] w/ @mpxkibum

“Hmm...” Amaterasu kept her smile on her face as the demigod expertly through her vessel’s dark hair. She met his eyes over the mirror, trying not to let her amusement show too much. It wasn’t that difficult to hear about Eros’ exploits and relationships. When entangled with a God of Love, it seemed quite normal to be the subject of much speculation and discussion. Amaterasu didn’t mind too much, not because she reveled in attention, but mainly because it was very rare for public opinion to be accurate. What was important was how Eros felt about these things.

She hardly pried about his past or current relationships, it didn’t seem her place to do so. But she knew Kibum was special to him. She had come to the salon today not to confront the demigod or anything sinister. She really just wanted to try the salon, it was just a happy coincidence Kibum was her stylist for the day. Naturally, of course, the conversation moved to the topic of the said Greek God.

“I didn’t mean to put you on a spot dear,” Amaterasu gave a sight nod of apology. “And there’s certainly no right or wrong answer.” A slight twitch of her lips before she reached to squeeze his hand gently. “I was just curious if we thought of the same things about him...this is new for me too.” She confessed sheepishly.

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Impasse | Ama + Tsuki

@tsukiyomimp

“Where did it go?” Amaterasu murmured to herself as she milled about in between the booths, stopping a few times to wave and greet the festival goers who recognized her. She had changed into a more festive attire, a muted gold sun dress with red accents, a faux obi belt wrapped around her slim waist. She would have wanted to dress in traditional clothing, but she needed the freedom of movement earlier that day to participate in the water balloon fight.

In seemed, amidst the chaos of targeting Apollo and his team, she had lost the golden chain with the sun jewel around her neck and misplaced it somewhere. Since the night was gathering, she could not use her own abilities fully to trace where it had gone. Amaterasu had been left with the mortal option of searching for it manually. Hence the milling around booths.

She had finished searching through the booths and was making her way to the trees where some of the water balloon matches earlier that day had gotten a bit too rough when she felt more than saw a familiar cool presence nearby.

Amaterasu stopped dead, quite unprepared at the prospect of meeting her brother at the Sunshine Festival of all places, the search for her sun jewel temporarily forgotten...

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Smack Dab | Taem + Ama

@taeminxmp

Before Taemin mentioned a kissing booth for the sunshine festival, Amaterasu admitted she had no idea how it would go. Kisses for charity seemed such an obscure concept that it took the demigod a few explanations before Amaterasu understood. In reality, she thought it was rather brave of him, and the other children of Aphrodite to offer their services to help the needy. Amaterasu was not an openly affectionate person, despite the easiness of her smiles and warmth of her attitude. 

When she arrived at the booth at the first day of the festival, she was surprised to see a long line already forming for all three Aphrodite children. She determined that the slightly longer one might belong to Eros, and he only beat him by two or three people. It seemed the news that the handsome Taemin his equally attractive sister and godly brother giving away kisses was definitely something worth lining up for. 

Amaterasu arrived waited patiently in Taemin’s line, holding a few bouquet’s courtesy of Wheein’s Yggdrassil a crown of sunflowers on her head. She also ignored the incredulous stares other people were giving her. Why was she lining up in Taemin’s line when Eros was also there? In fact why was she lining up at all? Amaterasu merely smiled pleasantly at all of them and waved brightly to her friend when she was near enough to be spotted.

“Congratulations on your successful first day~” She chirped as she drew near Taemin, offering him his flowers. “Though I suppose it would be better to say ‘first hour’,” She said with a slightly playful laugh. There was quite a throng of people at the front so for the first few minutes it was only Taemin that she could see.

“I hope you are not tiring yourself out sweetie,” She reached out to give Taemin a welcome hug. 

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Waking Fears | Ama + Phb

[cont.] @mpxphobetor

Amaterasu had difficulty hearing the god over the loudness of the screams of her nightmares; dark shapes and echoes of battles that had stained her hands for countless millenia. Amidst all of that, the cold touch of the one she feared the most and the jarring note of a scream threatened to escape her.

“I can’t control them....” She said through gritted teeth, eyes pleading as her hands dug unto the door frame splintering wood unto the flesh of her corporeal form. “I could never--”

Amaterasu shut her eyes, futility seemed to envelope her as she collapsed against the door to her office, reaching for anything and anybody to pull her back. Her nightmares had always lurked, her fears carefully stored away so that she could never give them the time of the day when the sun was out. It seemed that was futile too in the midst of the God of Nightmares.

Time seemed to stretch before the Sun Goddess was able to muster enough of her courage to cling unto the chain of gold wrapped around her neck. Pure sunlight, encased in a jewel, she clung unto it, feeding from its power and feeling the familiar touch of the sun give its strength to her little by little until she could stand up, a bit bedraggled and worn, but still standing.

“This...is definitely an interesting first meeting.” She whispered, gesturing for him to sit, as if she didn’t just collapse in front of him minutes ago. With extreme effort, Amaterasu tried to regain some of her composure, one hand still clinging unto that sun stone in her hand. “What can I do for the God of Nightmares today?”