#ask raybell

[raven-campanile]

Hi~∴⊰(❁´◡`❁) I had to make a tumblr account, cause I couldn't find you on any other socmedia. (Do you have any other, btw? I would love to follow you there as well) I really like your Running Away fic (much kudos btw!) so I came here from your ao3 profile to check out your blog. And also trick or treat! (*/ω＼*) Kbai!! <3

Hello! ^w^ Yeah sorry I'm only really on tumblr and ao3 (I do have bluesky, but I don't post jackshit there. This is the best you'll get, I'm afraid) Also thanks!! I'm really glad you're enjoying my fic! Here's something for you as a treat <3<3<3

Meg, Achilles and Dusa were breakfasting together, as was becoming the new tradition between them. Oh well, Meg and Achilles certainly were. Dusa, meanwhile, was inhaling the porridge as if she was timed to set a record. She probably was, by herself, using the clock Hypnos made for her. It came as a rather confusing request from her just a few weeks ago. A clock so she could record how long she spends on doing various tasks. At first he was rather worried for the poor dear - she just got her job back and was already finding new ways to work herself into oblivion? But then he caught her and Zagreus chatting. And it turned out to be entirely Zagreus' fault. He had been telling her all about the Tight Deadline condition and how fun it was to time his escape attempts, comparing how long it takes to beat each region and reach the end. Dusa's nervous energy must have found a welcome outlet in this, giving her something to focus on besides just cleaning over and over again. At least the "optimisation strats" she has been creating left her with more time to actually unwind and rest properly, because apparently taking a break to nap and eat was, in her own words, vital for improving performance. Hypnos was not going to say "I told you so" to her, but he was definitely quite a bit smug. Not to mention relieved to not have to watch her work herself to what few bones she had.

[raven-campanile]

Trick or treat!!!

Hellooooooooooooooo, hi hi hi there dear mutual. I think I know which scene you gonna enjoy, so here's a little spoiler for the next chapter <3

When Zagreus next woke up, it was his Father who sat by his side. In his lap were multiple parchments, all laid out so he could do his work. Ever busy. But not leaving Zagreus' side. One big hand covering Zagreus' own. Writing uncomfortably with his other. Zagreus watched him silently for a while, until Hades finished painstakingly scratching an order in a parchment and set it aside, casting his gaze onto his son. His Father seemed startled to find him awake. An awkward silence hung between them. Then he squeezed Zagreus' hand in his, once. "You're awake. Good." Hades said mostly to himself, the usual bite not quite present in his tone. It was… Weird, seeing him so quiet. Reserved in a way King of the Dead never was. Zagreus squeezed his hand back, once.

[raven-campanile]

Trick or Treat and hallow be thy ween! If you take requests for this ask game, maybe something from your zagnos fic? Pretty please??👉👈

My ween!!! :( And ofccccc. Here, have something from the upcoming chapter!

Oceanus poured him a cup of nectar and Hypnos gladly accepted, only to have it immediately snatched up by Eris as she downed it in one swing. "Hey, you've already had your fair share of nectar." Oceanus tutted at Eris, flicking her forehead. Eris blew stuck her tongue out at him in retaliation. "If ya wanted fair, you should've invited Nemmy and not me." Hypnos breathed out a soundless laugh and poured himself another cup. When Eris tried to reach for this one too, he immediately stretched his arm away from her grasp and used his other hand to jab her side, making her yelp in surprise and fall from his back. "Mean??? to me???" Eris exclaimed from from the floor, a pout replacing her smile. "That's what you get for stealing my nectar," Hypnos smirked and bat at her with his wing for good measure. Eris laughed, fruitlessly batting the offending wing away until he finally relented, leaving her lying breathless on the ground.

[raven-campanile]

trick or treat! can we have more world building lore please

Yes! Absolutely. Let's see what I have that is more or less coherent and cohesive.

- Erebus (place) acts as the crossroads between every realm of the Underworld (Hades, Oneiros, Oceanus, Fields of Mourning, Gaia's abode, Chaos, etc) and almost every point in the Overworld (besides the divine residencies). It also has borders where it meets the Underworlds of other pantheons, but the way to them doesn't obey any laws of space-time continuum, so there isn't really a way to reach them unless Erebus himself shows you the way. - The Fates' abode lies within the thickest depths of Erebus, in what used to be Nyx's first home with her children (before Land of the Dead was created and she became its first Queen). Only Moros and Chaos can navigate there easily, Moros having lived in that darkness since birth and Chaos being, well, Chaos. Even the Fates need guidance to and fro (but they also don't leave much and when they do they either follow Moros, or their strings which stretch towards Oneiros. Which is also how Hypnos comes to visit them) - Almost all of the land by the rivers is owned by Hades (and fashioned into sort of waiting rooms for shades (the same ones we see in H1 when using Erebus gates). Those lands were gifted to Hades by Erebus himself. (Partially as an act of good will, partially so herding shades to the Land of the Dead wouldn't be on him)