Vance Dante

[jonathon-brainchild-gallagh-blog]

Jonathon rolled his eyes at Vance. “There you again, treating the Olympians as if they were a joke. I happen to take them very seriously, unlike you.” When Vance suddenly grabbed his throat, Jonathon felt the air rush out of his lungs, and worst of all, he felt his heart beat slowing down. Was he trying to kill him? Jonathon did everything he could to get out of the boy’s grip. He tried hitting and kicking him, but that didn’t seem to work. He was too weak to cause an effective blow. He was just about to black out when all of a sudden he put his hands up to say truce.

[vancedante]

"I'm not treating them as a joke. I'm just trying to show you that everything doesn't have to be taken so seriously." He said to him through gritted teeth. He was trying to keep his temper down. He didn't want to kill the boy but it was so tempting and the more he talked the more it drove him mad. He shook him a bit when the boy tried fighting back. "Just stop! I don't want to hurt you!" He kept telling him as the boy calmed down and he noticed that he was starting to black out. When he put his hands up in a truce, he loosened his grip on him but enough that he could take control again if needed. He got right up to the boys face, inches away from him and whispered, "I really don't and didn't want to hurt you, but you keep causing this to yourself." He said as he lowered his eyes at the ground.

[lunarofthesky]

Gone for two days and....what the hell is going on?

[lunarofthesky]

Truue… That’s even worse. So it seems. How’s that working out on your behalf? I heard she’s here in camp too somewhere…here or there. Nope. It’s Phobetor’s and some of his pals. Never is, when it comes to that mojo.

[vancedante]

I don't even know how it's working out to be honest. And my mother is always around. Trying to stir up some trouble or find someone to sleep with. It's not very flattering. And wow, what could he possibly want with possessing that poor girl? Instill fear I suppose?

[serahwithwings]

That's a point I never thought off and that is true. We can't show weakness because the first thing people will do is use it against you. I like how you think, venance. I dont need pity period nor do I pity. You have a soft spot? I wouldn't have know. It is good to hide your grief, there is no use in showing it to the world. The only reason anyone would show their pain is for pity. *laughs turning on her side and fans him a bit* thank you. Ugh, those words taste weird coming out of my mouth without sarcasm behind them. Anyways, this things do come in handy but try swimming or even sleeping with them. Ugh

[vancedante]

That's usually what happens, and actually... It's Vance. And I do, but only for family, but since my family is so split apart, there's not really much to care for or be weak about. *laughs as she fans him* That could come in really handy for the summer, except it would only be an advantage to the person in front of you. As for swimming and sleeping, I wouldn't even bother trying. I'm sure I'd probably injure one someway or another. Although, they do look hot on you. No disrespect if you find any in that.

[jonathon-brainchild-gallagh-blog]

"I highly doubt that." Jonathon said. He scoffed. "Well why don’t you tell my mother that she isn’t the most important Greek god and see where that gets you." He said with a grin on his face. "It’s funny because my mother is remembered for so much, and your mother so little." His grin disappeared as soon as Vance said he should earn respect himself. "My mother is the goddess of wisdom. Not to mention, I’m very intelligent and I’m an excellent swordsmen. People should be respecting me already." When Vance moved in front of him, Jonathon was taken back, but continued to stand his ground. "Do you really want to do this again? Alright, come on. Bring it!" 

[vancedante]

"So you don't think the Gods should enjoy a laugh? Damn, what a fun sucker you are." He told him as he scrunched up his nose in distaste to his humor. "You know, I would have no problem telling that to your mother. I'm sure she'd be more understanding than you. Also, who cares who did what and who is known for what. It just shows that once again, you hide behind your mother. You use her to boast and gloat about how everyone should be inferior to you." He said with a disgusted look on his face now. "You're practically a damn fucking bully." He nearly spat at him. "If you were so damn intelligent you'd know when to back down and when to quit making yourself look like a fool." He said through gritted teeth as he closed the gap between them and grabbed him by the throat. "Don't you ever get tired of this?" He asked him. Even though he already knew that he'd try coming up with some half ass reply. Probably involving his mother too. As he had him by the throat, Vance looked at Jonathon straight in the eyes and focused on the boys heartbeat. Tightening his grip and looking at him more intently, he focused on slowing down the boy's heartbeat until it was almost not beating anymore. One of the neat tricks that came along with being a son of chaos. "I don't want to hurt you. But if you continue on I will have no mercy for you and I will kill you on the spot. Now are you going to comply with me?" He asked the boy, almost pleading because he honestly did not want to kill him or seriously hurt him.

[vancedante]

As much as I like being alone, this cabin is starting to look like a ghost town.

[serahwithwings]

I understand completely. I never open up either because half of the time people just pity you or don’t care. I don’t want either. Should I consider myself honor that I could be the first person to open up to? *raises eyebrow* Gotta love my pops. He gave me an advantage. I guess it is harder for you to have someone you care for die. You’ll never see them again unless someone like me summons them for you. But then again if I was in your situation I just wouldn’t even care about anyone, all caring bring is pain. Like I said, I been fighting for my own survival for a long time. Having this things out there beyond the border does have it’s problem. *points to her black wings* I don’t mind killing if it means saving myself. 

[vancedante]

Or, they can just be trying to get information out of you and use you at your weakest moment. Which is why you should never show a weak side. But who needs pity when we already have enough self pity? And yeah, you should. See, but even if you didn't care, you still have the chance to see them. Unlike me. With the soft spot that I have, I'd be pretty devastated, but I can assure you that no one would even notice. I'd make sure of that. Although, not to sound pathetic or whatnot, but I like feeling pain at times because it reminds me that I'm still human. And yeah, when you're born with powers and to a god, it can sure bring its problems. *looks at her wings and smiles* Kinda have to say that I'm jealous right now. I love your wings.

[xian-volare]

All this going on? Well shit...My mother must be having a ball!

[xian-volare]

No fucking clue.

[vancedante]

Well, gee, thanks for filling me in. Great chatting with you.

[jonathon-brainchild-gallagh-blog]

"I have no sense of humor when it comes to joking about the Olympians." Jonathon said. "Well it should concern you. She’s one of the most important greek gods, if not the most important." He said matter-of-factly. "In other words, your mother did not cause the Trojan War." He let out a laugh. "Respect? You have got to be joking. Does she have a city named after her?" He asked, smirking at him. "Why should I have to earn your respect? You should respect me already for being the son of the most important greek god." He took a few steps closer to him. "You didn’t spare my life. I kicked your ass, remember?" He said, glaring up at him. "Maybe you should." 

[vancedante]

"I'm sure they themselves could enjoy a little joke every now and again." He said without even truly caring anymore. "The most important? Why don't you go tell Zeus that. He is the King of all Gods. I'm sure he wouldn't appreciate that." He told him as he kept staring at him. "Oh boy, so someone has to have a city named after them to have respect? What a joy." He told him, almost already bored with the conversation and arguing. "Newsflash buddy, I don't respect you one bit, and I don't give a rats ass who your damn mother is or if she's one of the twelve Olympians. You shouldn't even be using her name to try and scare people off or to earn respect. Learn to do that on your own." He said as he swiftly moved in front of him and approached him menacingly. "You don't really want me to do that."

[vancedante]

As much as I like being alone, this cabin is starting to look like a ghost town.

[serahwithwings]

Anyone but my siblings. You’ll have me there tonight. Well I have trust issues so you’ll understand if I have my doubts about you at first. I would never take an injury for someone. I’m fine if I take an injury in my own battles but to injure myself for someone else, now that is not something I plan to do. I don’t care if I love them, I’ll see them anyways since I can see the dead. No difference for me. *Serah turns around feeling wind. Smiling at her dead friend spirit she shrugs at her*You are an exception. *turns back around to Vence* I would most likely be the person behind the arrow. I like to make my father job easier.

[vancedante]

That's okay. You did just meet me, so it's understandable. I'm pretty much guarded myself so I won't be that open, but you can understand that too. Maybe you'll be the first person that I open up to. *laughs slightly* Oh, really? That's right. Almost forgot who you're the daughter of. See, then it's a win-win situation for you. It'd be harder for me. *he watchers her intently as she communicates with something or someone that he can't see* So, you don't mind killing others?

[vancedante]

As much as I like being alone, this cabin is starting to look like a ghost town.

[serahwithwings]

amen! Okay it is a done deal, I’m moving into your cabin! Finally someone who at least pretends to understand me. It’s like people expect me to throw myself in front of them to take an arrow or something. Like bitch no, I have fought too hard to survive I’m not throwing it away for someone. No one. Forget it. Hey vance.

[vancedante]

You're more than welcome to join. There's an empty bed in my room if you don't mind having a roommate. And I'm not pretending, I honestly do understand you. Yeah, I don't think I'd take an arrow for anyone either. I'd probably push the person to the side, or hell, I might even be the person behind the arrow. 

[jonathon-brainchild-gallagh-blog]

Jonathon felt foolish. It was a joke? It seemed like he really meant it. “Yeah, well, it doesn’t matter if it was a joke or not. I take it very seriously.” He scoffed. “It doesn’t concern you? She’s the goddess of wisdom for crying out loud! Why shouldn’t it concern you?” He rolled his eyes once more. “Oh, please. If anything, Zeus caused the war by not inviting your mother.” When Vance walked up to him and whispered in his ear, his eyes widened. He never would’ve thought that that voice belonged to Vance. When he snapped out of it, he backed away. “You know what? I take back everything I said about you being ‘not such a bad guy.’ You are.” He glared at him.

[vancedante]

Taking a few steps back from him to keep space between them, he scoffed. "Yeah, I can see it very clearly that you didn't know it was a joke. Where's your sense of humor?" He asked him almost annoyed. Vance had a lot of patience, but right now, it was wearing thin. "And no it doesn't concern me. I have nothing to do with her. If you're the son of wisdom, then where's your wisdom to know how to be calm and take a joke lightly without jumping to conclusions?" He told him a roll of his eyes. "Exactly. Dear lovable Zeus committed that mistake and chaos erupted. Without one care in the world. She got what she wanted though. Maybe not an invite, but respect." He said almost hissing. "You earn respect. She earned hers. Like you'll have to earn mine if you want me to take you seriously or like a living thing anymore." He told him. He laughed at his words. "You're right. I'm definitely the bad guy who spared you your life. The bad guy who took mercy on you. Maybe I was too nice. I think it's time I should start living up to my name." He said as he stared at him coldly.

[vancedante]

As much as I like being alone, this cabin is starting to look like a ghost town.

[serahwithwings]

I like the way you think! Life is a game about survival, there are those let themselves be drag down and then there is me who won’t let no one bring me down. If we don’t look out for ourselves, who will? No one can handle me. I mean no one. Except for— Have I introduce myself? I’m Serah.

[vancedante]

You are absolutely right. No one is going to save you or fight your battles. Those are things that you have to do on your own and you have to be prepared. And no one except who? And no, you didn't. Pleasure to meet you, Serah. I'm Vance.

[jonathon-brainchild-gallagh-blog]

Jonathon couldn’t help but feel offended by that. “What’s that supposed to mean?” He asked. “Are you saying my mother would do something like that?” He folded his arms over his chest. “Because she wouldn’t.” He didn’t notice that it was a joke. Growing annoyed with Vance, he rolled his eyes at him. “Exactly. What is she going to do? She is a minor god, after all.” Jonathon knew that he was starting to offend him again, but he didn’t care. No one talks that way about his mother and gets away with it. 

[vancedante]

Vance raised his eyebrow in amusement and crossed his arms over his chest too. "What if means is that, it is a joke." He said slowly so Jonathon could understand him. "I don't know what your mother would do, nor does it matter to me." He said. "A minor god? Mind you, my mother stirred up one of the biggest conflicts between the gods with one golden apple. People respect her. They don't mess with her. She has no mercy like I do." He told him with a slight venom in his voice. He wasn't one to defend his mother, but he wasn't also just let someone talk her down and make their parent seem like the biggest and baddest. Walking up to him, he stood next to him and whispered in his ear. "I'm trying to be nice to you, but you're just making it so hard. If you weren't paying attention, I mentioned all the gods, not just your mother." He said in a low voice that would raise anybody's hair in the back of their heads. 

[vancedante]

As much as I like being alone, this cabin is starting to look like a ghost town.

[serahwithwings]

Right. You see, that is where we are different. I don’t care about my family, I would gladly kick them out if I could.The only person I look out for is myself. Others call me selfish and a coward but hey I do what I have to do to survive. That’s what people don’t understand, I’m only a bitch to those that can’t put up with me or just get on my nerves. 

[vancedante]

Like you said, you're not being selfish or a coward. You're doing you. Making sure that you stay alive above everything. I don't blame you at all. I'd be doing the same but I grew up in a different environment. But I still look out for myself too though. And well, I guess not everyone can handle you then?

[lunarofthesky]

Gone for two days and....what the hell is going on?

[lunarofthesky]

Oh damn. That was your throne? Jeez, maybe I should tell him the spot was already taken. Can’t have people stealing other people’s titles, can we? Some spirit possessing Liv, daughter of Thanatos. That’s about it so far.

[vancedante]

Haha, I think he'd probably kill me if I said that. Nah, I'm just known for having a mother who has no mercy on causing chaos. Which is why I thought this would be her work, but I guess I was wrong. And a spirit possessing her? Ooh. Doesn't sound pretty.

[jonathon-brainchild-gallagh-blog]

When Vance asked him what he meant, he looked up at the sky as if it was suddenly interesting. “Nothing. Hey, I wonder what the gods are doing right now?” He said, trying to distract him. “I guess not,” he smirked and looked back at him. “Oh, I’ve done this plenty of times before. The people just we’rent as forgiving as you.” He let out a laugh.

[vancedante]

"The gods?" He asked him confused. "They're probably plotting on how to either get rid of us all, or how to build up their own army to fight some crazy war for them." He joked. "Who knows. All I know is that I find myself pondering about that but instead with my mother." He said with a shrug. "Forgiving as me?" He asked, and then laughed. "Let's just say that I've been in situations similar like this before and I have a bit of mercy on people. My mother would be pissed, but hey, what's she going to do right?" He said with a smirk.

[vancedante]

As much as I like being alone, this cabin is starting to look like a ghost town.

[serahwithwings]

I thought my home out there with my mother was fucked up, my cabin prove me wrong. Kick them both out, problem solve. Please, don’t get on my nerves. So far you are doing well. You might actually be the only person who hasn’t called me a bitch five seconds into the conversation. You need a prize.

[vancedante]

Wish I could, but sadly, they're my family and I have to look out for them. Except my mother does a good job of doing that for herself. And really? You haven't been a bitch, so I see no need to call you one. You've been nice to me.

[lunarofthesky]

Gone for two days and....what the hell is going on?

[lunarofthesky]

Oooh, ouch. That would suck. It’s kind of your Elysium right now with all this shinanganz going on. Eh, you’ll get another chance. Who knows? Maybe the nightmare king has more in store for this place.

[vancedante]

The king of nightmares? So he's the one who took my throne while I was off asleep. Have you heard of anything else?