bolt boy

I am Zeus, King of the Gods and Lord of the Sky. Father to many, husband to a beautiful and slightly terrifying goddess. The youngest sibling of six. I just like lightning.

[chaotic-rainfall]

*seems to become younger as he finishes the song, relaxing some as she grows tired* 

[zeus-kingofthegods]

Rest, love. The battle is over. *nods once*

[chaotic-rainfall]

*closes her eyes, listening to him sing while her bottom lip trembles as she tries not to cry*

[zeus-kingofthegods]

And so he spoke, and so he spoke; that lord of Castamere. But now the rains weep o'er his hall, with no one there to hear. *sighs softly, continuing to stroke her hair as he finishes the song* Yes now the rains weep o'er his hall, and not a soul to hear.

[chaotic-rainfall]

Fine by me. *goes quiet, looking distant* 

[zeus-kingofthegods]

*holds her close for a long while, humming softly before he starts to sing* And who are you, the proud lord said, that I must bow so low? Only a cat of a different coat,that's all the truth I know. *shifts slightly, eyes closed* In a coat of gold or a coat of red, a lion still has claws. And mine are long and sharp, my lord, as long and sharp as yours.

[zeus-kingofthegods]

Hush. *cradles her close, kissing her head once more; he hums softly*

[chaotic-rainfall]

Do we just keep him up there, then? 

[zeus-kingofthegods]

For now. Until we find a better place to keep him. *strokes her hair, frowning*

[chaotic-rainfall]

*clings to him, resting her face against his shoulder* Thanks, dad. 

[zeus-kingofthegods]

Hush. *cradles her close, kissing her head once more; he hums softly*

[chaotic-rainfall]

True. I’ll take that hug now, then? 

[zeus-kingofthegods]

Of course. *smiles softly and pulls her into his arms*

[chaotic-rainfall]

You didn’t know. Maybe that was my mistake. But how was I supposed to sit my family down and explain, “Hey guys, I feel like total garbage all the time and I’d really enjoy a hug.”? You’d all laugh! 

[zeus-kingofthegods]

I should have known. I should have seen it. *sighs* Dwelling on the past isn't going to do either of us any good. We're here now. 

[zeus-kingofthegods]

It wasn’t an easy task. if I had… Learned sooner, maybe things would be different.

[chaotic-rainfall]

You can’t blame yourself for having a problem child. It was all me. 

[zeus-kingofthegods]

*rolls his eyes* I can, and I do. Neglecting you when you needed me, my attention.. That was a huge mistake.

[chaotic-rainfall]

You’ve seemed to learn how to balance being a father and a king. I always tried to get your attention back then. Though a lot of the things, luckily, went unnoticed. 

[zeus-kingofthegods]

It wasn't an easy task. if I had... Learned sooner, maybe things would be different.

[zeus-kingofthegods]

I’m sorry. *sighs heavily* I know we weren’t… great to you.

[chaotic-rainfall]

And I was any better?

[zeus-kingofthegods]

There was room for improvement on everyone's part.

[zeus-kingofthegods]

We were— We were all really upset. Your mother wouldn’t come to dinners. Hebe cried in her room for a long while. Ares— He became more uncontrollable. *sighs* You leaving was… Was difficult.

[chaotic-rainfall]

*looks away, her eyes stinging* I wish I’d known that. 

[zeus-kingofthegods]

I'm sorry. *sighs heavily* I know we weren't... great to you.

[chaotic-rainfall]

What happened? When I left? 

[zeus-kingofthegods]

We were-- We were all really upset. Your mother wouldn't come to dinners. Hebe cried in her room for a long while. Ares-- He became more uncontrollable. *sighs* You leaving was... Was difficult.

[chaotic-rainfall]

Ever since getting my memory back, things have been… easier. I actually feel like part of the family. Does that make sense?

[zeus-kingofthegods]

*nods* Yes. I was... Hoping they would do so. Having you away from us, with her. It was hard-- But not as hard as having you near but not.. Not really.

[chaotic-rainfall]

Maybe. I guess. *takes his hand, holding it tightly* I love you, daddy. 

[zeus-kingofthegods]

*squeezes her hand, pressing a kiss to her temple* I love you too, sweetie.

[chaotic-rainfall]

So you don’t think I deserve punishment?

[zeus-kingofthegods]

No. *shakes his head* ... Don't you think you've been punished enough? *says the last bit in a whisper* I could never do this to you.

[chaotic-rainfall]

I’d say he deserved it, but… I’ve done horrible things in my past.

[zeus-kingofthegods]

Mistakes, yes. But the point is, you recognize and acknowledge them. He relishes in the pain he brings other's.

[chaotic-rainfall]

I’m pathetic. Thank you for doing that.

[zeus-kingofthegods]

Thanking.. me? *nods slowly, sitting down next to her* If I were able, I'd lock him in Tartarus.