A Sister Fighting In A War In Her Brother's Armor

XVII Done For

*Hermes yaps Iris' ear off about Ctimene*: "And she was only one month old when she stole my helmet I am so proud."

*Hermes spots Nyx*: "Hey, Nyxy!"

*Nyx sighs*: "Yes Young son of Zeus."

Hermes: Ooh I'm getting chills anyway I've got a proposition for you--"

Nyx: "Yes I will be young Astyanax's mentor when he comes of age."

Hermes: "Oh, well that was easy but I did make a whole presentation--"

Nyx puts a finger against Hermes' mouth: "And I am saving us the trouble that baby has darkness, darkness that can be powerful and so far your granddaughter is doing a good job at ensuring that darkness isn't directed at her."
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Ctimene wandered into the palace in search of the enchantress and her men. Astyanax decided to take a nap, so he was being carried on Ctimene's back with a bigger sash holding him up (a gift from Hermes). When she spotted a little nymph girl holding a small pig before she ran off, something told Ctimene that by following the girl, she would find the witch.

As Ctimene followed the little nymph, she found herself being led to a large dining room where she would find the witch waiting for her.

Circe hummed a small tune to herself as she tending to her nymphs while smiling and humming. The nymphs saw Ctimene (who they believed to be another man from the crew) and looked worried.

Ctimene took a deep breath before bowing at the woman as she asked her,

"Lady of the palace, sorry that I ask this

But I hope that I've been misinformed

I sent out some scouts to take a look around through here

And they wound up at your doors"

She decided to take a gauntlet of wine spinning the liquid inside before her eyes fell onto the pigs then Thais who was holding Polites in her arms as her talons and wings allowed them to be up on the wall screeching at any nymph that got too close before burying her face into Polites neck it making her feel calm. Ctimene was determined she continued,

"Through the years, we seldom get a warm welcome

So I must ask just to be sure

Did you do something to them?"

Circe turned to Ctimene before her smile widened in a playful manner.

She tilted her head before replying in a sweet tone of voice that matched her smile, her demeanor showing zero concern.