ahoytrps
i don’t come at your call . so stop calling my name like i’m a dog :/
ROMANWAR
ROMANWAR
;; cb .
pathalogiqs
━━━ ፧ ❛ IN A DARK CLOUD IN A BLACKOUT / EVERYONE IS WHAT THEY NEED TO BE
࿐ nonspecific starter !
ROMANWAR
;; this is awesome !! i love the length just give me a moment to write out your response !!!
@HERALDGOD
pathalogiqs
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he had spent a good amount of his time the last few years shadowing street magicians (magic was a lot of sleight of hand , and he was /quite/ good at that) .
he indulged the few patrons that were around him - showing off easy magic tricks in return for a free drink , or if he saw a particularly striking person — a phone number .
finally , /finally/ the bar’s patrons started to lull out , and hermes sat up in attention as mars made his way over , teeth all wide grins and teeth , “ hello hello stranger . seems like your place is actually pretty popular , do you have regulars ? “ he asked , making a quick shuffle with his deck of cards , spreading them out on the bartable , “ here . this one’s fun . pick a card , don’t show me . put it back in the pile , y’know the deal . “
/ hope the length is not too long !! don't feel pressured to match !
ROMANWAR
;; cb .
wartidings
We fear men so much, because we fear God so little. One fear cures another. When man's terror scares you, turn your thoughts to the wrath of God.. but even he is minuscule, in his all encompassing supposed grandeur , mm ?
wartidings
@ROMANWAR “ I agree. It’s.. peaceful .” Even Meshenna knew to choose his words carefully, icy gaze shifting around ever so slightly , as if an eight winged Angel would appear , and threaten to seal him, or worse, call him to ride . But after that didn’t happen he lost some tension in his body, and his blood cooled slightly , a sweet lopsided grin overtaking his features as he in turn, eyes Mars like a piece of meat . His gaze spoke of a quiet desperation. “ Mars .”
ROMANWAR
he hummed truly enjoying the night even as it became just the two of them in the room . eyes glittering once they ran out of darts , most on the ground . a lazy smile on his face with eyes looking him up and down with a brow raised. “ it is . i haven’t enjoyed myself like this in a very long time actually . “
@wartidings
wartidings
@ROMANWAR It’s soon they’ve set up a rythm , the pair going back and forth at hitting the bullseyes , Meshennas soft laughter floating around the space at some small joke they had shared before refilling their shared drink . Slowly the rider becomes less interested in the game, now happily studying the other , his hand trailing over the others arm , flirtatiously. “ this is nice.”
pathalogiqs
" isn't it quaint ? " mercury was leaning back on an arm , palm up at the sky as he mapped the stars that the gods had put up like upholstery so many years ago . " the mortals think that gods are the opposite of death , but in reality we're more dead than anything . " he closed an eye , trying to find perseus in the sky , and smiled (a private smile).
" you're dead . no one remembers you , no one remembers me . the only reason you'd be called a god is if you manage to bed someone well enough that they remember you . " he put his hand down , " what sorry creatures we have become . "
pathalogiqs
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when mercury had gone aggressive , he had also been prepared for a fight . there was no way that he would win . mercury was nimble and quick , but when it came to brute strength and force there was no question that mars would win . not that mercury wouldn't put up a fight regardless - but the way mars remained nonplussed , made his hackles rise even more . like a cornered animal - he stepped back with his brows furrowed in confusion . mars had . . . changed. this was not what he had expected .
mercury wanted to bite back , 'why /aren't/ you afraid of jupiter' but he knew the words would be lost . mars . . . mars knew of what the gods were capable of but he didn't /know/ , didn't know how sickening some of the things he had done were .
" why , think you'll still bleed gold if you're nothing like what you were ? " he goaded , still trying to get a rouse , " not much of a war god if you have the spine of a simpering bint . "
ROMANWAR
mars raised a brow eyes looking slit the finger that jabbed into his chest then slowly looked to mercury . head tilted slightly as he seemed to search for something in his younger brother . something that caused eyes to seem darker and look off for a moment . lips curled down words slightly , he wasn’t angry . words barely hurt him these days . “ why would i be afraid of jupiter ? “ he questioned . the old god’s rough and calloused fingers playing with a rose necklace that showed age . a very old age . “ I merely stated we both hate them not that they were one in the same . “ he took a moment to think before he spoke his next words , breath oddly steady . as if he was ready for his father to strike him down . “ and if Jupiter really plans to strike me down ; he won’t be the only one interested to see what color i bleed . “
@HERALDGOD
pathalogiqs
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mercury sat up , suddenly stormy , jabbing a finger in mars' chest , " let's make it clear ; you and i ? have different reasons for hating jupiter and juno . don't ever imply that our hate in /any/ way can be comparable . " he smiled , all fake saccharine and schmaltz . times like this it was clear why mercury had been known on olympus for his tongue , and cleverness that was all archness and spite , " but let's not fight , mm ? we both know who'd win an argument , wouldn't want to make you use that pretty head of yours . "
" don't let them hear that you don't like them , didn't you know ? jupiter could strike down /anyone/ who disobeyed him . you've got to be careful with your words , mars . just because you're a god doesn't mean you have nothing to bleed , " he chided .
ROMANWAR
;; doing some more research on mars and - he use to be a nature and fertility hod before rome became a massive empire ??? then once they become that massive empire he was more wildly known for war and agriculture -
ROMANWAR
;; it is really really cool to see the growth of them both in Greek and Rome ! I am trying to dig as deep as I can and I am finding out a lot of really cool stuff !! I love Rome and Greek mythology , especially on all of the gods ! Especially on Mars whom I am trying to learn all about so that informs is helpful
@HERALDGOD
pathalogiqs
/NOT TO BRING MY CLASSICS CERTIFICATE INTO THIS!! but it’s super cool seeing the growth of what the gods “stood” for as both Greece & Rome grew!! esp bc if u dig deep enough you realize that Mercury is actually the ‘male’ counterpart of Venus’ “god of feminine sexuality” and because everyone thought jupiter SUCKED they saw mars as a father figure instead!!
VNTITHESIS
/ gritting my teeth this makes me want to bring back my hermes
ROMANWAR
;; cb but here’s a group idea ??? a house filled with convicted killers and a small group of therapists job is to get them reintroduced into society again ??? idk a thought i had
-worstdream
“ do you know anywhere to find a matcbox , sir?”
the girl asked , her and her blue eyes staring up at the boy , cutely.
ivy’s voice was soft and soothing , her cheeks were always strawberry red .
ROMANWAR
“ what kind of project requires a matchbox ? “ he questioned lightly leaning against the counter of his bar, head tilted with an amused look .
@-FIRESTARTER
-worstdream
{@ROMANWAR }
the girl gulped quietly , taking a step back from the man after grabbing her matches quickly . “ u - uh , a project . “ she nodded , not making eye contact with him .
ROMANWAR
the man was tall as he looked to the girl with a brow raised slowly handing her a matchbox . “ here . what do you need it for ? “ he questioned voice thick and filled with musk . deep and able to put anyone at attention .
@-FIRESTARTER