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[forgedinbattle.livejournal.com]

[People who care; filtered away from Ares and Eris]

[There’s a page marked with an entry circled]

So. Ares, God of War. He’s from my world and he’s taken an interest in me. I don’t doubt that he’ll be paying attention here.

Stay on your toes.

[The boy who was talking to Ares (Percy)]

A demigod, huh?

You’ve got guts, I’ll give you that.

[Yes, she was watching that conversation.]

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Xena drinking tea with Abel is the best mental image ever.

[forgedinbattle.livejournal.com]

[Daw, Abel. Pulling chairs out for her- so sweet and unexpected. She sits and chuckles.]

If you think I'm bad, I'd love to see you meet Hercules.

ROFL... it really is. Watch it just get more awesome somehow.

[priestish.livejournal.com]

Hercules--? ...The Hercules...?

[HO. fanboy button: ACTIVATE.]

[forgedinbattle.livejournal.com]

[Nods]

Yep. He's a good man- too stubborn and noble for his own good, if you ask me.

[priestish.livejournal.com]

...Really? [fjddnskdm this is so cool. KING ARTHUR, the GOD OF WAR, the SERPENT OF EDEN, and HERCULES...]

I had no idea you knew Hercules and the gods, Miss Xena...! You must be even more popular in your world than I thought...

[forgedinbattle.livejournal.com]

[There's a sort of self-depreciative laugh here.]

Only in certain circles.

The gods take an interest in whoever is useful to them. [She pauses] Hercules is a good friend, though. I owe him a lot.

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[priestish.livejournal.com]

[...ah.

this brief look is... the setting in concrete of what he already suspected. if that little laugh wasn't enough, then... what she said combine with Ares' interests... was.]

[priestish.livejournal.com]

[gently sets the cup in front of her, along with sugar and milk. it's a chamomile blend -- he already added a little honey.]

...I wish I could meet him! He must be amazing, if he's earned such high praises from you. [he imagines that's something of a rarity.]

[forgedinbattle.livejournal.com]

[Don't think she didn't catch that expression. She expected people to figure it out; it was inevitable now that Ares is here. But he's still talking to her, so she's taking that as a good sign.]

Maybe you will someday. You never know with this place.

[Cautiously sipping at the tea.]

[priestish.livejournal.com]

[sitting opposite her, and beginning the sugar dump herp derp]

Mm! You're right...! You'll have to introduce us if he comes, hm?

[he won't treat you any different at all. he understands that look in your eyes...

...you aren't that person anymore.]

[forgedinbattle.livejournal.com]

[A fond smile] I would like that.

[B-bro. ;_;]

[priestish.livejournal.com]

...Hopefully, he won't grudge you any for introducing the sparkly-eyed priest.

[BRO IT'S ALL GOOD AIN'T BUT A THANGGG]

[forgedinbattle.livejournal.com]

I think he'd like you. You seem to have a good heart and you're kind of goofy-like his friend Iolaus.

[priestish.livejournal.com]

[aww. pushing his glasses up, and stirrin' his tea flavored sugar]

A good heart, hm? Did you deduce that from my being chased by bullies, or -- writing embarrassing fiction in public places?

[forgedinbattle.livejournal.com]

[Grin] This may surprise you, but people don't ask how I'm feeling very often. Or tell me that I'm not alone.

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[priestish.livejournal.com]

[ahhh, Xena... he sips with a chuckle over his cup]

Then you can get your fill while you can...! I don't mind reminding you nor asking, you know.

[priestish.livejournal.com]

[...then he sets the cup down, and leans forward a bit on elbows. his expression softens, a little]

And... how are you doing... really? [now he has you face to face, he can really ask]

[forgedinbattle.livejournal.com]

[Don't give her that look. It makes it more difficult to lie to you. She sighs.]

I've been better. But I'll manage.

[priestish.livejournal.com]

Do you want to talk about it...?

[and by that he means, would doing so make you feel better? he's sure she doesn't WANT to discuss it...]

[forgedinbattle.livejournal.com]

[She shakes her head.]

I just have to be more on guard now.

[priestish.livejournal.com]

What do you think he'll do? ...Other than be a thorn in your side.

[forgedinbattle.livejournal.com]

Hard to say. [She gives Abel an assessing look. She'll trust him with this much, but she's watching his reaction carefully.]

He's already made me an offer, you know.

[priestish.livejournal.com]

...An offer?

[srs bsns. he's all ears 4u...]

[forgedinbattle.livejournal.com]

The same old offer, really.

I'm sure you've figured out by now why he has an interest in me. [Her tone is frank, but there's a hint of guilt there.]

[priestish.livejournal.com]

[... ;(

adjusting his glasses again, he nods]

The god of war... a Greek warrior...

[the regret in your eyes]

...I'm afraid I have some idea.

But you declined. [that's not a question]

[forgedinbattle.livejournal.com]

Yes. The Xena that he wants is dead.

[But there's that nagging fear that pops up whenever Ares mentions her "true nature."]