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[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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[...sdgrhdjfn this is too familiar.

he slides the glasses off his face, folding them in front of him to look at her]

I believe you.

...I see penance in your eyes. A weight, on your shoulders.

As long as it's there... no deal he could offer would be sweet enough.

[ksdjalkd. Abel, that...means a lot. She'll stare at the tea for a bit, not quite able to meet his eyes.]

I don't think that's going away anytime soon.

[he's... not quite sympathetic. she made her choices, just as he made his... and though he may not know her reasons, he believes none could justify what she likely did. he holds himself to that standard, anyway...

but he certainly understands the desire to repent, and... seeing it as an impossible feat. of bearing the weight forever. just looking at her, now, it's... all too clear to him in the way she can't quite bring herself to look at him.]

It's a double edged sword.

But pain teaches us great lessons... doesn't it...? Even if they're usually the hardest to learn...

Ares could offer you the world, but I believe you're strong enough to turn him down. ...And if the day comes you decide otherwise...

[a little wryness enters his gaze, and his voice]

Well. You're not alone, remember? I'd be more than happy to kick you into shape.

[She wouldn't expect sympathy or want it. She fully deserved the weight on her shoulders. Frankly, if she thought it would have been anywhere near enough (and if Callisto hadn't been a danger to others), she would have let Callisto kill her. She knows there's nothing she can do to make up for her past, but she's going to spend the rest of her life trying. When Abel finishes talking she smiles slightly.]

Yeah? What would you do? Read me terrible stories until I surrendered?

[sdfdfddg... he'd be mad if he knew... but also...

ahh, best not think on that. it doesn't matter -- they're both here, right?]

Worse! I'd be forced to write you into some. Truly terrible stuff, at that...!

[Well, you know. One part of her really likes being alive and awesome. The other part understands the desire for revenge, even if she doesn't approve anymore.]

Now that is something to be worried about.

[he's all about the solutions where no one dies. especially hot women. ahem.]

...Exactly! I'm glad you see things so clearly, Miss Xena...

With that in mind, I'm sure you'll keep in line, eh...? I'm here for you! [huhu.]

[Solutions...where...no one...dies? Those exist? :o]

I don't think you'll have to worry about it. And you can just call me Xena.

[THEY REALLY DO but mostly just because Abel cheats and can't really die... fail lmao]

Well, I have the utmost faith in you...!

But it isn't bad to remember there's something to fall back on in a time of need. Just recall the threat of horrible fiction, and I'm positive you'll stay in line, eh?

[She may be reformed, but she still kills...a lot of people. But just bad guys now! So yay?]

Right.

[he promised wifey after she died he'd never kill again ;( XENA DON'T KILL PEOPLE EITHER AAAH]

Now drink your tea! You're supposed to be relaxing, not making handsome eccentric clergymen threaten you with bad, cheesy writing...

[BUT SHE'S A WARRIOR. But she won't here, probably. Mostly because it's pointless, lmao.

She laughs and sips at the tea.]

Guess I'm not so good at relaxing.

[NO KILLING XENA.... he believes... in u... gurl... idek]

Somehow... I'm not all too surprised.

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