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This is goodbye. I'm going to keep this as short and to the point as I can. I have met some amazing, amazing people. I will miss those people; I will not miss stressing over blogs and drafts; never, ever feeling good enough; and I will not miss the heartache that some of this has caused. I am on Skype, if you would like to keep in touch. I will put my handle in the tags. I could wax poetic about what a wonderful time I've had, but the truth is there is a reason I am leaving (for good, this time) and it has nothing to do with what an awesome place this is. I prefer a different environment. I wish each of you every happiness. I hope that you go on to find partners you adore. I hope that you write threads you love and find plots that fulfill you in every way you want to be fulfilled. But this is where the road ends for me and my muses. Goodbye!! Ali

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Hiatus

You all know what hiatus means, so I’m going to skip that part and get down to the nitty gritty.

I need time away. Serious time away from tumblr, not just “oh I’ll put drafts on hold and lurk mobile”–nope. Time away. I’m deleting the app and staying off my computer.

RP is a hobby, and it’s something I need to feel fun or it’s not worth it. Lately, it hasn’t been fun. I’ve been thinking about deleting all of my accounts since May or June–that feeling gets stronger on the daily so that means it’s time to take a break. Probably past time.

I don’t know when I’ll be back. I will leave my skype in the tags if you’d like to chat. Until then–

xoxo,

Ali

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sonofrhaegar:

“So you send a woman?” Jon asked his father. “There are many men more capable are there not?”

“Certainly, but none that come at such reasonable price,” Batiatus replied, “and none that show such... resilience and dedication.”

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ixchelthenagual:

“I’m sorry, I merely meant the ones people seem most desireable to purchase and have in their house.” After all their Gods were not her Gods, even if she did respect them all the same. Her back straightened as she accepted the compliment, a small smile gracing her lips. 

Ixchel fought letting the surprise show on her face before thinking up a reasonable price– surely less expensive than what she deemed it’s better by any vendor who had been painting their deities for much longer than she.  

Batiatus reached for his purse. “It is fine work,” he complimented again. “A worthy addition to any household in all of Atlantis.” He offered the coin to the girl and took the amphora for himself. “Gratitude.”

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imnofuckinggaul:

“He came by some trouble in the market and I wanted to make sure that matter was resolved. And no further harm came to the boy.”

“Some trouble? Pray tell.”

“If my slaves cause trouble in the market place, you may rest assured that they will be appropriately disciplined. Though it does cause surprise-- Nasir has never brought shame to the house of Batiatus. Still, it is the nature of a slave.”

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diedforamyth:

“Batiatus,” she said, as warmly as she would greet even her closest friend, a perfectly set smile upon her face. She ignored his words about an heir, as she often ignored her husband’s advances to bear him such. “I fear he is not, but he will be returning shortly. Please, come in, some refreshments and a comfortable place to rest yourself while you wait.”

I’d rather eat the hindquarters of the nearest land mammal, Batiatus thought grimly, but he forced a smile for Xristo’s wife, knowing the senator would not take kindly to his rebuke--however colorfully worded-- of his wife.

“Gratitude,” Batiatus said, as though it hurt his teeth. “Some wine to wash dust from throat would be most welcome.”

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hissingsyrian:

Curiosity and dread filled Nasir as he nodded his head before disappearing to the kitchens to see fruit to Carissa with instruction to have it washed and sliced to be brought out to their eurs. Once done, he returned to side and bowed head. 

“It has come to my attention that you attracted some unwanted affections in the marketplace,” Batiatus said with little pretense. “A soldier who stands as guard there paid visit to inquire after your wellbeing.”

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sonofrhaegar:

“I am more than capable of looking after self. I do not need guard at side every waking moment,” he argued. “At least send guard that is not insult!”

“The intent is not to insult, but to protect. I wish only for flesh of my flesh to be safe from harm. There are those who would wish otherwise.”

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nobleassassin:

       ❝  i see. i’ll talk to the boy – but would it not be easier to merely have her raise her sword to him? for you to have put him in her charge i assume she’s more than capable of handing him his backside. there’s nothing like a good beating to humble oneself - i should know. ❞  he was mikael’s son.  

“I wish merely for him to accept position he is born into, not crush spirit. The boy is good-- too much of his mother in him. I wish only to strengthen his spine, not destroy him.” Batiatus sighed and leaned against his desk, crossing his arms. “I appreciate council and assistance. Instruction will come better heeded from one closer to Jon’s own... age.”

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diedforamyth wants to talk to this asshole again

“ Celeste. A pleasure, as ever. Tell me, how goes your pursuit of fruit for your womb ?” His eyes narrowed and he forced a smile to his mouth. “ Tell me-- is the man who so desires you to bear him an heir within? There is a matter I wish to discuss with him.”

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ixchelthenagual:

Her buisness had been slow that day, people wandering by and looking at the odd paintings of deities they didn’t know. Every once and awhile someone would ask the prices and say they would return, only to be talked out of the purchase by their more frugal counterparts.

“Oh! Yes, it is.” She perked up and smiled at the appreciation, smoothing her hands over the vibrantly colored fabric she adorned. 

“That’s one of my first attempts at renderings  of the common Gods here.” 

“Common Gods?” Batiatus repeated on a laugh. “Yes, well-- it is fine work.” He ran his thumb over the amphora.

“How much do you ask for it?”

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spearrwife:

manofambition:

Batiatus’s eyes narrowed at the girl. “I would watch tone,” he said, crossing his arms. “And see that son is not left alone but for– moments of absolute necessity.”

“Aye sir,” Ygritte replied, and she was off likely to make a very uncomfortable situation for Jon. If necessary she could blame his father.

[ FIN ]

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hissingsyrian:

“Apologies,” Nasir bowed his head. “I shall see it done. Desired fruit was procured. Even if not in time desired.”

“Take fruit to Carissa, and see it cleaned and prepared. Report then for further instruction-- I have a task of some... delicacy to discuss.”

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imnofuckinggaul:

“You make them my concern when you threaten them in my name,” he said. Voice was weak and body tired and he did not wish to fight but was given no other option but to respond to dominus. 

“Men who wish greatness for themselves and others use what tools are available to them to achieve as such,” Batiatus replied. “Rest. This shall bear more discussion when you are of a better mind.”

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diedforamyth:

“Xristo brings me many jewels, it is true, but none so valuable as the heart he swore to me on our wedding day.”

And then she laughed as if he’d made the most pleasant and amusing of jokes. Though secretly she would have slapped the man. Still, she kept the careful mask in place and took her own joy in knowing he suffered her company.

“I’ll not darken your door with my sacrifices, this I promise you, I fear you’d be no help at all in a woman’s pursuit to get with child.”

She let herself take a moment to breath.

“If he has the free time, he might come to us. Xristo might mentor the boy. We all chafe under our parent’s expectations. Perhaps he would flourish under different circumstances? And all the while still walking the path you wish.”

Batiatus’ head snapped up when the insufferable woman implied he could not father children. “I would remind you that I have fathered more children than you and your husband have managed,” he said crisply.

“I am seeking mentorship for Jon elsewhere at present, but thank you for your kind offer,” Batiatus spoke as though his teeth hurt to say the words. He would no sooner allow Xristo to mentor Jon than he would allow a snake into his bedchamber.

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like for a starter in this verse

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starter call! just regular old batiatus. any takers? this asshole's been bouncing around my head all day.