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"Hm. I appreciate the sentiment but I would much rather stand by his side until it is no longer plausible." Odysseus spoke back, barely masking the slight bite to his tone as he continued, "It truly is no bother, Visha."

Closed starter.

*Alex had spent the last month digging up everything he could on that couple. So far nothing concrete but... still plenty of evidence to support the truth. They had been in the area during the time he must have been left/spawned. And had been together since then. They also seemed to be a family of power hungry scoundrels... although no one had been emperor like he was. He had ended up deciding to invite them back against Osiris better judgement. He nervously walked up to you*

I uh... can we talk?....

Tags: @mini-assassin-osiris @fated-runaway @the-great-emperor-commodus @just-a-mer @roselio-and-the-thorn @1ceyanonhasarrived @hesjust-a-boy @thrpr0phetuseek @minithunderbitch (if I forgot someone he interacts with often enough to be included in this sorrryyy let me know)

[just-a-mer]

*Alex's "parents" came up to Odysseus and brought him a bowl of some kind of fish soup* Hello dear! Alex wanted us to bring you some dinner *they practically shoved it in his face*

It is beef stew!

- @carousel-anon-aka-alexander

Odysseus pulls his head back from the dish and eyes it with a very noticeable skepticism. "Right ... well you'll have to excuse me, but the seasoning hardly masks the smell of fish." The old king tries to retain an unbothered look, but he can't help the slight turn-up of his nose.

It wasn't like he was against fish, it tasted alright, but he could easily spot their true intentions from across the sea itself. It wasn't like they were great liars.

[just-a-mer]

Ooc: Mer-may day 2! Decided to draw little Ody being proud of his sister's artistic talents. Went ahead and tried some different shading, too. Nothing major, but still fun!

[just-a-mer]

"Hm." The mention has the siren thinking before he folds his arms over a rock near the shore. It wasn't quite his Eurylochus, the same brother he fought with, but the idea of his survival still weighed heavy. "And you linger here? For what purpose?"

*I sit on the sand, looking out into the water. I lean over to Odysseus, with a whisper.*

“Is it just me, or is seeing an identical you as a siren a little awkward?-”

*I nod, watching the siren, and whisper back.*

“No, it is odd, I agree-”

-Polites and Odysseus (sorry just getting this blog out there lol) ( @your-luck-ran-out )

"You do know I can hear you, yes?" The siren mentioned calls out from the sea, deciding to approach the two with careful movements.

His gaze lingers on Polites for a moment, almost scrutinizing, before he comes to a conclusion unspoken.

"You are also very different than what I'm used to. Should you not be in the Underworld?"

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"Wait, you died? How are you here? How old are you? Did-"

"Telemachus."

"Apologies." He paused, though a look from his mother motivated him to continue. "Ah, right. I'll leave you to talk." And with that, he left the room.

"Sorry about him. Just like his father when he was young." She smiles fondly before standing and gently taking Tiresias' hand in hers, leading them to a nearby cozy chair. "Please, come sit. I do not mind in the slightest."

"Odysseus is alright. He's currently resting in our room. He gets up every now and again, though he'll only truly be moving in a few weeks . . . but how about you, dear? Has the afterlife given you something good at the very least? How is your wife?"

ooc: wanted to send in a lil something; I did NOT know sirens hibernated :0

also feel free to use this as a way to introduce Tir to Ody’s family :3

also also respond whenever you’re ready =p

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[ when the prophet faced the kingdom of Ithaca again, it was impossible to see all that changed. They knew well that much had, but not enough to know exactly what. What they do know, however, is that walking into a kingdom as they appear would startle even the most stoic of guards. The sight of a dead man is a truly terrifying thing ]

[ thankfully, nymphs were raised on tricks, and they were taught at a young age how to get the best outcome possible for them. So, with a slight shift in their cloak’s stitching and color, as well as a flower bondage switched out for their usual blindfold, they wandered into ancient grounds ]

[ eventually, under the guise of a traveling oracle—technically not a lie—they got permission to enter the castle. As eager as they were, though, they were hesitant. A kingdom much unlike their own. Unfamiliar, and though they knew someone to trust, how could they ever feel so sure. With one hand reaching for their staff to travel back to their forsaken isle, and the other reaching towards the soft ground to sit, it would be safe to say that they were greatly torn between decisions ]

<< @thrpr0phetuseek >>

ooc: aaa - it is not a myth thing or ever mentioned (as far as I'm aware-) just a silly headcannon I made since Siren!Odysseus is based on an amphibian and a majority of species hibernate! (brumate, to be more specific) :D

Fun fact: it's actually the reason behind why his design lacks scales commonly associated with the fish half of merfolk

also also - just a heads up that Penelope and Telemachus have not been written by me nearly enough to have a grasp on their personalities as of yet ^^' that does not mean, however, I'm not gonna try!

Even to the most imperceptive of people, the palace itself was rather quiet; a mix of peace and unease brought about by a paranoid king after his return and the reassurances of his wife. The few guards that were around remained stationed at archways and doors, one of whom couldn't help yawning as the supposed traveling oracle passed by their position.

A light snow continued to fall from outside the windows, bathing the halls in a familiar cold glow from the winter sky. The sun, in all its best efforts, managed to provide brief moments of warmth when its gaze managed to peer past the clouds.

It was only when Tiresias reached for their staff that the prince of Ithaca had spotted them. For a moment, he wondered about leaving them to their thoughts before deciding against the action and instead approaching with near-silent steps; a result that came with the teachings of his mentor.

"Hello there," he called, stopping once he'd reached what he deemed a reasonable distance to the stranger, "are you here in search of someone?"

[just-a-mer]

"A strange mindset you have, then. You deserve all of the good things." Odysseus reaffirmed, gently patting their back in a show of support. "If it is hard to see, believe in us first, until you can do so yourself. Me and Amira see eye to eye on this matter, I'm sure."

... Ody. Remember that time that freaky ass spider attacked us by breathing and we had to get Tiresias to come save us cause you, a man of Sparta, the king of Ithica.. also could not kill the spider?

*They're smiling. But their tone is awkward and not loud and booming. They either killed someone, blew up and orphanage, or did something stupid.*

- @1ceyanonhasarrived

"You did not have to word it as though I was incapable. The Gods damned thing was a straight punishment from the divine ... but yes, I remember. Why? What have you done?" He raises a brow, curious yet also looking around for a potential angry parent or an army following the short individual.

[just-a-mer]

"Lead the way, Alex." He gestured before crossing his arms behind his back.

Closed starter.

*Alex had spent the last month digging up everything he could on that couple. So far nothing concrete but... still plenty of evidence to support the truth. They had been in the area during the time he must have been left/spawned. And had been together since then. They also seemed to be a family of power hungry scoundrels... although no one had been emperor like he was. He had ended up deciding to invite them back against Osiris better judgement. He nervously walked up to you*

I uh... can we talk?....

Tags: @mini-assassin-osiris @fated-runaway @the-great-emperor-commodus @just-a-mer @roselio-and-the-thorn @1ceyanonhasarrived @hesjust-a-boy @thrpr0phetuseek @minithunderbitch (if I forgot someone he interacts with often enough to be included in this sorrryyy let me know)

[just-a-mer]

ooc: Happy mer-may, everyone! Decided my goal for this month is ten drawings. Will be doing five on here and five on my main.

For starters, we have the main Odysseus design - post-Epic events!

[ Top - Normal | Bottom - Shifted form ]

Odysseus' shifted form is rarely used nowadays, but its main purpose was honoring his status as a Warrior Of The Mind (similar to how Telemachus gets a blue-themed Athena outfit) Odysseus also had a blue pallete during his earlier years, only wearing the red cloak later on.

I didn't draw this one, but he can be depicted in a purple-leaning color scheme as well. This isn't as common anymore (only now appearing as a hue change in his eyes and not his whole form) as it only happened when he lost focus on a shifted form and got caught between red and blue.

[just-a-mer]

"Hey," Odysseus waits until they pull back to place his hand on their shoulder, offering a reassuring smile. "You'll do wonderful, Icey. The fact that you fear turning out like them shows you're already better than those mollusks. I may not be a prophet like my lover, but they are blind anyway, and I can see this as clear as a reflection."

... Ody. Remember that time that freaky ass spider attacked us by breathing and we had to get Tiresias to come save us cause you, a man of Sparta, the king of Ithica.. also could not kill the spider?

*They're smiling. But their tone is awkward and not loud and booming. They either killed someone, blew up and orphanage, or did something stupid.*

- @1ceyanonhasarrived

"You did not have to word it as though I was incapable. The Gods damned thing was a straight punishment from the divine ... but yes, I remember. Why? What have you done?" He raises a brow, curious yet also looking around for a potential angry parent or an army following the short individual.

[just-a-mer]

Odysseus was unsurprised by the change in their attitudes. With the looks he relieved, he expected this much. Keeping the polite smile, the siren only allowed a hint of annoyance to show itself in the flick of an ear.

"Salamander. Not a fish." He corrected. "I'm here to support my son. I have no need for wealth as a king in my own right."

Closed starter.

*Alex had spent the last month digging up everything he could on that couple. So far nothing concrete but... still plenty of evidence to support the truth. They had been in the area during the time he must have been left/spawned. And had been together since then. They also seemed to be a family of power hungry scoundrels... although no one had been emperor like he was. He had ended up deciding to invite them back against Osiris better judgement. He nervously walked up to you*

I uh... can we talk?....

Tags: @mini-assassin-osiris @fated-runaway @the-great-emperor-commodus @just-a-mer @roselio-and-the-thorn @1ceyanonhasarrived @hesjust-a-boy @thrpr0phetuseek @minithunderbitch (if I forgot someone he interacts with often enough to be included in this sorrryyy let me know)

[just-a-mer]

"Understandable. I suppose it's not the most unusual thing I've seen." He blinked. "Where is Eurylochus, then?"

*I sit on the sand, looking out into the water. I lean over to Odysseus, with a whisper.*

“Is it just me, or is seeing an identical you as a siren a little awkward?-”

*I nod, watching the siren, and whisper back.*

“No, it is odd, I agree-”

-Polites and Odysseus (sorry just getting this blog out there lol) ( @your-luck-ran-out )

"You do know I can hear you, yes?" The siren mentioned calls out from the sea, deciding to approach the two with careful movements.

His gaze lingers on Polites for a moment, almost scrutinizing, before he comes to a conclusion unspoken.

"You are also very different than what I'm used to. Should you not be in the Underworld?"

[just-a-mer]

"Telemachus of Ithaca." He replied politely before opening the door to Penelope's study. The quiet creaking of the door alerted the queen to the presence of two figures, and her gaze was averted from her tome to look at them. "Mother, you have a visitor. This is-"

"Tiresias." Penelope interrupted. She'd consider herself a fool to not recognize the nymph. Even after all these years, she remembered how close her husband and the prophet had been. Just Odysseus' stories would have been enough. "It's been an age since I've seen you, dear."

ooc: wanted to send in a lil something; I did NOT know sirens hibernated :0

also feel free to use this as a way to introduce Tir to Ody’s family :3

also also respond whenever you’re ready =p

— •

[ when the prophet faced the kingdom of Ithaca again, it was impossible to see all that changed. They knew well that much had, but not enough to know exactly what. What they do know, however, is that walking into a kingdom as they appear would startle even the most stoic of guards. The sight of a dead man is a truly terrifying thing ]

[ thankfully, nymphs were raised on tricks, and they were taught at a young age how to get the best outcome possible for them. So, with a slight shift in their cloak’s stitching and color, as well as a flower bondage switched out for their usual blindfold, they wandered into ancient grounds ]

[ eventually, under the guise of a traveling oracle—technically not a lie—they got permission to enter the castle. As eager as they were, though, they were hesitant. A kingdom much unlike their own. Unfamiliar, and though they knew someone to trust, how could they ever feel so sure. With one hand reaching for their staff to travel back to their forsaken isle, and the other reaching towards the soft ground to sit, it would be safe to say that they were greatly torn between decisions ]

<< @thrpr0phetuseek >>

ooc: aaa - it is not a myth thing or ever mentioned (as far as I'm aware-) just a silly headcannon I made since Siren!Odysseus is based on an amphibian and a majority of species hibernate! (brumate, to be more specific) :D

Fun fact: it's actually the reason behind why his design lacks scales commonly associated with the fish half of merfolk

also also - just a heads up that Penelope and Telemachus have not been written by me nearly enough to have a grasp on their personalities as of yet ^^' that does not mean, however, I'm not gonna try!

Even to the most imperceptive of people, the palace itself was rather quiet; a mix of peace and unease brought about by a paranoid king after his return and the reassurances of his wife. The few guards that were around remained stationed at archways and doors, one of whom couldn't help yawning as the supposed traveling oracle passed by their position.

A light snow continued to fall from outside the windows, bathing the halls in a familiar cold glow from the winter sky. The sun, in all its best efforts, managed to provide brief moments of warmth when its gaze managed to peer past the clouds.

It was only when Tiresias reached for their staff that the prince of Ithaca had spotted them. For a moment, he wondered about leaving them to their thoughts before deciding against the action and instead approaching with near-silent steps; a result that came with the teachings of his mentor.

"Hello there," he called, stopping once he'd reached what he deemed a reasonable distance to the stranger, "are you here in search of someone?"

[just-a-mer]

The siren welcomed the little creature into his arms, lifting them up as he stood and made sure they were properly held. They made him think of Telemachus when he was younger; trying to copy all the odd sounds of life, though they naturally had an easier time than his son, who was not of the same species.

"I may as well run a daycare." Odysseus shook his head at his own joke, beginning to leave the beach and make his way up to the palace that stood at a vantage point above Ithaca.

A little… creature approached the siren. It seemed siren-ish… it had a tail- but also had legs..? Along with sorta wings..? An odd little thing that looked a bit similar to the man, the small feathery appendages along with the tail being a similar color to his own stuff, in a way. Perhaps the small creature was familiar to the man. The small siren held up what seemed to be.. a small piece of chipped wood, seemingly. It had come off of a shipwreck, the little one offered it up to the larger siren, “Bauughh..” it made little noises as if talking up at the man

[[ - heheh finally the baby interacts ]]

The siren had been in an unshifted form when the small one approached him. For a moment, he simply observed them, curious and a bit familial. He took a second to glance around, both at the sea and land for any other figures. When none met his attention, he turned back to the little one.

"Is that for me?" Odysseus smiles softly, crouching down to be level with the young creature, using his own tail for balance. With one hand, he reaches out and grabs the piece of scrap wood, not pulling it out of their hold, simply grasping it and tilting his head to look it over. Perhaps it held a story, or maybe it was but a simple plywood. Certainly of decent quality; a trader ship, perhaps?

[just-a-mer]

"Your way of doing things is certainly ... unique." With how easily Icey summoned these cold objects, he was beginning to wonder if they were going to end up much like that strange god he met. Ascend to godhood after death. It wouldn't be too surprising with everything. "Well, do keep me updated. You'll make a good parent, that I do not doubt."

... Ody. Remember that time that freaky ass spider attacked us by breathing and we had to get Tiresias to come save us cause you, a man of Sparta, the king of Ithica.. also could not kill the spider?

*They're smiling. But their tone is awkward and not loud and booming. They either killed someone, blew up and orphanage, or did something stupid.*

- @1ceyanonhasarrived

"You did not have to word it as though I was incapable. The Gods damned thing was a straight punishment from the divine ... but yes, I remember. Why? What have you done?" He raises a brow, curious yet also looking around for a potential angry parent or an army following the short individual.

[just-a-mer]

The old king waited for Alexander to finish before he added to the words spoken. It was reassuring comfort from his son and the soft smile that graced his expression for but a moment was proof enough of that.

"Visha and Doran," he nodded, "I am Odysseus, Alexander's father. You will respect him if you wish to stand in his presence. That is not negotiable."

Closed starter.

*Alex had spent the last month digging up everything he could on that couple. So far nothing concrete but... still plenty of evidence to support the truth. They had been in the area during the time he must have been left/spawned. And had been together since then. They also seemed to be a family of power hungry scoundrels... although no one had been emperor like he was. He had ended up deciding to invite them back against Osiris better judgement. He nervously walked up to you*

I uh... can we talk?....

Tags: @mini-assassin-osiris @fated-runaway @the-great-emperor-commodus @just-a-mer @roselio-and-the-thorn @1ceyanonhasarrived @hesjust-a-boy @thrpr0phetuseek @minithunderbitch (if I forgot someone he interacts with often enough to be included in this sorrryyy let me know)

[just-a-mer]

"Truly? Well, as a mer with four sons and Esmy, do feel like you can talk to me about any concerns you may have. Penelope would love to help as well, should you need it." Odysseus offers. "Have you decided how young you'll be adopting?"

... Ody. Remember that time that freaky ass spider attacked us by breathing and we had to get Tiresias to come save us cause you, a man of Sparta, the king of Ithica.. also could not kill the spider?

*They're smiling. But their tone is awkward and not loud and booming. They either killed someone, blew up and orphanage, or did something stupid.*

- @1ceyanonhasarrived

"You did not have to word it as though I was incapable. The Gods damned thing was a straight punishment from the divine ... but yes, I remember. Why? What have you done?" He raises a brow, curious yet also looking around for a potential angry parent or an army following the short individual.

[just-a-mer]

"Almost. Draw-ing. Drawing." Odysseus noted the tension in the kid's shoulders and adjusted his position to appear more relaxed, making sure he was as close in height to Zeno as to not tower over him. It was one time he was thankful for being rather short. "My sister used to do the same thing. Kept the hobby, I believe ... Do you want to describe it to me?" He offers.

⌁₊˚⊹ Open Starter : What is a ‘family’? ⊹˚₊⌁

[[ANYONE CAN JOIN]]

Zeno was.. well- somewhere. He was just sitting in the grass and grumbling to himself as he scribbled on a worn out paper. Seems the little guy- he was trying to draw? The little guy would be lying if he said the concept of a ‘family’ didn’t confuse him. Yes, he’s referred to Achaeus and Lune as his siblings, but he never quite.. understood what family meant. It was only a vague concept in his mind.

He was trying to draw- little guy didn’t know what he was doing, but he heard it’s normal for kids or something, he didn’t like the word ‘normal’ regardless. Everything in his life was odd at this point, he barely understood this world anymore… maybe it’s not so bad. Maybe this “family” helped? He just made a little hum to himself, not noticing the other presence nearby. He was too busy trying to figure out how to shove more figures onto the paper, he was trying to figure out where to draw Alex’s parents.

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