mini-of-ithaca

[mini-of-ithaca]

I did. My father didn't want to let me near it because he feared it'd get me. But I managed to convince him, just barely.

The beast was gigantic, it was like a bear, but twisted and wrong. It was scarred all over, and had the blood of soldiers and hunters on its fur.

My father wanted to make a plan that was too complicated and relied too much on the beast being like any animal. But I saw it's eyes. It was so intelligent. It would not fall for a trap.

Hi kiddo! Long time no see

"Mimi!! Hi Mimi!!"

They go and hug her leg.

[mini-of-ithaca]

I went to Arpi, in Apulia. My dad's old best friend, Diomedes, he sent a letter about a beast in his city! Said it was tearing through his best hunters and soldiers! So he asked my dad for help. Figured the two of them could think of a plan, like when they were younger. And my dad took a handful of his best soldiers and planned to go there, but I insisted on coming, because I'm the best hunter in all of Ithaca.

*she starts to tell the story, her voice engaging and making faces and hand movements that drew the child's attention*

Hi kiddo! Long time no see

"Mimi!! Hi Mimi!!"

They go and hug her leg.

[mini-of-ithaca]

I was on adventure! It took longer than I expected, but now I'm back! *she boops their nose gently with her index finger and smiles kindly*

Hi kiddo! Long time no see

"Mimi!! Hi Mimi!!"

They go and hug her leg.

[mini-of-ithaca]

Hi sweetheart! Oh, I missed your, dearest. *she hugs them back*

Hi kiddo! Long time no see

"Mimi!! Hi Mimi!!"

They go and hug her leg.

[mini-of-ithaca]

Are you Odysseus of Ithaca? *She lowers her hood, showing her face. Though the upper right quarter of her face is covered by a silver half-mask, the rest of her face is... Very much like his own. Slightly more feminine, a lot younger, but otherwise, a reflection of himself.*

... Hello? Are you... Who I think you are?

" You'd have to be more specific. Who are you thinking of, exactly? "

- Signed, a traveler, Nobody 🏹

[mini-of-ithaca]

Mimiiiii!

(The Court approaches Mini, hugging her leg.)

I miss mama and papa.

- @the-court-ask-rp

Hi, kiddo. Aw it's okay. It's normal to miss people.

( @the-court-ask-rp)

[mini-of-ithaca]

The Court runs to Mini as fast as they can, crashing into her leg. They wrap their arms around her, weepping.

"Mini- there was a boy- and- The Court- he called The Court- he- "milady," and- and- he's bad- The Court isn't a girl anymore- the- The Court- he called The Court a girl- only the- only the bad clients- only they called The Court a girl-"

The Court sniffled, upset.

"The Court doesn't want to play the game again."

Oh sweetheart. *She picks them up, shielding them with her cloak* I've got you, beloved. I've got you. You're safe. You won't play the game again, you won't do anything you don't want to. You're safe here.

[mini-of-ithaca]

Do you wanna talk about it? Or just lay here? Either is fine.

Open Starter: The Sunlight Is Dimming...

*Apollo was laid down on the sand of the mortal lands below, his eyes were darker than usual, not as bright.*

*The waves hit his skin and the side of his face, yet he didn't show any care in it.*

*There were distant sounds of thunder, and lightning flashed past the distant horizon. His father and mother were probably arguing. Again.*

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[mini-of-ithaca]

Beloved, what's wrong? *she lays down next to him, though she flinches a little with every wave* are you alright?

Open Starter: The Sunlight Is Dimming...

*Apollo was laid down on the sand of the mortal lands below, his eyes were darker than usual, not as bright.*

*The waves hit his skin and the side of his face, yet he didn't show any care in it.*

*There were distant sounds of thunder, and lightning flashed past the distant horizon. His father and mother were probably arguing. Again.*

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*she huffs, amused* So do I. Blood-drinking Huntress and all that.

*into the bowl, she pours a few drops of the poison and watches it for a few seconds, stirring it with the knife. Then she moves to gather other things. Honey was easily recognizable, the rest just were a blur of colored liquids and odd smells. She stirs it again, watching the now purpleish-black mix of blood.*

This will either save you or kill you instantly. It's not done, but are you sure you want to risk it?

You don't happen to know a good medic?

Blevélos approached Mini, slightly limping

@blue-huntress

I happen to be one. I'm almost as much Apollo's as I am Artemis'. Come, sit. What happened to you, friend?

@blue-huntress

[mini-of-ithaca]

Yeah, anytime. *she closes her eyes, leaning further into the hug*

*holds up a viola with a smile* this is a funny violin.

"... Mini, how dare you."

[mini-of-ithaca]

*she searches for the vial. When she finds it, she examines it, careful not to touch it. She takes a knife and a clay bowl*

Yeah, this will work. Could. Should. Anyway—

*with no warning, she takes Blevélos' hand and slices her palm, letting the blood drip into the bowl*

You don't happen to know a good medic?

Blevélos approached Mini, slightly limping

@blue-huntress

I happen to be one. I'm almost as much Apollo's as I am Artemis'. Come, sit. What happened to you, friend?

@blue-huntress

[mini-of-ithaca]

I do not know how to use it at all. Listen, do you have more of that same venom? I may be able to improvise an antidote. It'll either neutralize it or it'll kill you quicker.

You don't happen to know a good medic?

Blevélos approached Mini, slightly limping

@blue-huntress

I happen to be one. I'm almost as much Apollo's as I am Artemis'. Come, sit. What happened to you, friend?

@blue-huntress

[mini-of-ithaca]

*Mini sighed, pinching her nose* I may have an idea. It's risky, more than likely very stupid, and the chances of you leaving alive and whole are low. I could amputate your leg, but I doubt you'd want that— which do you pick, friend? Risk your life with a possible solution, or ensure it and lose your leg?

You don't happen to know a good medic?

Blevélos approached Mini, slightly limping

@blue-huntress

I happen to be one. I'm almost as much Apollo's as I am Artemis'. Come, sit. What happened to you, friend?

@blue-huntress

[mini-of-ithaca]

*Mini scoffed, making a Tourniquet with a belt* The definition of Hell doesn't matter right now and won't for centuries to come. It's a name for the underworld, though. Please lay down and keep your leg raised. And why would you use poisons you do not carry antidotes of?

You don't happen to know a good medic?

Blevélos approached Mini, slightly limping

@blue-huntress

I happen to be one. I'm almost as much Apollo's as I am Artemis'. Come, sit. What happened to you, friend?

@blue-huntress

[mini-of-ithaca]

What the hell, Blevélos! Is there any antidote? Why are you so calm?

You don't happen to know a good medic?

Blevélos approached Mini, slightly limping

@blue-huntress

I happen to be one. I'm almost as much Apollo's as I am Artemis'. Come, sit. What happened to you, friend?

@blue-huntress

[mini-of-ithaca]

Yeah, of course. I mean, I figure you have enough of every musical instrument in existence, but it's painted, and you're a god of arts and beauty, so I figured one more wouldn't hurt.

*holds up a viola with a smile* this is a funny violin.

"... Mini, how dare you."