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[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

I know this is short notice and I'm very sorry about this. I feel like a complete jerk. But I wanted to let you all know that I've accepted a job out in Washington. I'll be moving out there before the new school year starts.

I'm sorry. I don't want to leave you all but it happened so fast and I have to.

I'm going to miss seeing Meri all the time. She's amazing and she's going to grow into a independent woman before I know it. I promise to visit as much as I can.

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[chaos-embodied.insanejournal.com]

Job in Washington? What job in Washington?

[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

I'm taking a teaching position out there.

[chaos-embodied.insanejournal.com]

Teaching? Why Washington?

[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

Well, I'm a teacher so it's a teaching job. Washington because that's where Erato is.

[chaos-embodied.insanejournal.com]

I see.

I don't suppose asking you to consider what may happen once Gaia's ceasefire is called off is possible?

[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

No, it's not. I know this is sudden but I've thought about this and I can't continue to be a country away from her. Especially not anymore.

I've asked her to marry me and she's accepted. And we're going to be having a baby.

I'm going to miss you and Astarte and Meri as well as Dite and her kids.

[chaos-embodied.insanejournal.com]

I can't realistically stop you. It will eventually happen however. The Greeks are already so numerous and now they have a familial link into our pantheon. They could very well use that connection in the future to their advantage.

[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

Don't you think you're being paranoid?

[chaos-embodied.insanejournal.com]

I've fought for nearly my entire existence against those who sought to control me, so I'm willing to admit it may be a factor, however I doubt our "allies" have forgotten we were formally in a race for dominance.

If you're asking if I believe Erato herself would be in on it? No, I do not. However I'm certain the thought would cross the minds of the higher-placed members of her family. Why conquer something if you can just annex it?

You came in after the ceasefire Bes, so you are unfamiliar with the tensions that existed before. Greece was arguably in the lead then and likely would be now as well.

All I'm saying is watch your back out there, and don't be surprised if someone starts talking about "formal Greek-Egyptian relations".

[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

I am not going into my marriage expecting someone to stab me in the back. I wish you could just be happy for me but I guess not. I'm sorry, Seth.

This is our life. Not a game of Risk. Not a treaty.

[chaos-embodied.insanejournal.com]

That's not what I said..nevermind.

I wish you well..truly. I hope you're right.

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[guardienne.insanejournal.com]

So, when's the wedding?

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[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

Not sure yet but I'm going to make sure you have plenty of warning. I want you and the others there.

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[guardienne.insanejournal.com]

Of course.

If you don't have a honeymoon location chosen, there are many special offers and discounts for married couples here in Las Vegas.

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[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

That could be a really nice idea. It wouldn't be too far away so we would still be in reach if there was an emergency with the kids.

[Egy Filter]

[guardienne.insanejournal.com]

Well, let me know. I'm sure I can pull some strings if you want.

[Egy Filter]

[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

You're fantastic. Thank you so much.

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[guardienne.insanejournal.com]

It's the least I can do. At least, until springtime.

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[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

And that's a whole other barrel of fish to worry about.

[Egy Filter]

[guardienne.insanejournal.com]

I'm sure you'll rise admirably to the challenge. Though I think you owe the others that explanation at some point.

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[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

You're right. I just wanted to make sure that my parents met her and found out first. I should have told Seth right away when he started in on his worries. I'm sorry.

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[guardienne.insanejournal.com]

It's your news. I suppose what you do with it is up to you. I'm not entirely sure if it would stop Seth's worries. A union is one thing. A blood pact is another.

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[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

I know. None of it is anything I thought about or worried about until Seth brought it up. I'm not used to the idea of family getting complicated on me and you've all become another kind of family for me.

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[guardienne.insanejournal.com]

Of course we're family. And I expect regular updates on my godkitten.

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[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

You'll get them. Pictures and phone calls and visits. My kid is going to know every single one of his or her family members. Lucky kid!

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[guardienne.insanejournal.com]

A very lucky child. You will bring the little one down to see me, won't you?

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[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

Of course. If I have my way, my kid is going to be very well-traveled what with visiting you and Seth and Astarte and Meri and everyone else. Frequently.

[Egy Filter]

[guardienne.insanejournal.com]

Lucky for you that I happen to have connections in hospitality.

[littlebithorny.insanejournal.com]

::sigh:: Obviously, I'd prefer it if she transferred, but best of luck. We know you'll write.

[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

I'll do more that write. I'll visit. I'm going to miss you all too much to not.

Do you think Meri will forgive me?

[littlebithorny.insanejournal.com]

It will probably help if you bring region-specific food when you visit. Allows you to illustrate the practical mitigations of your being in Washington and all, you know.

[mr-bes.insanejournal.com]

I can do that. It would be my honor to spoil her from across the country.