[Early morning call to Baldr]

[heraldofthedeep.insanejournal.com]

Baldr? Forgive the early intrusion, but we have a serious problem.

[There's an awkward hesitation, and even an undercurrent of fear in Triton's voice]

The waters... they aren't responding to me. Even the Trident feels like it's gone dead in my hand. What the hell is going on?

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[Phone] Truth or dare?

[shiningone.insanejournal.com]

And why have you suddenly lost control of the water? [He groans as he forces himself out of bed. Soon, there is the sound of running water, followed by the unmistakable sound of Sean gasping.]

You've got to be kidding me...

[Phone] This is probably going to be a very interesting conversation. XD

[heraldofthedeep.insanejournal.com]

I don't know. I--what's wrong? What happened?

[While he's talking, his arm curls around Athena's waist like it's the most natural thing in the world. Actually, when they're alone, it's not all that unusual. Absently, he runs his hand up and down her back.]

[Action] Life is never dull for gods

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

Well it's the Sol- [She cuts off mid-thought, immediately concerned. And at no point does she stop touching him; petting his hair, stroking down his neck, along his shoulder, and then back in reverse.] Is he all right?

[Action] Nope. Never. Especially not during events

[heraldofthedeep.insanejournal.com]

[He continues to stroke her back for a bit, bit soon his hand is absently playing with the hem of her shirt]
I think so. He doesn't sound hurt.

[Phone]
Baldr? You are all right?

[Action]

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

Oh, that's good.

[The statement works on two levels. She leans the line of her body against Triton, and bends to nuzzle softly at his neck.]

[Phone] Bear with me. I haven't had to fling water around with him. lol

[shiningone.insanejournal.com]

[The water is shut off, but there is the sound of it splashing around, and random whispering of Baldr with phrases like, 'nofuckingway'.]

I uh... Heh. I think I know what happened to your powers...

[Phone]

[heraldofthedeep.insanejournal.com]

[There's a long pause, all the while with his lightly fingering the skin just under the hem of Athena's shirt

...Please tell me you're joking.

[Phone]

[shiningone.insanejournal.com]

Trust me, if I were, I wouldn't have told you for that comment alone.

[Phone]

[heraldofthedeep.insanejournal.com]

Fuck. All right, all right. At least it's better you have them than someone else. Do you think you can handle them?

[Phone]

[shiningone.insanejournal.com]

Uh. [Pause as he does another weird test run.] Well. Don't make me part the seas. I've really only succeeded in flooding the bathroom floor and my pants. So take that as a no.

[Phone]

[heraldofthedeep.insanejournal.com]

[He makes a vague noise of exasperation]

Can you at least not destroy anything with them?

[Phone]

[shiningone.insanejournal.com]

[Mutters something about towels.] I wasn't planning on it. And anyway, I think I'm reasonably safe as long as I stay in the house.

[Phone]

[heraldofthedeep.insanejournal.com]

Good. Don't break any pipes or anything. And be careful what you say.

[Phone]

[shiningone.insanejournal.com]

[He raises an eyebrow, as if to ask himself how many pipes he was going to go looking for to break open... but even he knows it isn't that simple.] To the public? Of course. You know me better than that.

[Phone]

[heraldofthedeep.insanejournal.com]

No, no... You don't understand. It's not as showy as the waterworks, granted, but my voice alone carries power that makes people listen. and now, they'll shut up and listen to you.

[Action]

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

[An agitated Triton was rarely a good thing, and despite the fact that he was in the phone and it was important, Athena's instinct was to soothe or distract him. So she gently nipped at his neck before soothing it over with the tip of her tongue. That's distracting, right? ]

[Action]

[heraldofthedeep.insanejournal.com]

[His immediate reaction is to pull her tightly against him, one long line of his body against hers, and, yes, Athena, certain reactions are becoming evident. He softly nuzzles her in return]