Phone Call to Apollo

[the-all-mother.insanejournal.com]

Dorian? Do you have time to talk?

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HILARIOUSLY BACKDATED. Let's just pretend he was prompt.

[phanaeus]

Always, my dear. What do you wish to know?

Works for me :)

[the_all_mother]

First off, is everyone okay up there? Have they recovered?

[phanaeus]

I think so, yes. Bit of a scare we had, when even I couldn't fix things.

[the_all_mother]

I can imagine. Being wounded by the snake was hard, but this was the most helpless I've felt. Gave me a lot of time to go over my regrets.

[phanaeus]

I'm sure we all did a lot of reflecting. So. What flashed before your eyes, love?

[the_all_mother]

A lot, but two things in particular stood out. I haven't been as much of a leader as I should be for my people and that has to change. The second..the idea of dying without having any children again.

[phanaeus]

Isn't Sif helping you? She always seemed eager for that job.

...let me guess. You called me about the latter there?

[the_all_mother]

She has, but she shouldn't have to. It's my responsibility.

She chuckles once.

I did. Could you recommend someone to be a potential father?

[phanaeus]

Depends. Are you looking for a husband, or just a stud?

[the_all_mother]

I was teasing you, Dorian. You know full well I think of you more highly than a "stud".

Her tone was admonishing, but gentle.

While I would like a husband, I respect you too much to force that on you.

[phanaeus]

So, what, exactly are you wanting of me?

[the_all_mother]

I want to take you up on the offer you made me some time ago. To be the father of my child or children. I know how much you care for your children so I don't need to ask that you be they for any offspring we have.

[phanaeus]

...And you need it now? While we're at full power?

[the_all_mother]

It would be nice if our child had the same advantages as the other children, but I understand if this is very short notice.

[phanaeus]

...where are you?

[the_all_mother]

At my home in LA. I understand if that's an out of the way trip

[phanaeus]

God of Nomads. I can make it faster than you.

[the_all_mother]

I..okay. As long as it's no trouble.

[phanaeus]

Well, you're rather less likely to throw sharp objects at me for impregnating you with immortal offspring. How could I say no?

[the_all_mother]

And that got her chuckling again.

Fair enough.