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Ah, then you know the type I mean: the SNP types probably aren't much different than the Plaid Cymru types. Both loads ahead of the BNP, of course, not fascist per se, just a touch pigheaded. But I digress. I'm a farmer, not a politician. An orchard manager, to be precise. Agricultural processing conference in New Orleans; my brother insisted we go. So it's several of the uncomfortable parts of being on Holiday without the bit where you relax.

Ah, sounds like when I go to medical conferences. Always a joy, but at least half the time they invite me as a speaker.

...Ah, did I catch up there in your exchange with our lovely princess that you were formerly King Arthur? Because there are some things you should probably know...

My first life is really not a comfortable subject, but yes, we can discuss it if you believe it's necessary.

~~Are they really here? Are they all right? I would have looked if I'd had the slightest indication before...~~

All right. Proverbial cards on the table.

I am Asclepius, son of Apollo and Prince of Thessaly. However, I have befriended Gawain, and I am in love with Nimue. She and I have been together for a couple months now. More importantly, back in July, all of us were brought together to get some idea of what is going on. As the princess mentioned, it's a race to the finish. We must rediscover our seats of power, and whoever does so first, gains sway over the ordinary mortals. However, I have renounced my standing with my fellow Greeks, and sworn my allegiance to the Arthurian cause. In your stead, Gawain made me an honorary Knight of the Round Table. If you will accept it, sire, my bow is yours to command.

Obviously, I'll want all this confirmed from Gawain and Nimue themselves, but I'd never second-guess his decisions in the field. Welcome to the family.

I'd attempt to argue about why we should bother playing such a game, but I suppose you had me at 'sway over ordinary mortals' and 'Greeks'. No offense intended to the calmer members of your family.

Of course. The formalities were witnessed also by Nimue and my great-uncle Hades.

I take no offense. I fear the Greeks have earned their reputation.

Here is what I can tell you of the standings:

The Greek pantheon has the greatest numbers--12 besides myself at last count--but Zeus has not appeared, nor has Hera. Without him, there is sure to be a struggle for the throne between Poseidon and Hades. Aphrodite is likely to become the next queen, one way or another. Both are gathering their followers for the ultimate showdown that is to come. I believe Hades has the greater following, but Poseidon will not go down easily, especially not with the recent appearance of his son and lieutenant Triton. If Hades truly has his way, the Greeks will not win at all, despite the advantage of numbers. He would prefer to see a less precocious group take control.

Then there are the Norse. They have only four at this time, but both of their leaders have appeared. With Odin and Frigg leading, and Sif and Tyr following, I would say they are the best poised to win at this point.

There is also one Egyptian. I do not know him well, but it would be wise to remain vigilant with him. He is Seth, the lord of chaos, and although I do not think he is eager to take over, but there is no telling what he might do.

...I have to say that whosever idea it was to throw a court up against a pantheon or three is being flattering, but unfair.

Oh, lovely. Brothers fighting not only over a throne but over a woman. That never has collateral damage.

But don't worry in my regard in terms of the Egyptian, at least. My days of being complacent about the wild cards are far behind me.

It's one of the reasons I chose to join you. I figured having a god on your side, even a minor one, might even the odds a bit.

However, this is knowledge that few know. The four of us who were there, my father Apollo and the Muse Erato, and now you. I do not wish this to get around to the other pantheons, nor to Poseidon. The consequences would probably not be favorable.

Very understandable.

Where are you?

Seattle. I work at a teaching hospital here.

Good. You're right there with Nimue if anything happens, then.

Absolutely. I've been keeping her under my protection as best I can almost since we met. At the very least since the scrying incident.

Incident? Do tell.

It happened back in June. I was going to visit her, and found her shop uncharacteristically locked. I ended up having to break in, and found her unconscious, her scrying tools reduced to smoldering slag. To this day, I'm not sure what it was she saw, but I have every reason to believe something dangerous is afoot out there.

Clearly.

Has she done any scrying alone since?

Apparently some, despite my warnings to her. I prefer to be with her whenever possible for it. I may be a doctor, but I was also a prince of Thessaly--a certain amount of aptitude for higher mysteries comes naturally to me.

Stubborn as ever.

Understandable. I certainly appreciate anything you can do to convince her to call you for assistance before she works. ~~One would hope without any of those parts one reads about with cutting off people's faces, of course. Thessaly sounds rather scary in the books, but who am I to talk.~~

That's one way to put it.

I do what I can. She enjoys my company and appreciates my knowledge.

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