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[mauvaisgarcon.insanejournal.com]

Uhmm... Hello? So, I got this email, and here I am.
I don't know if I've missed a worldwide memo here or something, because I have no idea what this is. I mean, I get a lot of anonymous mail—you know, fan mail, proposals, and such—but this is creeping me out more than usual. I must have also missed some technological advancement, since I'm pretty sure printers had to be turned on before they spewed out papers.

Just to make things clear, I'm Nathaniel Gallagher, age 21, male model yes, contain your orgasms.
Again, if anyone could kindly explain the situation, I'd be very much entitled to rewarding someone with a nice dinner or a glass of wine.

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[venusingucci.insanejournal.com]

Dinner it is, then.

Seven this Friday. Meet me here: [gives the name and address of a swanky restaurant]

[mauvaisgarcon.insanejournal.com]

I'll be sure to catch one of your concerts then. Not. I bet I could play better than you. I'll bring my friends along as well. Maybe you'd actually have an audience then.

Ah, I see. I guess I'll just have to find out for myself.

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[heraldofthedeep.insanejournal.com]

To borrow your vernacular, not in a million lifetimes.

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[inspiredvoice.insanejournal.com]

Borrow away, sweetie. The kid's a douche-canoe.

[aegletes.insanejournal.com]

If you're ever out my way, let me know. You wish you had half the talent I do.

Everything will be made clear. I can see Melpomene's trying to break you in the hard way. She does that.

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[heraldofthedeep.insanejournal.com]

That's one way to put it. If he retains anything from his father, he might be useful. Otherwise, he can take a flying leap off the nearest cliff. After all, the wings appear to be missing.

[mauvaisgarcon.insanejournal.com]

Wow. Are those for real? Seems like I wasn't the only one who was high back then. Waking up with wings and weaponry--damn, those Chinese really have the good stuff

So, what "Triton" said about the Godlings and the Christians. Am I supposed to believe that you guys wer- uhmm, you guys are these creatures?
Never should have opened that email

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[inspiredvoice.insanejournal.com]

That can be arranged.

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

Guilty as charged, I'm afraid. I'm sorry my cousin down there is a little on the brusque side, but he's being honest. There are about two dozen of us total, and not just Greeks. We have Norse and Celts, Egyptians...

And if you're here, it means you're one of us too. Do you not remember anything?

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[heraldofthedeep.insanejournal.com]

As charming as you are when you're feeling murderous, let his do it his own damned self. He can sink or swim on his own power.

[mauvaisgarcon.insanejournal.com]

Oh, does fire turn you on, babe?

Pity. Well, you'll be glad to know that you're going to be seeing a lot more of me from now on. I'm sure I'll be able to understand why all of you are so focused on this mysterious Greek cosplay god of yours.

[blackdestroyer.insanejournal.com]

You got dragged into this shit too, huh, kid? It's pretty fucked up. Something about being ex-gods or shit. I'm barely making sense of it either. Just roll with it. You'll survive.

[mauvaisgarcon.insanejournal.com]

Oh, you guys don't quite understand just how persuasive I can be. Damn, this usually works. The hell is with these people, I mean gods, I mean what the fuck.

I don't know what you guys are going at here, but good luck with that, "Triton". stick up your ass much?

[inked-oak.insanejournal.com]

Hey! Guess I'm not the new guy anymore.

Alan Cleary. I'm a high school teacher here in Kansas City. Welcome to the group!

So... Which one are you? Back in the day, they used to call me Ogma.

[mauvaisgarcon.insanejournal.com]

...
Take me. Take me. Everything here feels so right. I'm ready to become a god. Just who am I?
No, I'm sorry. I think I need to let this sink in.

[heraldofthedeep.insanejournal.com]

Then I suggest you do something useful with your alleged talents.

So far, things are progressing well with my troops. They'll be ready when the inevitable battles break out.

And, considering I didn't tell you my name, I'm guessing you remember more than you're letting on. Drop the charade.

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

It's all right. Don't worry. It'll come back to you. My sister Urania was much the same way when she got here. You're not the only one. It just takes some time, I know. Spending time with others of our kind helps--I'm sure your mother will be happy to ease you into it.

[mauvaisgarcon.insanejournal.com]

Yes, dear god, I am drowning in shit right now. Nice to know I'm not the only one.
I'm not sure how to respond to this ex-god thing, which I'm supposedly part of too. Though, I need some answers. So, not that I'm agreeing to any of this, but for now, I'll stick around.

So, which god/goddess are you? :).

[blackdestroyer.insanejournal.com]

Kali, apparently. Fuck, babycakes, I'm about as new at this whole god shit as you are. Six months ago, I'd have said this was a one-way ticket to Crazytown Central. Still ain't all the way convinced it ain't anyway.

[mauvaisgarcon.insanejournal.com]

Easy boy, I know you're excited from eating oysters while in your seashell bras and shit, but "Melpomene" here told me your name.

Well, I'd say I'm quite happy with where my talents have gotten me. Useful as useful gets.

Troops? Battle? Well, aren't you a big boy. Daddy must be so proud.

[heraldofthedeep.insanejournal.com]

She has quite the way of handling things.

In any case, the ordinary mortals aren't so thrilled with our presence. Some are calling for our extermination. I, for one, will not go down without a fight. I do serve my father's command, and I will do all I can to ensure the Olympian throne goes to him once this race reaches that point.

[mauvaisgarcon.insanejournal.com]

Hey there, Alan. Thanks for the warm welcome.
Am I performing well as the next "new guy"?
I'm glad to tell you that I haven't gone crazy just yet. Unless, that's what everyone here's aiming for.

Well, I used to be called Natey Boy, if that's what you're asking. If you're referring to gods, I have no clue.

[inked-oak.insanejournal.com]

Well, things are never dull around here, that's for sure. But I wouldn't say it's crazy, exactly.

So, no memory at all? No clues whatsoever? Did anything strange happen to you on the Equinox?

[mauvaisgarcon.insanejournal.com]

Six months? Damn. It's barely been a day and everything's clearly fucked up. I wonder when we'll find some proper answers.

Kali? I've read some of your stories in passing. I have to say, you are quite badass. Me, I have no idea who I'm supposed to be.

[mauvaisgarcon.insanejournal.com]

People here are certainly interesting, I'll give them that.

Memory of being a god? None. The one thing that's stood out in my life is that I seem to lure people in too easily to be normal. I haven't really bothered studying deep into it. Just go with the flow, you know? As for the equinox, I was, well, not in the best state of mind (i.e. stoned as hell), so I won't be able to give any clear account.