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[ganymedon.insanejournal.com]

[The first thing visible is Tanner's smile, as he's a little too close to the camera, still trying to adjust it as it blinks on. He bites his lip for a moment, looking for the little light indicating that it is indeed on, and once he finds it, he gently settles himself back into his computer chair.]

Hi. [He smiles, shyly. His face overtaken with a hint of pink.] I'm Tanner. You might know me as...[He stops, and worries his lip between his teeth a little, looking decently self conscious by now.] Ganymede.

I've looked through the other posts here and some of them are really-[He stops again, and just shakes his head.] Um. But...I think I kind of get the gist of this place? I'm not sure. [He shrugs.] But I figured I'd make a video post, because I...don't think I'd know how to introduce myself just typing. [There's a bit of a giggle.] It doesn't...carry tone well, you know? And I wanted to be friendly.

So, hi! [He waves, and smiles brightly at the camera, before winking, and cutting the feed.]

Comments

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

That's wonderful! What all do you like to write?

I... didn't really have a choice when it came to revealing myself. It's hard not to notice when there's a goddess sitting at the breakfast table.

Did you have anything strange happen to you on the Equinox?

[ganymedon.insanejournal.com]

I like non-fiction, actually. Finding ways to...kind of word things in a way that makes real life interesting and...poignant.

I suppose it isn't. I...guess my parents must have noticed at some point. And I've had a few guys kind of...um.

Not anything of note, I think. D:

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

Oh, it's too bad we haven't found Clio yet. That sounds right up her alley. For me, it's all about the love story.

So... your family knows who you are? Mine didn't find out until the truth was literally in front of them. Back in March, we all got to have our powers back, just for one day. It was like it was Way Back When. Of course, it was all over the news. I was on Spring Break, so my classmates and the other kids in the dorm didn't see it. Probably just as well, considering what happened back in September.

So... nothing for you that day? I'm sorry to hear that. It was unbelievable, and, since you're one of us, you should have gotten the chance to experience it with us.

[ganymedon.insanejournal.com]

Love stories are just as good. ♥

Well, not exactly. They have told me they have the feeling I am something, but...I haven't told them who yet. I kind of moved out before they could catch on.

I've heard stories. But as Hera would often kindly remind me, I am not one of you, and in fact, a blight on all of your reputations.

In less words, of course.

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

I meant...

Not everyone here was born a god the first time around. Yes, we have some of the big names--though there's been no sign of Father. But we have mortals here too. There's a woman with the Judeo-Christians... I think her name is Esther? There's King Arthur. We had Gawain, and Nimue, but they're... lost. We have Asclepius, who was born my mortal great-grandson the first time, and became a god through Zeus's grace. Ariadne is here. And Achilles... he's the father of my child.

So, yes. You are one of us. And Hera isn't here to say otherwise.

[ganymedon.insanejournal.com]

That may be the sweetest thing anyone's said to me in a very long time. :)

...ah. She isn't? I was wor- Good to know, actually.

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

Well, everyone needs a friend, right?

We haven't seen any sign of her, nor Father. We don't know where they are. So, our leaders are Hades, Poseidon and Aphrodite.

[ganymedon.insanejournal.com]

True. It pays to have friends. Especially nice ones. Like you.~

Oh. I'm not sure how I'd feel if Ze- I'm sure they're good leaders. ^.^

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

That's sweet of you. Too bad you're all the way on the other coast! Makes it hard to visit people.

The camps are sort of divided on that thought, really.