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[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

I was paid a visit recently. It put some things into a new light, lets say.

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[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

You received a surprise guest, too?

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

Yeah. Gaia was insistent.

[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

Are you okay?

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

I suppose that's relative. I'm not exactly pleased with what she did, even if I know it was necessary.

[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

Did you want to talk about it?

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

A bit. She forced me to remember. Which has the dual effect of making me feel like an idiot and annoying me. I don't know it all, but enough to make me reasonably angry at her.

[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

Damn it. I was hoping you'd get the chance to discover this for yourself. No use lamenting it now, what can I do?

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

She made it clear I didn't have the luxury of self-discovery. And with that in mind, I'm not exactly up to par. I only have enough of my memories to give me a small identity crisis and to believe that I am actually Athena. So forgive the irony when I say, I think I need a little guidance.

[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

I think considering the circumstances the irony can be excused. Where would you have me begin?

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

Well, I suppose we should start with what do you all need me to do?

[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

Well, the common enemy Gaia wants us to unite against is pretty clear at this point. As to how we combat it..that's a more challenging answer to come up with.

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

I agree. I mean, there's how many of us against how many of them? Super powers aside, we're outmatched. You'd think whoever decided to make you all gods for a day would have thought of that ahead of time.

[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

Yes, not exactly the height of brilliance. though I'm sure they'd probably subscribe to some reason "beyond our understanding". I wonder if humans found us this annoying during our time as gods.

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

Probably. But the whole "beyond our understanding" thing is just smoke and mirrors. What they mean by that is "I'm not telling you because I'm a controlling twatcontrolling."

I'm just not sure what she expects from me here. The fact that I'm still anonymous is really all I have going for me protection-wise. I'm not exactly keen on dragging my dad into this mess if I'm outed.

[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

For the most part Gaia cares about the state of the world and her children, problem is she doesn't always emphasize with us the same way. I understand your anger though. ..I was going to move today.

We should probably see who among us are still unknowns. And you're right, our human families need to be protected.

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

You were going to move? Have you changed your mind?

They do. They're the most vulnerable to any retaliation or attack. But I just don't see how presenting a 'united front' is going to be a good idea. We show ourselves again without having our big guns, so to speak, the government will scoop us up before we can blink.

[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

I want to go..but I don't know where it'd be best for me to be...

I don't think she meant we had to make some kind of public declaration, at least I hope not. I don't see any advantages in doing so. I believe this unique chat-space may be our key. So far it's kep outside users away and only allowed those like us access.

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

Why were you moving, and why do you suddenly feel the need to stay?

I suppose we should have some kind of conference, between us all. Try to get everyone on the same page.

[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

My love, Persephone, is pregnant with our child, but she lives in San Francisco. So I had settled on the idea of moving to be closer to her and our baby. But Gaia said something about "keeping Mab in check". I've had little dealings with her so I don't really know what Gaia meant.

That's a good idea.

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

Talk to Mab then and see what's up. You shouldn't be away from your family if you don't want to be.

Thanks. I have them sometimes.

[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

A wise suggestion.

You had them far more than on occasion.

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

Baby steps.

On that note, in your opinion, should I contact Triton? Gaia sort of hinted at giving him another chance.

[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

Regardless of what I may personally think of him and his father, he did raise you. You should at least try and establish some kind of understanding with him, but I have to give you fair warning. Triton is loyal to his father, and his father is an egotistical boor who wouldn't hesitate on murdering a city because he was angered by a few people. He's going to try and convince you that war is the only solution, for both now and when things in our own family come to a head. I do no want humanity to suffer because of godly disputes.

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

I remember the stories. But in the end, Triton handed Athena back and she ended up in this lifelong rivalry with Poseidon. And I'm not exactly interested in being turned into a weapon. I don't want to fight anyone if I don't have to.

[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

Well said.

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

Heh, thanks. But I'm still no closer to a decision on this. If anything I'm more apprehensive about talking to him.

[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

What is it you're concerned about?

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

He's pushy and I knew from the get he wanted something from me. You confirmed it pretty much. I don't exactly like being pushed, but I also think I might be able to figure myself out a bit more if I do talk to him. I just don't know if that's what I want to do.

[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

I can't tell you want to do here, nor would I want to. Take some time to think about what YOU want apart from others whispering in your ear. I'll help where able.

IJ notif fail

[tritonia.insanejournal.com]

Thank you for that. I appreciate it, really.

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[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

You're quite welcome.