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[fires-smith.insanejournal.com]

Well it's official. I've done my best to stay the hell away from all this. When my internet turned on me, I jury-rigged my type-writer to get my files typed up so I wouldn't have to deal with this crap. Alas my coworkers didn't accept my makeshift papers, so I had to cave and finally access this thing.

My name's Henry Phillips, formerly Hephaestus.

Let's get this over with.

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[fires-smith.insanejournal.com]

It's been awhile, but I remember you. How's life been treating you?

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

It's been OK. Some ups... some downs... But it's nice seeing everyone together again.

[fires-smith.insanejournal.com]

I'll wait before assuming it's a good thing.

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

Well... We are probably more secure as a group. Safety in numbers and all that...

[fires-smith.insanejournal.com]

That only works if you can trust the numbers around you.

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

Our fellow godlings seem to be, on the whole. But the Powers... They're another matter.

[fires-smith.insanejournal.com]

The Powers? Well that's nice and ominous.

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

I'm not sure what else to call them. There are at least two. And, whoever and whatever they are... They're a lot bigger than we are.

[fires-smith.insanejournal.com]

..is it wrong I find that strangely comforting? I always shuddered at the idea that the gods were the pinnacle of life.

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

I can understand that. But... I'm not so sure I like being a pawn to them.

[fires-smith.insanejournal.com]

Nobody does, Erato.

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

At least we have each other, though, right?

[fires-smith.insanejournal.com]

...Yeah, I suppose so.

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

Well. Either way. I'm glad you're here.

[fires-smith.insanejournal.com]

Thanks. I appreciate that, Erato.

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

You're welcome. That's what sisters are for, right?

[fires-smith.insanejournal.com]

I've been an only child for awhile now. It'll be nice having family again..selectively.

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

Yeah. My only siblings this time around are the ones I've met here. And... really... Right now, this is my only family. My parents and I haven't really spoken much since last May...

[fires-smith.insanejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that.

[roseredheart.insanejournal.com]

Oh, it's nothing you've done. But, they really weren't happy with me becoming pregnant last spring.