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𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 {A God RP}

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APOLLO

_{CASA DE ACROPOLIS, SEATTLE}

GOD OF THE SUN

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He opens his eyes to the sound of a young man’s laugh. Golden light cascading across sun-kissed skin, an ornate goblet filled to the brim with red wine. They’re alone, him and this man, in a bed of clouds, laughing and drinking in the sight of one another. A lyre plays it’s tune softly, and for a moment, he is at peace, until the young man drapes himself across his bare chest, and whispers in his ear, “Wake up…”

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Apollo sat up in bed, breathing heavily. Outside, clouds reigned supreme in the sky, another overcast day in Seattle. He lifted a hand, but before he could snap his fingers, a voice reached his ears. “Finally, you sleep like the dead.” The once great god spun around, half-expecting the voice to belong to the man in his dream. When his eyes fell on a blonde woman, naked save for his bedsheets, he reminded himself that Hyacinth was long dead.

Waking up next to someone beautiful wasn’t uncommon for Apollo. Waking up to multiple beautiful people wasn’t even uncommon anymore. Most mornings, this would be a pleasant surprise, followed by rounds four and five, and homemade breakfast with some fallen gods. On mornings like this, when Hyacinth came to visit him in his dreams, the men and women who found themselves in Apollo’s bed were in for much less fun.

“Sorry, what’s your name again?” he asked, running a hand through his dirty blonde hair and rubbing the sleep from his tired face. That line usually worked, as long as he coupled it with just the right amount of confusion and exasperation. Given that his memory of the night before certainly didn’t include this girl, it was a fairly easy sell.

“Are you fucking kidding me?” The blonde threw the sheets from her body, revealing a sight that made Apollo reconsider his decision. She put on her clothes like a girl who was used to storming out the next morning, silently but with a certain anger that could be felt without words. By the time he had his boxers on, she was grabbing her wallet, and flipping him off. “It’s Brenda, asshole!” The sound of her heels clicking on the floor and the front door slamming told him she was gone.

Apollo sighed, and got out of bed, stepping in front of the mirror for a moment. Even though he’d looked more or less the same for the past two centuries, it still hurt to remember what he’d once looked like. Golden hair had faded to this dishwater color, and his once luminous skin was just like any other mortals. Eyes that had shone like the sun were now deep pools of brown sludge. He was painfully mortal.

Painfully mortal or not, the Conclave was still ahead of them, and his head was pounding. One thing he missed about nectar: no hangovers. His bare feet padded against the cold tile of the apartment he shared with Herc, stepping over clothes that he was certain weren’t either of theirs.

In the kitchen, he set to work with his usual morning routine, doing his best to push through the lethargy that still gripped him tight. “Don’t yack in the blender Pollo, please,” he mumbled to himself as he filled the blender in question with ginger, orange juice, some ice, and three, five hundred milligram pills of Ibuprofen. The blender turned on, an obnoxious noise that could be heard throughout the condo, and while it ran, Apollo set to work preparing breakfast for whoever the hell had spent the night at his house. If the blender didn’t get them up, then the clanging of metal pans surely would. He snapped his fingers, and the sun slowly began peeking out from behind the clouds, until the kitchen was bathed in light pouring through the windows. If he was going to this family reunion, the least it could be is sunny.

𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 {A God RP}

Hera, Queen of the Gods

H E R A , G O D D E S S O F M A R R I A G E
H E R A , G O D D E S S O F M A R R I A G E

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx HUMAN 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗦 Karen Bailey 𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 51 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 OB-GYN	𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝑮𝑶𝑶𝑫 Nurturing Loyal Cool Under Pressure 𝑩𝑨𝑫 Petty and Spiteful Manipulative Envious 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 Having had centuries to mull over the many slights to her honor, Hera dreams of regaining her powers, only to leave those who've wronged her living their dreadfully boring lives as mortals. Zeus and his bastards have no right to the power they once wielded. 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 Ares is one of her only children with Zeus, and has always been her favorite. She's watched his ups and downs from afar, and she fears the day that he is lost forever, and what would become of her if she were to lose him. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx	xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx DEITY 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗬 Hera 𝗗𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡 Goddess Marriage, Family, and Childbirth 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗢𝗡 Greek

𝗠𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬

As a goddess, Hera embodied the best and worst aspects of motherhood. Loyal to her family, compassionate and nurturing with her children, and a protector of those who worshipped her properly. Those who crossed her were treated to the wrath of a woman scorned. It was in these times that she became the worst of mothers, unleashing a vengeance that was oftentimes unwarranted. Even when her children were safe and sound, she responded to enemies like they held a dagger to her baby's throat.

Hera is likely known best for the many curses she bestowed, both on her husband's lovers, and his illegitimate children. Most famous are the Twelve Labours, twelve tasks renowned for their difficulty, which Hercules conquered. Despite the many demigods and mortals whose lives were ruined by the Queen of the Gods, none knows more of Hera's bitter wrath than Paris. When he gave the golden apple to Aphrodite instead of Hera, Paris thought himself a winner, but later, when he watched Troy burn around him, he knew that Hera had been the true victor.

𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬

The first thing Hera did, upon being trapped by the magic of the Colossus, was weep for the life of splendor she had lost. The second thing she did, was leave Zeus. It was a no brainer, really. In his new state, he wasn't fit to provide her anything. With so many enemies, and so few friends, it seemed the role of provider would be hers to fill now, and fill it she did.

For a long while, Hera could be found married to a wealthy and influential man, the stunning beauty that supported him on his way to power. Her many lives were often reminiscent of the luxury she'd enjoyed on Mount Olympus, though truly, no mortal pleasures could compare. These relationships, Hera found, would almost always end with infidelity, and the ones she did truly come to love, she was forced to watch die of old age. Eventually, she tired of her reliance on men.

Over the next few centuries, Hera traded in powerful marriages for positions of power. She lived as an advisor to Queen Mary, and later to Catherine the Great. She planned parties for Marie Antoinette, and was in the room at both Treaties of Versailles. She was rarely in the spotlight, but trading in whispers was hardly a foreign language. Some might've thought that time amongst mortals, trapped living many mundane lives, might've humbled the Queen of Olympus. They would be wrong. If anything, Hera only became more proud, and determined to regain a respect she felt had been lost.

In Seattle, Hera is known as Dr. Karen Bailey, an OB-GYN who transferred to Seattle from Washington D.C. It's a busy life, but Hera enjoys looking after expecting mothers, guiding them on their journey. She's been keeping tabs on Zeus, well aware of his mission to civilize himself. It hasn't changed her opinion on him, and despite all that she's learned on Earth, she has not forgotten the slights she suffered on Mount Olympus.

Project Untamed

_{Featuring: Dr. Helena Larkin
Location: Library}

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The library was usually a sparsely populated area of San Agustin, and today was no different. Erica was seated at a round, wood table, a stack of books resting in front of her as she dragged a neon yellow highlighter across her notes. Her hair was still damp from her recent shower, and she’d traded her athleisure wear from this morning for a t-shirt and leggings, perfect studying attire. The scavenger hunt didn’t mean she had any less studying to do. If anything, she had more.

The doors to the library swung open, but Erica didn’t look up until she heard one of the chairs at her table slide out. Her eyes landed on Dr. Larkin, the chemistry teacher whom Erica thought could be making a lot more money working in a lab. Dr. Larkin, clad in her usual business casual clothes, offered up a warm smile as Erica closed her notebook. “Can I help you, Dr. Larkin?”

“That depends. Can you answer a couple questions for me?” Dr. Larkin replied, opening her own notebook and clicking a pen into a ready position.

Erica glanced at the watch around her wrist, where the seconds ticked away. “I have another hour left before I can go to dinner, and I need to have all this stuff down for my quiz tomorrow. You’ve got ten minutes.”

“Well, thanks for penciling me in,” Larkin said, grinning despite Erica’s icy demeanor. She admired the girl, to a certain extent. She was determined, and resilient, hacking away at textbooks while her peers were doing anything other than homework. Much like herself at that age. “First question, how did you like the scavenger hunt?”

Erica scoffed. “I would’ve rather been in class. I got egg all over my favorite running shoes, and we didn’t even win,” she said, crossing her arms as if to fully exhibit her discontent.

“So I take it you’d feel better about the entire event if you would’ve won?”

“I’m just saying, it would’ve made working with Billie, worth it.”

Dr. Larkin scribbled something in her notebook, before glancing back up at Erica, an inquisitive glint in her eye. Erica thought that she looked almost like a cat, watching it’s prey. The mental comparison made her uneasy, and she fidgeted ever so slightly under Dr. Larkin’s watchful eyes.

“Would you say you’re adjusting well here at San Agustin?” Dr. Larkin pressed on with her questioning. “You’re exceeding expectations in all your classes, but what about your social life?”

“Why is it important to know if I have friends?” Erica asked, cocking an eyebrow in a quiet sort of defiance.

“Well, this can be a difficult adjustment period for some students. Being away from home for the first time, it’s important that you have a support system.” Dr. Larkin smiled, and Erica relaxed. She didn’t know why she’d gotten so defensive.

“Well, I’m doing fine in the friends department. As long as they don’t kill each other over some stupid boy,” Erica said, rolling her eyes at the thought of the cold war that had begun on Monday. “I mean, honestly, don’t we all have more important things to worry about boys?”

“I’m guessing that means you don’t have anyone you’ve been keeping an eye on?”

Erica’s thoughts went to Dwayne and then to Sam, but when she opened her mouth, she made no mention of them. “Are there any boys here who happen to be on the Harvard admissions board?”

“No, not that I know of.”

“Then no, there’s no one who’s caught my eye.” Erica grinned, and Dr. Larkin laughed.

“You’re a smart girl, Erica.” Just not smart enough.

“Well, I try,” Erica said, gesturing to the stack of books next to her. She glanced down at her watch and then back at Dr. Larkin. “Time’s up.”

Larkin grinned and closed her notebook, standing up as she did. “Thank you for humoring me. I’ll see you in class,” she said, before turning and walking out of the building, her white lab coat trailing behind her.

𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 {A God RP}

Artemis, Goddess of the Moon

A R T E M I S , G O D D E S S O F T H E M O O N
A R T E M I S , G O D D E S S O F T H E M O O N

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx HUMAN 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗦 Selena O'Ryan 𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 22 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 Lifestyle Guru	𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝑮𝑶𝑶𝑫 Protective Helpful Intelligent 𝑩𝑨𝑫 Vengeful Secretive Controlling 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 To gain control over the Colossus so she can keep things as they are. Artemis has grown accustomed to her new life, and she remembers all to well how the she and the other deities acted with their true power. She knows how she and some of the others continue to act with the limited power they still possess. She has no desire to return to the days when everyone else held all the power. 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 Despite centuries in existence, Artemis and her brother Apollo are forever intertwined. She's always been afraid of losing him forever, despite their sometimes tumultuous relationship. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx	xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx DEITY 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗬 Artemis 𝗗𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡 Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗢𝗡 Greek

𝗠𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬

Artemis, like the moon, wore many different faces as a goddess. She had a caring, nurturing side that was known to peek through for her brother and, some said, her lover Orion. Her vengeance was often overlooked by others, distracted by her soft and calming demeanor. Adonis underestimated her and he paid the price. Niobe taunted her, and her children died. At her peak, Artemis was a multifaceted deity, who's mood ebbed and flowed, like the tides. Her blessings were generous, and her curses were cruel.

𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬

Unlike her brother, Artemis embraced her new life at first. She'd always been known for the devotion of her followers, but in her new state, she found herself so much more able to help them. As a goddess, she'd been free from the fears of pain and injury. She developed an appreciation for suffering, for the strength that came after. For many centuries, she did her best to remain secluded, often in the outskirts of whatever city the Colossus was based in, spreading her teachings to the young women who cared to learn.

As the world grew more secular, Artemis' following began to wane. Being in harmony with nature simply became less important to the mortals than survival. She moved on, finding other ways to fit into the world while still protecting the young women in it. It was hard at first. The world had gotten crueler as the mortals erected new cities. These years reinforced a truth that Artemis had always known: power corrupts. Even among mortals, power corrupted. It was then that she decided, the gods were better in their new forms.

By the time the gods were forced to move to Seattle, the world had undergone many and more changes. There were girls, ready to hear her message once more. In DC, she'd already begun building a name for her new alias, Selena O'Ryan. She was a blogger who championed the powers of holistic medicine, and spiritual reconnection, and most importantly, the moon. She announced online that she was moving to Seattle to open a wellness retreat. She purchased a large plot of land, in a secluded area just outside Seattle, and it was there that she placed her newest "temple."

Moon River Retreat started as a month-long women's only retreat, staffed by women who'd become truly devoted to the teachings there. On the first anniversary of it's opening, Apollo affectionately congratulated her. "Why is it, everywhere we go, you always seem to form a cult?"

Soon, the land had a compound, for her followers to live and produce products that could be sold to keep Moon River flowing. Of course, Artemis took lessons from her fellow gods, and found other ways to make money. Her land provided plenty of room for other businesses, and some of her Maidens were better suited to discovering secrets than gardening. Life in Seattle has treated her well, better than anywhere else has in quite some time. She'd very much like to stay.

𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 {A God RP}

Apollo, God of the Sun

A P O L L O , G O D O F T H E S U N
A P O L L O , G O D O F T H E S U N

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx HUMAN 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗦 Alexander Calimeris 𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 Twenty-five 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 Musician	𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝑮𝑶𝑶𝑫 Clever Passionate Charismatic 𝑩𝑨𝑫 Arrogant Self Centered Reckless 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 Apollo wants nothing more than to be freed from the Colossus, to lead the sun across the sky again. With no immediate plans for freedom though, he's shifted his focus to partying like he's still on Mt. Olympus. 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 Apollo has always feared death, and the end of his immortality. It's one of the reasons he fought so hard against his imprisonment, and why he has become so wary of pushing the boundaries of his cell. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx	xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx DEITY 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗬 Apollo 𝗗𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡 God of the Sun, Prophecies, Healing 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗢𝗡 Greek

𝗠𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬

One of two children born to Zeus and the Titan, Leto, Apollo was born to be an upstart. Nursed on ambrosia and nectar, the food and drink of the gods, Apollo and his sister grew fast. When Hera found out about the children, she sent the serpent, Python, to put an end to their lives. Apollo slayed the serpent, and as he began his journey amongst the Greek pantheon, he became a patron of healers and oracles alike. His favorite story to tell however, is about the time he and Artemis challenged the twins Helios and Selene, for control of the Sun and the Moon. They agreed on an archery contest, which Apollo has always claimed was won with pure skill. Whatever happened that day, Apollo walked away with Helios' golden chariot, and Artemis with a silver one to match.

𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬

At first, being tied to the Colossus was an adventure. Apollo had always had a softer spot for mortals than most deities, and Apollo embraced the new way of life. This curiosity did not last long, and after a few decades he began to reject his extended vacation. Unfortunately, he was just as stuck as everybody else, trailing after the Colossus like dogs, begging for the scraps of their former lives. What followed was Apollo's exploration of the worst parts of humanity.

He would spend a few centuries moping about like that, waking up in different taverns and getting mixed up in whatever debauchery he could fine. Finally, Artemis arrived, just as weak as him, but certainly better equipped to talk some sense into him. The talk did something, that much is for certain. Apollo took up music again, as easily as the day he'd first strummed a lyre. Gradually, Apollo accepted that being free of the Colossus would take time, and he became enjoyable to be around once more.

Leaving D.C. had been a pain. There'd been a mortal who worked on Capitol Hill that he'd taken a bit of a liking to, and then he was forced to hit the road again. A hot mortal wasn't about to keep him from shriveling into a powerless husk, after all.

Seattle turned out to be a less than ideal spot for Apollo. For starters, the sun seems to spend more time behind clouds than in front of them, and the constant rain wasn't a very welcome addition. Despite his misgivings about the location, he made the most of it. Being alive for a couple centuries meant that money wasn't too much of an issue. He got a penthouse apartment overlooking the city. If you're lucky, you'll get to hear him play the instrument of the night at one of his parties, or catch one of his songs at an open mic.

Apollo's Relations

APOLLO'S RELATIONSHIPS
APOLLO'S RELATIONSHIPS

★ 𝚙𝚑𝚢𝚜𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 • ✿ 𝚊𝚏𝚏𝚊𝚋𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢 • ❤ 𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚌 𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 • ✖ 𝚎𝚗𝚖𝚒𝚝𝚢

^{_______________________________________} 𝙰 𝚉 𝚃 𝙴 𝙲 𝙿 𝙰 𝙽 𝚃 𝙷 𝙴 𝙾 𝙽 ^{_______________________________________}

TLAZOLTEOTL
 TLAZOLTEOTL

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ • ✖✖✖✖✖✖✖✖

_{Apollo hangs around the Jade Jaguar often enough that he's become friendly with the Aztec. Though her pantheon is foreign and far removed from his home, the two have a shared love of mortal pleasures. Him and the rest of his friends have spent many a drunken night in Lalli's club, and he's starting to feel like he might owe her a favor.}

^{_______________________________________} 𝙲 𝙴 𝙻 𝚃 𝙸 𝙲 𝙿 𝙰 𝙽 𝚃 𝙷 𝙴 𝙾 𝙽 ^{_______________________________________}

LUGH
 LUGH

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ • ✖✖✖✖✖✖✖✖

_{Lugh and Apollo's shared love of music has brought the once strangers together. Their shared knack for learning instruments has led to some intense jam sessions. Even Apollo can set aside his arrogance for a moment (just a moment) to recognize that Lugh has some serious talent. God help the karaoke bar if they're both in the building at the same time.}

^{_______________________________________} 𝙶 𝚁 𝙴 𝙴 𝙺 𝙿 𝙰 𝙽 𝚃 𝙷 𝙴 𝙾 𝙽 ^{_______________________________________}

ARTEMIS
 ARTEMIS

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ • ✖✖✖✖✖✖✖✖

_{Artemis is Apollo's older sister, and she will never let him forget it, despite only being a couple hours apart. The twins keep up semi-regular contact, depending on how badly he's pissed her off. She's "forbidden" him from setting foot on the Moon River premises, after his last threesome there. Despite their bickering, Apollo cares about Artemis more than he lets on, and he'd do anything to protect her.}

ARES
 ARES

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{Since the Colossus' creation, Apollo has gotten closer with many of his half siblings. He found Ares at the bottom of one of his cycles, drunk in a ditch. By this point, Artemis had knocked most of the moping out of him, and whether he liked it or not, he was a god of healing, even if he didn't have his powers. He helped Ares up, and thus began a friendship that would last centuries. He tries to keep away from Ares during "the bad times" but he's always around to help him back to "the good times".}

HERACLES
 HERACLES

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ • ✖✖✖✖✖✖✖✖

_{Apollo has always had a soft spot for the hero turned god. Something about being hunted by Hera and her infinite number of monsters and plagues really brings people together. Apollo aided Herc in his quest to godhood, and when the Colossus enslaved them all, Herc helped him learn how to be a mortal. As Jackson Drake and Alexander Calimeris, the pair are near inseparable, often showing up to college frat parties with Dio, Hermes, Comus, and Ben. The duo share a condo, affectionately named Casa de Acropolis.}

HERA
 HERA

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{Apollo has never had much love for Hera. Artemis suggested therapy once, to deal with some unresolved anger, but his therapist wasn't really equipped for issues regarding "step-mothers who sent giant snakes after her step-children." To be fair, his therapist had been Sigmund Freud, at the height of his cocaine addiction. Regardless, of any underlying resentment, Apollo has no desire to see Hera, wherever she's holed herself up these days. A part of him hopes she withered away in D.C., but he knows that's probably wishful thinking.}

DIONYSUS
 DIONYSUS

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{Dionysus has become the instigator of many wild nights for Apollo down in the mortal realm. The God of Parties has truly lived up to his name in Apollo's eyes, and he's taken on a twisted sense of responsibility in regards to his cousin. Apollo tends to enlist Dio's help when he needs to get through to Ares, and this has given the two a strong bond. Dealing with Ares will do that to you.}

ATHENA
 ATHENA

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{Athena and Apollo have always been on good terms. Most people don't notice it, but shockingly enough, there's a brain behind Apollo's blond hair and bright smile. He was once a revered for his knowledge, after all. Apollo has a lot of respect for Athena, not that he'd ever say that to her face. She's gotten him out of some sticky situations with the law, and when he's not enjoying the bickering too much, sometimes he even tries to be a mediator between her and Ares.}

ZEUS
 ZEUS

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{Apollo has been one of the few Olympians to respond positively to Zeus' apology tour. Some legends say that Apollo was the King of the Gods' favorite son. No one knows the truth of those myths, but it's fair to say that he's always been closer with Zeus than his brothers and sisters were, and it shows in the ease with which they repaired their relationship. Apollo hasn't forgotten Zeus' many crimes but, well, two thousand years is a long time.}

HECATE
 HECATE

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{A friend of his sisters, and the owner of one of the best bars in Seattle, Hecate is someone Apollo counts as an ally. He's spent many nights at Tessie's, drowning his sorrows or gracing the patrons with some live music.}

COMUS
 COMUS

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{Yes, two of the hottest, coolest girls he knows make out with each other more than they make out with him. If the mortal world wasn't filled with opportunities, Apollo would be jealous, but there are many fishes in the sea, and Comus is fun to have around. Plus, her and Dio are still the best two people to have at a party, hands down.}

HERMES
 HERMES

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{Once upon a time, Hermes stole Apollo's lyre, and soon thereafter, to everyones surprise, a partnership for the ages arose. The two have only grown closer over years in the mortal realm, with Hermes being around for many drug and alcohol fueled shenanigans. Since Loki's attempted murder, Apollo has taken to enlisting Hermes' help in all things revenge related. Takes a trickster to trick a trickster, right?}

PERSEPHONE
 PERSEPHONE

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{If there's anyone who doesn't deserve this, other than himself of course, it would be Persephone. Apollo has always had a good thing to say about the goddess, and he and Artemis were some of the first to come see her after hearing she'd awoken. Finding out she'd lost her memories was jarring. Demeter's demands that they not pressure her to remember anything were scarier though, and Apollo has gone along with this Kore thing for years. Sometimes, it feels like he's known Kore longer than he knew Persephone. He comes by the flower shop in the mornings, usually in search of a cup of coffee to cure a hangover.}

POSEIDON
 POSEIDON

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{Apollo's favorite uncle (don't tell Hades) and his drunk karaoke partner, Poseidon and Apollo are on great terms. Maybe it's cause the ocean and the sun go so well together, maybe it's because Apollo is pretty damn good at getting drunk and listening to the troubles of others. He's taken a liking to the Earthshaker, the Fun Uncle of their fucked up little family.}

EROS
 EROS

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ • ✖✖✖✖✖✖✖✖

_{Years after their last meeting, Apollo hasn't been able to purge the memory of Eros from his mind. Whatever it was they had, it left him wanting, longing, praying for more. He still remembers how it felt, to realize he wasn't coming to the last Conclave, the worry that ate him up over someone who he began to believe couldn't care less. Nobody makes his knees weak like Eros, nobody lives rent free in the recesses of his thoughts like Eros. He's a high that Apollo's been chasing for a century, elusive but oh so fucking beautiful.}

^{_______________________________________} 𝙹 𝙰 𝙿 𝙰 𝙽 𝙴 𝚂 𝙴 𝙿 𝙰 𝙽 𝚃 𝙷 𝙴 𝙾 𝙽 ^{_______________________________________}

BENZAITEN
 BENZAITEN

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{An honorary bro, his Guitar Hero rival, and the master of all things flow, Benny has always intrigued Apollo. He's always been enamored by her penchant for nonchalance, but even if she won't sleep with him, he feels lucky to be her friend. Plus, her vlogging has started to make some good money, and he wants people to buy his merch.}

^{_______________________________________} 𝙽 𝙾 𝚁 𝚂 𝙴 𝙿 𝙰 𝙽 𝚃 𝙷 𝙴 𝙾 𝙽 ^{_______________________________________}

LOKI
 LOKI

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ • ✖✖✖✖✖✖✖✖

_{Apollo is well versed in harmless pranks. Loki's "pranks" are far from harmless. Apollo hasn't forgotten Loki's trick with one of his old mortal flames, and he certainly hasn't forgiven. Revenge against Loki would be nice, though, the sun god tends to be preoccupied with partying and one night stands, more than he is with revenge on a certain trickster. Long story short, his people have enough tricksters of their own; why befriend another?}

Artemis, Goddess of the Moon

A R T E M I S , G O D D E S S O F T H E M O O N
A R T E M I S , G O D D E S S O F T H E M O O N

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx HUMAN 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗦 Selena O'Ryan 𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 22 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 Lifestyle Guru	𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝑮𝑶𝑶𝑫 Protective Helpful Intelligent 𝑩𝑨𝑫 Vengeful Secretive Controlling 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 To gain control over the Colossus so she can keep things as they are. Artemis has grown accustomed to her new life, and she remembers all to well how the she and the other deities acted with their true power. She knows how she and some of the others continue to act with the limited power they still possess. She has no desire to return to the days when everyone else held all the power. 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 Despite centuries in existence, Artemis and her brother Apollo are forever intertwined. She's always been afraid of losing him forever, despite their sometimes tumultuous relationship. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx	xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx DEITY 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗬 Artemis 𝗗𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡 Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗢𝗡 Greek

𝗠𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬

Artemis, like the moon, wore many different faces as a goddess. She had a caring, nurturing side that was known to peek through for her brother and, some said, her lover Orion. Her vengeance was often overlooked by others, distracted by her soft and calming demeanor. Adonis underestimated her and he paid the price. Niobe taunted her, and her children died. At her peak, Artemis was a multifaceted deity, who's mood ebbed and flowed, like the tides. Her blessings were generous, and her curses were cruel.

𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬

Unlike her brother, Artemis embraced her new life at first. She'd always been known for the devotion of her followers, but in her new state, she found herself so much more able to help them. As a goddess, she'd been free from the fears of pain and injury. She developed an appreciation for suffering, for the strength that came after. For many centuries, she did her best to remain secluded, often in the outskirts of whatever city the Colossus was based in, spreading her teachings to the young women who cared to learn.

As the world grew more secular, Artemis' following began to wane. Being in harmony with nature simply became less important to the mortals than survival. She moved on, finding other ways to fit into the world while still protecting the young women in it. It was hard at first. The world had gotten crueler as the mortals erected new cities. These years reinforced a truth that Artemis had always known: power corrupts. Even among mortals, power corrupted. It was then that she decided, the gods were better in their new forms.

By the time the gods were forced to move to Seattle, the world had undergone many and more changes. There were girls, ready to hear her message once more. In DC, she'd already begun building a name for her new alias, Selena O'Ryan. She was a blogger who championed the powers of holistic medicine, spiritual reconnection, and most importantly, the moon. She announced online that she was moving to Seattle to open a wellness retreat. She purchased a large plot of land, in a secluded area just outside Seattle, and it was there that she placed her newest "temple."

Moon River Retreat started as a month-long women's only retreat, staffed by women who'd become truly devoted to the teachings there. On the first anniversary of it's opening, Apollo affectionately congratulated her. "Why is it, everywhere we go, you always seem to form a cult?"

Soon, the land had a compound, for her followers to live and produce products that could be sold to keep Moon River flowing. Of course, Artemis took lessons from her fellow gods, and found other ways to make money. Her land provided plenty of room for other businesses, and some of her Maidens were better suited to discovering secrets than gardening. Life in Seattle has treated her well, better than anywhere else has in quite some time. She'd very much like to stay.

Artemis' Relations

ARTEMIS' RELATIONSHIPS
ARTEMIS' RELATIONSHIPS

★ 𝚙𝚑𝚢𝚜𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 • ✿ 𝚊𝚏𝚏𝚊𝚋𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢 • ❤ 𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚌 𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 • ✖ 𝚎𝚗𝚖𝚒𝚝𝚢

^{_______________________________________} 𝙶 𝚁 𝙴 𝙴 𝙺 𝙿 𝙰 𝙽 𝚃 𝙷 𝙴 𝙾 𝙽 ^{_______________________________________}

APOLLO
 APOLLO

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ • ✖✖✖✖✖✖✖✖

_{Artemis' relationship with Apollo is complex. On the one hand, he's the only true family she has, the only Olympian she can truly count on. However, Artemis knows what Apollo did with his power. Orion's Belt is a nightly reminder of the pain he inflicted when he was a god, and she refuses to let him return to that, even if it is what he wants most in the world. In her opinion, Artemis is doing her brother a favor, trying to keep him from the Colossus. She keeps secrets from him, out of necessity, but she knows a day might come when they find themselves on opposite sides. When it arrives, she'll be ready.}

ARES
 ARES

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{While her brother might be close with Ares, Artemis has always held him in a low regard. As a protector of women, his cycle of violence disgusted her, and even if Apollo insists that the cycle is just a curse from the Colossus, his actions remind her far too much of his life on Mount Olympus. She keeps Ares at an arms length, though she trusts him in the sense that he is a predictable beast. There's always a use for a boar.}

HERACLES
 HERACLES

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ • ✖✖✖✖✖✖✖✖

_{Heracles, like the rest of her brother's friends, is something of a nuisance to the Goddess of the Moon, but one that she has learned to deal with. Seeing her brother almost always means seeing him and Herc together, and they've developed a more playful sort of relationship over the centuries. Artemis wouldn't die for Heracles, but if she was feeling generous, she might push him out of the way of an oncoming arrow.}

HERA
 HERA

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{Artemis has no love for Hera, but that doesn't mean she doesn't have use for her. The Queen of the Gods is a vengeful bitch, Artemis won't ever dispute that, but like Ares, there's a predictability to her. In Hera, Artemis sees an opportunity, for what, she hasn't decided. She knows though, that Hera's wrath might very well be instrumental to her plans one day.}

DIONYSUS
 DIONYSUS

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{Dio is another one of Apollo's friends, though one she has a bit more affection for. He's just as annoying as her brother and Herc, but, when he's deep in the cups, he's actually worth a decent conversation. Like most of her extended family though, Artemis must keep herself at a distance, lest she lose sight of what matters.}

ATHENA
 ATHENA

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{Athena might be one of the few people Artemis calls a friend. The pair have a mutual respect, and it's not uncommon to find the two at Bellona's gym or Moon River, sparring away or having a good ol' fashioned archery contest. Artemis has always had a place for Athena to rest when she needed a reprieve from her many hectic lives, and she hopes that when the time comes, Athena will agree with her about the Colossus.}

ZEUS
 ZEUS

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{Zeus' words may have soothed Apollo, but Artemis has made it a rule to never trust her father. Zeus means well, she believes that, but she also isn't willing to be lulled into a false sense of security. Sooner or later, he'll slip up, and get them into another mess. Artemis has no qualms telling Zeus to fuck off, but, ever the forward thinker, she holds her tongue most of the time. No use causing trouble. Yet.}

HECATE
 HECATE

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{Artemis and Hecate are long time colleagues, and confidants. It was Hecate's domain that Artemis drew the moon across, and when Persephone awoke without her memories, they were both there for the Goddess of Spring. Artemis comes into Tessie's more than any other bar in Seattle, mostly to apologize for her brother, though sometimes you'll find her and Hecate sharing a drink.}

COMUS
 COMUS

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{Comus has earned a place of respect in Artemis' book. Maybe it's the way her and Benzaiten manage to keep some form of control in that ridiculous frat house, or maybe it stems from a memory of what Comus was once able to achieve. Regardless, Artemis is more affectionate and patient with CoCo than any of her male relatives.}

HERMES
 HERMES

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{Hermes is a trickster, but an enigmatic one at that. Artemis is easily perturbed by his pranks, but she's also had many centuries to get used to them. She knows, more often than not, that Hermes means well, and because of this their bickering is mostly friendly in nature. She's still bitter about the stolen arrows though.}

PERSEPHONE
 PERSEPHONE

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{If there's any Olympian that Artemis trusts more than Apollo, it's Persephone. They were close before the Colossus, Artemis being one of the many gods that searched the realms for Persephone when she disappeared. Finding Persephone sleeping after their imprisonment was jarring, but she's always been somewhat ashamed at the relief she felt when Persephone's memories seemed to be gone. She'd always harbored a lingering distaste for Hades, and it was nice to have her old friend back. Artemis sees herself as a protector when it comes to Kore, though she does try not to get too Demteresque. Operative word being try.}

POSEIDON
 POSEIDON

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{Poseidon was no protector of women while he was a god, and for that, Artemis will always hold something of a grudge. The story of Medusa is essentially a think piece on why her family is better as they are. However, Poseidon's years of moping have also made him a bit of an opportunity in her eyes. She's been keeping tabs on him the best she can, and she's hoping that he's remorseful enough to help her keep the gods chained to the Colossus.}

^{_______________________________________} 𝙷 𝙸 𝙽 𝙳 𝚄 𝙿 𝙰 𝙽 𝚃 𝙷 𝙴 𝙾 𝙽 ^{_______________________________________}

PARVATI
 PARVATI

★★★★★★★ • ✿✿✿✿✿✿✿ • ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ • ✘✘✘✘✘✘✘

_{Parvati is a kindred spirit in Artemis' eyes. Both renowned for their multi-faceted existences, Artemis feels like she can relate to Parvati in many ways, even if their pasts are so different. Parvati comes to Moon River whenever she's in need of a rest, and Artemis even adopted one of her foster puppies. Sirius is always thrilled to see his old mommy, and Artemis enjoys spending time with someone who isn't part of her extended family.}

Project Untamed

_{With a special guest appearance by Jericho Colby
Location: Arts Building}

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The Art Building was empty after the scavenger hunt, as Bradley had expected. After a day filled with people, Bradley felt like slipping off. The refreshing, air conditioned breeze that accompanied his arrival was a relief after running around under the New Mexico sun.

The tall boy walked into his favorite room, crossing the empty space in the center to take a seat at his usual spot. The automatic lights flicked on, bathing the room in a soft, yellow light. He was halfway through setting up his canvas, and paints when a low, smooth voice rang out from near the door. “How did I know that you’d be here?”

“Maybe it’s because this is the only place I ever am?” Bradley replied, turning around to see the tall, slender form of Mr. Jericho Colby.

Colby was the art instructor at San Agustin, approachable, supportive and warm, the kind of teacher every introvert dreams of. Since Bradley had arrived at school, Mr. Colby had been an ever present helping hand, a mentor that he might have been afraid to admit he needed. Most of the teachers in Bradley’s life had passed over him, in favor of people like Erica, but Jericho was able to see Brad’s talent for himself.

“I’m guessing they sent you to interrogate me?” Bradley said, turning back around to face his unfinished painting, while Colby took a seat at the easel next to him. His face morphed, a blinding grin cutting across his sharp features.

“‘Interrogation’ is quite a big word for it. You know we like to check up on you guys, and this is just a chance to do that. How’d you like your team? Second place isn’t too bad, y’know?”

Bradley smirked. Mr. Colby had a way of padding his questions with compliments, something he learned in whatever course he’d taken before he’d been allowed to teach students. Brad had caught on to it pretty quickly, called him out on it even, but he still went along with it. He liked Colby enough that he was willing to share, at least a little bit. “They weren’t bad. Wish we could’ve picked our teams though,” Bradley said.

“Yeah, you and every other kid on campus,” Colby said, chuckling. “Let me guess, you would’ve preferred Mr. Slater and Mr. Pierce?”

“I would’ve.” Mr. Colby was quiet for a moment. He was used to conversations with Bradley, the short and straightforward answers, offering no more information than he needed to.

“Are you sleeping any better?”

“I slept last night, if that’s what you’re asking,” Bradley replied. The piece in front of him had begun to take on more shape since his session with Hana on Monday. The cityscape was much clearer now, a window to a place that was just out of reach. “I asked the nurse for some sleeping pills, but she said something about ‘the damage it could do to my developing brain.’”

“Well, she’s not wrong. It’s important that you learn to be present and mindful of your thoughts, before you start pumping your brain full of chemicals. Did you try the meditation track I sent you?”

Bradley shook his head, but didn’t meet Mr. Colby’s face. “I tried, but I got bored. Haven’t tried again,” he said.

“Well, maybe give it another go. It can’t hurt, y’know?” Mr. Colby sat silently again, watching while Bradley made the brightest of greens appear against the canvas, delicately poking and prodding with his paintbrush. It was truly something to watch him work.

“Has my family sent anything yet? My brother?” Bradley faced Mr. Colby this time watching as his face maintained that soft, comforting smile.

“Not that I know of. But I’ll check the mail tonight,” the mentor said, just before standing up and clapping a hand down on Bradley’s shoulder. “Don’t get into too much trouble,” he said, though his grin didn’t make the warning seem too serious.

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Jericho Colby strolled into the elevator, inserted his master key into a lock by the buttons for each floor, and waited patiently as he moved down, down, down below the surface of San Agustin. His interview with Subject #31 had gone better than he’d hoped. Some days, it was impossible to get the boy to talk, despite the rapport he was building.

He’d need to have a letter written, one that he can say is from his family. Clearly, he’d been thinking about the implanted memories for a bit too long. Hopefully the forgery would do the trick, and get him on track. They didn’t need another problem like they’d had with Subject #50.

It might be worth it as well, to get the subject some sleeping pills. He knew that Wayman wanted to see the effects that Subject #50’s nocturnalism would have on the brain, but providing the medication would win his trust in a big way. Something to consider. The elevator came to a stop, and Jericho walked out into a stark, cold hallway, lined with metal and fluorescent lights. He smiled. Everything was going according to plan.

𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 {A God RP}

Apollo, God of the Sun

A P O L L O , G O D O F T H E S U N
A P O L L O , G O D O F T H E S U N

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx HUMAN 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗦 Alexander Calimeris 𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 Twenty-five 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 Musician	𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝑮𝑶𝑶𝑫 Clever Passionate Charismatic 𝑩𝑨𝑫 Arrogant Self Centered Reckless 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 Apollo wants nothing more than to be freed from the Colossus, to lead the sun across the sky again. With no immediate plans for freedom though, he's shifted his focus to partying like he's still on Mt. Olympus. 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 Apollo has always feared death, and the end of his immortality. It's one of the reasons he fought so hard against his imprisonment, and why he has become so wary of pushing the boundaries of his cell. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx	xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx DEITY 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗬 Apollo 𝗗𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡 God of the Sun, Prophecies, Healing 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗢𝗡 Greek

𝗠𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬

One of two children born to Zeus and the Titan, Leto, Apollo was born to be an upstart. Nursed on ambrosia and nectar, the food and drink of the gods, Apollo and his sister grew fast. When Hera found out about the children, she sent the serpent, Python, to put an end to their lives. Apollo slayed the serpent, and as he began his journey amongst the Greek pantheon, he became a patron of healers and oracles alike. His favorite story to tell however, is about the time he and Artemis challenged the twins Helios and Selene, for control of the Sun and the Moon. They agreed on an archery contest, which Apollo has always claimed was won with pure skill. Whatever happened that day, Apollo walked away with Helios' golden chariot, and Artemis with a silver one to match.

𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬

At first, being tied to the Colossus was an adventure. Apollo had always had a softer spot for mortals than most deities, and Apollo embraced the new way of life. This curiosity did not last long, and after a few decades he began to reject his extended vacation. Unfortunately, he was just as stuck as everybody else, trailing after the Colossus like dogs, begging for the scraps of their former lives. What followed was Apollo's exploration of the worst parts of humanity.

He would spend a few centuries moping about like that, waking up in different taverns and getting mixed up in whatever debauchery he could fine. Finally, Artemis arrived, just as weak as him, but certainly better equipped to talk some sense into him. The talk did something, that much is for certain. Apollo took up music again, as easily as the day he'd first strummed a lyre. Gradually, Apollo accepted that being free of the Colossus would take time, and he became enjoyable to be around once more.

Leaving D.C. had been a pain. There'd been a mortal who worked on Capitol Hill that he'd taken a bit of a liking to, and then he was forced to hit the road again. A hot mortal wasn't about to keep him from shriveling into a powerless husk, after all.

Seattle turned out to be a less than ideal spot for Apollo. For starters, the sun seems to spend more time behind clouds than in front of them, and the constant rain wasn't a very welcome addition. Despite his misgivings about the location, he made the most of it. Being alive for a couple centuries meant that money wasn't too much of an issue. He got a penthouse apartment overlooking the city. If you're lucky, you'll get to hear him play the instrument of the night at one of his parties, or catch one of his songs at an open mic.

Cancelled - until next time family. Thank you for understanding.

_{a @smarty0114 x @icy hot collab}

Liquored up and ready to blow their parents’ money, Katie, Chloé, Ava, Reyna, and Ivy started off their shopping trip together, before drifting off to different stores, with promises to meet up once they were all done. Katie had mentioned not having anything “Vegas appropriate” and Chloé had happily dragged her off to the mall’s Versace store.

Katie wasn’t unfamiliar with opulence, but she was definitely averse to it in many ways. Growing up in Beverly Hills, it was impossible not to end up a little spoiled, but Katie had always felt weird spending obscene amounts of money on clothes. Newly single, slightly stressed out Katie, felt differently on the subject, however. She wanted to look hot, and no one could deny that Chloé was really good at looking hot.

It didn’t hurt that Aleks and his accent had lodged themselves in her brain, crossing her thoughts whenever she let them wander. Whatever guilt she might’ve felt after her conversation with Carter had been numbed by her buzz, and she was in the market for something, or someone, to keep the bad feelings away. If that interaction in the parking lot had been anything, Aleks and Chloé were close, and Katie figured it wasn’t such a bad idea to do some investigative work. “So like, what’s the deal with Aleks?” As soon as the words left her mouth, Katie was reminded that subtlety was her brother’s art form, not hers. She wasn’t used to beating around the bush, but nevertheless, she would try her very best.

Chloé had been looking through high-end rack, after high-end rack, stopping to pick up and examine a pair of dazzling shoes, only to be drawn away again by a peculiar little black piece. Katie’s question was barely enough to draw her attention away from the dress she circled on the mannequin, “Hmm? Did something happen with him when you guys were talking? Sometimes he says too much, but I can give him a little reminder if you need me to.” Chloé replied with a short laugh shaking her closed fist as a promise to Katie.

” What do you think about this dress?” Chloé gestured to the little blackdress that had been the object of her attention.

Katie paused her line of questioning to examine the dress, running her hands over the black fabric before taking it off the rack and holding it up in front of her. It wasn’t something she’d have ever picked out on her own, but she had to admit, it looked good. “Okay, okay, this could work,” she said. “Anyways, I was just curious. You’d think the whole ‘International Man of Mystery’ vibe would’ve faded by now,” Katie said, peering inside a glass case to get a look at the necklaces inside.

Chloé paused a moment to ponder Katie’s observations, it was always interesting to hear how people viewed Aleks, and it always seemed to be the opposite of her own views. Aleks had always been easy to read, but maybe it was due to them using similar masks to hide away behind. But Chloé wasn’t about to out her partner in crime if Katie thought he was mysterious, then Aleks would be, “Yeah, but doesn’t that ‘Secret Agent’ vibe make him hotter? I know you’re thinking about it, I saw you drooling a little earlier.” Chloé responded with a laugh as she moved on to search for her own outfit, “I’m not one to pry... But just know if you need to talk I’m great at listening. If you don’t want to talk, I think you should take tonight to leave Beverly Hills completely behind you.”

Katie’s smile faltered and she froze for a moment, still staring at glittering diamonds. The way Chloé had left it, she didn’t need to come clean yet. So, maybe it was the Goose, or, more likely, Katie needed to talk to someone. “Carter and I broke up. Well, I guess it would be more accurate to say I dumped him. Hence my surprise arrival this morning,” Katie said, facing Chloe with as much confidence as she could muster. Even in front of her friend, in a moment of vulnerability, it was difficult to let the walls come all the way down. “I’m fine, obviously, I mean, I’m me. But, long story short, yes, it definitely makes him hotter.”

“ Yes, you are you, vibrant and fierce, and in that-“ She pointed to the dress Katie held in her hands, “No man, secret agent or mafia boss, alive would dare turn you away tonight. One of us has to have a scandalous Vegas tale to tell over a campfire, and I think you might just be in the market for that, what a way to declare your new bachelorette status than seducing a man worth a few hundred million dollars?”

Chloé’s grin was mischievous as she brandished her own simpler mini dress, “Or woman, girl’s do some things better than boys do, you can ask little Josie about that one, or I can give you a first-hand demonstration.“ She issued a playful wink and looped her arm through Katie’s, ”Do you need to try it on?”

Katie grinned, Chloe’s playful flirting lifting her spirits a bit. “Yeah, I need to make sure it looks perfect for tonight,” she said, leading them towards the fitting rooms, where an employee led them to an empty room and drew the curtain. “What about you? Anyone, you’re after on this trip?” Katie asked as she began to undress and slip into the dress, unfazed by Chloe’s presence.

“Mm I’m here for the journey, not the destination.” Chloe’s response was noncommittal as she set her things down on the bench and tended to the zipper on Katie’s back once the straps were pulled over her shoulders, “If things happen, then they happen. But that’s just my style of doing things. But if you’re a go-getter, make it happen girl.”

“Well, I am known for making things happen.”

Stepping back she let out a low whistle as she took in Katie, “Okay, ex-boyfriend, who? Damn, this dress was made for you, please tell me you’re getting it.”

The blonde looked over her smiling reflection in the mirror, turning around a few times to check herself out from all angles. “I mean, I kind of have to, right?” She did one more spin and nodded confidently. “Yes, absolutely. Thanks, Mommy’s credit card!” After some help from Chloe with the zipper, Katie was slipping out of the dress and back into her clothes. “Thank you, for finding this. I needed some retail therapy.”

Chloé was gathering her things from the seat as Katie changed back into her clothes, “Don’t mention it, what better way to kick off a night in Vegas than to do a little splurging. And if it gets that pretty smile on your face, job well done on my part!”

As Chloé was exiting the dressing room a glittering black dress caught her eye, “And so, Versace becomes the modern olive branch,” she murmured aloud as she took the dress from the rack, “Alright, you good to go? I’m ready for some food and more day drinking.“

“You read my mind,” Katie said. The girls paid, and left the store behind them, in search of food, friends, and more alcohol. Luckily, Vegas wasn’t short on any of the three.

Descension (A God SoL RP)

I'm gonna reserve Apollo if that's alright. Thinking Brenton Thwaites for my FC but that's just off the top of my head.

Descension (A God SoL RP)

Oooooh got a few ideas cooking already, count me in :)