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Post by DiliaRen on Aug 4, 2012 17:25:51 GMT
In the meanwhile, where Patroklos' lovely mother and his kindhearted aunt were about to prepare the dinner, he appeared back to his place in the garden to continue with his bussines, playing with his little wooden toys and making the sounds of galloping horses and the neighing in between.
It didn't really take a lot of time for the Alexandra sisters to finish the dinner The smell of the fresh pitta and soup is smellable even outside the garden. Wow, it really smells tasty! Without hesitating, the young boy ran into the dinning room to finally eat with his family and also the new ally of his mother. "Yay! Finally it's done. Pitta!" he said, as he tried to climb up the chair for his own, thought he always lands down on the floor, but as motivated as he his, he keep tries to get up on the chair.[avatar]http://i46.tinypic.com/2evyex1.png[/avatar]
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Post by Admin Knight Durante on Aug 6, 2012 17:38:07 GMT
Much to Sophitia's surprise, Cassandra had finished with the soup as soon as the Grecian mother laid the pitta onto the table. With a thankful smile to Cassandra, Sophitia sat down, soon after she had assisted Patroklos' mission to sit successfully onto his chair by himself as Cassandra served her freshly prepared soup.
No sooner than Cassandra served it did Sophitia begin to taste the soup for herself after watching Voldo's reaction. It was in fact, just like the way her mother prepared it. "Thank you Cassandra, its delicious." Sophitia thanked her younger sister, whilst motherly running her fingers through Patroklos' head of hair.
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Soon after the trio and the young boy had finished eating, Sophitia had immediately stood up to help Cassandra put the plates and cutlery away. It was getting rather late; time seemed to pass by far quicker when in deep conversation.
"Cassandra, I'm going to put Patroklos to sleep, I'll be right back."
Sophitia hauled her son up into her arms, despite whatever condition he was in at that moment in time to tuck him in bed. Being a strong mother, the Holy Warrior managed to carry her son all the way up the stairs and into his bed.
"Goodnight, Patroklos..." Sophitia pecked him on the forehead, before closing the door behind her...
Will Patroklos be safe whilst she and Cassandra are gone...?
Sophitia...
A godly voice resonated like a thunderstorm in her mind...
Two women and a small troop of soldiers have entered the grounds of Eurydice Shrine...
Two women...? What were they doing at Eurydice Shrine at such a late hour? The Holy Warrior, being almost the caretaker of Eurydice Shrine due to her everyday visits, had fled downstairs to where Cassandra and Voldo were sat.
"Eurydice Shrine... some people are there... I have to see what is going on."
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Post by darkstar56 on Aug 6, 2012 23:12:46 GMT
"Thank you Cassandra. It's so delicious." said her older sister after she tasted the soup.
"Glad you like it Sis. Mama has been teaching me how to cook a lot of her dishes ever since we've returned."
After everyone has finished eating, the two sisters cleaned up the table, washed the dishes and put them back in the cupboard. Sophitia then took Patroklos in her arms and brought him upstairs to his room, seeing that he already started yawning. It was rather getting late anyway.
After a while, Sophitia came running back down to meet Cassandra and Voldo,who was looking rather worried.
'Eurydice Shrine... some people are there... I have to see what is going on.'
Cassandra could see the uneasiness within her sister's eyes. She knew something was up.
Suddenly, Voldo started to hiss again. Obviously, Cassandra could see that he was trying to say something. Figuring it out on her own, she knew that he was warning Sophitia on going back at the shrine that late in the evening. She then decided to back up the blind man.
"He's right Sis. You should not be wandering out at this time. But if you still insist on going, then we would tag along with you and we won't take no for an answer. right Voldo?"
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Post by Admin Knight Durante on Aug 7, 2012 20:15:38 GMT
It would not be wise to go alone at this time of night. Would you like one of us to accompany you? There is no telling who or what might be waiting there. "This is precisely what I wish to find out... it is so late at night, I do not understand why people will decide to pay their respects for Hephaestus now..." Sophitia replied to Voldo's hisses with a concerned nod. It was her duty to do as Hephaestus wishes, which is why she is obeying the summoning she had heard when she had put Patroklos to sleep.
"He's right Sis. You should not be wandering out at this time. But if you still insist on going, then we would tag along with you and we won't take no for an answer. right Voldo?"
The Holy Warrior smiled thankfully to her younger sisters kind hearted suggestion. "You both are welcome to accompany me. Hephaestus had told me that a group of soldiers are amongst the few who had been found there... which what concerns me." Sophitia informed her sister and her new accomplice as she wore her short cloak once again.
What will you do about your son...?
"My son will be safe providing I am still in Athens... I will not let anyone touch Patroklos..." Sophitia almost growled at the thought of her son at risk.
After Pyrrha's disappearance, the Grecian mother could only sacrifice herself for her son. If the group of soldiers appeared at Eurydice Shrine... they were either after Hephaestus, or... herself. The shrine is considered useless to anyone else's eyes...
"Let us part swiftly. I have a grave feeling..." Sophitia's eyes lowered, unsure of her thoughts, before yanking open the Alexandra House door, awaiting for Voldo and Cassandra to prepare themselves for a spontaneous trek back up to Eurydice Shrine...
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Post by darkstar56 on Aug 9, 2012 10:04:25 GMT
As the trio was walking by the moonlight towards the shrine, Cassandra started to think what lies ahead of their journey there. Will the people that Sophitia saw were allies or enemies? Where will this meeting bring them next and more importantly, Do they have any information about the whereabouts of Pyrrah or her captor.
She then decided to ask her sister about it out of curiosity. "So Sis, what do you think of the people that you see in your vission?"
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Post by Admin Knight Durante on Aug 9, 2012 14:27:08 GMT
Sophitia gazed up at the moon dusted Eurydice Shrine on the mountain peak, as she recalled the vision she had had in order to answer Cassandra's question.
"There were two women, and soldiers of some sort. From the type of armour they were wearing... they were all women also."
The Holy Warrior frowned at herself as they had reached the base of the endless staircase to the pinnacle of the mountain.
"Regardless of gender, I need to find out why they are here, so late at night, and with so many people."
And so the trio begun scaling up the marble staircase to Eurydice Shrine...
(Continue posting in the Eurydice Shrine thread :D)
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Post by blueharbinger on Dec 13, 2012 3:23:08 GMT
The Alexander household was as silent as the stars in the sky as the night continued onward. Patroklos awoke with a start, reaching out for someone who wasn't there.
"MOMMY!" the young Grecian screamed, sweat spotted his brow as he took small, shallow breaths.
The boy could never remember his dreams, but he often woke up in this same manner, sweating and calling to his beloved mother. After a few moments in the silent darkness of his small bedroom, Patroklos finally calmed himself, his racing heart had steadied and his breathing became natural once more. Rubbing his eyes sleepily, the young boy peered at the moon through his window.
"Mommy..."
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Post by Admin Knight Durante on Dec 13, 2012 10:33:31 GMT
[avatar]http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_memprpRYlj1rab50go1_250.png[/avatar]Sophitia led Elysium through the door of her home, somewhat relieved to be back. No sooner had they crossed the threshold, however, than the Grecian warrior heard a terrified yell from upstairs.
"MOMMY!"
Sophitia's eyes widened and she looked fearfully at the Spirit Sword. 'Patroklos - my son - what - I -'
Gathering her thoughts together she raced upstairs to her child's room to find him staring out the window. She ran to him and scooped him up in her arms, holding him close.
'It's alright, Patroklos, my love, I'm here,' she said, rocking him slowly, 'did you have a bad dream?'
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Elysium thought it better to wait at the bottom of the stairs in the hall while Sophitia comforted her son. She looked around at the Holy Warrior's home. It was neat, well-kept and spacious, and had a positive atmosphere about it. She studied the beautiful murals on the walls, deducing that they were of the Greek gods, the most prominent of all being Hephaestus.
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Post by blueharbinger on Dec 14, 2012 2:04:47 GMT
"I was...dreaming..." Patrokolos replied, his voice so small that it was barely audible as his mother gently rocked him back and forth in her arms.
"Everything was black and...and you..." the young boy rubbed his eyes sleepily before he looked up at his mother with big green eyes.
"Mommy, I don't want you to go away..." Patroklos nestled himself as closely to his mother as he could before continuing,"The blackness took you away..."
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Post by Admin Knight Durante on Dec 14, 2012 13:19:59 GMT
"I was...dreaming... everything was black and... and you... Mommy, I don't want you to go away... the blackness took you away..."
Sophitia held her child closer to her with a sad smile on her face. 'Mummy's here, Patroklos,' she soothed, but she knew it to be a lie if she was going to search for Pyrrha, 'I'm not going away...'
She rocked him gently for a few moments before realising she was keeping Elysium waiting. She smiled at Patroklos. 'We have a visitor downstairs. Would you like to meet her?'
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A few minutes later Elysium saw Sophitia come downstairs, carrying her child with her. 'So this is your son...' she said, eyeing him with interest, before giving him a small smile, privately wondering what sort of warrior he'd make when he grew older.
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'Patroklos, meet Elysium,' Sophitia said warmly, 'Elysium, this is my son, Patroklos.'[avatar]http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_memprpRYlj1rab50go1_250.png[/avatar]
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Post by blueharbinger on Dec 14, 2012 19:53:21 GMT
Patroklos gazed at the woman his mother had introduced for a short time before gathering the courage to speak.
"U-um, hello..." the young boy greeted Elysium with a shy smile but quickly turned away from her, frightened somewhat.
"Mommy, the pretty lady is scary..." Patroklos whispered to his mother hoping the lady wouldn't hear him and get angry.
"She has scary eyes..." the boy continued, fearfully.
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Post by Admin Knight Durante on Dec 14, 2012 22:18:10 GMT
[avatar]http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_memptpKNCn1rab50go1_250.jpg[/avatar] "U-um, hello..."
Elysium dipped her head in response to the shy boy's remark.
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"Mommy, the pretty lady is scary... she has scary eyes..."
Sophitia could not help giggling as she made her way down the stairs and led the Spirit Sword into the dining area of her house. She had to admit, they did glow a little brightly.
'She's here to help us find your sister. She's a friend,' she replied, giving her son a kiss on his brow.
She gestured to the table. 'Please, sit down,' she said to Elysium, and placed Patroklos on a chair near her.
Sophitia headed towards the kitchen, which was connected to the seating area. 'Is there anything specific you would prefer to have?' she asked the Spirit Sword in an attempt to make conversation that was not related to today's events.
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Elysium shook her head slightly. 'I have no preference.'
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Post by Berach Liathain on Dec 14, 2012 23:37:18 GMT
Going through the forest path was second nature for the young man, and the fact that the destination was so close to the shrine only cut the time even shorter. Nary a few minutes later, Berach had guided Durante through a shortcut and sent the both of them to the front of the Alexandra household.
"Haahhh. In record time, too." He flung his cape out from around him to behind him in a dramatic display as he marched on forward to the door of the house. It was a nice and quaint house. Cement and wood combined together into a simple two-story, with an open back for the smithery to let all the fumes out and the metal to cool off, lots of flowers and trimmed grass surrounding the area, and a wonderful view out back. Beautiful.
Berach slid the wolf helmet off of his head again and tucked it under his cape. Hopefully nobody else present would mind an almost-naked nine-foot-tall scarred and eyepatch'd barbarian holding a decapitated wolf head with horns on top and wearing spiked bones carved into greaves and gauntlet. That would just be terrible. He raised his hand and gently knocked on the door.
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Post by Admin Knight Durante on Dec 15, 2012 12:39:15 GMT
A short while later the table had been laid and food was just about ready when there was a knock on the door. Sophitia smiled warmly as she opened it to let Durante and Berach in.
'Perfect timing!' she said brightly, and stepped to the side to allow them to cross the threshold, 'I hope everything went well with Hephaestus.'
Sophitia then changed the subject, not wishing to pry, and led them to the table, drawing up a couple of chairs for them. 'Dinner is served,' she said, laying out a lamb casserole with various Greek breads and dips to go with it. 'Help yourselves!'[avatar]http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_memprpRYlj1rab50go1_250.png[/avatar]
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Post by Black Knight Durante on Dec 15, 2012 17:38:09 GMT
Durante walks inside the humble Alexander home.
"Thank you for your hospitality, Sophitia."
He follows Sophitia into the dining room, spotting the home cooked food laying out for her guests.
He sat down as he started getting his serving of casserole and a single piece of bread as she told them to eat. He took a bite of her casserole, still continuing to eat through his helmet.
"This is really good. It feels pretty good eating home food after eating out most of the time."
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