[EDotD RP] Gentle Words for Gentle Souls

[Thabara]

„No offense was taken,“ Nergal tried to reassure the anxious forest deity. „It is just … that a great deal of the experiences I have made on this plane, while bound to a very vulnerable, still half-mortal body, were less than pleasant. And it is nothing I wish to discuss either,“ he clarified quickly, before Glyph could even think to ask what exactly had happened to him.

„Hrm-hm, Ankou.“ Why did everyone seem so surprised, once that relation was divulged? „He guides the spirits of the dead. There are a great many which find the way on their own, but by far not all of them. Especially not now, after I was gone for Ages, literally. I … am grateful he seems to have found a friend in you.“ He picked up upon the lines of concern forming upon Glyph's features, but not the reason for it. To him, it seemed only natural that plants would wither under his touch – though he presumed the devastating effect would lessen once he no longer extended his powers like now, to make possible the Day of the Dead – for he couldn't think of any other deity that would be closer to the domain of Death than him.

„Of course you may meet my children.“ Why did people … deities … seem to think they needed his permission first? Even Harmodius had seemed hesitant to interact with them without his prior consent. Though, when he thought about the possibility about someone like Avarita approaching his offspring, the ideas they could give them … His lips pressed into a thin, dark line almost immediately. Okay then, so he did prefer to be asked for permission first.

[SkieBorne]

"I did not think you would..." He murmured, "I do not pry where it is not wanted. I will, however, listen if any should wish to speak." Glyph smiled, the offer broad enough to deflect any pressure it might have put on the god.

He did, however, blink when the other thanked him for his friendship and tilted his head, "I find Ankou to be good company... why would I not consider him friend? As I consider you a friend now... I am not so difficult to impress, just do not cross me or mine - something I think we can both agree upon. I just... hope he doesn't take entirely after you or I shall have to move my garden to pots and hide them away when you both visit." Forest pursed his lips in a thoughtful expression, honestly trying to figure out the logistics of death-proofing his rooms for visits from Nergal and potentially Ankou. "You're welcome to visit me.. but, ah... give notice first?" He asked, trying to be delicate about the matter. He did not fear or loathe death but at the same time... it would be most tiring regrowing his garden.

Glyph lit up at the other's permission and flashed a brilliant smile, "Thank-you. Perhaps you might bring them when next we meet, then? Ankou asked me to encourage the breeding of his crows and they have built nests in my room... it promises much. Do you think your children might enjoy that?" Provided of course, they did not prefer other sorts of entertainment.

[Thabara]

„Us chtonic deities … I, at least, am used to the fact that we are feared more than anything else. Our presence seems to be intimidating to most. I myself am fine with it,“ or so he liked to pretend at least, „but I would not wish for any of my relatives to feel rejected, or lonely, for what they are.“

„Honestly, I think the effect I have upon alive plants would be less devastating were it not for the Day of the Dead. Currently I am extending a great deal of my power to make it possible, and realms of Gaia and I are … overlapping, would be the best term to use, I think. Once the dead have been returned to their rightful place …“ He shrugged. „I will have to wait and see for the effects of it.“

„I would be pleased to bring my children … And my wife-to-be too, perhaps? They all would enjoy your company, and what you have to offer, muchly, I do think.“

[SkieBorne]

Glyph waved a hand, "I am no mortal, Nergal. We are comrades, I have no reason to fear you. Or Ankou. It would be difficult otherwise, I think." Gentle chiding, perhaps, but he could understand. He would no sooner want to be feared for what he was... though the likelihood of that was slim, given his nature.

"Either way," he shrugged as well, "Do not let it keep you from visiting me. We cannot help what we are."

Glyph blinked at that and smiled, nodding, "Of course. I would enjoy meeting Lady Music as well. It is a plan then, Nergal. I shall meet your family at some point in the future. When you decide upon a time, send a messenger." He'd straightened up and had a sense of happiness about him as he walked with the god, pleased that Underworld would want to introduce his family.

[Thabara]

„I honestly do wish Gaia had your kind of insight,“ Nergal said with a sigh. Though she wasn't exactly afraid of him, but rather loathed him with a passion that was frightening to him.

Though, did she still, really?

He hadn't met her for so long, perhaps he really ought to try …

One of them would have to make the first step, after all.

„However, speaking of my brother ...“ He peered into the distance over the smaller god's shoulder, at two figures in the distance, both of them familiar. He and Glyph were not the only ones to have sought escape from the buzzing activity of the festivities, it seemed.

„Your company has been most pleasant, and I certainly do look forward to be visiting you in the future with my family. I will send a messenger beforehand, just as you have suggested to do. But now, if you would excuse me …“

[SkieBorne]

"You do me an honour to say that," he replied with a bow. He really did need to go find Gaia... there was much to speak of.

Turning as the other looked over top of him - not uncommon as he was still relatively short in comparison to most other people here - he thought he saw the figures that had caught Nergal's attentions and nodded, stepping out the way. "I did not mean to keep you, Underworld. Your company would be most welcome. Take care."

Offering a wave of his hand in parting gesture, he slipped back into the crowds to go enjoy the festivities for a few moments more and give Nergal some space.