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 Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 7:18 pm
Mount Olympus
Mount Olympus is home to the Greek Gods, and as such is decorated grandly. It's a temple in the clouds, made of gold and silver and decorated by different symbols to represent the different gods and goddesses of the pantheon; there's a lightning bolt for Zeus, a wing for Hermes, a coin for Hades, a plant for Demeter, a heart for Aphrodite, a hammer for Hephaestus, the moon for Artemis, the sun for Apollo, a drop of water for Poseidon, a sword for Ares, an owl for Athena and a ring for Hera. There are six main sections of Mount Olympus: The Grand Hall, the Throne Room, The Gardens, the Fountain, the Arena and the Globe. Here's a description of each of these areas.
The Grand Hall
Basically a large hall and entryway to Olympus. It's decorated by statues and busts of each of the gods and is used as a meeting hall.
The Throne Room
A large hall that has 12 thrones decorated by the symbol of each god who is seated there. Only on rare occasions are all 12 thrones full, and on occasion, there is a thirteenth throne which is occupied by a guest.
The Gardens
The Gardens are a large cloudy oasis in the middle of the temple which includes a bathhouse, a few lounge items, and several other relaxing things. To add to the atmosphere, there is a waterfall that and a river that run through these gardens to make travel easy.
The Fountain
The center of the temple and a great meetingplace for the nymphs, satyrs and other deities who wander around in Mount Olympus. It is a large fountain that is frequently bathed in and is decorated by statues of each of the pantheon.
The Arena
A colliseum that is used for sporting competitions, sparring and other things. Frequently occupied by Ares and Athena.
The Globe
The strategy room for the gods, a large map of the earth where they plan how the day will work for humans.
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Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:18 pm
Tama squeaked affirmatively and then stepped onto the girls chest, staring into her ear. He blew another gust of air into her face and then layed down. He was exhausted from his Mountain Climbing expidition. He wasn't quite asleep, just resting. His face was still in the girls direction, his blue-green eyes stared into hers. He squeaked quietly and did nothing.
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Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:58 pm
Rin blinked a couple times, nose wrinkling when the mouse stepped onto her chest. The gust of wind against her ear caused her to actually shiver, but she supressed most of it. Her eyes watched the mouse lay down upon her, and she stared right back, not moving or saying a thing. But after a moment, she slowly reached up with one hand, and ran her finger gently down the mouse's back. Though, she kept completely silent as she did so.
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Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 8:06 pm
Tama stretched with comfort as the girl stroked his back, his jewel-encrusted tail moving slightly back and forth. He started to doze off, but didn't quite fall asleep. It was nearing late morning, and the sun shone brightly through the windows of the moving tree. He didn't want to fall asleep... but if he got any more comfortable... or sleepy, he would. ************* Haruko blinked suddenly. She seemed to have fallen asleep in the chair... and she didn't know if Rin was asleep. Her door was open a crack... and she was bored. She stepped over into the pantry and grabbed a mango, slicing it down the center and using a melon-baller to take out the insides. She cut a few strawberries and put them in the middle, and she put Whipped Cream on top. She put each on a plate and put both plates on a tray. Then she squeezed two oranges and removed the pulp. Added a bit of water and some sugar and she had two glasses of Orange Juice ready for both of the girls to have breakfast. She stepped up the stairs carefully and knocked on Rin's door.
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Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 8:11 pm
Rin watched the mouse for a few seconds longer, until his eyes closed, and then shifted her attention to the ceiling. It was still hard for her to believe that she was currently inside a moving tree, or whatever, but she guessed she couldn't argue. She'd actually seen it happen herself, and seeing was believing, right?
She let out a quiet sigh, stroking the mouse's back once more, before she heard a knock at the door. "...yes?" she mumbled, but hopefully it was loud enough for Haruko to hear. She was automatically assuming it was Haruko. Who else would be here?
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Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 8:19 pm
"I brought up breakfast" she said in a sing-song voice. She had loved her breakfasts. And she knew what she would make tomorrow for breakfast too. She opened the door slowly and wandered in with the tray. She sat down on Rin's bed and then smiled. Tama was asleep on her chest. She put the tray down on a table and scooped Tama up and into her pocket. She smiled and grabbed a plate. She held it out to Rin. "So, what do you think of the tree?"
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Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 8:22 pm
Rin sat up as soon as the mouse had been moved, and sat cross legged on her bed. She stared at the tray for a moment, and then shifted her gaze back to Haruko. "It's very odd," she said bluntly. "I can't... get used to the idea." She had never even heard of something like this! And she'd suddenly found herself watching one grow, and then stepping into a door that happened to be on the side. It was all extremely strange.
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 5:36 pm
Haruko smiled and grabbed a strawberry with her fork. She bit into it and smiled. It was perfect... a little tart and very sweet. Her favorite. She looked at Rin, and swallowed to speak. "I know... It was a little weird when I made my first tree. Now I do it all the time. That's how I got to Ria and how I got to Mirandal, too. she said. She took another bite, this time with more whipped cream. "Are you gonna eat? I might make us some omelettes and chicken after this..." she said.
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 5:38 pm
Rin just listened quietly for a moment, looking almost out of it until Haruko asked her if she was going to eat. Then she blinked, and slowly nodded her head as she reached out and took one. She began eating at a casual pace, taking a spoonful of whip cream by itself, and then a strawberry, eating it all seperately rather than together.
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 5:53 pm
Haruko smiled and took a bite of mango and then looked at Rin. "You probably have a robe in your closet to wear to Mt. Olympus... And remember to call me Agatheangelos." she said. She was probably going to warn her every day for a while. She smiled again and sat in a desk chair near Rin's bed. She loved to cook, so she wouldn't mind to make all the meals while they were in the tree. She ate a mixed bite of all three types and then waited. She didn't know what else to say.
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 6:07 pm
Rin blinked, pausing with her fork halfway to her mouth. She stared towards the closet, and then to Haruko. "...Agatheangelos," she mumbled to herself, testing out the word, even though she'd already done so. It was a pretty tough name to get stuck in her head. Hopefully she wouldn't forget.. She let out a sigh, and took another bite of mango this time. Rin had been spoiled so she'd never really cooked a meal in her life. She could only make sandwiches, or things that required no skill.
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Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 4:00 pm
Haruko bit into the mango again and looked at the ceiling. Even it was black. Except for one spot. It was white. I guess since she decorated the rooms after the person's heart, it made sense. Everyone had to have some light in them, right? Haruko smiled and ate some strawberry and whipped cream. She was still speechless. She couldn't think of any conversation. The tree started to gain speed, however.
((Next post = next day?))
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:52 am
Rin pulled her legs to her chest, balancing the plate atop them as she continued to eat slowly, still piece by piece. A bite of mango, then whip cream, then a strawberry. This caused her to eat pretty slowly, but she didn't mind. Not like there was anything else to do. Her eyes wandered slowly around the room, taking in the colors, or rather, the lack of colors. She did note the single white spot and couldn't help wondering if it was a mistake of some sort. Why would just that little patch be white? But she ignored it after a second, looking back to her plate as she ate another bite.
[K... you can do it. >.>]
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Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 1:37 pm
Haruko blinked as she woke up in her own bed. Yesterday was like a blank. All she could remember was making breakfast and reminding Rin-er... Achlys to call her Agatheangelos. It was probably boring. She tends to forget things that are boring. She nodded her head, still half asleep and wandered downstairs to make breakfast. Rin's door was still closed, probably still asleep. She opened the cupboard and got out two eggs. Today she would make a bentou-style breakfast. She made 8 omelettes, 4 for each of them, as well as some takoyaki* and rice. She put it all in a bentou and carried them into the dining room. Then she wandered upstairs and knocked on Rin's door. Two more days left... then she would be home.
((*Takoyaki is a kind of japanese snack. They're balls of octopus fried up... like frenchfries.))
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Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 1:51 pm
[K, I've heard of those.]
Rin stirred slightly at the sound of someone knocking on the door, and then slowly blinked her eyes open. "Hold on..." she mumbled, and slowly pushed herself up, struggling to untangle herself from the covers. When she was finally free, she made her way to the door and tugged it open, looking out sleepily. "What is it?" she asked, then quickly covered a yawn with her hand. She was definitely sleepy, and didn't really wake up that fast in the mornings. Her hair was a mess, and she was in black pajama pants and a black t-shirt.
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