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       #Post#: 960--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Starting an alternate circle: beginnings
       By: Inkglitched Date: April 28, 2023, 11:54 am
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       Solis chuckled a bit.” Yeah they are Ezra is usually a bit
       calmer but when they both get worked up…yeah. Before vacation
       there was a big ol’ slap fight, jalal had a time pulling them
       apart.” He said chuckling.
       Once inside cookies and some juice were distributed, save for
       Eden. She had some honey rolls, with one of her favorite juices
       watered down. She ate it without much complaint as she didn’t
       eat the really sweet stuff that much. Honey and breads would
       always be something she enjoyed most. She did have some dried
       raisins as well though and ate it just fine. It took some
       convincing after a time-that it was something special when she
       got upset about the others getting something good.
       Ezra was the lucky one to get some cookies and a juice to drink.
       He learned his lesson after making fun of Eden not getting a
       cookie, by getting nothing but celery sticks with peanut butter
       a few times. He drank it down and scarfed the cookies for Eden
       to look over.”You’re gonna end up with celery again if you don’t
       slow down.” She said as he drank his juice to get the last bit
       of cookie down.”I’m fine.” He retorted.
       After snack time, the few who decided to go went.
       Ezra would be a bit downhearted when he didn’t catch one like
       the others. After a bit of waiting, Ezra caught one.”AH I got
       one!” He called and pulled a little.”Kinda heavy..” he said
       before stepping back and managing to reel it in. He got a little
       bit of help and smiled.”I Got one!” He called out a bit to jalal
       who saw this.
       Eden who didn’t really have the patience was allowed to just dig
       around in the sand to build sandcastles at the beach line.
       Sitting in one spot really just wasn’t her thing at all. Solis
       was with her watching her go at it while keeping an eye out.
       Since what happened he wasn’t gonna let these kids suffer
       another kidnapping for sure. He heard jalal call a little bit,
       and talked about watching the kids shortly.
       Once the kids were settled, Solis and Zan began their stories.
       “Yeah, poor john, if it hadn’t been for billy’s aim, the griffin
       would have taken him to the nest. Said it was a good ride.”Said
       solis chuckling as the kids giggled. He gave them a few stories
       of his own adventures he had so far, one of them being a
       favorite was the ruin of the fae castle.”It was crazy…swore I
       heard a voice saying…‘I want buttered toast.’ No, it was Lorie,
       messing with me…that’s when I decided no spooky stories before I
       enter ruins..ever again.” He said flatly..
       [hr]
       Jalal and Namor went on their long ‘walk.’ It took a bit of
       ways…but jalal was led to apart of the beach that no one really
       went to, it was quiet..secluded, and full of sand.
       Jalal being wise had a big blanket to lay it down, and sat on it
       before feeling namor sit by him.It felt awkward at first for him
       cause it had been very long time.  He scooted a little closer to
       the scruffy man before feeling his face turned and a hot mouth.
       A soft noise came out -a groan at the feeling before he felt
       himself laid down. he took a breath when they separated to feel
       the mouth again, the sounds of their mouths groaning into the
       others was apparent.  Things started to come off, stripping and
       being laid to the side his red hair splashed out around him
       before watching namor go down. he blushed a bit.”oh I’ve had
       someone before just…been a while..” he said before feeling his
       legs moved. It was clear he was hard and ready, but he felt the
       man getting him ready, and waited to feel the pressure.
       A slow moan slid out as he felt the fill. This guy had girth, he
       felt the man wait as he knew he was getting use to it before the
       movements began, slow at first. his moans slipped out as he
       looked up at Namor. The slow movements became quicker and harder
       before he felt a hand start stroking at him, his head tilted
       back as he felt the build up, trying to hold back a little to
       enjoy the feeling of bliss at the end.
       The moment he let go, it felt like a rush, his seed spilled on
       his stomach before the pace quickened more as he made small
       cries, the spot being railed felt good to him.
       “Ah…fu.ck…namor…there..mm” he sounded before feeling the hot
       seed fill his ass.
       #Post#: 965--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Starting an alternate circle: beginnings
       By: Minyaagar Date: April 28, 2023, 10:33 pm
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       Zan tried to not laugh too much imagining Eden and Ezra slapping
       each other. "They probably just need to get used to spending
       more time around one another. There are some people that need
       time to adjust to one another." He replied.
       Zan was more than a little impressed by the beach manor, taking
       it all in silently as everyone gathered in the kitchen for the
       snacks the cook had provided. He watched as Lucas and Atreus
       seemed in engulf their cookies and smiled when Adan offered them
       some of his. Hama and Einar snuck a few of their cookies to the
       younger boys as well, when no one else was watching.
       When fishing was brought up; Hama and Einar asked if they could
       stay and get cleaned up instead. "It;s been ages since we've had
       a proper bath," Hama explained, and scratched his neck. "The
       swim probably helped, but I need soap,"
       Halder who'd made an appearance led the boys off to the bathroom
       and found some clothes for them to change into.
       Lucas grabbed Atreus and led him off with the others, very much
       wanting to catch some fish. "Are we gonna eat them too?" He
       asked looking happy at that thought.
       Namor chuckled at the boy's enthusiasm and nodded. "Sure will. I
       can show you how to clean them up after we catch enough."
       Namor got everyone set up with fishing poles and went around the
       boys, showing those that needed to know how to bait the hooks
       and cast the line out. Soon enough they started catching fish.
       Lucas caught the first one, a rather nice-sized one that Namor
       stashed in the bucket to keep. Adan and Snow caught theirs at
       the same time. and then Ezra finally got one. Atreus was mostly
       just watching, not all that keen on fishing, but willing enough
       to be there for Lucas.
       Finally, there were enough fish and the boys were satisfied.
       Namor showed them how to gut and clean the fish. After letting
       them try on a few, he finished expertly finishing them up, and
       filleted them so they were ready for the cook to use for dinner.
       He sent off the fish with the boys who headed up to the manor
       with Eden and Zan and Solis. Once there, the two adventurers
       regaled them with all sorts of tales, some scary, some funny,
       and some just crazy. Atreus seemed far more interested in
       listening to the adventures they'd gone on together, leaning in
       with interest on his face.
       "Lorie always did like messing with you," Zan couldn't help but
       snicker. By now he'd all of Solis' stories, though they still
       entertained him.
       "All right Zan, what's your craziest adventure?" Hama couldn't
       help but ask, having been listening from the doorway with an
       amused expression.
       Zan shot him a look. "It involves skiing half-naked down a
       mountainside with a hawk attacking me," He replied, chuckling at
       the memory. It was quite a funny story, involving goats that
       kept coming after him and butting him while he tried to
       negotiate a trade between two tribes. "Then..they decided the
       only way they'd settle was if I could make it down the
       mountainside on a metal shield! I made it down, and then wiped
       out face-first in a huge snow drift! The hawk..well, I guess he
       thought the hat I was wearing was food," He ended with a
       chuckle.
       When it seemed that Zan and Solis were done with storytelling,
       Adan hurried off to get the book he'd finally finished
       translating. "Here..look at this. It's a book about a portal to
       the lost world of Atlantis; Snow and I are gonna go next year
       and find it." Adan said proudly as he laid the book out so
       everyone could gather around to look at it.
       This drew everyone in to look at the pictures and they listened
       with great interest as Adan read through it, explaining what it
       said with a great deal of enthusiasm and excitement.
       "We should all go! It would be so much fun!" Lucas exclaimed,
       glancing up at the others. "It would be a great adventure!" He
       began singing a little ditty under his breath, not realizing
       that it might affect everyone else in the room. "Adventuring we
       will go, adventuring we will go, high in an airship to find a
       lost world in the oceans below."
       By now Tahvia and Caltharas had been drawn in by everyone's
       excitement over the book. "it might not be a bad idea," Cal told
       his wife in a lower voice.
       "Caltharas..we have to get back in a week," Tahvia reminded him.
       "No we don't. I trust Katsu and Arnar to run things. Plus...we
       could take more time off. We should have a proper family
       adventure." Caltharas replied. "We can wait to ask Jalal what he
       thinks, but I'm betting he'll agree with me."
       "We could take my ship," Zan suggested, the wanderlust stirring
       inside him.
       Tahvia raised an eyebrow, while Caltharas chuckled. "We'll need
       a bigger ship for supplies and everyone that's going.
       Though..maybe you bring yours as the scouting ship."
       [hr]
       Namor was more than ready to get Jalal to himself, and they
       headed off on their walk while the kids were distracted by the
       adventuring Zan and Solis' tales. He couldn't help but think
       that this new relationship would be a great adventure.
       Namor smiled, watching Jalal lay out the blanket on the sand. He
       hadn't thought that far ahead when he'd brought the man out to
       the secluded spot. He moved to sit down, and let his gaze slowly
       go over Jalal's profile. He was about to ask the man if he could
       kiss him when Jalal scooted closer. He took this as a sign and
       reached over to pull the man's face to his own and kissed him
       deeply.
       They progressed a bit naturally after that, and Namor pulled
       Jalal down, feasting on the man's mouth before pulling back and
       pulling in a breath, before kissing him again.
       Their hands were quick in removing the clothes between them
       until they were both bare. "Gorgeous," Namor couldn't help but
       murmur at the sight Jalal made with his hair splayed out around
       him and moved to kiss down the man's body slowly.
       "Good to know," Namor murmured against Jalal's skin and moved
       his legs up, and took his time pleasuring and loosening Jalal's
       body. It was a good bit of time before he was moving to push
       inside. "Gods," He breathed out, bracing himself over Jalal, his
       hair falling down over Jalal's face. He kissed the man, and he
       started to move, slowly.
       Namor tried to hold back from going too hard, but the more he
       heard Jalal's moans of pleasure, the more it turned him on and
       made him go faster. He was lost in the sensations and moment and
       reached down to stroke over Jalal. "Gods...Jalal, you feel so
       good," He groaned and sped up a bit more, and felt the other man
       cum, spilling between them.
       Namor angled Jalal's body just a bit and moved faster, nearly
       ravaging the man's body. Namor came hard, with a loud groan, and
       released a huge load into his new Lover's body.
       "Well..damn," He groaned and caught himself in his arms before
       he could crush the smaller man. "There's definitely chemistry
       between us," He said with a grin and leaned down to claim
       Jalal's mouth in a deep kiss.
       After feasting on Jalal's mouth for a long time, he finally
       pulled away with a happy moan and slowly pulled free and rolled
       onto his side next to Jalal. His hand roamed over the other
       man's chest and teased his nipples. "Next time..you can do
       whatever you want to me." He said, wondering a bit if Jalal was
       the type to like both sides. "Probably should have mentioned, I
       like to be on the receiving end too."
       #Post#: 967--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Starting an alternate circle: beginnings
       By: Inkglitched Date: April 29, 2023, 8:35 am
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       Jalal couldn’t help but blush at the man a little. He felt the
       deep kiss, to kiss back.”yeah… just can’t get over the fact your
       magnet and I just get pulled toward you.” He said with a
       chuckle. He felt the touches and blushed a little.”only felt
       right being taken first.. then give.”
       Jalal said honestly.”sorry for being awkward.. I’m actually
       quite old, and hadn’t been with someone in 50 years almost.. my
       last mate passed away back then, so it took time to heal. “
       Jalal explained to him.  He trailed his hand a bit on the man’s
       chest some. “I know I’ll have lots of fun and adventure with
       you…” he said with a sexy voice before  kissing the man again.
       [hr]
       Ezra and Eden listened to the stories intently, some making them
       laugh and more. But at the same time Eden became quite quiet.
       She remembered a lot of jalal’s stories of travel, and some of
       their own.
       She watched as Adan ran off to get the book, and excitedly
       telling the rest about how snow and him would go. She got a
       little quieter. Ezra noticed how Eden was a little and looked
       over at the boys.
       Whatever was going on in Eden’s head she somehow rebounded
       some.”I wanna go, “ Eden said and her head tilted.”Jalal talked
       about wanting to go for a long time- he travels lots.. well he
       use to..” Eden said softly. Part of her wondered if he ever felt
       tired of her, and missing the adventures.
       Solis who was thrilled a bit himself- noticed a change in Eden’s
       demeanor, but went with it asking.”oh he did too?” Eden nodded.
       “He’s been to lots of old places.. says history is
       important…”Eden said as she felt a bit dozy. The singing from
       the small boy, made her feel a little funny, Ezra was nodding
       off a little too, and settled back on the couch some. Eden
       shifted a little to put her head on her brothers shoulder to
       yawn.
       
       #Post#: 969--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Starting an alternate circle: beginnings
       By: Minyaagar Date: April 29, 2023, 12:25 pm
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       Namor let out a deep laugh at Jalal's joke about him being a
       magnet. "I haven't heard that one before." He murmured and let
       his hands explore the man next to him some more. He smiled,
       nodding at the other's explanation. "I have seen your generous
       side, so that sounds about right,"
       Namor leaned in to nibble on the man's neck, only pausing when
       he heard how long it had been for Jalal. He pulled back, giving
       the man a look of sympathy. He knew very well how hard it was to
       lose someone..and the process of healing from it. He wasn't
       quite mortal himself..and from the sound of it, he and Jalal
       might have a long life together. Which was a very pleasing
       thought.
       "I got the feeling you were an old soul, I just didn't realize
       how old you really were," Namor said softly. He shifted under
       his lover's touches and smiled at Jalal's next words. Oh, would
       they ever!
       He met Jalal's kiss, and deepened it, his hand sliding into the
       other's hair to pull Jalal closer. After some more heated kisses
       between them, he pulled back to take in a long breath. "There's
       something you should know Agapo," He said drawing the man's face
       to look him in the eyes.
       "I'm not that young either. Why I travel around so much is
       because I don't age like others. I'm a demigod. My father was
       Poseidon..and my mother a human. I have one gift, but it's not a
       major one. I guess long life could also be considered a gift, at
       least to some. I'm nearly 500 years old, and still going strong.
       I've had a lot of lovers..and seen all of them pass. So I know
       how hard it was for you. But..fifty years is a long time, I hope
       I didn't hurt you,"
       Namor's hands continued to roam over Jalal's body. "Whenever you
       feel ready, I'm all yours."
       [hr]
       Zan was rather pleased with the idea of being a scouting ship
       for such an adventure and pulled out his every convenient pocket
       diary to jot down some ideas and things he knew they'd need for
       the trip. He glanced up when he heard Eden mentioning that Jalal
       used to travel a great deal. "Oh? Well I am betting he'll want
       to go too then! We'll have to ask him when he gets back. I
       wonder if Namor would want to come, he'd come in handy," He
       commented recalling how the huge man had gone straight into
       danger the day before without blinking.
       Hama shot a look over at Einar who was yawning and reclined back
       on one of the couches. "Why am I suddenly so sleepy?" He mumbled
       and ran a hand over his face.
       "I probably wore you out," Hama couldn't help but tease in a low
       voice, and moved to wrap his arms around Einar's shoulders from
       behind. He thought no one was looking and leaned in to steal a
       kiss.
       Einar froze, and glanced around to make sure no one had seen;
       and saw Solis looking at them. "Hama! Not here," He whispered,
       feeling a bit worried about how everyone would react to them
       being more than the friends they pretended to be.
       "Fine," Hama murmured and ran a hand through the other's hair.
       "But later..we're gonna sneak off so I can get a turn."
       Snow couldn't help but notice how sleepy Ezra and Eden were, but
       figured with everything they'd done that day that they were just
       worn out early.
       "Looks like you two could use a short nap before dinner," Tahvia
       commented looking down at the twins, with a soft look.
       Atreus glanced around, noticing the sleepy kids, and scratched
       his head. It was kind of weird that he and Lucas hadn't been
       affected. They'd had a long day themselves. "I can help Ezra get
       to his bed," He offered.
       Snow moved to lift Eden up, rather pleased he was strong enough
       to lift her. "Might as well, we're gonna get too loud out here
       for them to nap. He led the way to the two rooms and laid Eden
       on her bed and covered her up with a blanket. "I'll come to get
       you up for dinner," He said and glanced around before laying a
       kiss on her cheek and leaving.
       Atreus laid Ezra on his own bed in the other room and made sure
       he was comfortable. "Have a good nap, Ezra," He told the boy,
       smiling when he spied the kitten in the room. He moved to pick
       Shadow up and set the kitten on the bed with him. The cat let
       out a soft meow and curled up next to Ezra, more than happy for
       a soft bed and a hot kid to nap with.
       Back in the living room, Snow joined in with the planning and
       got a bit excited about the idea that this adventure was going
       to happen much sooner.
       "We may need a guide of some sort. I wonder if Namor has been to
       Thescara," Caltharas murmured. "I wonder when those two are
       coming back. That walk turned out to be a long one,"
       Zan shot a grin at Solis, they'd seen the two men looking at
       each other and were quite sure "walking" wasn't what the two
       were doing at the moment.
       #Post#: 970--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Starting an alternate circle: beginnings
       By: Inkglitched Date: April 29, 2023, 5:03 pm
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       Jalal blinked as things slowed some as he heard the man tell him
       he was a demigod. He had ran into one before in life- a woman
       who was a product of Aphrodite and a human man, so it shouldn’t
       of surprised him to run into another- let alone know he’d have a
       long one with this one!
       “Oh despite how long it’s been- I’m okay.. be sore- but that’s
       not a bad thing.” Jalal said to smirk a little as he let his
       fingers trail down and gently grip the man to start moving his
       hand on him.
       “One more round.. then a bit of a talk.” Jalal said in a sexy
       way. He rolled them both over to capture the demigods mouth
       feverishly. The feel of his mouth in his was apparent, his
       fingers delved in the man’s hair entangled while he soaked his
       fingers to angle the man’s legs to loosen it up.
       Once he got him ready he slid in, he gasped a little at the
       tightness. Jalal moved his hips as he began to move inside the
       man. Slowly at first, almost as if he was enjoying feeling the
       man completely. He picked it up, pounding a spot as he listened
       to the man’s sounds.. and before long, and several rolls in the
       sand later, were breathing heavily, Jalal was laid up on top of
       namor as he took a moment.
       Once finished, he rinsed in the ocean a bit, given the romp did
       cause sand to come on the blanket and places before dressing..
       then he spoke.”I’m well over 1000 years old.” He said bluntly.
       “I was mortal once, but in an effort to save what was left of
       the people I made what was considered law breaking.” He
       explained.”my younger brother did the same- he’s just under 1000
       years old… I can’t explain it all as the knowledge was struck
       out by the fae queen in an effort to strike down what was left
       of the forbidden knowledge. The only ones to remember such a
       tragedy would need to be  700.. maybe 800 years or more- think
       the elves fit the criteria.” He said with a sigh. “They were
       smart keeping their distance.”
       “The children I have are adopted.. the brother came a little
       after as a result of the negligence of his father.. his sister
       way before- being left all alone in the desert.” Jalal said
       simply.
       He went a bit sad all of the sudden. Eden, he knew once they get
       back- her test could result in her no longer being among them if
       not prepared properly. Only one woman had succeeded in becoming
       a living stone- but that was 500 years ago. He shook his head
       away.”ready.. to see the rest of them?” He asked.
       [hr]
       Solis had caught the kiss to smirk a little. He understood their
       feelings but kept quiet, he figured they had their reasons and
       would say something in time. He noticed Eden visibly starting to
       droop, and was about to move to see snow lifting her up for bed
       instead to give another small smirk.”cute.. carrying her like a
       princess.” He shot a little to watch as what he could see of
       Eden’s ears turn red.
       Eden couldn’t help but snuggle just a little against snow. Her
       feelings had been strange- despite how forward she was in the
       beginning, kissing the cheek of the two. Her eyes looked up
       though snow would not quite know it since her head was on his
       shoulder.
       They reached her room to feel him lay her down and the promise
       to wake her up.”okay..” she said softly before the small kiss to
       her cheek. She pulled the covers over her head before hearing
       the door close as she was now about the color of her own hair.
       Ezra just let atreaus carry him piggy back and almost snoozed a
       few times before they made it to his room, when he was laid down
       and covered up. He saw how he put the kitten near him.”can you
       stay?” Ezra said with a small tremor.”I ..ah don’t want shadow
       to run off” He lied quietly. The boy still suffered from
       terrible dreams, mostly running from the red king, it often left
       him crying some nights to be soothed. Even the occasional short
       naps sometimes didn’t even keep them at bay. All he knew was
       this kid was nice enough to take him to his room- he hoped he
       was nice enough to stay long enough to make sure he fell asleep
       okay.
       Solis now enjoying the quiet a little heard Caltharas.”oh..hoho…
       they’re doing more than just walking.” Said Solis with a
       grin.”all I know is I hope we can get a long ‘walk’ in.” He said
       winking at Zan.
       [hr]
       The twins slept hard.. and for once Ezra’s nightmare started as
       one to turn into a sweet dream- which was a first for him.
       It started out with the chase, and him getting away to feeling a
       pull to a much better dream.. as if he escaped into a zoo full
       of animals.
       Eden on the other hand- had a strange one. A strange woman stood
       in front of a pyramid and seemed to be talking- but Eden just
       couldn’t seem to understand her. The words felt strange and was
       repeated- over and over.. what brought her out of it was snow
       gently shaking her shoulder.
       Eden was talking in her sleep- and the whole time  Eden
       muttered.” I don’t understand.. say it again?”before fully
       waking up.”dinner time?” She asked before taking her mask off to
       rub her face as she sat there trying to remember what that woman
       was saying.”I’m coming.”
       Jalal and Namor had finally popped up around dinner time, Jalal
       had his hair pulled back in a tie, his shirt somewhat open- but
       seemed way less uptight. He helped get the kids plates, making
       sure Eden only got the portions what he knew she’d only beable
       to eat.
       Ezra on the other hand- thought he was really hungry and got too
       much, as he ate he made a small face as he realized he had too
       much. He didn’t know what to do as he didn’t want to get in
       trouble for not finishing his plate. What surprised him was
       atreaus and Lucas giving him a hand, swapping things to keep him
       from getting in trouble- even the stuff he didn’t like to eat.
       #Post#: 973--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Starting an alternate circle: beginnings
       By: Minyaagar Date: April 29, 2023, 9:48 pm
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       Namor was more than a little surprised that Jalal wasn't
       reacting more shocked by his revelation. It made him curious
       about Jalal and if he'd met another like himself. Perhaps
       Artemis? He'd run into her once before around the Greek
       island..funnily enough close to Thescara.
       He let out a sigh of relief when the man assured him he was okay
       though a bit sore. Namore shivered under Jalal's wandering
       fingers and let out a soft moan when the hand gripped his
       stirring member. "That's good to hear, oh..fu.ck," He groaned
       his hips moving in rhythm with Jalal's moving hand.
       "Sounds perfect to me," Namor purred back, not fighting when the
       man rolled him over on his back. Their lips met, tongues tangled
       and they made out hotly. His hips bucked a bit, as Namor ran his
       hands down Jalal's back and groped the man's ass a bit harder
       when he felt fingers going through his hair.
       "Fuck..Yes," He groaned when he saw Jalal sucking on his
       fingers. He assisted the man in moving how Jalal wanted and
       groaned as the fingers sank inside him. It hadn't been quite as
       long for him, but he wasn't going to protest Jalal touching and
       pleasuring him in every way.
       When Jalal slid into him, Namor let out a low groan as pleasure
       rushed through him. "Oh gods..yes agapo..more," Namor's moans
       remained the same, low and frequent as Jalal has his way with
       him. "Ah, gods.." He groaned out cuming hard when he was filled
       so wonderfully full. His arms wrapped around Jalal, as he moved
       his legs around the man's waist, tightening just a bit.
       "That was amazing," Namor panted out and ran his hands over
       Jalal's back and as.s, groping him a bit more.
       He released the man after a short while and followed Jalal into
       the ocean to clean up himself. Namore could see that the sun was
       starting to get lower and knew they'd have to head back soon.
       Not that he minded. He knew there would be more time for them to
       have fun with one another soon enough.
       He went back to the blanket and started to redress, shaking the
       sand out of his discarded clothes when Jalal began talking.
       Namor's eyebrows shot up high when Jalal announced an estimate
       of how old he was, and then went on to talk about how that had
       happened. It was a bit..shocking, and yet...Namor was happy at
       the same time. He pulled on his pants, and shirt, not bothering
       to button it up.
       "I didn't realize you were a cradle robber,"  He joked lightly,
       rubbing his jaw as he looked Jalal over. "You look so young for
       your age," He added more softly. "All joking aside, I am not the
       type to judge. You're who you are because you wanted to save
       those you cared for. In my book, that makes you an incredible
       man, even if you broke the rules to do it. I'd very gladly keep
       you as my agapo if that's what you want."
       His expression softened when he heard about Eden and Ezra's past
       lives. "Well..they have a good father in you. And...I
       hope..maybe a second Dad. I have always wanted to be a father
       myself. I just..could never imagine losing a  child..even to old
       age. I know it's got to be painful." He added, thinking that
       Jalal might have gone through that very experience with how old
       he was.
       Namor nodded and stood up, offering Jalal his hand. "Of course I
       am." He pulled the man up and into a deep passionate kiss. "I
       think...I'm not going to let you go anytime soon. When you
       leave...I'm coming with you."
       [hr]
       "Well she is one, to me at least," Snow told Solis as he left.
       The more he thought about it, he realized how true that
       statement was. She might not act like what others thought a
       princess should, or behave. But that wasn't what made a
       princess. She had a kind and open heart and was fierce and ready
       to defend those she cared about. To Snow..that was enough to
       make her a princess. And maybe..one day he could make her one.
       Atreus wasn't sure why he'd carried Ezra. He knew someone else
       could have, but seeing the boy so tired and in need of help had
       tugged at him. Kind of how Lucas being sick or hurt had done the
       same thing.
       He stopped, a look of surprise on his face when Ezra made his
       request to stay. Seeing the kid's tremors made him flash back to
       the ones he'd had after he'd been hurt in the past. Plus..poor
       Lucas was always shaking when he was afraid of his nightmares.
       "Sure Ezra," Atreus murmured and moved closer and shifted the
       cat and boy further onto the bed, and then laid down next to
       Ezra. He gently ran his fingers over the boy's back as he did
       for Lucas. After a few moments, he began to sing an old lullaby
       he remembered from long ago. It was one of the few things he
       remembered his mother singing. It was in some old tongue that he
       didn't really understand, but it had helped Luxas sleep and it
       seemed to be helping Ezra as well.
       Once the boy was sleeping easily, Atreus slowly got off the bed
       so as not to disturb him and went back to where everyone else
       was.
       [hr]
       Dinner rolled around as did the talk of the trip, which amused
       Namor quite a bit. Though he didn't say way. He'd tell the
       adults later when the kids were off to bed.
       He couldn't help but notice the looks he and Jalal got from the
       older kids and the other adults. Apparently..their slightly
       mussed clothing and hair gave away what they'd been doing.
       "Well..if you're all set on this idea of finding Atlantis..maybe
       we should go. I can help as a guide, and translator if need be.
       I've been in and around Greece many times. It can be tricky to
       get around some of their mountains. There can be some pretty
       nasty weather during this season though. We might want to hire a
       weather witch to help," He added thoughtfully.
       Atreus and Lucas couldn't help but notice when Ezra looked
       worried that he couldn't finish his large helpings and waited
       until the adults were focused on other things to steal the boy's
       food bite by bite. Even after that, both went to get more plates
       of food. The cook would come to discover they were bottomless
       pits, much like Snow who was on his third plate already.
       "How can you eat that much?" Adan asked, his eyes a bit wide.
       "I must be growing again," Snow replied with a grin. "Or maybe I
       have hollow legs,"
       Adan shook his head and rolled his eyes.
       "What's a weather witch Namor?" He couldn't help but pipe up,
       overhearing the man mention it.
       "Well..they're kind of like tuners, but they don't need stones
       to focus their powers. They have a connection with nature from
       their bloodline. Most don't come this way all that often.
       Something about how Audora was split apart, messes with their
       control. Only a really powerful one would venture here." Namor
       explained and got up with his empty plate. "Want some more
       Agapo?" He asked in a softer tone, turning to Jalal and using
       his special endearment.
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       Re: Starting an alternate circle: beginnings
       By: Inkglitched Date: April 29, 2023, 11:34 pm
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       Jalal took the man’s hand and made a small shocked look.”is it
       really okay? Mean.. you’ll be jumping in right with me and the
       kids.” He said blushing as he felt as if the man proposed.
       Eden had heard snows response as it had been the reason she
       blushed more. She really started caring for him and Adan. She
       hoped deep down it would be ok to be with him. Jalal did have a
       talk with her that there might be a time he may not beable to be
       around due to duties.. but it made her a bit sad at the thought.
       Ezra seemed more than happy to see the food go and mouthed thank
       you, when the adults looked away. Eden listened a bit immersed
       at what the adults were talking about.
       Jalal also seemed interested.”I’ve wanted to see Atlantis all my
       life.. it’s one of the few places I haven’t., and would be wise
       to get one for sure.” He said agreeing with Namor.
       Solis chuckled a bit at snows response to Adan.”he’s a
       beanpole.. can see him getting big quick”
       Eden was still a bit distracted. But more or less still thinking
       on snows response about her. She finished up her food as she
       looked over at Jalal and Namor.
       “Yes I would like more amar- just a little.” He said as her head
       tilted at his behavior. “Dad… is he gonna be our new dad?” She
       asked as Jalal froze, his fork dropping some.
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       Re: Starting an alternate circle: beginnings
       By: Minyaagar Date: April 30, 2023, 12:07 am
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       Namor smiled at Jalal, giving himself a moment to think it over.
       "Yes, it is. I'm more than ready to join your family." He said
       softly.  Namor had never been more sure of anything in his
       entire life than wanting to spend his future with Jalal.
       [hr]
       Atreus gave Ezra a wink, more than happy to help the boy out.
       Lucas smiled around a mouthful of the delicious blueberry pie.
       He eyed the piece on Hama's plate and waited until he was
       looking away to steal a bite.
       The thievery was caught by Tahvia, and she raised an eyebrow at
       the boy. Lucas shrank a bit in his seat and tried to hide behind
       Ezra, making Atreus laugh.
       "What's going on Shrinking violet?" Hama asked turning to look
       at him.
       "I stole a bite of your pie, and the lady caught me," Lucas
       mumbled, looking a bit fearful.
       Hama merely laughed and gave his pie to the boy. "Have at it
       kiddo,"
       "Well, then let's go. It might take a few days to get everything
       ready though. I'm sure if everyone pitches in it won't be too
       much work." Caltharas said glancing around the table.
       "Though..what about Adan's cat?" He asked with a frown.
       "Bring it along. The ship's likely to have mice that need
       catching," Namor said, with a shrug of his shoulders. "Most
       ships have a cat..or two. Depending on how big it is,"
       Zan nodded, piping up. "I'm actually looking for a cat for my
       ship. I'd take Shadow in a heartbeat if he was a good mouser,"
       Adan was happy to hear that Shadow wasn't going to be left
       behind and chuckled at Solis' comment about Snow. He couldn't
       help but frown though when Zan said he'd take his cat. "I'm
       supposed to take care of him. He's my responsibility. I can't
       just give him away."
       Zan reached over Solis to muss up Adan's hair. "I wasn't
       completely serious about taking Shadow. I was kidding."
       "Oh..okay," Adan said with a sigh of relief.
       Namor smiled and reached for Jalal's plate after he'd answered.
       He couldn't help but grin a bit wider hearing Eden's question
       and glanced down when Jalal dropped his fork.
       "What was that we spoke about earlier?" He asked in a teasing
       tone. "I think we both decided I'd move in after this adventure
       is over. I hope you and Ezra don't mind too much. I'm quite fond
       of your father." To prove it, he leaned down and kissed Jalal
       gently on the mouth before pulling back and going to grab some
       more food, whistling happily.
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       Re: Starting an alternate circle: beginnings
       By: Inkglitched Date: April 30, 2023, 9:05 am
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       Ezra blinked as he watched the boy trying to hide behind him and
       chuckled some himself.  ”she may look scary but she’s a nice
       lady.” He saw how much he ate and looked at Snow. “Bet you are
       going to grow too.” He said with a smile.
       Jalal blushed a bit at the soft kiss and let off a happy sigh.
       He recovered a bit as he finally said. ”yes he’s your new
       daddy.. and will be living with us.” Ezra noticing how Jalal was
       and finding out Namor would be with them blinked some himself.
       Dinner had ended and most were sleeping in the idea of adventure
       and some romance, it felt as if time sped up.
       Things were packed and out on the airship, and as usual, Eden
       was everywhere on the ship. Jalal was about to set the girl down
       till he noticed Solis got in front of her to bump into the guy
       and fall back a little on the deck.
       “Remember our rules?” Eden’s head shot up some. ”you ran so you
       gotta get the leash”
       Eden made a face and blushed hard.”No!”
       Jalal’s face got a bit of amusement as he watched Zan put a
       leash up and tie it off on Eden for her to groan at first.
       Solis smirked. ”it’s not that bad”
       Eden puffed a bit to cross her arms. She slowly looked at Jalal
       wondering if she’d pout enough that he’d tell Solis to back off
       to hear.”I approve of it.” And deflated.
       Of course, during the trip Eden would end up making the best of
       the situation- granted some of the other kids would do the same.
       She would run, stretch as far as possible to let go back.
       They eventually made it to Thescara, Eden had run herself ragged
       by then. Jalal for once was relaxed and enjoying the trip than
       worrying about his daughter falling off the ship, though was
       highly amused at his son now doing what Eden was doing before.
       Seemed the boy was starting to finally gain some traction- but
       at the same time Jalal dreaded it.
       He looked at Caltharas and Taviah. "Okay so where do we go from
       here?” He wondered aloud. He knew they needed their storm witch.
       And before long they’d find that gate. Jalal couldn’t help but
       feel excited him self.
       Solis who was watching Eden make most of things after being
       embarrassed for all of 10 minutes brought a juice to give to
       her.  ”see wasn’t so bad.”
       Eden just turned her head away grumbling at him. “Yes it is..”
       she said as she didn’t want to admit she was just trying to
       distract herself from the fact that Snow and Adan saw the whole
       thing. “Are we there yet?” She asked for what seemed like the
       50th time. To be met with . ”no not yet,” Eden would let off an
       exaggerated sigh.
       Ezra ran again to go as far as he could to feel the yank back,
       and the giggle to sit there. It was kind of fun! Granted the
       looks he got from Jalal about how he was acting was a little
       odd. He looked a bit at Atreaus and wondered if they’d have a
       room together. He ended up arguing with Lucas one night as it
       came out that Atreus helped his own nightmares. He figured he’d
       just continue to ask for Atreaus and Lucas to room with him
       after that.
       Eden had piped up about them just sleeping in the same room.
       Which ended up happening for a night. Of course, it was followed
       up with Eden asking about sharing a room with Adan and Snow to
       be met with no. She didn’t understand; being given a talk about
       how she was a girl and couldn’t sleep in the same room with
       boys. Of course, it just left her grumbling on how it’s not fair
       and ignoring Jalal the rest of the night.
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       Re: Starting an alternate circle: beginnings
       By: Minyaagar Date: April 30, 2023, 4:12 pm
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       Lucas would come to find out that Ezra was right about the
       queen. Especially during the trip to Thescara. When memories
       surfaced from his near abduction, it was Tahvia that helped him
       through it. Well.. she and her pet monkey. The distraction of
       Albion's antics and tricks, had Lucas laughing. When the monkey
       got tired, he joined in with the games of Lalitha and Tahmuras.
       Once the ship was ready to head out, the kids joined the others
       on the deck; though the little ones were leashed off like Eden
       and Ezra.
       Lucas wasn't all that sure why there were leashes, though they
       did look like they were a bit funny when he saw how Eden and
       Ezra had turned them into a game. He almost asked if he could
       have one too until Atreus dropped an arm over his shoulder.
       "You feeling better now?" Atreus asked, pulling Lucas off to the
       side where Snow and Adan were using a spyglass to check out the
       horizon.
       "Yeah, Albion was fun to play with. Litha and Tahmn too." He
       said with a smile, using the kids' nicknames. "Can I use the
       spyglass next Snow?" Lucas asked.
       Snow turned and handed it over. "Sure, So..was the whole bunking
       situation fixed?" He asked Atreus with a slight grin.
       Lucas turned with the spyglass still on his eye. "What's he
       talking about Tre?"
       Atreus slid a hand through his hair. "Oh..nothing. Just that you
       and Ezra are bunking with me in one of the rooms."
       He really didn't mind it, though his thoughts often did go to
       where things might be in the future. Maybe he should just try
       and be a kid for longer and not stress over the future. It would
       certainly be easier if he did.
       "Oh sweet! That's awesome," Lucas beamed, quite happy.
       Adan kept turning to discretely watch Eden and Ezra's game,
       thinking how it looked far more fun than when Snow had bungee
       jumped with him from the crow's nest all those months ago. Snow
       must have read his mind, because the next moment he suggested.
       "Hey, you all want to go up in the crow's nest? We can hang out
       up there out of the way,"
       "No Snow! I'm staying right here," Adan said frowning up at the
       older boy.
       Atreus chuckled, having heard the story from Snow earlier. "I
       don't blame you, that crow's nest is at least 25 feet up, that's
       even higher than the one you jumped from."
       Snow shrugged, a grin on his face. "I was just teasing," he said
       winking at Adan.
       The strong winds took them to Thescara in far less time than
       they'd anticipated, bringing the group to the island a good day
       early. Zan tied his smaller boat to the side of the big one and
       climbed on to hear what was going on.
       "Well, there should be a job corp shop here, it's where you post
       jobs you want to be filled. Sometimes the people that run them
       know people with the skills you are in need of. They'll contact
       them to know a special job has come up. There's a small fee to
       use their service though," He explained and shot a look at Solis
       and the younger kids that were sporting the leashes he'd
       designed after dealing with Eden during their first trip.
       Namor nodded and glanced at the excited and impatient looks of
       everyone that had been stuck on the ship for so long. "We can
       dock the ship down in one of the ports and then explore the
       island while we wait to be contacted. Most times they'll send
       the person to the ship. So..we might need a few to stay behind,
       in case they show up while we're looking around."
       "If we can take turns, Hama and I can take the first watch,"
       Einar volunteered.
       Hama nodded. "We're all going to want to see Thescara. It would
       be fair to take a few hour shifts, maybe overlap a little."
       "Good idea, Sol and I can take the next watch," Zan spoke up,
       shooting a knowing look at the two. They'd recently come out to
       him and Sol about having feelings for one another, and being
       lovers.
       The Emperor agreed to be back after four hours so that he and
       Tahvia could take the next watch, with the younger kids so they
       could rest up. Everyone got busy gathering up what they needed
       while the ship made its slow descent into the port to be docked.
       With how big the Emperor's airship was, it took a good hour to
       get down safely. Zan and Solis left first in Zan's ship to dock
       at a smaller pier close by. They figured they might need to use
       his ship separately at some point.
       Namor took time to pair the kids up in different groups before
       they landed; with instructions to stick close to their partner.
       Snow was paired off with Adan, which didn't surprise him that
       much. Eden and Ezra were paired up, much to their annoyance,
       while Lucas and Atreus were paired up. If they got separated
       from the group, they were to find the square in the middle of
       the island and stay there.
       While Namor headed off with the twins in tow to post the job
       listing; Snow sighed when he heard Adan suggesting they stop and
       see the island's museum and library.
       "Can't we do something fun for a change? Like..see some of the
       ruins or go on a hike? Or check out the market?" Snow asked.
       "Something outdoors?"
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