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Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 18

-matter of days is amazing."

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 18

She stepped in closer so that she wouldn't trip as she was pulled. Looking up at him she felt her face flush a bit at the thought that he cared enough to check on her head, even though she knew she was fine.

"I like it. It's beautifully crafted, Dio."

She looked back at the hut.

"All this in a-

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Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 18

- thought you might be hungry, or perhaps thirsty...."

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 18

She jumps at the sound of his voice. Her head hitting the small fireplace he had built. She let out a groan rubbing the back of her head.

"Dio, I'm sorry, I was just inspecting your work."

She came out of the hut and looked at the basket and jug. Picking them back up she offered them to him.

"I-

Διομήδης | 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬 @cunningandcourage.bsky.social · Jan 18

It takes him a while to return, lifting some rather heavy materials on his shoulder. He sets them down to the side with a sigh, wiping sweat from his forehead.

He's surprised to see Ctimene inside though, a smile twitching on his lips.

"Lady Ctimene? What're you doing here?"

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 18

She comes to the hut's structure with a basket of food and a jug of water for him. When she noticed he isn't around she ends up placing her gifts down on the ground and entering the partially finished hut.

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Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 18

She comes to the hut's structure with a basket of food and a jug of water for him. When she noticed he isn't around she ends up placing her gifts down on the ground and entering the partially finished hut.

Διομήδης | 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬 @cunningandcourage.bsky.social · Jan 18

He's been working on this hut for quite a while now.

He's almost got the structure up. Only the roof is left.

Away, he goes to gather more materials.

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 14

She offers up her own small smile.

"Alright, if you are sure. I can help you perhaps? It might speed up the process."

Διομήδης | 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬 @cunningandcourage.bsky.social · Jan 14

"Perhaps to most, but I am used to it."

Tilting his head, he offers her a reassuring smile.

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 14

"That seems like it would be lonely."

She turns her head to look at him.

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 14

"That seems like it would be lonely."

She turns her head to look at him.

Διομήδης | 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬 @cunningandcourage.bsky.social · Jan 14

"Ah... Hm... Well, it'll at least take me a good few months to get this built and furnished.

And... Maybe I'll expand it. I can... live here."

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 14

"So... a hut instead? What do you intend to do with it once it is finished?"

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 14

"So... a hut instead? What do you intend to do with it once it is finished?"

Διομήδης | 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬 @cunningandcourage.bsky.social · Jan 14

"No! No, nothing like that. The palace is great, and I am very grateful to Odysseus for taking me in.

...But...

It is hard... to feel like I belong. I... serve no purpose here."

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 14

She sat next to him and brought her knees close to her chest.

"You do not like being in the palace?"

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 14

She sat next to him and brought her knees close to her chest.

"You do not like being in the palace?"

Διομήδης | 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬 @cunningandcourage.bsky.social · Jan 14

"I... A tiny little place just for me, I guess?

Mostly just to give me something to work on. Keep myself busy."

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 14

"So you are making a.. hut? To serve what purpose?"

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 14

"So you are making a.. hut? To serve what purpose?"

Διομήδης | 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬 @cunningandcourage.bsky.social · Jan 14

"Well..."

He scratches at his cheek, a little bashful. Sitting on the ground, he avoids her gaze.

"I have nothing else to do."

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 14

She raises a brow and walks over to his side.

"Why?"

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 14

She raises a brow and walks over to his side.

"Why?"

Διομήδης | 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬 @cunningandcourage.bsky.social · Jan 14

Glancing over his shoulder, he gives her a smile.

"I'm building a hut."

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 14

Walking up behind him.

"What are you doing?"

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 14

Walking up behind him.

"What are you doing?"

Διομήδης | 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬 @cunningandcourage.bsky.social · Jan 14

Alright, breaks over.

Time to get back to building his hut.

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 9

She blushes a bit and gives a small smile looking away from him.

"You are welcome."

Διομήδης | 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬 @cunningandcourage.bsky.social · Jan 9

A little surprised, but he grins and leans down to return the kiss with one to her cheek.

"Thank you."

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 9

Presses a soft kiss against his neck, as she is short and cannot reach his face without pulling him down.

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 9

Presses a soft kiss against his neck, as she is short and cannot reach his face without pulling him down.

Διομήδης | 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬 @cunningandcourage.bsky.social · Jan 9

You know what, I think I deserve more love and affection.

One kiss please.

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 8

Ctimene is ready to put her new techniques to work, however, she is more concerned for her brother's own peace of mind rather than her own.

But if Odysseus ever gave her the go ahead she would use every bit of her rage against those men.

Old King of Ithaca @hauntedhero.bsky.social · Jan 8

He is... about ready to slaughter all of his old advisors and replace them.

They are old fashioned and money hungry - not having his people's best interests at heart. But his father appointed them, so he is *trying* to remain civil.

His patience with them is wearing exceptionally thin, though.

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Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 7

She decided to give him one more bit of advice.

"The guards that patrol near the basement are easily distracted by wine.. Just so you know."

Telemachus of Ithaca @warriorofthemind.bsky.social · Jan 7

"Yeah, I promise you, you'll be the first one to know it"

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 7

"Good, I deserve to know, since i am the one keeping secrets."

She have him a little grin.

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Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 7

"Good, I deserve to know, since i am the one keeping secrets."

She have him a little grin.

Telemachus of Ithaca @warriorofthemind.bsky.social · Jan 7

"I promise it'll be soon Aunty, and you'll be the first to know"

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 7

She looked skeptical, but she couldn't exactly argue with him.

"Alright, but one day, Tele."

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Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 7

She looked skeptical, but she couldn't exactly argue with him.

"Alright, but one day, Tele."

Telemachus of Ithaca @warriorofthemind.bsky.social · Jan 7

"I'll tell you eventually I promise Aunty... it's just that he doesn't want anyone to know just yet either,,, he thinks dad will kill him,,, and with kinds good reason"

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 7

She looked hurt.

"You must really not wanna tell me who he is."

She shook her head.

"Just be sure not to disturb too much of the dust or your father will catch on."

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Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 7

She looked hurt.

"You must really not wanna tell me who he is."

She shook her head.

"Just be sure not to disturb too much of the dust or your father will catch on."

Telemachus of Ithaca @warriorofthemind.bsky.social · Jan 7

"...."

"Its just a very hidden weapons closet in one of the further corners of the basement y'know?, pretty spacious closet bur also very well hidden behind some bookshelves"

Ctimene of Ithaca @hisforgottensister.bsky.social · Jan 7

“Then will you tell me who you are sneaking in?”