Children of the Gods: Arc 2 [Game/Closed]

[Not G. Ivingname]

Steven was stunned by what he just saw. Etna just mind bending that guy just to end his questioning. He seems to be unaffiliated with any god, and just a real police officer.

That was wrong. That just was deeply, disturbingly wrong.

"I thought we were supposed to be the good guys here," Steven thought grimly. He avoided eye contact with Etna, and followed Prometheus out the door.

 

[IFS]

"We had some travelling stuff stolen the other day; turns out they caught the guy."

Nicole grabbed what she hadn't finished to take with her, she wasn't sure how she felt about lying to the cops and manipulating them like that. On one hand they'd be safer off not knowing, and they wouldn't believe them if they told the truth, and they could get in the way but on the other hand it felt a bit criminal. They're better off this way, don't worry about it.

Another thought occurred as she followed Prommy outside, he seemed set on getting out of here but she remembered there was one more trip they needed to make. Well one more assuming we skip picking up weapons, so two maybe?

She walked over to Prometheus "Hey were we going to check out the pillar now? Or should we stop by a hunting goods store first?"

We should do both, we need every advantage we can get here, whether its weaponry or divine aid.

 

[DarkRawen]

"Just a woman we found...earlier this week. Just black feathers. I think I have all I need - thanks...thanks very much..."

"You're welcome, I hope you find what you're looking for."

Finally!

Andrew glanced over at Etna, it was clear that this was her work. He smirked. Yet again, he found himself impressed with someone else there, it was a surprising ordeal. He supposed that there was some sort of moral wrong about this whole thing, but he found the ability to do something like that intriguing. Sure, he had been wary of the ability before, but the more she used it, the more useful it seemed.

As long as it's not used on me, obviously.

While it seemed that the agent was going to leave them alone, the other people inside the diner didn't seem that convinced. Prometheus tried to explain the whole thing to the manager of the restaurant, although he seemed less than successful.

"We had some travelling stuff stolen the other day; turns out they caught the guy."

He finally said, and left, possibly giving up. Andrew followed him, as did several of the others.

Hey were we going to check out the pillar now? Or should we stop by a hunting goods store first?"

"Whether or not we'll be going to the pillar is up to you people, but definitely not the hunting goods store," Andrew murmured, making sure the only ones who could hear it was them. "I don't know how long Etna's trick works, but visiting a hunting store after being questioned as witnesses in a murder case isn't the smartest we could do."

Andrew also remembered the question Prometheus had asked, about how and when to cross Europe. "We should probably aim to take a boat to mainland Italy tonight. Assuming we're actually going with the mini-bus, we'll have to get one, then drive through Italy to France to Germany to Denmark, or whatever countries happens to be the best route." He wasn't bad at geography, but it wasn't really his field of expertise either.

"I do think that talking to a god would be a good idea first, though. Finding out where it's more likely for our target to be would be preferable to searching all of the Nordic countries."

 

[Terratina.]

Etna left the restaurant without a word.

She just wanted to get out of there, far away from the crime scene, so to speak. The success only made her feel worse; no one should be subject to brainwashing, divinely powered or otherwise. Sure, it got rid of the agent, but it was clear that Etna and the rest of the group were still suspicious. Not to mention the fact that her manipulation probably had ruffled of feathers; Etna ignored it, she didn't need anymore lectures about it. Life had already taught her a few lessons in that subject. However, part of her wanted to know what exactly was up with a dead body covered in black feathers. Then again, it may just have been a coincidence. Etna dismissed those thoughts, it was too late now. Besides, going to investigate was a bad idea, right?

"Let's just go." Was her contribution to the conversation.

 

[Deu Sex]

"Just a woman we found...earlier this week. Just black feathers. I think I have all I need - thanks...thanks very much..."

Remus' face soured again when the agent suddenly broke conversation and made his off. Was something wrong? What had sparked him to leave in such a hurry? It him then when Prometheus spoke.

"Remind me not to upset Etna. Now, how do we cross to Europe from here? Should we cross tonight?"

Remus looked at Enta with a frown as she exited the restaurant. Just as he was about to get an answer from the agent, she decided to intervene. Still, he understood the necessity of it. They still needed to get to Norway and couldn't risk being delayed by an investigation.

Following the others, he pulled himself away from the table and the food on it. As Remus did he felt a pang of fatigue hit him. He rubbed his brow and sighed tiredly as he exited the restaurant with the rest of the group. He wondered how long Nicole's boost would keep him going.

"Hey were we going to check out the pillar now? Or should we stop by a hunting goods store first?"

Remus turned to Nicole and spoke. "I think seeing your mother would be a better idea. Likely she'll have something better than hunting gear for us."

 

[Lunar Templar]

Aria pounded one last glass of water and got up with the others. The looks from the dinner crew didn't bother her, she'd gotten worse one back home. As they left they discussed their next move, several voicing their thoughts. "I'm with Andrew, going out and visiting a hunting goods store is really a not good with the feds around and likely watching us now. Let's just go See Nicole's mom and be on our way" Aria said as she stood outside the dinner watching the feds leave. "I'm more worried the feds might tail us regardless now, or do you think that little stunt won't go unnoticed?"

 

[Green Shoes]

Prometheus spoke to Nicole, heeding the advice of the others.

"We shall go and see Nike, though I think a hunting store; or any weapons store for that matter; would be a bad idea. The Pillar isn't too far from here; maybe two hours walk? If the shops are still open we should grab some new clothes; we're going through the town anyway."

Looking at the rest of the group, he smirked.

"We look pretty awful; we'll definitely stop by a store."

Their clothes were ripped and dirty; everyone needed a shower, and more than a few of them were black and bruised. Drawing away from that topic, he began pondering Andrew's words. Still hesitant to listen to him, it begrudged him to accept that he offered a lot of good advice.

"Italy, France, Germany, Denmark. God, I don't even know where Fenrir would be; let alone any of the Nordic Gods. I hope Nike has an idea or two..."

Beginning to walk, his brow furrowed as he thought to himself. Who were the women in the forest? Why the feathers? It couldn't be just coincidence. And Etna's stunt had set some members on edge; Steven especially seemed to be distressed.

We'll rest soon, then all will be well.

 

[Lunar Templar]

"We look pretty awful; we'll definitely stop by a store."

"I hope so, and a shower, I'd really like to get the 'burnt' smell off" Aria said.

" I don't even know where Fenrir would be; let alone any of the Nordic Gods. I hope Nike has an idea or two..."

"I don't many do that don't need to. After all, if you had a monster locked up that was supposed to kill your king, would you make it common knowledge where it is?" She added as they made their way away from the dinner. "As for contacting the Norse Gods once we get there, we'll find out I guess."

 

[Deu Sex]

"We look pretty awful; we'll definitely stop by a store."

Remus nodded at that. Looking down at his dirtied suit and the bloody wine-stained shirt underneath, he wondered why he never had the sense to change his clothes earlier. The group's quest seemed so important, so demanding of focus, that he had apparently forgotten the trivialities of life. Remus' socks still felt soggy after getting teleported into that lake yesterday.

He resisted the urge to let out an annoyed groan at this realization as he walked along. Tired, filthy and moody he might have felt, Remus knew he still needed to press on.

 

[IFS]

Nicole nodded "Sounds good, lead the way then," she said. She still had a change of clothes in her backpack, though they were likely still damp from their dip in the ocean. She would have happily lead the way herself, the location of the pillar was obvious but she didn't know where in the town they ought to go to find a shower and change of clothes. The fact that a lot of signs are in Italian doesn't help much.

She finished off her meal while she stood waiting for the group to start moving again, all things considered not a bad burger, though I imagine me being hungry does add to its taste somewhat.

 

[DarkRawen]

"We look pretty awful; we'll definitely stop by a store."

Andrew hadn't even considered that. Perhaps it was the fact that he had no interest in what people wore, or perhaps it was because of how it had not been relevant, but he had outright ignored it. Sure, he had noticed that their clothes were in a less than acceptable state, but it hadn't bothered him.

I just don't care. However, the reaction of that agent made it quite clear that we should freshen up.


"Italy, France, Germany, Denmark. God, I don't even know where Fenrir would be; let alone any of the Nordic Gods. I hope Nike has an idea or two..."

And if not her, perhaps she can contact someone who does. Gods should be capable of contacting each other, at least.

If she could, they might be able to get some sort of support. He didn't know what kind, and he doubted they could rely much at all on anyone, but there had to be one god who wasn't completely useless.

Of course, that's if she's even there when we get there.

There was always the possibility of her having left. That would be a bother. Andrew kept following the group, but he didn't speak, most people just seemed to want to get to a bed, and Remus seemed to lose the effect of the boost from Nicole.

 

[hiei82]

"I hope so, and a shower, I'd really like to get the 'burnt' smell off" Aria said, expressing the views of pretty much everyone.

"I agree." Vera said, adding "I like bacon as much as the next girl but I don't care for smelling like it." to make a joke at her own expense. A moment later she spoke again. "So... does anyone know where we can find one of these stores or, for that matter, have money?"

 

[Lunar Templar]

"So... does anyone know where we can find one of these stores or, for that matter, have money?"

"Don't look at me, my debt card was the victim of a sudden super nova like occurrence" Aria said looking through her wallet "As well as every other important document I had in my wallet." she added with a frown "Note to self; going super nova not only hurts like hell, but its also bad for things you don't want bunt to nothingness...." she simply sighed at the end, was not gonna be a cheap day when she got home.

 

[Dogmatic99]

Able trailed along after the group as he tried to make himself (and the mystical weapon from the underworld) look as inconspicuous as possible, not an easy feat considering the size of the spear. Luckily everyone in the restaurant seemed to be actively trying not to look at them. Everybody's favorite titan was already trying to form a new plan.

"We look pretty awful; we'll definitely stop by a store."

Able looked down at himself. He'd stopped looking like a drowned rat and now just looked like a rat who had gone for a really bad swim a little while ago. Guess he's got me there.

Maybe they could use their magical money supply to go on a spending spree, even find a nice hotel where they wouldn't have to cram into just two rooms. I can dream anyway.

 

[Green Shoes]

Heading ever upwards through the town towards the Pillar, Prometheus spied a camping store, nestled in a row of tourist shops. Before continuing, he turned to Vera, flicking a credit card between his fingers.

"Hekate still blesses us it seems; credit cards are usually waterproof anyhow."

Addressing the group, he reinforced their story from earlier.

"Remember. We were hiking and had some difficulties. Let's just grab some clothes and be on our way; try and get some sturdy, all-weather gear."

The street around them was fairly empty as he pushed the door open into the store. Done in typical camping style, it was hardwood boards all around; racks of clothing and tents seemed to be scattered at random. Three girls with high, dark ponytails all spun to look at the customers; they had clearly begun to close.

Prometheus put a sheepish grin on, and spoke loudly, waving his hand over his clothes.

"Are you still open? We just need some new clothes, as you can tell!"

The girls grinned in an overtly friendly fashion; clearly trained to be both helpful and delightful. The girl closest to the door, her nametag reading Penelope, spoke.

"As long as you aren't too long, of course! We close officially in half an hour, though we haven't been busy today. Come in!"

He stepped forward and began browsing, making eye contact with all three staff-members; he was a sucker for pretty girls.

 

[Lunar Templar]

Aria headed off to collected a new hat, like the one she'd lost in the lake, and a duster, cause it was gonna be cold where they where going, then grabbed a couple new shirts and pants and boots, and a pack to put it all in. She, in a move odd for her, didn't grab the most form fitting stuff she could find ether, opting for clothing a couple sizes bigger.

 

[hiei82]

"Hekate still blesses us it seems; credit cards are usually waterproof anyhow." Prometheus said, tossing her a credit card, before heading towards a hunting goods store to ogle the three women running it.

"Typical Olympian" she muttered under her breath, remembering her Greek mythology: the accumulated stories of the Greek gods and their increasingly unlikely romantic conquests.

Following the others, she made her way inside the store. Here at least she felt somewhat at home given all the sporting supplies. Her first target was shoes. She wanted a pair of boots more suitable to the task at hand. following that, she found some well fitting clothes with as many pockets and physics would allow. Guessing there would be a number of days spent outside, she grabbed some proper camping supplies (backpack, fire starter, trail food, water bottle, etc), grabbed a brimmed hat from the fishermen's section, and made her way to the piece de resistance: hunting gear.

It didn't take her long to find what she wanted - a pair of hunting knives - figuring it was about time she armed her mortal form. Hades had shown just how vulnerable she was when he dismissed her power.

 

[IFS]

"Remember. We were hiking and had some difficulties. Let's just grab some clothes and be on our way; try and get some sturdy, all-weather gear."

Nicole nodded and moved quickly into the store to find something, it was still spring at least so she needed to worry about getting wet more than getting cold. Then again they were headed north so she wasn't sure how the weather would change... Something general purpose now, if its cold later I can pick up a winter coat later. Besides it'd look a bit odd to be buying winter gear right now.

She soon picked out a couple pairs of, admittedly somewhat baggy, pants that had plenty of pockets. She checked over what clothes of hers she still had, some looked a bit too ruined to be useful but it seemed her jacket was still intact. That ought to be able to keep the rain and wind off me well enough. She picked up a few new shirts that seemed better suited to the wilderness than the shirts she had brought from college with her. All that acquired she went to see what shoes the store had, she liked her running shoes well enough but hiking boots would likely be nice to have, and if she got those she'd need proper socks to go with them.

 

[Deu Sex]

"Remember. We were hiking and had some difficulties. Let's just grab some clothes and be on our way; try and get some sturdy, all-weather gear."

"Sounds good to me." Remus said. Moody as he was feeling, he was gladdened that he would finally get a change of clothes from the suit he had been forced to wear for the last few days. In addition to his being stained, filthy, torn and reeking, a suit wasn't the most comfortable thing to be wearing in combat scenarios.

"As long as you aren't too long, of course! We close officially in half an hour, though we haven't been busy today. Come in!"

Remus shot a smile at the dark-haired girls as they welcomed the group in. Yes, his mood was certainly improving now.

It took only a quick look over the men's section before Remus made his choices. He didn't care about what looked good, just that it would be comfortable and durable. He picked out a pair of thick boots that looked like they should have been on sale at a military surplus store, socks to go with them, some baggy pants, some nearly as baggy shorts, a thick raincoat, and a surprisingly nice plaid shirt that was lying in the jeans section.

 

[DarkRawen]

"Remember. We were hiking and had some difficulties. Let's just grab some clothes and be on our way; try and get some sturdy, all-weather gear."

Andrew shrugged, and walked in. He smiled slightly to the women there, but didn't approach them, nor talk to them. After all, he wasn't there to flirt with women, and even if he had been, the current state of his outfit made any sort of success unlikely.

Instead, Andrew decided to look for some decent clothing articles. A black leather jacket quickly caught his eye, and together with it, a pair of dark boots. He tried them on, the jacket was easy to move in, and the boots were comfortable. He also bought several pairs of jeans, t-shirts, underwear, and a thin, green coat that could take on most weathers without being too warm, all while making sure the items went together well. It wasn't as much as he was extremely interested in fashion -he had only very recently learned what a cardigan was, after all- as that he liked looking good. His clothing style should match up to his physical appearance, after all.

This should do it.

He also picked up a backpack for the clothes, and went to pay for the clothes, before changing into them, smiling a bit more sincerely to the women behind the counter. It wasn't as if they would know the difference, stupid as people commonly were, but at least he was making an effort towards... well, something. He noticed a clothing article completely alike what Etna had thrown at him and said he owed her. He could have bought it, but using his own money didn't strike him as the best idea, he only had dollars in cash, and if, for whatever reason, his debit card was being tracked, using it would be risky. He pointed towards the sw--- err, cardigan, though.

"Are you looking for something like that, Etna?" he asked, intending to be helpful. Well, somewhat, at least.