#I love how my patron deity is just. deryk

[ruuari]

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[diamondangelkitten]

Vierapril Day 21: Patron

Annabeth looks to Alira who’s happily chatting away with Azyema. While her and the rest of the girls already had an idea of who the Twelve were and why Deryk had reached out to them, it was still fun to see these versions of the patron deities. Annabeth sighed slightly. Alira was definitely tied to both Azyema and Suzaku, that much was clear to anyone. Fiercely loyal, protective, and fiery to boot. 

“You’re wrong you know?” Annabeth jumps up from where she had been sitting, not realizing Menphina had snuck up behind her. “You and I are quite tied as well.” Annabeth tilts her head, “You’re the Goddess of Love. I love Gaius, of course, but I’m not really overly romantic.” Menphina gently laughs before shaking her head, “There is more to love than just romantic love. You love your comrades in arms dearly, and would put your life on the line for them. You love your family deeply. I can tell how much you miss spending time with them. You care for those who are misunderstood, for how else could you love Gaius and care for Nero so? Did you not all plan to save Gaius’ children, without thought as to whether or not you would get the help you need?” Annabeth thinks for a moment, “I couldn’t let his children get hurt. Not when they didn’t know the full picture. And I was kind to Gaius and Nero, yes, and I do care for them. Nero is as much a brother to me as River and Felix are.” She smiles, “I guess you’re right. There is more to love than just romance.” Menphina nods, “Of course I’m right! And love doesn’t have to be all flowery and dramatic gestures. It’s also in the small things.”

Annabeth smiles, “Okay, maybe you and I are tied after all.” Dalamud comes bounding over, after having played fetch with Alinea and Aurora, and comes to lick Annabeth, who laughs at the big canine. Menphina sighs, looking out at Deryk and his Opo-Opo companion, “You all care a great deal. And this will be hard when this all ends. But if we keep love in our hearts, and use that to guide us, we can’t go wrong.” Annabeth reaches out and places a hand on Menphina, “As long as we’re alive, we’ll make sure no lasting harm comes to Etheirys. You have my word on that.” Menphina smiles, “You have my thanks! And you’re like Alira, you know? You do have an auspice that watches over you. Quite closely in fact, now that she travels among you thanks to your friend.” Annabeth stares at Menphina for a bit, before raising her eyebrows, “Tamamo Gozen?” Menphina nods, “But of course! You’re just as special as the rest of them you know. And they truly love you for you.” Annabeth starts to tear up, but as she does she gets hugged from behind. “That’s true Annabeth. We do love you.” Alira holds on tight, as Alinea and Aurora join her. Menphina twirls around, dousing ice on them, which Azeyma quickly dissipates, “Oh, your love for each other is so pure. My darlings, do take care of each other.” The girls nod and hug each other, before they have to depart.