#but she is shameless and unforgiving in her pursuit

[iceiclehorned]

From the moment that first interaction unveils itself, snowballing into something deeper than it ever should have, the curse of emotional attachment carves deep into the heart of the unyielding woman. Horrific, the way the world taunts her like this. It is nothing like her history, that ingrained fight or flight reflex she trained herself to keep barren until it was needed. That exercise of constant restraint, holding back even when it isn’t needed. Perhaps the fear of scaring away her prey was enough to keep that monster within dormant, just long enough before she chooses to strike.

Such carnal desires would hypothetically be seen in an animal, a predatory creature with an unwavering, hungry nature. Is it natural for one to be so sharp with their gaze toward one they care about? To treat them like they are helpless, in need of taking away for the rest of their lives? It was a miracle she possessed the power to keep a person within her claws. Her heart was raw and her love was unforgiving — could one even call possession “love”? Deep down, there was a wariness about feeling an attraction toward another person.

She knows her inner world is dark, blurred between black and grey, every step she takes leads her to another part of that cursed land. There was something almost beautiful while being in pain, especially when it is administered by somebody she craves so deeply. That yearning was her curse. When that attention is being given in a big dose, it causes a rift to sear the cold walls that caged her soul within that pale form. Sometimes, she would catch herself almost hurting. Was it wrong to be so needy and protective?

Was it natural to hate the sight of someone you love so close to another? That close, intimate insinuation only made her angry, with the intent to prove a point to the defiant individual she called her lover. Own all the freedom they may, they will never escape the eye of the predatory woman by nature that captured them in the first place. Playing that natural game, otherwise known as “The Hunt” was the biggest thrill one could administer their lover, even if the ending was always the same. After all, having that sugar-coated possession of a person you sought to claim and taint was far too thrilling for a Hunter.

Skin being revealed, bruised with the branding of her adoration and sickened need to keep her partner right where she needed them. Does she need to tie them down physically, keeping them spread out for her enjoyment? Could that determined light within ever melt, becoming a puddle of vulnerability? The tables rarely ever could be turned on Acheron, rather, the turn of events would leave her taken aback. A person with such a bold spirit could eradicate that assumption of the weaknesses that plague one’s mind.

Envy lived within her, no matter how hard she tried to shake the feeling. The hatred and hurt one felt from being unable to build a real, stable and consistent, long-lasting relationship with even one person was an impossibility for the likes of her. Destined to be a lone wolf, perhaps? Or too scared to take that leap of emotional intimacy? The only thing she knew how to do is be as honest as she could be, even if it burned. That adventurously, yet educational experience on Penacony, one that was paired with the blatant showcase of what true trust looked like. Was it pathetic to struggle against the odds?

Her mind was then made up. Where would the fun be if there was no struggle to conquer and no hunting to be done? What would be left if she didn’t have the chance to go against a person who could challenge that darkened spirit, scratching an itch that needs to be put in place before it festers over? Bite marks deeply sunk into the plump skin of her inner-thighs with the slick film soaking the bed her body had been placed upon, her hair sprawled out in a decorative fashion, with her nails digging into the mattress. The stimulation, the heat and the closeness to another was enough to leave her with that very weakness she once utilised to get her own way, at least until that opening makes itself available, trapping her prey underneath her, only to start marking it firmly, presenting with the same level of passion that had been bestowed upon her body just moments before.

[abookishdreamer]

Character Intro: Proioxis (Kingdom of Ichor)

Nicknames- The Unburnt by the people of Olympius

Babe by her husband

Ma by her children

Age- 41 (immortal)

Location- Hearthwood neighborhood, New Olympus

Personality- She's a headstrong no-nonsense woman with a fiery streak! With an more fiery temper, she can also be ruthless & unforgiving. She's married.

She has the standard abilities of a goddess except shapeshifting. As the goddess of attack, onrush, & battlefield pursuit her other powers/abilities include limited telumkinesis, being an expert in hand-to-hand combat, limited pyrokinesis, enhanced speed (though not on the level of the messenger god Hermes), and fire immunity.

Her immediate family includes her mom Hysminai (goddess of fighting & comabt) and her younger sister Palioxis (goddess of backrush & retreat). She's married to Homadus (god of the battle-din) & they have two kids- Anaideia (goddess of ruthlessness, shamelessness, & unforgiveness) and Olethrus (Olly) (god of havoc). Her sister-in-law is Ioke (goddess of pursuit, tumult, & battle rout).

She lives with her husband and kids in a RV at the Havencrest RV/Motorhome Park.

Proioxis fondly remembers their old place- a large apartment in the Little Sparta neighborhood. Before Olly came along, her, her husband, & daughter would sit outside their window on the fire escape drinking hot chocolate while watching the sunset. She remembers the frequent vacations in the state of Sparta and the dinner parties she used to host. Things came crashing down when her husband came to her with news of their dire financial straits. Credit cards were taken out to help, but debts and more bills soon overflowed & like a domino effect, one miserable thing happened after the other. The cars were repossesed, the incessant calls from loan sharks, and finally, they were evicted from the apartment. Things were so bad that Proioxis even considered pawning off her wedding ring- a round cut garnet gem with a yellow gold band.

Her and her family are minor deities so they were more than shocked when the initial news of their financial situation became tabloid fodder. It even became a skit on an episode of The Agnostic Network.

Now Proioxis handles the family's finances. She's quick with figuring out how to divide the money for credit card bills, maintenance fees for the RV, groceries, day care, transportation, and other responsibilities.

A go-to drink for her is a red sangria. She also likes mojitos, red wine, gin & tonics, and crantinis (cranberry martinis). Usuals from The Roasted Bean includes a large cranberry pomegranate splash, a medium iced tea, & an olympian sized cinnamon latte (with extra cinnamon and whipped cream).

Proioxis is the first to wake up in the mornings. She moves very efficiently to get things going. More likely than not, she won't eat breakfast (instead settling on a yogurt granola bar), but she'll make something for Olly before dropping him off at the Parthenia Day Care Center.

A guilty pleasure for her are spicy crab sushi rolls!

Her sister-in-law is a common workout partner. Proioxis can spend up to two hours just on the treadmill.

Thoughts of the Titanomachy (where she fought on the side of the Olympians) still fills her veins with adrenaline.

In storage there's also her platinum & Stygian Iron sword along with her full body armor.

Proioxis has a few jobs- as a front desk receptionist at the Power Zone gym- owned by Nike (goddess of victory), working food prep at The Bread Box, and being a waitress at The Crown- the high end restaurant owned by Zeus (god of the sky, thunder, & lightning).

With jobs before, she would be let go because of her hairline temper. She once cursed out a kid at his poolside 8th birthday party (where she was doing balloon animals). Before that Proioxis cursed out an eldery woman while she was working at a supermarket when she complained about how her groceries were bagged.

A favorite frozen treat is cherry sorbet. She gets a medium sized cup at The Frozen Spoon.

Her favorite thing to get at The Bread Box is a spinach & shrimp salad with extra green curry dressing.

Proioxis' relationship with her husband is complicated. On one hand he's the love of her life and a great father, but on the other hand, she can't help resenting him for their current predicament. She hates that he won't accept help & that he won't allow her to accept financial help from her family. Proioxis also hates the fact that she feels like she has to turn down certain financial opportunities for the sake of keeping peace with Homadus. There have been times when she threatened to file for divorce, but has never followed through. There have been a few good moments recently like when her husband suprised her late at night after work. One hand held a bottle of wine, the other held a red hibiscus (her favorite flower). They went to the movie theather where they saw the latest action movie. They ended the night making love in the theater's bathroom.

She still has a good relationship with her mom and sister. They all support one another despite their varying opinions on certain matters. Whenever her mom stops by the RV park, Proioxis & the kids look forward to Hysminai's hot pot broth. She's even been to a few performances of her sister's band.

In the pantheon she's friends with Ichnaea (goddess of tracking), Enyo (goddess of war, destruction, bloodlust, & devastation), Dyssebeia (goddess of ungodliness & impiety), Adikia (goddess of injustice & wrongdoing), Atë (goddess of mischief, ruin, blind folly, delusion, & downfall of heroes), Menoetius (Titan god of rage, violence, & rash actions), and Palaestra (goddess of wrestling).

Her favorite make-up product to wear is the Olmorfia creme lipstick in "Dragonblood," a bright vibrant red.

When Ichnaea came down from Phrygia for a visit, she treated Proioxis to a much needed spa day.

She once turned down Zeus' offer for a nude spread in his men's magazine. Proioxis would've been paid the standard rate of 25,000 drachmas.

Her favorite dessert is a red velvet cupcake from Hollyhock's Bakery.

Proioxis loves snacking on the cherry flavored gourmet candy popcorn. She buys a bag or two from Confection Carousel.

For her most recent birthday Enyo gifted her a new merlot red silver hardware Megaleio handbag. It cost nearly 15,000 drachmas. Proioxis felt so guilty at first for keeping the bag that she considered selling it, so the money could go towards bills. Enyo reassured her by saying "You deserve a treat every once in a while too."

Proioxis is like a chimera when it comes to her kids. she loves them equally and wholeheartedly. She's been more than worried with certain aspects of Anaideia's behavior, but she tries not to come down on her too harshly, considering she thinks that her daughter's acting out because of what's going on.

She also thought of Palaestra's offer of becoming a professional wrestler, but decided against it since she didn't want to be away from her kids.

Proioxis often stops by her mom's martial arts studio or her sister-in-law's cabin house when she wants a break from things at home.

She's excited about an upcoming night on the town to go to a new nightclub on the Nyctelius Strip with Dyssebeia & Enyo.

In her free time Proioxis enjoys the batting cages, martial arts, working out, boxing, hanging out with her friends, bowling, and spending time with her kids.

Her favorite foods include scallion pancakes, mapo tofu, & her husband's tostones. She also likes her daughter's moussaka inspired creamy mac n' cheese.

"Without victory, there's no survival."