Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2014 21:01:45 GMT -5
A compilation of Ed + a/the Rogers
I. Welcome to the Family :: Josh and Rhia take Edmund in.
II. Ice Cream or Bust :: Josh and Ed go out for ice cream.
III. "You look... weird" / "That's his face Josh" :: Ed comes back to the house drunk.
IV. All For a Baby :: Rhia and Ed talk about gifts received at the baby shower.
V. Life's Short, Break Some Rules :: Ed talks to Josh after he (Josh) becomes a Centurion.
VI. HE WHAT? :: Ed gets the news that Josh is missing.
VII. As The Days Drag :: A compilation of on going Ed/Rhia as they wait for Josh to come back.
VIII. I Am Going to Kill You :: Josh returns.
IX. This Little Human :: Ed visits Rhia/Josh after Art's arrival.
Rhia: -walks in the forge- "Hey, Simons when was the last time you slept and ate?"
Ed: *looks up suddenly* Warlow. *slightly taken aback by the question and ends up shrugging because he can't remember*
Josh: knowing him... like two days ago. *He said walking in too*
Rhia: "I was thinking the same thing, come spend the night at our house. Josh worries about you."
Ed: He shouldn't. I'm fine.
Josh: I'm right here Edmund... *smiles* come on, we have plenty of rooms in the house... and you need a good soft bed right now.
Rhia: "Too bad, you're family. Doesn't matter if you need to be worried about our not"
Ed: *looks at Josh* Okay then. You shouldn't, because I'm fine. [[for the lols: I like rooftops. I get to be bat man]] *looks towards Rhia, scrunches his eyebrows and his usual blank mask slips into confusion*
Josh: *walks closer* Edmund... since quest, I feel like the whole quest team is my family... so please... come and spend the night at home... your home too since now.
Rhia: "Yeah, your house to. Just do me a favor and knock"
Ed: *human manifestation of the buffering symbol : cannot compute. error 404* ..........
Josh: Rhia... I think we finally managed to burn his brain... *walking closer* Edmund?
Rhia: "Buffer later Simons, its too warm in here for me." -nudges him towards the door-
Ed: *semi snaps out of it when Josh calls him* Hm? *and automatically moves away from Rhia nudging him* .... wait, what?
Josh: calm down R2D2... and yes we're serious... you are family now. so come on... let's have a good meal and then some good sleep.
Rhia: "I'll knock you out with dream less sleep if you want. But yeah..... Please come home"
Ed: *wtf? i think they've finally lost it....* *clueless* Um....? *blinkblink; haha what do i say to this?* You...two... ..... are you guys sure?
Josh: Ed... I'm so sure... I would go on that quest again only to prove you that I'm sure. I trust you, I love you and you are my family now. so... yes I'm sure. besides Rick kind of like the toys you make.
Rhia: "Simons were just inviting you to dinner and to sleep over. It's too late to debate on the family part"
Josh: *sitting on the living room after dinner and washing dishes* Can I talk to you... Edmund?
Ed: *lol right domestic life still exists; looks up* .... sure. What?
Josh: **yup jejeje** I want to thank you... for coming to have dinner... and accept a room in the house.
Ed: Oh... well, actually. Suppose I"m the one who should be thanking you guys for it.
Josh: *shakes his head* nothing to thank about... what I said about the team members is real, you are family now to me, so this house is open for you... *sighs* at least I know that two of the team is... fine...
Ed: *still semi cautious on that; smiles slightly* Thanks... really. *looks at him* Three. You're part of it too you know.
Josh: *nods* I know... but... I was the leader... I was supposed to keep all of you safe... but... *sighs and rests his head back on the couch. for the first time really letting Ed see how tired, stressed and hurt he was* but I couldn't.
Ed: *shrugs, looking over at him* Can't always work out like that. You'd go insane trying to save everyone. It's not your fault. Did the best you could.
Josh: I didn't want to save everyone... I'm not a saint. *he said looking at the ceiling* only my family... but Lyn left with the hunters, I couldn't make her feel... love among us. We lost Felicity... I was too far from here... couldn't save her either, you... I almost let them hurt you in the trials... Ethan is safe with his girl, so I'm fine with that.
Ed: *sighs slightly* Nah... Lyn, that was me. I left.... I, I called her on an IM, and said some... just, I was horrible. And Weingarten... we can blame ourselves all we want, but... it was war, Josh. And... like it or not, that's what happens. Me? I'm fine, end result, I'm here. {{haha and even if they did hurt me i deserved it}}
Josh: *smiles weakly* but lyn needed to know the rest were there for her... I was so consumed on my pain for... Rhia, that I never took a moment to check on her. I was a spy, I knew about Felicity's intentions... and I couldn't stop her... I'm just glad to have at least two of you four healthy... fine and safe.
Ed: *mouth twitches into a smile* Same here. Guess it's shrunk a bit. But it's still something
Josh: *smiles and nods* I know it would be a lot for you to come everyday, but... don't make yourself a stranger... come and visit frequently... have dinner or spend the night here.
Ed: I'll try my best. I can only withstand smoke so long *smirks*
Josh: I suggest you go visit the infirmary or ask a medic to check on you... Smoke can be a killer Ed.
Ed: Did that before the quest with Kyoto. He said I was okay. Besides. I was away from it for six months *shrugs*
Josh: just be careful Edmund... being demigods doesn't excent us from Cancer.
Ed: *smirks* I'm never careful.
Josh: that is our family trait... *smiles*
Ed: Irrational, impulsive, noncareful... yeah. Pretty much spot on.
Josh: it is OK... I like our family be that. Ethan does that too.
Ed: *smirks slightly* How's he been? With McKinnon a lot?
Josh: *nods smiling* yes... she's taking care of him... and they seem happy. Have you seen Rick? My brother? *doesn't know if ed knows him*
Ed: *nods slightly* Good... *tilts head* You have a brother?
Josh: *nods* he's almost 15 now. *smiles* and loves to hide the forge tools.
Ed: I see ......well now I know who to blame next time the wrenches go missing. *smirks slightly, mildly teasing*
Josh: *laughs* if he gets caught... then he deserves it.
Ed: *scoffs* We've had our regulars. His name's probably been tossed around. I just didn't notice
Josh: you never got me. *smirks*
Ed: No, we didn't. Even if we did, pre-quest I probably wouldn't've even noticed
Josh: why not? They were your tools.
Ed: ..... *raises eyebrows* I thought you just meant the forge's tools in general
Josh: no... I stole several of yours.
Ed: ..................... >.> and here I thought I was losing my mind
Josh: I'm sorry... back then I thought it was funny.
Ed: *semi eye roll* of course you did.
Josh: have you talked to Lyn?
Ed: since the dungeon? *semi looks down*
Josh: no... before while you were in the infirmary... or after... I haven't spoken to her... I fear... I will never have the chance to apologize.
Ed: I mean, since I was in the dungeon.
Josh: *looks at him* whenever... have you?
Ed: *hesitates before nodding a little*
Josh. is she happy?
Ed: she said she would be
Josh: I think I'll go ask diana to let me talk to her. *talking to the virgin goddess?! she would kill him gladly!!*
Ed: *looks at him* are you friggin mental? You could just call her
Josh: lyn? a huntress? I don't want her goddess thinks she is seeing a male, you know Diana is crazy in that aspect.
Ed: *eyerolls* yes Rogers. An 11 year old is seeing a 19 year old.
Josh: diana is crazy about it... I rather her punishing me for asking than her for coming.
Ed: *shrugs* Lyn said I could call her. She doesn't have to physically be here. Do an IM
Josh: I can try that... *sighs* I have no way to contact Felicity... Mors won't let me talk to her, I'm sure... Ethan... I know he is happy, but... for how long?... his brother is a mess (Jason) and last thing I knew was that his girl was dying so...
Ed: *exhales and looks away* we'll work through it. We always have
Josh: *sighs* yeah... I'm really gald you're here Edmund... in the quest you always were my conscience.
Ed: ...... I thought of 20 terms. Conscience wasn't one of them.
Josh: well you were and you're still are... even in othrys.
Ed: as in an example of what not to do *eyeroll*
Josh: no... as in stay calm, be patient and stop being an idiot rogers.
Ed: *scoffs* be patient?
Josh: yup... *smiles*
Ed: that's a new one
Josh: new one but real, so... deal with it.
Ed: *eyerolls slightly, but mouth twitches into a slight smile* no idea how you equate me and patience but *shrugs*
Josh: well... I'm a Mercury kid... there is no one more accelerated and less patient than I am. *smirks*
Ed: *scoffs slightly and shakes his head* Point taken
Josh: oh!... the room upstairs on the right, it is yours... don't worry you can't burn anything there my brother... *smirks*
Ed: *flash look of confusion again and then back* That fire proofed, huh? *semi teasing*
Josh: *nods, he read hisbfile. How his family died and how he hated fire* in fact the whole house is. No more accidents. I promise.
Ed: *looks at him and smiles slightly* Thanks...
Josh: *stretches out* what are the new projects in the forge.
Ed: *shrugs* Kyoto's arm, Nova's wheelchair, same old same old... weapons, shields.
Josh: *nods* an arm? Amazing! *sighs* nova... she is the vican girl, right?
Ed: *nods slightly*
Josh: how is she?
Ed: She's alright, I suppose
Josh: *smiles* good...
Ed: *nods* Yeah, I mean... she seems to be taking it well enough...
Josh: she... really is... well, can't walk?
Ed: *nods* Yeah. She can't.
Josh: *sighs* I'm glad she was family to rely on.
Ed: *lolihavenoluckwithlittlesistersso* Redpath and Shade've been great with her.
Josh: yeah... you got enough with Lyn to be around other kid, right?
Ed: *shrugs*
Josh: talk to me Edmund... I won't say a word to others, you know it.
Ed: *stays quiet for a few seconds and shrugs* Nothing.
Josh: well... you know you can trust me if you want to talk... if not... OK I tell you, you can trust me.
Ed: I know.
Josh: *smiles* good. So... we can talk about anything Now!! Like... *serious face* favorite ice cream flavor!!
Ed: *blink blink, and then grins slightly* Ice cream?
Josh: yes!! That creamy frost thing with flavors... mine is chocolate... or burnt milk... but I only get that one in mexico. *and he is alregic to chocolate*
Ed: *scoffs* I know what it is.... just haven't had it in a heck of a long time. Uh... mint chocolate chip...? I think that's what it's called, anyway. It had mints, and it had chocolate colored chips... so on that line of logic...
Josh: mhm... mint... I brought some to McKinnon like a month ago. I think I can get some in San fran... *smiles*
Ed: *eyerolls* Or we could go into one of the ice creams shops in New Rome. Besides, how's your favorite chocolate? Won't you get hives or something?
Josh: headaches... mostly if I only have a spoon of it... *shrugs* a whole ball would close my throat. But I tasted it once when I was 4... bad idea. Although it is delicious! OK... new Rome store... that's boring... *smiles* come on... I'll tell Rhia were going to get some.
Ed: Yeah, let's avoid anaphylactic reactions, shall we? *scoffs* Better to not know what you're missing. *looks at him* Alright then.
Josh: no girls involve... just cool moment with different people in the world... *he said* haven't got one of those since I was... 9... my stepfather thought it would be fun look at my purple face. *shrugs and went to tell Rhia about the story and new Rome.* OK... let's go.
Ed: *narrows eyes slightly and then watches him leave and come back* Teleport?
Josh: no... walking. *they live in new rome lol*
Ed: *nods* fine by me.
Josh: *walks out* besides it's a good day to go for a walk.
Ed: True *follows him* What've you been up to these past weeks? *smirks* Stealing cross country?
Josh: *snorts and shakes his head.* no... not really. Lately I've been bringing the furniture of the house.
Ed: *nods* It looks nice though. Kinda forgot that there was a whole domestic life with an actual house sorta thing going on.
Josh: yeah... quite different from before... right? *smiles* but I'll go back to the Robin hood life soon.
Ed: You're telling me. *smirks* I knew you couldn't put it on hold that long.
Josh: *snorts* no... I can't. But Rhia knows about it. And I won't risk my life that much... I'll be... the perfect wind or shadow.
Edmund: *nods slightly* Good. I don't think we can take many more near death experiences.
Josh: I have taken enough of those in my life... I don't want or need any more of those. *stretches out* and you? What do you want for the future?
Ed: *shrugs slightly* Stuck on parole(?)(we can ignore that if that doesn't turn out to be the case) and community service.
Josh: yeah... what is your community service?
Ed: *lolgoodquestionjoshidk* Forge.
Josh: well at least you know how to work there.
Ed: True.
Josh: and after that?
Ed: *shakes head slightly* No idea.
Josh: *looks at him* I don't know if they will let you go after that.
Ed: Hm?
Josh: I mean... maybe you'll have to live here a long time.
Ed: Surprised that they'd do that. Keep a traitor in instead of getting me out asap.
Josh: *smiles* I know you're not a traitor... and they know that too. besides... better keep your enemy close right?
Ed: *smirks* Don't think we'll ever hear the end of this battle.
Josh: *laughs* no... I trust my life in my family!
Ed: *eyerolls* Mhm *smirks slightly*
Josh: *looks at him* maybe we should go to have dinner with Ethan too.
Ed: *nods slightly* ....that'd be nice...
Josh: yes...
Ed: *stops infront of the shop* Seen him lately?
Josh: not really... I saw him while was in the infirmary... unconscious.
Ed: *nods slightly*
Josh: have you?
Ed: Once. Came over the forge.
Josh: good... I don't want what lasts of the team vanishes.
Edmund: *nods* Understandable... *exhales* Neither do I, honestly.
Josh: *smiles not bothering him at all* yes... families must stick together.
Ed: *looks at the ice cream sign* So, what're you getting? And don't say chocolate.
Josh: *snirts* no... maybe vanilla... you?
Ed: *shrugs* Probably mint...
Josh: *walking in* hey Miriam! I'll get a Neapolitan, a mint and a vanilla.
Ed: *follows him in*
Josh: *gives ed his and then pays for them. Miriam smiles at josh and he showed her his ring, then he walked out without other word *
Ed: *takes his and smirks* Well look at you be an upstanding citizen *semi teasing*
Josh: *laughs and looks at him* not really... I just don't cheat... not anymore.
Ed: If you went the whole 9, I'd think you'd have a feaver
Josh: Yeah... I simply can't be a model citizen.
Ed: *smirks* Speaking of model citizenship and paying. What's the rent?
Josh: *frowns a moment and looks at him* rent? For what?
Ed: *rollseyes* For the room in your house.
Josh: no rent... family doesn't pay rent. If you want to help around you are more than welcome, but no rent. Besides... how can I charge you with some money when I filled it mostly with.. my unique talent
Ed: (mutters) you're insane. *nods* Fine. Helping around it is. *smirks slightly* The thieving one?
Josh: *he smiles at his mutters and acceptance, then he looked at him and winked accepting the last part.* yeah.
Ed: Why am I not surprised...
Josh: because you know me ed!! Because you are family!
Ed: Funny. I'd think that anyone who knew you were a spawn of Mercury could get that.
Josh: zidane doesn't like that. Neither lance.
Ed: Lance is part Mercury?
Josh: *nods* his grandson.
Ed: Things I didn't care about so never found out *smirks slightly*
Josh: I know... I just... I know stuff about everyone... *opening the door of the house*
Ed: *nods slightly* Could be useful
Josh: very... *walks in* how is the ice cream?
Ed: Alright... kinda really sweet. *looks at it* Haven't had it in a while to be honest.
Josh: every human being must have some regularly. *smiles*
Ed: Regularly? *scoffs* I've ignored that rule for around 10 years.
Josh: *nods* well, unless you really don't like it, in this house you can forget that personal rule. *smiles* that reminds me to get enough ice cream buckets.
Ed: *smirks slightly and then stares at him* .... buckets?
Josh: too much or too little? *he asked as if having a room filled with ice cream was normal in a common house*
Ed: ..............Josh. I haven't had ice cream in around ten years and you're asking me if /buckets/ is too much or too little?
Josh: *sighs* haven't you realized that I talk about food or places with the people I love when I try to keep a conversation awa from what can hurt them? *smiles softly*
Ed: *looks at him for a few seconds before shrugging* Okay then. Probably a bit much. What'd you do? Run an illegal ice-cream store from your basement?
Josh: *smiles* I could... ice cream dealing!! *laughs and then looks at Edmund* I was the one who told the senate that you were innocent... I knew they weren't going to kill you but I couldn't manage to lose other member of my family... *he said and looked at ed. He seemed a scratched disk... but for some reason he needed all of it out if he wanted a new life with Rhia and his family, including Edmund.*
Ed: *slight smirk and then serious* (softly) Okay. *nods* Okay. If they believed it, fine. *looks over at him* You do what you have to do for family.
Josh: yes... I do. And I'll even lied to then if bit had been necessary.
Ed: ........don't tell me you went under oath and lied.
Josh: no... not again at least. *smiles*
Ed: *raises eyebrows* Again?
Josh: yeah... I... a year ago Rhiannon told me about Saturn... and made me swear I wouldn't say others. I sworn and then I told Stone.
Ed: *mutters* Idiot. You friggin idiot.... *looks at him* Jupiter must have a soft spot for you then.
Josh: *smiles softly as if he was saying don't worry* I think he hasn't struck a lightning on my head because I did it knowing the consecuences to save the camp.
Ed: Sure *rolls eyes* Selfless bastard.
Josh: *licks his ice cream and shruggs* I'll be fine. I'll have my Elysium on earth.
Ed: Right... okay. *eats some of his as well*
Josh: i couldn't just let him attavk us just like that... besides... I'm not that selfless... I... I did it at first to find a way to get Rhia back.
Ed: *scoffs* I knew about that goals well enough.
Josh: yeah... I kept trying till the very end. But... I think I'll be fine.
Ed: *smiles slightly* Well, you got her back.... *looks at him* You think?
Josh: *nods and then he smiles* well... sometimes I think. *then smiled and sighs* my father said he would think of something... but I just want to enjoy life with my family and my wife and son... after that I can go to tartarus without a problem.
Ed: You're not going to tartarus. Mercury'll find you a way out of it.
Josh: I wouldn't want my father in troubles... I'm a sneaker... I think I can do something like sisifus, but... if not I'm fine with it. *licks his ice cream*
Ed: .....how the hell can you be "fine" about going to tartarus?
Josh: I... spent the 6 months of the quest having nightmares about it... how would they torture me and stuff... but in the end the worst torture was the idea of you guys or Rhia dying. So now that you are happy and alive, I can be fine in there.
Ed: *shakes head* We're finding you a friggin way out of it.
Josh: *smiles at him* thank you. *knowing how stubborn he was*
Ed: You're welcome.
Josh: just dont risk your lives... OK?
Ed: *smirks* No promises.
Josh: *smiles* I mean it ed...
Ed: *looks at him* So do I
Josh: how will I feel if you guys risk yourself?
Ed: How will I, Rhiannon, Ethan, Quinn, and Lyndis feel if you end up in Tartarus?
Josh: only you and Rhia know.
Ed: Humor me
Josh: Ethan, Quinn, lyndis... none of them know.
Ed: Okay. Fine then. But we are getting you out of this.
Josh: want to make me happy? Just live your live Edmund. *smiles*
Ed: Yeah yeah... I'm sure I will *smirks slightly*
Josh: besides, I have no intention to die soon.
Ed: *nods*
Josh: you'll have me around for a long time Edmund... deal with it. *smirks
Ed: *snuck out with the bottle that Kyle left after chasing Remus and drank it lol plz bear with me i've never rped a drunk person*
Rhia: -munches on chicken wings-
Josh: *grabs a wing and data*
Ed: *opens the door* heygy's
Rhia: "Hey Ed." -glances up- "You...uh...good?"
Josh: *looks at him and frowns* you look... Weird.
Rhia: "That's his face Josh"
Ed: *closes the door and leans against the wall* 'm good... *half dazed smile**mutters* knew I'd 'nd up stitch...
Rhia: -stands up and puts her arms on his shoulders- "You're not walking straight. Did you spar again?"
Ed: *doesn't make a move to shrug her off or anything; head shake* mm-mm
Josh: *laughs* I know... But... *looks at him* OK... Did someone hit your head?
Rhia: -wrinkles her nose- "You smell like alcohol."
Ed: Nope. 'm head's fine *looks at Rhia and headtilt* Oh.
Josh: I doubt it Ed... You seem... Drugged.
Rhia: "Come on, sit on the couch. I'll get you some water."
Ed: ehhhh nah. Okay.... *shrugs* Maybe? I met Remus. *sits down*
Rhia: "Yeah, that's why he needs water"
Ed: nahhh he decided to have some too
Josh: Remus? Is he drunk now?
Rhia: "Did you want to check on him Josh? I'll take care of Edmund" -sets a glad of water on the table- "How do you feel?"
Ed: probably... E's wi' onena the bartenders. Left before they came back. *tries to look at Rhia straight* 'm fine.
Josh: can you handle Ed alone?
Rhia: -looks at josh- "Please, he's not a trouble maker." -looks Ed in the eyes- "Not feeling sick or anything?"
Ed: *shakes head* n'eely
Josh: OK... *kisses her lips and pokes Ed's shoulder* then let me check on our maximum praetor. *he left then*
Rhia: -blushes, she still wasn't extatic about him kissing her with people around- "See you." -sits in a chair near ed- "You learn anything about alcohol tonight?"
Ed: don' drink a lot've it?
Rhia: "Might be bad yeah. It dehydrates you, drink the water. Please." -nods at the glas-
Ed: mmk. *drinks the water*
Rhia: -nods and leans back in the chair-
Ed: *just sits there drinking the water*
Rhia: -turns on the tv, flips through the channels-
Ed: *watches her* mmm kinda weird. Haven't watched tv since comin inta the legion
Rhia: "Yeah. I watched movies with Josh, but not so much TV. You're more talkative." -glances at him- "How much did you have to drink?"
Ed: Don think I did either... Oh, guess so. Um. I... Dunno....
Rhia: "That's okay. You're not sick to your stomach at least. That's good" -Ellie can pick a movie or show to stop on XD-
Ed: *nods- suppose so. Tho I heard bout headaches. Ohey *semi lacksidasical grin as she goes past the cooking channel*
Rhia: -stops on lilo and stitch- "You mind?"
Ed: *looks at the screen and gives a small, lacksidasical* Nope
Rhia: "Alright." -aww stitch and the lost duckling-
Ed: *i think I saw this movie before...*
Rhia: -jumba telling stitch he has no family-
Ed: *definetly remember this movie; small mouth twitch*
Rhia: -lounging- "If you need anything, I'm here. Just ask."
Ed: (quietly) okay..... Thanks
Rhia: -looks over at him- "Sorry you got abducted into this family."
Ed: *shakes head* no... S'fine. Better than fine. *same far away semi smile* ....nice to know th' you guys're willin t'adopt n ugly duckling n' experiment gone wrong
Rhia: "Don't say anything you'll regret in the morning. I'd like you to say what you want when you're ready, instead of in a compromises state."
Ed: mmm touché...
Rhia: "But its not worth much coming from me, I don't think you're a little monster. I think you're just like us. Put through too much as a kid."
Ed: *looks at her, semi nods and then goes back to watching the screen* {c'mon ed just stay still till the end of the movie! / dad and meg are asleep though.../ but I'm still watching! / okay.. Then so am I!}
Rhia: "Where you on camps side the entire time?" -looking at the tv-
Ed: wha'? *blink*
Rhia: "In orthys, I wanted to know."
Ed: 'thys..... Tha place's so depressing
Rhia: "It wasn't that bad if we weren't sitting in utter silence as I pondered falling"
Ed: *nods* you n' me both. Nice stars tho. Mmm fallin's jus like flyin. Jus more permanent
Rhia: -glances at him- "Yeah. But we didn't fall. We weren't executed, I don't know what was up with that."
Ed: true... Ya dunno myself. Expectin' it, really... Or a'least gettin thrown in jail or... Something
Rhia: "Right? If it werent for art, and josh, I'd have plead guilty."
Ed: *nods* s'good... You had them t'keep you from doing tha
Rhia: -glances at him again, her eyes always returning to the TV- "Yeah well, josh is the only on I have. And he's an idiot, if I'm not here to heal him I'd see him in the underworld too soon"
Ed: *nods* yeah, he is.... Lucky t'ave you then
Rhia: -scoffs-
Ed: *semi smirks and watches movie* {*leans on her shoulder* // MOVIE NIIIGHT}
Rhia: "we're lucky to have him."
Ed: *nods, still watching the screen* Yeah...
Rhia: "Could you..... Ehh, I'll ask you in the morning. When I know for sure you'll remember."
Ed: mmm? *shrugs* mmk...
Rhia: -lol at least now they can sit not talking with some movie playing for them-
Ed: *annnnd eventually falls asleep*
Rhia: -produces blankets, pillows, and a trash bucket jic-
Ed: *okay, so three ways to fall asleep. get drunk, have rhia knock me out, or drink tea.... or knock myself out, but that's less perferable because I may stay out for a longer time than desired because of possible concussion*
Rhia: -curls up in the other chair and goes into a light sleep-
Ed: *gas dream, but as if everyone was 100x more hyper*
Rhia: -curled up in a chair with a fake fur blanket until josh get's home-
Rhia: -knocks- "Simons breakfast, you still here?"
Ed: *playing around with a little box thingy, looks up* Yes.
Rhia: "Alright, it's potato pancakes, and don't look at me wierd potato pancakes are great." -walks back to the dining room-
Ed: *gives a slight smirk and semi rolls his eyes before going down to the dining room*
Rhia: "You sleeping yet?"
Ed: *shrugs* Here and there I guess.
Rhia: "Better than nothing."
Ed: Suppose so. You?
Rhia: "Better when Josh is here than not."
Ed: *nods slightly* And I'm guessing he's already gone off to Robin Hood?
Rhia: "Uh....actually he was called in by Ronan for something"
Ed: Oh
Rhia: "Well he ate some of the leftovers in the fridge before going, so that's good."
Ed: *nods* Need anything done today?
Rhia: "Not really, unless you want busy work or something."
Ed: Just wondering before I went to the forge.
Rhia: -nomnomnom potatoes- "Nope. House is good."
Ed: *eats a few, nods* Alright.
Rhia: "There's an ice pack in the fridge incase you get in a spar like last time, it'll help keep the swelling down so you don't worry people so much"
Ed: Shouldn't worry. But fine. *looks at her* Thanks.
Rhia: -nods- "Yeah, I hate when people worry about me too."
Ed: *mutters* And we live with one of them. *finishes and takes his plate to the sink* See you latter, Rhiannon. *and poof to le forge*
Rhia: "I know." -nods- "See you Ed."
>>>>>LATER<<<<<<
Rhia: -pokes her head up looking around the roof. Yup there's an Ed. Gets up and closes the door- "Thanks for the crib."
Ed: *looks over* Welcome. How was it? *slight smirk* Basking in all that attention
Rhia: -groans- "I hate people. I hate groups. I hate attention. But, josh seemed to be happy."
Ed: *shrugs* Same. *nods* well, thats good I suppose
Rhia: "I don't hate you. You're not too bad."
Ed: *looks at her, blink blink*
Rhia: -pays no attention to his blinking confusion-
Ed: ....... right. So, got a couple of good things for Art?
Rhia: "No reason for you to believe me right?" -nods- "Yeah, and a stupid giant pallet of diapers from Mercury"
Ed: *doesn't answer; smirks slightly* going to need plenty of those
Rhia: "I split them with Amelia. We have plenty of diapers."
Ed: *nods slightly
Ed: How'd y'like being centurion? Mr. Big Shot.
Josh: it is weird... now I must be the example...
Ed: *scoffs* You'll do fine
Josh: no!!! I'm still a thief and I teleport out without permission!!
Ed: *smirks* You can also be the example showing others that it's okay to forget about the rules sometimes.
Josh: in the roman way Edmund? how well that had gone to us?
Ed: Not well, but if you've never failed, you've never tried. *scoffs* Roman way. Roman way to die young too. Life's short. Break the rules.
Josh: maybe first I would have to teach them how to work as a team... to work for the legion and then maybe to break some rules.
Ed: *shrugs* If that's what your cohort needs Go for it.
Josh: and you won't visit yours?
Ed: *shakes his head* No. Why would I?
Josh: just to see how they are doing it without you! *smiles*
Ed: *scoffs* They're probably friggin fine. Probably happy that I'm out too.
Josh: maybe... because sometimes you are a pain in the podex man. *smirks*
Ed: *smirks slightly* You bet. Grade A. Only class I've ever passed, really. How to be a pain 500.
Josh: yeah... and you passed it with honors!
Ed: Just like you took the Master's class in thievery.
Josh: I'm the best of the best!! *laughs*
Ed: All before the age of twenty. No wonder so many people're out to get you.
Josh: demigods, monsters, gods, demons and mortals... yes!! all of them to get me!! that's a record man!
Ed: Figures.... *semi glares at him* Idiot. Don't get yourself killed. I know it's the job and blah blah risk but don't be an idiot.
Josh: I won't... you know me, I'm too fast for them, even a bullet can get me but never in a dangerous spot. *smiles at him covering all trace of fear or doubt*
Ed: Yeah, sure, Dash. I'd rather no bullets anywhere.
Josh: mortals only know how to use those... but it is like a spear here or an arrow. maybe even a lightning could kill me more than a bullet.
Ed: *eyeroll* Not any better.
Josh: I know... and... Edmund, I know there is Ethan and Lance and Rick and even my father... but... *sighs and messes his hair* if something ever happens to me... could you watch over Rhia?
Ed: *semi playfully tries to hit him away* Don't even go there. ...besides. The others'd be better at watching over her.
Josh: if something happened to me... she will be driven crazy again, I need to know someone who understands her can be there for her... and Art.
Ed: *just looks at him* (quietly) ....okay
Josh: thank you. *smiles* but don't worry!! you know there is nothing mortal that can get me!
Ed: Yeah, yeah... sure
Josh: *smiles and then sits on a couch* I worry about Art... and Rhia.
Ed: *nods slightly* And Rhiannon worries about you too.
Josh: she's always been that good. *smiles* what if something happens to them Edmund?...
Ed: *completely serious face* Jadis and I will get them out and then we'll kill the offender.
Josh: what if it is not like that? what if... lady Juno or... Vesta... think that Rhia must pay and they hurt her in labor? or Art?... many women die in labor.
Ed: ......... That... I don't know. Don't think like that, and hope they both make it.
Josh: Rhiannon is right... I'll have gray hair in a couple of years.
Ed: *shrugs* Think we all will.
Josh: maybe... *smiles at him*
Ed: Forget grey at 50. We'll have them before we're 25
Josh: *laughs* why not? new fashion!
Ed: I swear the gods hate our generation *scowls* If anything happens after this and we don't die with a peace era I am going up there myself and trashing the throne room
Josh: *laughs* well maybe I would help you there... I want an era of peace for my son.
Ed: *smirks but semi nods* .... I'm actually just tired of fighting. I mean. Getting attacked by monsters during childhood, two wars, and a quest. Roman or not, it just gets... tiring.
Josh: *nods* yeah... I know... I only want my son to have his trainment and then a girlfriend and the go live into New Rome with her... no wars, no quests... no nothing like that.
Ed: *nods* I'm sure thats the ideal. but then you have us
Josh: you? what do you mean by that?
Ed: I mean the Roman world. Sure most people hope for just training, spouse, new rome. But then Camp got this. Two wars, three
Josh: *sighs* it will get better... remember in the past... they had some wars, but then nothing happened till our era.
Ed: *mutters* Well aren't we lucky. *shrugs* Hopefully it will.
Josh: yeah! we are! we got the chance to defeat the titan twice!!
Ed: Well, you and Camp got to defeat it twice.
Josh: it was sarcasm Edmund... and I know you helped this time too.
Ed: *smirks slightly* I know it was. *looks at him* Sure
Josh: I won't tell anyone, but you helped and are a hero too.
Ed: Even if you did tell. I doubt anyone'd believe you. *shrugs* Far from it.
Josh: *shurgs* I don't care I know the truth and I'm happy with it.
Ed: Only person to. *nods slightly*
Josh: maybe. but I've heard Ronan defended you, so as your centurion Ashby.
Ed: Ashby. I have no idea what the hell possessed him to do that. Redpath... Silverwood probably begged him to. People are confusing.
Josh: yeah... told me about it. *sighs*
Ed: How'd the shower go?
Josh: well... I got there a bit and then left again, then got back again. it was good I think.
Ed: *nods and then smirks slightly* Heard you got a lot of diapers.
Josh: My father... he brought the needed for a baby footbal team.
Ed: *blows air through his nose, almost sounding like he'd start laughing*
Josh: yeah... come on laugh!! Rhia already thinks of giving some to Amelia.
Ed: seems like we may be going through our own little baby boom
Josh: yeah... Rhia, Amelia... who else...
Ed: *shrugs* maybe no one else, but lots of people are hitched.
Josh: are you?
Ed: *looks at him* you're joking, right?
Josh: no... Love is so spontaneous... *smirks* or maybe Jason and Claire.
Ed: yeah, they just got engaged I think
Josh: So... You know... It can happen. You and a girl crazy for star wars!
Ed: ......... right.
Josh: or not... *smirks*
Ed: Probably or not *smirks slightly*
Josh: only the gods know.
Ed: *eyeroll* If Venus gets any ideas I'm blaming you
Josh: OK. Then blame me. *smiles*
Ed: *smirks slightly and shakes his head*
Josh: why do you close to that?
Ed: Because I'm not that great with relationships
Josh: me neither.
Ed: You've got Rhiannon, Ethan, Mercury, Rick, Redpath, and Minimauto and stick to them. I'd say that's pretty good.
Josh: haven't rhiannon told you how we started dating?
Ed: Rhiannon, tell me that?
Josh: no... *sighs* I'm usually a coward beginner
Ed: At least you got past it.
Josh: no... She asked me on a date, she asked me to marry her... She did... I was a coward.
Ed: *smiles slightly* but you didn't say no
Josh: I rather die that saying no.
Ed: there's the difference then *looks at him* I may've said no
Josh: I really never understood why.
Ed: *shrugs* attachment.
Josh: we all,need some.
Ed: maybe. Sooner or later we all fall into it. Wanted or not
Josh: yes... Reason why I said Venus will do her magic.
Ed: gods. I'll have so much fun *eyeroll*
Josh: you will!
Ed: (more teasing than angry) idiot
Josh: *laughs* my second name!
Ed: And here I was thinking it was Tristan.
Josh: yeah... I believe my steppy changed it for idiot. *leans back on the couch*
Ed: better as Tristan.
Josh: yeah... Maybe. *stretches out* so... Why did you get drunk the other day?
Ed: *shrugs* decided why the hell not?
Josh: good choice.
Ed: Sarcastically?
Josh: no... I hardly ever can get drunk I process it too fast. But when I had been able too... It had been fun and once in a while isnt bad.
Ed: *smirks slightly* fast everything. Including metabolism. *shrugs* suppose not. I'm just going to try and not make a habit out of it. Headaches and not knowing what happened. Not he best demigod situation
Josh: not at all. I'm glad it is you again.
Ed: yeah, same. Weird spewing giddy stuff
Josh: yes... I get bored without our usual arguments.
Ed: *smirks slightly* never thought I'd hear that
Josh: well it is true!!
Ed: *half smiles and shakes head* telling truths now, huh? *teasing*
Josh: I just ate a bar of chocolate, so... enjoy it.
Ed: you ate chocolate?!
Josh: mhm... a small bar... dark chocolate...
Ed: ....... I'm not going to have to spike you with an epi am I?
Josh: No... it was too small to make it difficult for me, it just leaves me... with a moment of truth... because I want to.
Ed: *smirks slightly* okay, just wondering.
Josh: I would have to eat like...3 bars.
Ed: *nods* duly noted
Josh: see... damn... *joking* now you know how to kill me! *smirk*
Ed: this knowledge at my disposal. *steeples fingers and smirks slightly* (sarcastic) how shall I do it?
Josh: *smiles* well, there is like 60% of camp that would love to know that.
Ed: *smirks* sell the info and get rich. Done.
Josh: OK... Good you get profits from it. *smirks*
Ed: beats what they paid us as being soldiers
Josh: they paid us?! *laughed*
Ed: barely paid. But still something. *shrugs*
Josh: why I never got my money?
Ed: *shrugs* Maybe they knew you're... side business for income?
Josh: oh... Well in that case its OK.
Edmund: *smirks slightly* Hey, you managed to get a house and run a small hotel.
Josh: hotel? *looks at him*
Ed: Me, Rick, sometimes Ethan, Lilith, or Lance, Mercury who steals out of your fridge. And then there's the fox and lion.
Josh: oh... That. *smiles* my guests... My family just that.
Ed: *gives him a light, semi playful shove* You crazy couple.
Josh: *shoved and smiled* we... We lost our family once... So now we don't want to lose it again.
Ed: *looks at him and nods slightly*
I. Welcome to the Family :: Josh and Rhia take Edmund in.
II. Ice Cream or Bust :: Josh and Ed go out for ice cream.
III. "You look... weird" / "That's his face Josh" :: Ed comes back to the house drunk.
IV. All For a Baby :: Rhia and Ed talk about gifts received at the baby shower.
V. Life's Short, Break Some Rules :: Ed talks to Josh after he (Josh) becomes a Centurion.
VI. HE WHAT? :: Ed gets the news that Josh is missing.
VII. As The Days Drag :: A compilation of on going Ed/Rhia as they wait for Josh to come back.
VIII. I Am Going to Kill You :: Josh returns.
IX. This Little Human :: Ed visits Rhia/Josh after Art's arrival.
I. Welcome to the Family
Rhia: -walks in the forge- "Hey, Simons when was the last time you slept and ate?"
Ed: *looks up suddenly* Warlow. *slightly taken aback by the question and ends up shrugging because he can't remember*
Josh: knowing him... like two days ago. *He said walking in too*
Rhia: "I was thinking the same thing, come spend the night at our house. Josh worries about you."
Ed: He shouldn't. I'm fine.
Josh: I'm right here Edmund... *smiles* come on, we have plenty of rooms in the house... and you need a good soft bed right now.
Rhia: "Too bad, you're family. Doesn't matter if you need to be worried about our not"
Ed: *looks at Josh* Okay then. You shouldn't, because I'm fine. [[for the lols: I like rooftops. I get to be bat man]] *looks towards Rhia, scrunches his eyebrows and his usual blank mask slips into confusion*
Josh: *walks closer* Edmund... since quest, I feel like the whole quest team is my family... so please... come and spend the night at home... your home too since now.
Rhia: "Yeah, your house to. Just do me a favor and knock"
Ed: *human manifestation of the buffering symbol : cannot compute. error 404* ..........
Josh: Rhia... I think we finally managed to burn his brain... *walking closer* Edmund?
Rhia: "Buffer later Simons, its too warm in here for me." -nudges him towards the door-
Ed: *semi snaps out of it when Josh calls him* Hm? *and automatically moves away from Rhia nudging him* .... wait, what?
Josh: calm down R2D2... and yes we're serious... you are family now. so come on... let's have a good meal and then some good sleep.
Rhia: "I'll knock you out with dream less sleep if you want. But yeah..... Please come home"
Ed: *wtf? i think they've finally lost it....* *clueless* Um....? *blinkblink; haha what do i say to this?* You...two... ..... are you guys sure?
Josh: Ed... I'm so sure... I would go on that quest again only to prove you that I'm sure. I trust you, I love you and you are my family now. so... yes I'm sure. besides Rick kind of like the toys you make.
Rhia: "Simons were just inviting you to dinner and to sleep over. It's too late to debate on the family part"
II. Ice Cream or Bust
Josh: *sitting on the living room after dinner and washing dishes* Can I talk to you... Edmund?
Ed: *lol right domestic life still exists; looks up* .... sure. What?
Josh: **yup jejeje** I want to thank you... for coming to have dinner... and accept a room in the house.
Ed: Oh... well, actually. Suppose I"m the one who should be thanking you guys for it.
Josh: *shakes his head* nothing to thank about... what I said about the team members is real, you are family now to me, so this house is open for you... *sighs* at least I know that two of the team is... fine...
Ed: *still semi cautious on that; smiles slightly* Thanks... really. *looks at him* Three. You're part of it too you know.
Josh: *nods* I know... but... I was the leader... I was supposed to keep all of you safe... but... *sighs and rests his head back on the couch. for the first time really letting Ed see how tired, stressed and hurt he was* but I couldn't.
Ed: *shrugs, looking over at him* Can't always work out like that. You'd go insane trying to save everyone. It's not your fault. Did the best you could.
Josh: I didn't want to save everyone... I'm not a saint. *he said looking at the ceiling* only my family... but Lyn left with the hunters, I couldn't make her feel... love among us. We lost Felicity... I was too far from here... couldn't save her either, you... I almost let them hurt you in the trials... Ethan is safe with his girl, so I'm fine with that.
Ed: *sighs slightly* Nah... Lyn, that was me. I left.... I, I called her on an IM, and said some... just, I was horrible. And Weingarten... we can blame ourselves all we want, but... it was war, Josh. And... like it or not, that's what happens. Me? I'm fine, end result, I'm here. {{haha and even if they did hurt me i deserved it}}
Josh: *smiles weakly* but lyn needed to know the rest were there for her... I was so consumed on my pain for... Rhia, that I never took a moment to check on her. I was a spy, I knew about Felicity's intentions... and I couldn't stop her... I'm just glad to have at least two of you four healthy... fine and safe.
Ed: *mouth twitches into a smile* Same here. Guess it's shrunk a bit. But it's still something
Josh: *smiles and nods* I know it would be a lot for you to come everyday, but... don't make yourself a stranger... come and visit frequently... have dinner or spend the night here.
Ed: I'll try my best. I can only withstand smoke so long *smirks*
Josh: I suggest you go visit the infirmary or ask a medic to check on you... Smoke can be a killer Ed.
Ed: Did that before the quest with Kyoto. He said I was okay. Besides. I was away from it for six months *shrugs*
Josh: just be careful Edmund... being demigods doesn't excent us from Cancer.
Ed: *smirks* I'm never careful.
Josh: that is our family trait... *smiles*
Ed: Irrational, impulsive, noncareful... yeah. Pretty much spot on.
Josh: it is OK... I like our family be that. Ethan does that too.
Ed: *smirks slightly* How's he been? With McKinnon a lot?
Josh: *nods smiling* yes... she's taking care of him... and they seem happy. Have you seen Rick? My brother? *doesn't know if ed knows him*
Ed: *nods slightly* Good... *tilts head* You have a brother?
Josh: *nods* he's almost 15 now. *smiles* and loves to hide the forge tools.
Ed: I see ......well now I know who to blame next time the wrenches go missing. *smirks slightly, mildly teasing*
Josh: *laughs* if he gets caught... then he deserves it.
Ed: *scoffs* We've had our regulars. His name's probably been tossed around. I just didn't notice
Josh: you never got me. *smirks*
Ed: No, we didn't. Even if we did, pre-quest I probably wouldn't've even noticed
Josh: why not? They were your tools.
Ed: ..... *raises eyebrows* I thought you just meant the forge's tools in general
Josh: no... I stole several of yours.
Ed: ..................... >.> and here I thought I was losing my mind
Josh: I'm sorry... back then I thought it was funny.
Ed: *semi eye roll* of course you did.
Josh: have you talked to Lyn?
Ed: since the dungeon? *semi looks down*
Josh: no... before while you were in the infirmary... or after... I haven't spoken to her... I fear... I will never have the chance to apologize.
Ed: I mean, since I was in the dungeon.
Josh: *looks at him* whenever... have you?
Ed: *hesitates before nodding a little*
Josh. is she happy?
Ed: she said she would be
Josh: I think I'll go ask diana to let me talk to her. *talking to the virgin goddess?! she would kill him gladly!!*
Ed: *looks at him* are you friggin mental? You could just call her
Josh: lyn? a huntress? I don't want her goddess thinks she is seeing a male, you know Diana is crazy in that aspect.
Ed: *eyerolls* yes Rogers. An 11 year old is seeing a 19 year old.
Josh: diana is crazy about it... I rather her punishing me for asking than her for coming.
Ed: *shrugs* Lyn said I could call her. She doesn't have to physically be here. Do an IM
Josh: I can try that... *sighs* I have no way to contact Felicity... Mors won't let me talk to her, I'm sure... Ethan... I know he is happy, but... for how long?... his brother is a mess (Jason) and last thing I knew was that his girl was dying so...
Ed: *exhales and looks away* we'll work through it. We always have
Josh: *sighs* yeah... I'm really gald you're here Edmund... in the quest you always were my conscience.
Ed: ...... I thought of 20 terms. Conscience wasn't one of them.
Josh: well you were and you're still are... even in othrys.
Ed: as in an example of what not to do *eyeroll*
Josh: no... as in stay calm, be patient and stop being an idiot rogers.
Ed: *scoffs* be patient?
Josh: yup... *smiles*
Ed: that's a new one
Josh: new one but real, so... deal with it.
Ed: *eyerolls slightly, but mouth twitches into a slight smile* no idea how you equate me and patience but *shrugs*
Josh: well... I'm a Mercury kid... there is no one more accelerated and less patient than I am. *smirks*
Ed: *scoffs slightly and shakes his head* Point taken
Josh: oh!... the room upstairs on the right, it is yours... don't worry you can't burn anything there my brother... *smirks*
Ed: *flash look of confusion again and then back* That fire proofed, huh? *semi teasing*
Josh: *nods, he read hisbfile. How his family died and how he hated fire* in fact the whole house is. No more accidents. I promise.
Ed: *looks at him and smiles slightly* Thanks...
Josh: *stretches out* what are the new projects in the forge.
Ed: *shrugs* Kyoto's arm, Nova's wheelchair, same old same old... weapons, shields.
Josh: *nods* an arm? Amazing! *sighs* nova... she is the vican girl, right?
Ed: *nods slightly*
Josh: how is she?
Ed: She's alright, I suppose
Josh: *smiles* good...
Ed: *nods* Yeah, I mean... she seems to be taking it well enough...
Josh: she... really is... well, can't walk?
Ed: *nods* Yeah. She can't.
Josh: *sighs* I'm glad she was family to rely on.
Ed: *lolihavenoluckwithlittlesistersso* Redpath and Shade've been great with her.
Josh: yeah... you got enough with Lyn to be around other kid, right?
Ed: *shrugs*
Josh: talk to me Edmund... I won't say a word to others, you know it.
Ed: *stays quiet for a few seconds and shrugs* Nothing.
Josh: well... you know you can trust me if you want to talk... if not... OK I tell you, you can trust me.
Ed: I know.
Josh: *smiles* good. So... we can talk about anything Now!! Like... *serious face* favorite ice cream flavor!!
Ed: *blink blink, and then grins slightly* Ice cream?
Josh: yes!! That creamy frost thing with flavors... mine is chocolate... or burnt milk... but I only get that one in mexico. *and he is alregic to chocolate*
Ed: *scoffs* I know what it is.... just haven't had it in a heck of a long time. Uh... mint chocolate chip...? I think that's what it's called, anyway. It had mints, and it had chocolate colored chips... so on that line of logic...
Josh: mhm... mint... I brought some to McKinnon like a month ago. I think I can get some in San fran... *smiles*
Ed: *eyerolls* Or we could go into one of the ice creams shops in New Rome. Besides, how's your favorite chocolate? Won't you get hives or something?
Josh: headaches... mostly if I only have a spoon of it... *shrugs* a whole ball would close my throat. But I tasted it once when I was 4... bad idea. Although it is delicious! OK... new Rome store... that's boring... *smiles* come on... I'll tell Rhia were going to get some.
Ed: Yeah, let's avoid anaphylactic reactions, shall we? *scoffs* Better to not know what you're missing. *looks at him* Alright then.
Josh: no girls involve... just cool moment with different people in the world... *he said* haven't got one of those since I was... 9... my stepfather thought it would be fun look at my purple face. *shrugs and went to tell Rhia about the story and new Rome.* OK... let's go.
Ed: *narrows eyes slightly and then watches him leave and come back* Teleport?
Josh: no... walking. *they live in new rome lol*
Ed: *nods* fine by me.
Josh: *walks out* besides it's a good day to go for a walk.
Ed: True *follows him* What've you been up to these past weeks? *smirks* Stealing cross country?
Josh: *snorts and shakes his head.* no... not really. Lately I've been bringing the furniture of the house.
Ed: *nods* It looks nice though. Kinda forgot that there was a whole domestic life with an actual house sorta thing going on.
Josh: yeah... quite different from before... right? *smiles* but I'll go back to the Robin hood life soon.
Ed: You're telling me. *smirks* I knew you couldn't put it on hold that long.
Josh: *snorts* no... I can't. But Rhia knows about it. And I won't risk my life that much... I'll be... the perfect wind or shadow.
Edmund: *nods slightly* Good. I don't think we can take many more near death experiences.
Josh: I have taken enough of those in my life... I don't want or need any more of those. *stretches out* and you? What do you want for the future?
Ed: *shrugs slightly* Stuck on parole(?)(we can ignore that if that doesn't turn out to be the case) and community service.
Josh: yeah... what is your community service?
Ed: *lolgoodquestionjoshidk* Forge.
Josh: well at least you know how to work there.
Ed: True.
Josh: and after that?
Ed: *shakes head slightly* No idea.
Josh: *looks at him* I don't know if they will let you go after that.
Ed: Hm?
Josh: I mean... maybe you'll have to live here a long time.
Ed: Surprised that they'd do that. Keep a traitor in instead of getting me out asap.
Josh: *smiles* I know you're not a traitor... and they know that too. besides... better keep your enemy close right?
Ed: *smirks* Don't think we'll ever hear the end of this battle.
Josh: *laughs* no... I trust my life in my family!
Ed: *eyerolls* Mhm *smirks slightly*
Josh: *looks at him* maybe we should go to have dinner with Ethan too.
Ed: *nods slightly* ....that'd be nice...
Josh: yes...
Ed: *stops infront of the shop* Seen him lately?
Josh: not really... I saw him while was in the infirmary... unconscious.
Ed: *nods slightly*
Josh: have you?
Ed: Once. Came over the forge.
Josh: good... I don't want what lasts of the team vanishes.
Edmund: *nods* Understandable... *exhales* Neither do I, honestly.
Josh: *smiles not bothering him at all* yes... families must stick together.
Ed: *looks at the ice cream sign* So, what're you getting? And don't say chocolate.
Josh: *snirts* no... maybe vanilla... you?
Ed: *shrugs* Probably mint...
Josh: *walking in* hey Miriam! I'll get a Neapolitan, a mint and a vanilla.
Ed: *follows him in*
Josh: *gives ed his and then pays for them. Miriam smiles at josh and he showed her his ring, then he walked out without other word *
Ed: *takes his and smirks* Well look at you be an upstanding citizen *semi teasing*
Josh: *laughs and looks at him* not really... I just don't cheat... not anymore.
Ed: If you went the whole 9, I'd think you'd have a feaver
Josh: Yeah... I simply can't be a model citizen.
Ed: *smirks* Speaking of model citizenship and paying. What's the rent?
Josh: *frowns a moment and looks at him* rent? For what?
Ed: *rollseyes* For the room in your house.
Josh: no rent... family doesn't pay rent. If you want to help around you are more than welcome, but no rent. Besides... how can I charge you with some money when I filled it mostly with.. my unique talent
Ed: (mutters) you're insane. *nods* Fine. Helping around it is. *smirks slightly* The thieving one?
Josh: *he smiles at his mutters and acceptance, then he looked at him and winked accepting the last part.* yeah.
Ed: Why am I not surprised...
Josh: because you know me ed!! Because you are family!
Ed: Funny. I'd think that anyone who knew you were a spawn of Mercury could get that.
Josh: zidane doesn't like that. Neither lance.
Ed: Lance is part Mercury?
Josh: *nods* his grandson.
Ed: Things I didn't care about so never found out *smirks slightly*
Josh: I know... I just... I know stuff about everyone... *opening the door of the house*
Ed: *nods slightly* Could be useful
Josh: very... *walks in* how is the ice cream?
Ed: Alright... kinda really sweet. *looks at it* Haven't had it in a while to be honest.
Josh: every human being must have some regularly. *smiles*
Ed: Regularly? *scoffs* I've ignored that rule for around 10 years.
Josh: *nods* well, unless you really don't like it, in this house you can forget that personal rule. *smiles* that reminds me to get enough ice cream buckets.
Ed: *smirks slightly and then stares at him* .... buckets?
Josh: too much or too little? *he asked as if having a room filled with ice cream was normal in a common house*
Ed: ..............Josh. I haven't had ice cream in around ten years and you're asking me if /buckets/ is too much or too little?
Josh: *sighs* haven't you realized that I talk about food or places with the people I love when I try to keep a conversation awa from what can hurt them? *smiles softly*
Ed: *looks at him for a few seconds before shrugging* Okay then. Probably a bit much. What'd you do? Run an illegal ice-cream store from your basement?
Josh: *smiles* I could... ice cream dealing!! *laughs and then looks at Edmund* I was the one who told the senate that you were innocent... I knew they weren't going to kill you but I couldn't manage to lose other member of my family... *he said and looked at ed. He seemed a scratched disk... but for some reason he needed all of it out if he wanted a new life with Rhia and his family, including Edmund.*
Ed: *slight smirk and then serious* (softly) Okay. *nods* Okay. If they believed it, fine. *looks over at him* You do what you have to do for family.
Josh: yes... I do. And I'll even lied to then if bit had been necessary.
Ed: ........don't tell me you went under oath and lied.
Josh: no... not again at least. *smiles*
Ed: *raises eyebrows* Again?
Josh: yeah... I... a year ago Rhiannon told me about Saturn... and made me swear I wouldn't say others. I sworn and then I told Stone.
Ed: *mutters* Idiot. You friggin idiot.... *looks at him* Jupiter must have a soft spot for you then.
Josh: *smiles softly as if he was saying don't worry* I think he hasn't struck a lightning on my head because I did it knowing the consecuences to save the camp.
Ed: Sure *rolls eyes* Selfless bastard.
Josh: *licks his ice cream and shruggs* I'll be fine. I'll have my Elysium on earth.
Ed: Right... okay. *eats some of his as well*
Josh: i couldn't just let him attavk us just like that... besides... I'm not that selfless... I... I did it at first to find a way to get Rhia back.
Ed: *scoffs* I knew about that goals well enough.
Josh: yeah... I kept trying till the very end. But... I think I'll be fine.
Ed: *smiles slightly* Well, you got her back.... *looks at him* You think?
Josh: *nods and then he smiles* well... sometimes I think. *then smiled and sighs* my father said he would think of something... but I just want to enjoy life with my family and my wife and son... after that I can go to tartarus without a problem.
Ed: You're not going to tartarus. Mercury'll find you a way out of it.
Josh: I wouldn't want my father in troubles... I'm a sneaker... I think I can do something like sisifus, but... if not I'm fine with it. *licks his ice cream*
Ed: .....how the hell can you be "fine" about going to tartarus?
Josh: I... spent the 6 months of the quest having nightmares about it... how would they torture me and stuff... but in the end the worst torture was the idea of you guys or Rhia dying. So now that you are happy and alive, I can be fine in there.
Ed: *shakes head* We're finding you a friggin way out of it.
Josh: *smiles at him* thank you. *knowing how stubborn he was*
Ed: You're welcome.
Josh: just dont risk your lives... OK?
Ed: *smirks* No promises.
Josh: *smiles* I mean it ed...
Ed: *looks at him* So do I
Josh: how will I feel if you guys risk yourself?
Ed: How will I, Rhiannon, Ethan, Quinn, and Lyndis feel if you end up in Tartarus?
Josh: only you and Rhia know.
Ed: Humor me
Josh: Ethan, Quinn, lyndis... none of them know.
Ed: Okay. Fine then. But we are getting you out of this.
Josh: want to make me happy? Just live your live Edmund. *smiles*
Ed: Yeah yeah... I'm sure I will *smirks slightly*
Josh: besides, I have no intention to die soon.
Ed: *nods*
Josh: you'll have me around for a long time Edmund... deal with it. *smirks
III. "You look... weird" / "That's his face, Josh"
Ed: *snuck out with the bottle that Kyle left after chasing Remus and drank it lol plz bear with me i've never rped a drunk person*
Rhia: -munches on chicken wings-
Josh: *grabs a wing and data*
Ed: *opens the door* heygy's
Rhia: "Hey Ed." -glances up- "You...uh...good?"
Josh: *looks at him and frowns* you look... Weird.
Rhia: "That's his face Josh"
Ed: *closes the door and leans against the wall* 'm good... *half dazed smile**mutters* knew I'd 'nd up stitch...
Rhia: -stands up and puts her arms on his shoulders- "You're not walking straight. Did you spar again?"
Ed: *doesn't make a move to shrug her off or anything; head shake* mm-mm
Josh: *laughs* I know... But... *looks at him* OK... Did someone hit your head?
Rhia: -wrinkles her nose- "You smell like alcohol."
Ed: Nope. 'm head's fine *looks at Rhia and headtilt* Oh.
Josh: I doubt it Ed... You seem... Drugged.
Rhia: "Come on, sit on the couch. I'll get you some water."
Ed: ehhhh nah. Okay.... *shrugs* Maybe? I met Remus. *sits down*
Rhia: "Yeah, that's why he needs water"
Ed: nahhh he decided to have some too
Josh: Remus? Is he drunk now?
Rhia: "Did you want to check on him Josh? I'll take care of Edmund" -sets a glad of water on the table- "How do you feel?"
Ed: probably... E's wi' onena the bartenders. Left before they came back. *tries to look at Rhia straight* 'm fine.
Josh: can you handle Ed alone?
Rhia: -looks at josh- "Please, he's not a trouble maker." -looks Ed in the eyes- "Not feeling sick or anything?"
Ed: *shakes head* n'eely
Josh: OK... *kisses her lips and pokes Ed's shoulder* then let me check on our maximum praetor. *he left then*
Rhia: -blushes, she still wasn't extatic about him kissing her with people around- "See you." -sits in a chair near ed- "You learn anything about alcohol tonight?"
Ed: don' drink a lot've it?
Rhia: "Might be bad yeah. It dehydrates you, drink the water. Please." -nods at the glas-
Ed: mmk. *drinks the water*
Rhia: -nods and leans back in the chair-
Ed: *just sits there drinking the water*
Rhia: -turns on the tv, flips through the channels-
Ed: *watches her* mmm kinda weird. Haven't watched tv since comin inta the legion
Rhia: "Yeah. I watched movies with Josh, but not so much TV. You're more talkative." -glances at him- "How much did you have to drink?"
Ed: Don think I did either... Oh, guess so. Um. I... Dunno....
Rhia: "That's okay. You're not sick to your stomach at least. That's good" -Ellie can pick a movie or show to stop on XD-
Ed: *nods- suppose so. Tho I heard bout headaches. Ohey *semi lacksidasical grin as she goes past the cooking channel*
Rhia: -stops on lilo and stitch- "You mind?"
Ed: *looks at the screen and gives a small, lacksidasical* Nope
Rhia: "Alright." -aww stitch and the lost duckling-
Ed: *i think I saw this movie before...*
Rhia: -jumba telling stitch he has no family-
Ed: *definetly remember this movie; small mouth twitch*
Rhia: -lounging- "If you need anything, I'm here. Just ask."
Ed: (quietly) okay..... Thanks
Rhia: -looks over at him- "Sorry you got abducted into this family."
Ed: *shakes head* no... S'fine. Better than fine. *same far away semi smile* ....nice to know th' you guys're willin t'adopt n ugly duckling n' experiment gone wrong
Rhia: "Don't say anything you'll regret in the morning. I'd like you to say what you want when you're ready, instead of in a compromises state."
Ed: mmm touché...
Rhia: "But its not worth much coming from me, I don't think you're a little monster. I think you're just like us. Put through too much as a kid."
Ed: *looks at her, semi nods and then goes back to watching the screen* {c'mon ed just stay still till the end of the movie! / dad and meg are asleep though.../ but I'm still watching! / okay.. Then so am I!}
Rhia: "Where you on camps side the entire time?" -looking at the tv-
Ed: wha'? *blink*
Rhia: "In orthys, I wanted to know."
Ed: 'thys..... Tha place's so depressing
Rhia: "It wasn't that bad if we weren't sitting in utter silence as I pondered falling"
Ed: *nods* you n' me both. Nice stars tho. Mmm fallin's jus like flyin. Jus more permanent
Rhia: -glances at him- "Yeah. But we didn't fall. We weren't executed, I don't know what was up with that."
Ed: true... Ya dunno myself. Expectin' it, really... Or a'least gettin thrown in jail or... Something
Rhia: "Right? If it werent for art, and josh, I'd have plead guilty."
Ed: *nods* s'good... You had them t'keep you from doing tha
Rhia: -glances at him again, her eyes always returning to the TV- "Yeah well, josh is the only on I have. And he's an idiot, if I'm not here to heal him I'd see him in the underworld too soon"
Ed: *nods* yeah, he is.... Lucky t'ave you then
Rhia: -scoffs-
Ed: *semi smirks and watches movie* {*leans on her shoulder* // MOVIE NIIIGHT}
Rhia: "we're lucky to have him."
Ed: *nods, still watching the screen* Yeah...
Rhia: "Could you..... Ehh, I'll ask you in the morning. When I know for sure you'll remember."
Ed: mmm? *shrugs* mmk...
Rhia: -lol at least now they can sit not talking with some movie playing for them-
Ed: *annnnd eventually falls asleep*
Rhia: -produces blankets, pillows, and a trash bucket jic-
Ed: *okay, so three ways to fall asleep. get drunk, have rhia knock me out, or drink tea.... or knock myself out, but that's less perferable because I may stay out for a longer time than desired because of possible concussion*
Rhia: -curls up in the other chair and goes into a light sleep-
Ed: *gas dream, but as if everyone was 100x more hyper*
Rhia: -curled up in a chair with a fake fur blanket until josh get's home-
IV. All For a Baby
Rhia: -knocks- "Simons breakfast, you still here?"
Ed: *playing around with a little box thingy, looks up* Yes.
Rhia: "Alright, it's potato pancakes, and don't look at me wierd potato pancakes are great." -walks back to the dining room-
Ed: *gives a slight smirk and semi rolls his eyes before going down to the dining room*
Rhia: "You sleeping yet?"
Ed: *shrugs* Here and there I guess.
Rhia: "Better than nothing."
Ed: Suppose so. You?
Rhia: "Better when Josh is here than not."
Ed: *nods slightly* And I'm guessing he's already gone off to Robin Hood?
Rhia: "Uh....actually he was called in by Ronan for something"
Ed: Oh
Rhia: "Well he ate some of the leftovers in the fridge before going, so that's good."
Ed: *nods* Need anything done today?
Rhia: "Not really, unless you want busy work or something."
Ed: Just wondering before I went to the forge.
Rhia: -nomnomnom potatoes- "Nope. House is good."
Ed: *eats a few, nods* Alright.
Rhia: "There's an ice pack in the fridge incase you get in a spar like last time, it'll help keep the swelling down so you don't worry people so much"
Ed: Shouldn't worry. But fine. *looks at her* Thanks.
Rhia: -nods- "Yeah, I hate when people worry about me too."
Ed: *mutters* And we live with one of them. *finishes and takes his plate to the sink* See you latter, Rhiannon. *and poof to le forge*
Rhia: "I know." -nods- "See you Ed."
>>>>>LATER<<<<<<
Rhia: -pokes her head up looking around the roof. Yup there's an Ed. Gets up and closes the door- "Thanks for the crib."
Ed: *looks over* Welcome. How was it? *slight smirk* Basking in all that attention
Rhia: -groans- "I hate people. I hate groups. I hate attention. But, josh seemed to be happy."
Ed: *shrugs* Same. *nods* well, thats good I suppose
Rhia: "I don't hate you. You're not too bad."
Ed: *looks at her, blink blink*
Rhia: -pays no attention to his blinking confusion-
Ed: ....... right. So, got a couple of good things for Art?
Rhia: "No reason for you to believe me right?" -nods- "Yeah, and a stupid giant pallet of diapers from Mercury"
Ed: *doesn't answer; smirks slightly* going to need plenty of those
Rhia: "I split them with Amelia. We have plenty of diapers."
Ed: *nods slightly
V. Life's Short, Break Some Rules
Ed: How'd y'like being centurion? Mr. Big Shot.
Josh: it is weird... now I must be the example...
Ed: *scoffs* You'll do fine
Josh: no!!! I'm still a thief and I teleport out without permission!!
Ed: *smirks* You can also be the example showing others that it's okay to forget about the rules sometimes.
Josh: in the roman way Edmund? how well that had gone to us?
Ed: Not well, but if you've never failed, you've never tried. *scoffs* Roman way. Roman way to die young too. Life's short. Break the rules.
Josh: maybe first I would have to teach them how to work as a team... to work for the legion and then maybe to break some rules.
Ed: *shrugs* If that's what your cohort needs Go for it.
Josh: and you won't visit yours?
Ed: *shakes his head* No. Why would I?
Josh: just to see how they are doing it without you! *smiles*
Ed: *scoffs* They're probably friggin fine. Probably happy that I'm out too.
Josh: maybe... because sometimes you are a pain in the podex man. *smirks*
Ed: *smirks slightly* You bet. Grade A. Only class I've ever passed, really. How to be a pain 500.
Josh: yeah... and you passed it with honors!
Ed: Just like you took the Master's class in thievery.
Josh: I'm the best of the best!! *laughs*
Ed: All before the age of twenty. No wonder so many people're out to get you.
Josh: demigods, monsters, gods, demons and mortals... yes!! all of them to get me!! that's a record man!
Ed: Figures.... *semi glares at him* Idiot. Don't get yourself killed. I know it's the job and blah blah risk but don't be an idiot.
Josh: I won't... you know me, I'm too fast for them, even a bullet can get me but never in a dangerous spot. *smiles at him covering all trace of fear or doubt*
Ed: Yeah, sure, Dash. I'd rather no bullets anywhere.
Josh: mortals only know how to use those... but it is like a spear here or an arrow. maybe even a lightning could kill me more than a bullet.
Ed: *eyeroll* Not any better.
Josh: I know... and... Edmund, I know there is Ethan and Lance and Rick and even my father... but... *sighs and messes his hair* if something ever happens to me... could you watch over Rhia?
Ed: *semi playfully tries to hit him away* Don't even go there. ...besides. The others'd be better at watching over her.
Josh: if something happened to me... she will be driven crazy again, I need to know someone who understands her can be there for her... and Art.
Ed: *just looks at him* (quietly) ....okay
Josh: thank you. *smiles* but don't worry!! you know there is nothing mortal that can get me!
Ed: Yeah, yeah... sure
Josh: *smiles and then sits on a couch* I worry about Art... and Rhia.
Ed: *nods slightly* And Rhiannon worries about you too.
Josh: she's always been that good. *smiles* what if something happens to them Edmund?...
Ed: *completely serious face* Jadis and I will get them out and then we'll kill the offender.
Josh: what if it is not like that? what if... lady Juno or... Vesta... think that Rhia must pay and they hurt her in labor? or Art?... many women die in labor.
Ed: ......... That... I don't know. Don't think like that, and hope they both make it.
Josh: Rhiannon is right... I'll have gray hair in a couple of years.
Ed: *shrugs* Think we all will.
Josh: maybe... *smiles at him*
Ed: Forget grey at 50. We'll have them before we're 25
Josh: *laughs* why not? new fashion!
Ed: I swear the gods hate our generation *scowls* If anything happens after this and we don't die with a peace era I am going up there myself and trashing the throne room
Josh: *laughs* well maybe I would help you there... I want an era of peace for my son.
Ed: *smirks but semi nods* .... I'm actually just tired of fighting. I mean. Getting attacked by monsters during childhood, two wars, and a quest. Roman or not, it just gets... tiring.
Josh: *nods* yeah... I know... I only want my son to have his trainment and then a girlfriend and the go live into New Rome with her... no wars, no quests... no nothing like that.
Ed: *nods* I'm sure thats the ideal. but then you have us
Josh: you? what do you mean by that?
Ed: I mean the Roman world. Sure most people hope for just training, spouse, new rome. But then Camp got this. Two wars, three
Josh: *sighs* it will get better... remember in the past... they had some wars, but then nothing happened till our era.
Ed: *mutters* Well aren't we lucky. *shrugs* Hopefully it will.
Josh: yeah! we are! we got the chance to defeat the titan twice!!
Ed: Well, you and Camp got to defeat it twice.
Josh: it was sarcasm Edmund... and I know you helped this time too.
Ed: *smirks slightly* I know it was. *looks at him* Sure
Josh: I won't tell anyone, but you helped and are a hero too.
Ed: Even if you did tell. I doubt anyone'd believe you. *shrugs* Far from it.
Josh: *shurgs* I don't care I know the truth and I'm happy with it.
Ed: Only person to. *nods slightly*
Josh: maybe. but I've heard Ronan defended you, so as your centurion Ashby.
Ed: Ashby. I have no idea what the hell possessed him to do that. Redpath... Silverwood probably begged him to. People are confusing.
Josh: yeah... told me about it. *sighs*
Ed: How'd the shower go?
Josh: well... I got there a bit and then left again, then got back again. it was good I think.
Ed: *nods and then smirks slightly* Heard you got a lot of diapers.
Josh: My father... he brought the needed for a baby footbal team.
Ed: *blows air through his nose, almost sounding like he'd start laughing*
Josh: yeah... come on laugh!! Rhia already thinks of giving some to Amelia.
Ed: seems like we may be going through our own little baby boom
Josh: yeah... Rhia, Amelia... who else...
Ed: *shrugs* maybe no one else, but lots of people are hitched.
Josh: are you?
Ed: *looks at him* you're joking, right?
Josh: no... Love is so spontaneous... *smirks* or maybe Jason and Claire.
Ed: yeah, they just got engaged I think
Josh: So... You know... It can happen. You and a girl crazy for star wars!
Ed: ......... right.
Josh: or not... *smirks*
Ed: Probably or not *smirks slightly*
Josh: only the gods know.
Ed: *eyeroll* If Venus gets any ideas I'm blaming you
Josh: OK. Then blame me. *smiles*
Ed: *smirks slightly and shakes his head*
Josh: why do you close to that?
Ed: Because I'm not that great with relationships
Josh: me neither.
Ed: You've got Rhiannon, Ethan, Mercury, Rick, Redpath, and Minimauto and stick to them. I'd say that's pretty good.
Josh: haven't rhiannon told you how we started dating?
Ed: Rhiannon, tell me that?
Josh: no... *sighs* I'm usually a coward beginner
Ed: At least you got past it.
Josh: no... She asked me on a date, she asked me to marry her... She did... I was a coward.
Ed: *smiles slightly* but you didn't say no
Josh: I rather die that saying no.
Ed: there's the difference then *looks at him* I may've said no
Josh: I really never understood why.
Ed: *shrugs* attachment.
Josh: we all,need some.
Ed: maybe. Sooner or later we all fall into it. Wanted or not
Josh: yes... Reason why I said Venus will do her magic.
Ed: gods. I'll have so much fun *eyeroll*
Josh: you will!
Ed: (more teasing than angry) idiot
Josh: *laughs* my second name!
Ed: And here I was thinking it was Tristan.
Josh: yeah... I believe my steppy changed it for idiot. *leans back on the couch*
Ed: better as Tristan.
Josh: yeah... Maybe. *stretches out* so... Why did you get drunk the other day?
Ed: *shrugs* decided why the hell not?
Josh: good choice.
Ed: Sarcastically?
Josh: no... I hardly ever can get drunk I process it too fast. But when I had been able too... It had been fun and once in a while isnt bad.
Ed: *smirks slightly* fast everything. Including metabolism. *shrugs* suppose not. I'm just going to try and not make a habit out of it. Headaches and not knowing what happened. Not he best demigod situation
Josh: not at all. I'm glad it is you again.
Ed: yeah, same. Weird spewing giddy stuff
Josh: yes... I get bored without our usual arguments.
Ed: *smirks slightly* never thought I'd hear that
Josh: well it is true!!
Ed: *half smiles and shakes head* telling truths now, huh? *teasing*
Josh: I just ate a bar of chocolate, so... enjoy it.
Ed: you ate chocolate?!
Josh: mhm... a small bar... dark chocolate...
Ed: ....... I'm not going to have to spike you with an epi am I?
Josh: No... it was too small to make it difficult for me, it just leaves me... with a moment of truth... because I want to.
Ed: *smirks slightly* okay, just wondering.
Josh: I would have to eat like...3 bars.
Ed: *nods* duly noted
Josh: see... damn... *joking* now you know how to kill me! *smirk*
Ed: this knowledge at my disposal. *steeples fingers and smirks slightly* (sarcastic) how shall I do it?
Josh: *smiles* well, there is like 60% of camp that would love to know that.
Ed: *smirks* sell the info and get rich. Done.
Josh: OK... Good you get profits from it. *smirks*
Ed: beats what they paid us as being soldiers
Josh: they paid us?! *laughed*
Ed: barely paid. But still something. *shrugs*
Josh: why I never got my money?
Ed: *shrugs* Maybe they knew you're... side business for income?
Josh: oh... Well in that case its OK.
Edmund: *smirks slightly* Hey, you managed to get a house and run a small hotel.
Josh: hotel? *looks at him*
Ed: Me, Rick, sometimes Ethan, Lilith, or Lance, Mercury who steals out of your fridge. And then there's the fox and lion.
Josh: oh... That. *smiles* my guests... My family just that.
Ed: *gives him a light, semi playful shove* You crazy couple.
Josh: *shoved and smiled* we... We lost our family once... So now we don't want to lose it again.
Ed: *looks at him and nods slightly*
