young_swimmer (young_swimmer) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-10-08 21:34:00

Entry tags:

cait curry, mourning dove, plot - "time of troubles"

Cait and the God of the Sea
Cait was out in the Pacific saving a dolphin from a fisherman's net. The dolphin was one of Hope's pod and Hope's mother had come to Cait for help. Cait had made it out to the boat as fast as she could and had made it in time to rescue the dolphin.

The dolphin swam free of the net and Cait smiled.

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	dc_gods 2010-10-08 11:40 pm UTC (link)
	"Efficiently done, Caitria of Atlantis," said a rather distinctively resonant voice behind her. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-08 11:50 pm UTC (link)
	Cait turned to see who had spoken. Once she saw him she rose out of the water and made a hard platform of water under her. She went down to her knees and then put her forehead and hands on the water platform. "Lord Poseidon," she said without moving. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_gods 2010-10-08 11:53 pm UTC (link)
	"You may look up," he says, but with particular satisfaction in his voice at the protocol. Nice to see someone taking these conversations seriously. "You are no doubt aware of the current trouble. Direct action by the gods is, as ever, limited." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-08 11:55 pm UTC (link)
	Cait looked up, but did not stand up. When one came face to face with one's god, one showed respect and followed protocol. Unlike her father, Cait didn't have issues with Lord Poseidon. "I am, Lord Poseidon," she answered with the proper amount of respect in her voice. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_gods 2010-10-09 12:25 am UTC (link)
	He nods. "And so to stop our destructive cousins, we must work through Avatars. You, Caitria, will be mine." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-09 12:29 am UTC (link)
	She put her forehead back down on the water platform. "It would be my honor, Lord Poseidon," she said reverently. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_gods 2010-10-09 12:33 am UTC (link)
	"Excellent." And the infusion of divine energy begins. Cait should be gradually experiencing so much power she'd feel like she could do just about anything short of actually invent the horse. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-09 12:38 am UTC (link)
	Cait did feel like she could do anything. The power surged through her and she could feel the connection to the oceans like never before. "Thank you, Lord Poseidon. I will use your powers wisely and judiciously and defend your kingdom to my last breath." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_gods 2010-10-09 12:46 am UTC (link)
	A solemn nod. "I trust that you will, Caitria of Atlantis," he says. And then he's gone. (Reply to this)(Parent)

whydowescream
2010-10-09 11:35 pm UTC (link)

Well that was particularly surreal. Ruth had managed to be polite of course, and if something needed doing, well, best to be as well-equipped to do it as possible but... but....

Ruth suspects that no conversation that begins "Ruth Morgenstern Daughter of Luke Morgenstern" as if it were all one name can truly end well, even if she certainly feels very....alive right now.

She sees Cait coming back to the tower. "Cait!"

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	young_swimmer 2010-10-09 11:45 pm UTC (link)
	"Hey Ruth!" Cait said with a smile as she rode on top of a wave. It came to a stop in front of the shore of the small island that housed the Tower. The water retreated back into the sea and Cait stepped onto dry land. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whydowescream 2010-10-09 11:47 pm UTC (link)
	Ruth watches. "Hi. Looks like you're having an unusual day today, too. I'm, still kind of reeling. I just met... well, you see, while of course the worship of the Olympian gods is a perfectly valid spiritual path, it isn't mine...." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-10 12:48 am UTC (link)
	Cait grinned. "Which one was it?" she asked. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whydowescream 2010-10-10 12:54 am UTC (link)
	"Hera. It was a very surprising experience. I mean of course, it's best to be as well equipped as possible but... I'm like a double Avatar now? And....boy, what a feeling, huh?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-10 01:01 am UTC (link)
	"That good, huh?" Cait asked. "It does feel rather nice. I feel like I can do anything." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whydowescream 2010-10-10 01:19 am UTC (link)
	"That I can do a lot more, definitely. Muuch stronger." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-10 01:22 am UTC (link)
	Cait nodded. "Yes. It is quite the boost," she said. "I haven't tested the extent of my powers yet." Though she had done a small test and it could have involved sinking a whaling boat. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whydowescream 2010-10-11 05:41 am UTC (link)
	"Nor I. So, how do we go about incorporating this into the greater plan to find the Titans -- the Olympian ones?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-11 05:45 am UTC (link)
	"I have no idea," she said. "I'm sure we'll have another meeting with all of us to figure out what to do next." A pause. "Or I hope so. It's not like we were given instructions." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whydowescream 2010-10-11 05:45 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah, this... this is just 'possibly adequate supplies.' This is not a silver bullet. We need a plan." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-11 05:48 am UTC (link)
	"We do," Cait agreed. "Which means it's time to start making some phone calls and have another meeting." With any luck this could all get resolved without her father finding out about her being Poseidon's avatar. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whydowescream 2010-10-11 05:55 am UTC (link)
	She nods. "This is going to be so hard to explain the next time I call home." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-11 05:56 am UTC (link)
	"I'm hoping that my father doesn't find out. Him and Poseidon have never been on good terms." Cait shrugged. "He probably won't take this well." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whydowescream 2010-10-11 06:08 am UTC (link)
	"How not well? What's their problem with each other?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-11 06:11 am UTC (link)
	"They've fought a few times. Arthur has also fought with Triton, Poseidon's son a few times as well." "It's typical for Arthur. I don't think he gets along with anyone." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whydowescream 2010-10-11 06:14 am UTC (link)
	"He and your mom seem to make things work..." Ruth mentions as they walk along back towards the tower. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-11 06:17 am UTC (link)
	"It depends," she said as they walked. "They've done a lot of the on and off again through out the years. I think they were divorced at some point. They don't like to talk about their personal lives. At least to me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whydowescream 2010-10-11 06:19 am UTC (link)
	"Oh," Ruth says simply. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-11 06:24 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah," she said. "Though their issues go way back. One is that they had a son, Arthur Jr., and he died when he was an infant. They've really haven't forgiven each other." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whydowescream 2010-10-11 06:28 am UTC (link)
	"I'm so sorry to hear it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-11 06:35 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks," Cait said. "It explains a lot about Arthur and why he's like he is. I guess." Cait could feel the pull and call of the ocean. She pushed it back. There would plenty of time later. "What are your parents like?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

whydowescream
2010-10-11 06:47 am UTC (link)

"They're great. Happily married for twenty years. Mom's...probably what most people expect when they think of kindergarten teachers, in some ways. She's got a cheerful voice and she pays attention to lots of little practical everyday details all the time, you know? Dad's a little more serious, and gets into the more abstract standards a lot. But they both have a great sense of humor."

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	young_swimmer 2010-10-11 06:50 am UTC (link)
	Cait smiled. "That sounds wonderful," she said wistfully. "Sounds like a great environment to grow up in." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whydowescream 2010-10-11 06:55 am UTC (link)
	"It's really worked out well for the four of us." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-11 06:56 am UTC (link)
	"Four? Do you have a sibling?" she asked. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whydowescream 2010-10-11 06:58 am UTC (link)
	"I have three sisters: Gail, Jane, and Clara. So as a family, actually, we're the six of us, seven if you count Jay." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-11 07:01 am UTC (link)
	"Wow. I can't imagine having that many siblings or people in one house. Do all get along well?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whydowescream 2010-10-11 07:07 am UTC (link)
	"Pretty well. There's all the usual little squabbles, sure, but whoever took the book without asking or ate someone else's muffin usually owns up and apologizes pretty quickly." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-11 07:13 am UTC (link)
	"It sounds like a great way to grow up," Cait said. "It sounds like it sure beats growing up in the royal court in Atlantis. I envy you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whydowescream 2010-10-11 07:15 am UTC (link)
	Ruth, not being stupid, is not going to point out that most people think growing up royalty is enviable. While technically true, it's very unhelpful to Cait. "We're lucky. But you've done a lot to make something of yourself on your own. It's really impressive." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-11 07:21 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks," she said. "I'm just too stubborn to give up." Cait shrugged. "I didn't do it alone though. Ty has helped a lot." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whydowescream 2010-10-11 07:23 am UTC (link)
	"He's a great guy." A pause. "Have he and you been handling things okay since the ... stuff... in Atlantis, if you don't mind my asking?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-11 07:27 am UTC (link)
	"He is," Cait said with a small smile. "We're good. We talked." Cait left it at that. She didn't want to go into how Ty asked her to see a shrink and get some help. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whydowescream 2010-10-11 07:29 am UTC (link)
	"I'm glad." And Ruth will leave it at that. "So, whom do we call first as we get stuff coordinated again?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-11 07:35 am UTC (link)
	"My guess would be Jon Kent. He seems to be Mr. Organized," Cait said. "He led the last one and seemed to be good at it." (Reply to this)(Parent)

	young_swimmer 2010-10-19 02:49 am UTC (link)
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