Friday the thirteenth doesn't usually get this whacky

[indigo_league]

Who: ANYONE AND EVERYONE
Where: ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE
When: NOVEMBER 13TH TO 15TH
Summary: GET IN HERE AND MINGLE
Rating: BUT PLEASE MARK YOUR THREAD CONTENT ACCORDINGLY
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[giftofswift]

[...but if one is quick, they might be able to catch him...

As if that would even be a challenge for Hermes. Not that the God of Swiftness is even looking for Thanatos, but the sudden green tint from down below catches his attention as he's sprinting on by up above. With impossible speed he switches directions and flits down to his fellow psychopomp hand raised in greeting as he floated beside him.]

Fancy meeting you here Thanatos! Odd place this is, isn't it? Can't say I've been here before, strange for me, very strange! You wouldn't happen to know more would you?

[deathiance]

[...

Well, he supposes there are worse gods to be greeted by while in such a predicament, Hypnos for instance. He does not want to even contemplate what it might be like traversing in a foreign realm with his ever-sleepy twin, and his cheerful and sometimes thoughtless commentary would make it all the more insufferable.

Not that Hermes' non-stop motormouth is much better, but he supposes he can't claim that the speedy god would slow him down any. Not that such preference nor appreciation shows on his face, much less in any gesture, seeing as he doesn't so much as raise a hand to mirror that greeting.]

Hermes.

[His name spoken at an acceptable pace, no urgency behind it, though there is the ever slight tinge of frustration. At Hermes or this place, one can only guess.]

No. I'm afraid I likely know little more than you. Though, I have been shifting around to get a better idea of where we are, but all I've gathered is that this realm isn't our own. There's no Underworld, and certainly no Mount Olympus.

[Giving the area a surveying glance, his mouth pulls into a tighter frown.]

It's safe to say we're no longer in Greece.

[giftofswift]

[It's ok that Thanatos doesn't mirror his greeting back to him, really it's fine. More than fine really as he didn't stop by for pleasantries and he knows enough about Thanatos to know that's just how he is. He nods though as he goes on, head tilting this way and that as a small frown graces his face.]

Well that's troublesome! Most troublesome in fact. I'm a very busy god as I'm sure you're aware. Your duties keep you just as busy after all!

[And he can only do so much, he didn't have Hermes' speed to do more. Shifting however was an okay substitute. He shrugs though, the brief frown he wore melting back into his usual smug grin.]

Can't say I disagree with you though! Haven't seen Mount Olympus, not here, not there, not-- hold that thought.

[And just as fast as the words have left his mouth, he's already gone. Just a blur of orange left in his wake. Thanatos isn't left waiting long though as he's back almost as soon as he left. Just a quick trip to Kanto is all.]

Nope! Definitely not Greece. Here, catch!

[He says tossing a soda to the god of death, a souvenir from where he briefly stopped, before leaning back to recline in the air.]

[deathiance]

[Thanatos really isn't sure what he was expecting, but being tossed a strange container of liquid certainly was not on the list of top ten. There's a fraction of a moment he almost decides to lean out of its trajectory, allowing it to sail past him to explode in a mess of fizzy sweetness--but he decides against it. Instead, he catches it in his gloveless hand with a mechanical-like movement.

Glancing down at the container, his brow lowers into a stern crease. A sterner one than before, anyway.]

...Do you expect me to drink this--whatever this is? I know you are known for this, but perhaps we shouldn't be so hasty when we know so little of this realm.

[And then he holds the soda back out to Hermes, clearly having little intent on drinking it. Besides, you don't just give Thanatos things like this! He doesn't know you like that, Hermes!]

[giftofswift]

[Ah he should have known better than to think his dear professional associate's brother would play along with that. Always so stern this one. Oh well!]

The mortals here called it soda, pretty sure that's what I heard, definitely what I heard. Very sweet, sickeningly so with a strange bubbling sensation on the tongue!

[Your warning is too late, he's already drank one. Though it's probably for the best Thanatos didn't drink this one here. Who knows how shaken up it's become.]

But very well.

[He takes the drink back and tucks it away in his bag. It's a surprise Hermes hasn't left again already and even more a surprise for him that Thanatos hasn't teleported away. But he supposed there was important business to discuss.]

More importantly, we seem to have a big problem on our hands. Though I must say I'm impressed with whoever managed to snag us both. Quite a feat that is, quite indeed. Perhaps the mortals may be pleased with our absence with not being able to die and all. Ah! Have you noticed? Not a single soul needing escort here. At least not the ones in my jurisdiction.

[deathiance]

[You see, this is why he's the god of gentle death, the death that comes for those who are in no hurry to see the Underworld. Those that don't die from hasty decisions...

As Hermes explains what it is, and the experience thereof, he merely stares flatly at him until he moves onto the problem at hand. Fortunately, while Hermes says a lot, he does so quickly, so he isn't waiting long for the relevant topic to return.]

I've noticed that. Though, there are creatures that resemble wretches and other shades or spirits here. Perhaps this realm is its own sort of Underworld? It's lord making us his unwilling guests.

[Thanatos lets out a humorless huff.]

Tsch... I wonder if this is how the mortals feel when we spirit them away.

[giftofswift]

[That's one of the good things about Hermes and his ever running mouth indeed! He is also more than used to the others wanting him to just get to the point in his ramblings so he doesn't take any of Thanatos' flat stares or very obvious tells personally. Unfortunately they are in new territory so while Hermes would have probably already been long gone with his many tasks keeping him busy, today he is staying so Thanatos is getting more of his mouth than most do at one time.

He lets out a thoughtful hum though, bringing a hand to his chin as he did. The wings on his head twitching with anxious energy as he shifts from his reclining position.]

Can't say it's the most impossible thing I've heard. Would explain a lot actually if the mortals here are already at their final destination. Gotta say it's much nicer than the one we got, brighter too!

[And with that he actually lands on the ground. He shifts his caduceus from his dominate hand to take a moment to run his hand through his windswept hair.]

Well, in any case I can't imagine we'll stay long! Not with my family being who it is.

[While his family may have took their sweet time with his brother's disappearance, Hermes was confident that wouldn't be the case with him. Ares alone would wouldn't stand for death's disappearance and the rest of the family would be feeling Hermes absence quite keenly. He was never late before!]

[deathiance]

[At the mention of this Underworld being better, and its brightness being a contributor to that, Thanatos' mouth pulls into an even flatter line. The brightness is exactly what makes it terrible, well, beyond being captured (again) he supposes.]

I cannot say I agree with your sentiment, but the matter of your family, however...

[Considering how Ares came to save him with that whole...debacle with Sisyphus...]

I suppose we'll have to see, in the meantime, the only other course is to get comfortable, or something.

[Or something, it will be for him, because he does not think it possible that he'll ever properly acclimate.]

[giftofswift]

Ah, but of course you wouldn't. Being a god of the underworld and all. A bit like saying you'd prefer a darker Olympus is that right?

[Still all smiles and focusing on entirely the wrong part of the conversation, he gestures as he goes.]

We are all free to our preferences, my good associate! But you're right, you're right! In the meantime we will indeed have to 'get comfortable'. Or something.

[By the way Hermes is tapping one of his feet, it's safe to say he too will fall into the 'or something' category. Despite his carefree attitude, he practically radiated the need to move.]

If I happen to get word from my family first, I'll be sure to send it right along to you! So do try to keep in touch compared to our usual interactions, rare as they may be. But tell me, any plans while you're among these mortals? They seem quite aware of our presence here if you haven't noticed.