Thanatos: The White Dawn

(2)Layered with White Fog

'I was stunned for a split second as I watched him stare after her; the look of pure love was unmistakable...'

Layered with White Fog

I should know better than to have my nose pressed up in a book when walking- I'd have avoided our awkward encounter if I'd just paid attention.

Instead, I nearly ran her over, her soft yelp surprised; "Hypnos!"

My eyes shot up and widened and I felt my insides curl with regret at leaving my chamber on the upper levels, but who could blame me- with the walls moving and the loud screaming...

No one could be cooped up there for longer than an uncomfortable ten minutes before just packing up for the day and leaving for some peace and quiet. At least now I'm fairly sure Thanatos was in literal heaven. It's not like the loud moaning gave it away.

"My apologies, I wasn't looking where I was going."

Alexus fixed her long, indigo gown and smiled politely; "That's alright."

A moment of odd silence passed.

The gardens around us looked inviting, but the atmosphere rose higher as our silence dragged on and bathed the courtyard in slight discomfort.

She looked down at the book I held in my hand, her eyes searching for anything to distract her from the self-conscious tone; "What's it about?"

I cleared my throat; "Magical weapons. I'm doing some research, since Thanatos seems... occupied."

Alexus pulled a strange face and grimaced down at the stone floor of the courtyard. A soft breeze floated through her honey-coloured hair and I remembered a time, long ago, when I wanted to run my hands through it. Now, that feeling was replaced with indifference. It fit better.

"Yes... How delightful."

I couldn't help but notice the tremor in her voice, but I tried not to pay too much attention to it- I tried hard not to pay too much attention to her.

"How long have they been at it now?"

"I can't even remember." Alexus sighed and crossed her arms; "The last time I saw Aurora was yesterday morning, after we'd returned from Olympus. She was acting strange, but now I know why."

"Hmm..." I lifted my brows; "The virtue ring is no more, I presume."

I think we both knew there was no possible way for it to still be in play at this stage- not with poor Opis running around trying to distract himself from the God-awful noise. And the banging! Gods...

At some point or another they're bound to run out of steam- or a body part will eventually fall off.

"It's almost evening. Don't you think it's time to check on them?" I knew she meant me. Alexus would never dare intrude; Thanatos would have her head.