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[afleshwound]

Calling it "the other world" is inaccurate, but at the moment I have no other term for it. A proper one will be conceived in time.

Regardless, it is quiet there, above and below ground. Most have taken to carrying on.
There is little that can be done, though most have not tried very hard. You cannot really blame them.

What is there to know here?

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[meli_mollifies]

You have been truly missed, brother.

As to your question, are there specific things you wish to know?

[afleshwound]

Is this where I am glad we have no sibling rivalry and only sweetness? If my sisters will not watch my ego, who will?

Perhaps about the general feelings of the residents here. It is easy enough to know where we are and how we have come here.

[meli_mollifies]

[Filter: Zagreus]

I suppose that depends on who's been in disagreement.

/filter

It seems as though it depends on who you are and what joys and disappointments you've found while being here. I, however, find that this city is growing on me, despite the sometimes different nature in the way I must handle my work, now.

[afleshwound]

I should hope it comes as an interesting challenge at the very least. It is more physical, isn't it?

[filter: Melinoe]

About?

[meli_mollifies]

That it does. I find sleep that mortals need far more than we would normally eludes me because I cannot always keep the ghosts at bay.

[Filter: Zagreus]

Makaria and I have been having our differences about various things, mainly her new pet, but I am trying to not hate the creature.

[afleshwound]

I see. Is there no one else here that has a way with a ghosts similar to yours? You may have thought of this already, but I did think that perhaps if there was you could manage the ghosts together and allow each other undisturbed time for sleep.

... here I am talking as if I know what I am speaking about. You would know best, sister, but I do hope you are not constantly exhausted on your feet.

[Filter: Melinoe]

A dog? You should not have to be around the animal if it makes you uneasy.

[meli_mollifies]

None that I have seen, but I find that I am getting better at 'tuning' some of the weaker ones out when necessary, though it can be quite taxing with the ones who are far stronger when I try. I will find a happy medium at some point. Until then, less sleep on most nights is a reality.

[Filter: Zagreus]

Makaria's furious with me because I referred to it as a 'curr' and 'mongrel' when I'd discovered that it had been discussed and I knew nothing of it--the one thing in this world that I am most terrified of--and said that I would not be coming to visit as long as it was about.

My fear is now 'irrational' because I cannot simply switch it off. And apparently my pointing out how Papa and Makaria have their own fears is irrelevant.

I know Cerberus cannot protect us as he would at home without repercussions, and I promised Mama that I would try to tolerate it when I was ready. I still haven't had the courage to try.

I am sorry, brother. I am sure this is the last thing you wanted to hear about so soon after your arrival.

[afleshwound]

Then I wish you good luck, sister, and hope that your sleepless nights are not too long. Most nights I find myself awake more than I should be; if ever you cannot sleep feel free to come over.

[Filter: Melinoe]

It is really alright, Melinoe, if venting gives you any relief than I am glad for it.

Lord Hades and Makaria are cut out of very much the same cloth in different ways, but Lord Hades lacks the splash of Mother that Makaria has. Makaria is not heartless in the least and while she might still be suffering from residual anger from when words were exchanged, I believe you both will be able to find a compromise.

Regardless, fear is always "irrational" but that does not make it any less real. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being afraid.