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[livingdead_king]

I've been having strange dreams. Dreams about the underworld. Not upsetting enough to call nightmares, just...strange. It could just be my subconcious remembering times past, nothing more. I hope that's all.

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Maybe it's because Apep is here. I don't want to talk to him, but I have a feeling it's inevitable.

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[ filter; osiris ]

[acordar]

My heart, it is one trouble after another.

We are many, he is but one. You should not worry.

... your son is here.

[ filter; Isis ]

[livingdead_king]

We've always been many, and he's always been one. That doesn't make him less dangerous. Maybe he can lose himself in the petty, stupid evils of the human world and leave us alone.

I know. I'm sorry that he's being rude to you.

[ filter; osiris ]

[acordar]

That would be too much luck, husband. Unfortunately, he will always search for Ra.

Do not be concerned. It does not bother me.

[ filter; Isis ]

[livingdead_king]

Sometimes I really wish my irritation at Ra was strong enough that I didn't care what happened to him. It would make life easier, and I wouldn't have to say things like "Well, at least he has Set to protect him."

I'll talk with him. He was not raised to be a little brat.

[ filter; osiris ]

[acordar]

He is still our grandfather. No matter who he protects and cares for. And you would never be able to just ignore someone you care for. It is not you.

It will sour your relationship further, dear heart. I do not mind. He does not know.

[ filter; Isis ]

[livingdead_king]

True enough. I suppose it wouldn't be our family if things weren't amazingly complicated.

Maybe I should tell him the truth? If Mina's like us, perhaps he is too.

[ filter; osiris ]

[acordar]

Comfort yourself, dear heart. We are not alone and Ra has many around him. Apep will harm none of us.

There is the possibility. But he also might not remember. And you remember how Mina reacted.

[ filter; Isis ]

[livingdead_king]

Knowing that he's here helps, too. Plus, it's reasonably certain that he's not the one who keeps doing terrible things to all of us (since we'd all be dead in that case), so that's comforting.

Also true. Damn. I'll think about it, try to figure something out. Speaking of Mina, Set's been trying to get at her.

[ filter; osiris ]

[acordar]

Bright side of the situation? My, we will make an optimistic out of you yet.

I have seen. Nephthys assures me he means her no harm but. Mina does not listen to me in this matter.

[ filter; Isis ]

[livingdead_king]

I'm a ball of optimism and sunshine, obviously.

She doesn't listen to me, either. Such is the danger of raising strong children.

[ filter; osiris ]

[acordar]

I would sooner believe it from you than from the ones bellow.

She was not there. She does not know him.

[ filter; Isis ]

[livingdead_king]

It's frustrating, because I can't make her understand. Not even pointing out that Set devoted many, many schemes to trying to murder Horus seems to have made an impact.

[ filter; osiris ]

[acordar]

For her, those are stories, nothing more. I can speak of every event and she will think of it as something to scare children.

What else can we both do? Lock her in her room?

[ filter; Isis ]

[livingdead_king]

Ha, I was thinking about doing just that. But no, she'd just be upset at us and listen to whatever poison Set's planning to pour in her ears. Perhaps all we can do is hope for the best?

...I hate this part of parenting.

[ filter; osiris ]

[acordar]

As I said, optimistic. I will attempt to speak to her again.

Horus was just as headstrong. Perhaps we are to blame?