@anonymous

[windsongs]

I have a question for the group. Has anyone tried to find family or friends they have lost over the years, or a trace that they might have passed through the Netherworld? Have you been successful?

If not, would you? What would you say to them if you managed to find them?

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un: zagreus

[dodgeouttahell]

I hadn't lost them, but I thought they'd be here. Some people, at least. It was the first thing I did.

Needless to say, I wasn't successful. Has anyone?

[windsongs]

[ Oh no, Zagreus... ]

Not that I have seen, no. But that won't stop me from continuing to look, even if all leads have come up dry
Who was it, if you don't mind me asking?

[dodgeouttahell]

Well, if we're talking about those who have died, I looked for my mentor.

Though I will confess that I knew I probably wouldn't be successful when I saw that the one guiding me through this place wasn't someone I know.

[windsongs]

Not seeing Charon here in this place would be an indicator of that, wouldn't it?
Who was your mentor?

[dodgeouttahell]

You know who Charon is?

You may have heard of my mentor, then. His name was Achilles.

Not just him, but was expecting Thanatos to come meet me, or Hypnos to at least explain how I died this time. I haven't found them here, though, which is somehow a relief.

[windsongs]

[ Shouldn't have said that, Hibiki. Time to backpedal a little. Thank goodness there are more than a few people from Earth in this place. ]

I'm familiar with the stories of the underworld, and of Achilles as well. But I have never met them myself
If gods and heroes exist, they keep that fact hidden from man. I'm sure they have their reasons

I take it that you are in regular contact with those two?

[dodgeouttahell]

[You'd be surprised, Hibiki. But that only narrows it down to some people, he's not exactly fishing for it. He'll respect a person's boundaries.]

Mortals will die if they gaze upon gods. There's a reason why they avoid being seen.

Hypnos, lately, more than Thanatos. He's always very busy. Hypnos is the one to sign in and usher those who arrive at the House of Hades, though, so I had been seeing him a lot. Enjoyed talking to him when I did. Was a bit disappointed when he wasn't around.

[windsongs]

[ Bless this twunk for not prying. ]

We have similar stories where I'm from, but I didn't realize that that was true elsewhere as well.

I suppose that it makes sense that the god of sleep would have his hands full. I imagine he would be fun to talk to
Thanatos as well, although I would not be surprised if he is a bit of a grunt

[ She clearly doesn't seem to notice that some of her personality is slipping into her texts. Hm. ]

[dodgeouttahell]

[Even if Zag were here to pick up on it, he would keep her secret.]

Than? No, he's

[excuse him while he types and retypes and retypes and retypes again

and cough a dark purple rose out of his lungs.

sigh.]

one of the most pleasant people to be around. He is not very talkative, sure, but there's a reason why he's so good at his job, to be with people when they leave one plane to another.

[windsongs]

[ Oooooh does Zag have a crush? Hold on, she needs to get some popcorn. ]

I'm sure it isn't easy being on that side of the coin. I can't help but respect someone who deals with the souls of the dead after they have crossed over

Without saying too much, I understand how difficult it is to send those people on their way to him, or to wherever their souls end up going
It makes me wonder if would I have made his job easier or harder

[dodgeouttahell]

[Shush it's only your imagination he does not have a crush.


...


He's in love with his childhood friend who he once thought was his brother pls help.]

I believe it is one of the hardest tasks in all of Hades. Than doesn't like being in the spotlight, so I'm sure he makes the journey easier for everyone by not getting into people's faces.

…or souls, really.

But if I were to die and go somewhere else, I would have expected him to show up at least once.

[windsongs]

Sometimes it's best to just be there while someone is processing their own fate. I've been told that it is a thankless job, and that you will never get to see what path they took once a soul departs.
I would imagine part of it may be not wanting to think about it. Although given who he is, I'm not sure.

You believe that you're still alive then? Since he was not here to greet you when you arrived?

[sonofrome]

I'm also looking for my mentor, but I haven't had any luck either.

[windsongs]

What have you tried so far? Where have you looked?

[sonofrome]

I'd figured he would have been down here like I ended up considering he fought in the same war I did. Just a hint earlier. He was my Commander, a teacher and sort of mentor to me.

Though, I never thought of my mentor as my tether and haven't gone back to my door and checked.

[windsongs]

One thing that I have noticed is that the Restless here are from different times. Even those from the same world who arrived at the same time might not be from the same day, month or even year
It's possible that your mentor arrived here before you, or might even arrive after

The sailors at the harbor see just about everyone and everything. I would talk to them if you haven't already

[ It didn't work for her, but maybe for him... ]

[sonofrome]

That's interesting. I missed him on the way here. Who knows?

I'll ask the sailors at the harbor then.

[ Marius would try this once at least. ]