22. { its such a fine and natural sight }

[maidenhuntress]

[The camera starts on Artemis, who looks like she's been living in a park the last few days. Because she, well, has. Her hair is in disarray around her head and her clothes are pretty raggedy looking. Her voice is low, almost at a whisper.]I've been around the park this morning, so I felt I should share with you what I am witnessesing right now

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[iheartmemost]

I'm glad to see you're keeping yourself entertained..

[maidenhuntress]

I have found it's either rage about it or make the best of the situation.

[iheartmemost]

You do know they have hotels to sleep in?

[maidenhuntress]

I know. But where's the fun in that?

[pennywaits]

Lady Artemis, are you in need of a place to stay? Or shower?

[maidenhuntress]

Oh, Penelope, darling, I'm actually quite enjoying the adventure! It's a splendid change of pace from how things have been lately. How are you doing?

[pennywaits]

If you ever do need a place to get away from the elements you are more than welcome here. You are all right then?

I am doing as well as can be expected. Lady Metis has taken in Scylla and I to give us better accommodations than what I could afford.

[Filter: Artemis]

My son has shown up. Not Telemachus, though. Pan. It is...awkward. To say the least.

[maidenhuntress]

I really am doing well, I've missed this kind of life. And do let me know if you need any extra funds! Obviously I'm not using much at the moment, and I have saved up a bit. I am sure Metis is taking wonderful care of you both, though.

[Filter: Penelope]

I don't think awkward could quite cover that. Has Odysseus much to say on the matter? I can only imagine since you have implied he is not with you...

[cursed_vision]

This is the advantage of not having a job.

Do you need blankets?

[maidenhuntress]

If you have any extra to spare, I really wouldn't mind them! It does get rather chilly at night.

[cursed_vision]

The hotel has a few extras. If you tell me where they are, I can bring them to you.

[maidenhuntress]

Well I'm, um, somewhere in the park...

Maybe it's better if we meet somewhere more convenient? I could actually use a cup of coffee, and I think there's a shop nearby. It would give us time to catch up as well.

[moonstoneglow]

...you're sleeping under a tarp?

[maidenhuntress]

Well, it's better than a newspaper, which was the alternative.

[moonstoneglow]

Darling that is insanity. It's so...dirty there!

[maidenhuntress]

Oh, what do I care about a little bit of dirt, when I get to enjoy all the wonders of being outdoors again?

[gorgonkiller]

Sister!

Be careful! Sometimes the men who live in the park have been known to start fires.

[maidenhuntress]

Brother, when did you arrive here?

I'll be careful, but I certainly can't blame them. One must keep warm somehow, right?

[gorgonkiller]

Before Cronus turned those people little. My wife is here too!

Well yeah, but these fires are the bad kind I guess? We have to go out and put them out if they get out of hand.

[maidenhuntress]

Oh! I certainly hope you and Andromeda escaped that nasty incident. Unfortunately, as you can see, Cronus' games are frequent.

In that case, I will remain extremely diligent. While a small fire for warmth is one thing, I have no interest in seeing the entire park lost to such negligence.