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[thestoriesarereal]

[The video turns on with Lucy smiling and then giving the camera a wave.]

I know it's a bit late, but I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day.

Also, all the Valentine's Day chocolate should be marked down, perfect time to get a lot of chocolate and candy.

[The video feed ends there, but she is a clever girl and thought this would be a better way to address those she left a valentine's day card and various candies for.]

For Emma

For Victor

For Nico

For Jefferson

For Older Loki

For Stan

For Younger Loki

For Laura

[And for Ivar for when he comes back.]

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video; un: ghostking

[deathkid]

[ reading his v-day card, he grins. ]

Thanks, Lucy. Normally I don't celebrate this holiday, but this is a great card.

[thestoriesarereal]

[She looks downfor a moment, trying not to gush or get over excited or anything. Just...a demigod liked her card. It wasn’t too kiddy or anything. Oh forget it, she’s frinning until her cheeks hurt.]

You’re welcome. I thought it was better in design than some of the other ones I saw. Did you like your candy too?

[deathkid]

[ how cute. she really does remind him of a younger version of himself. ]

I loved the candy. Can't say no to free sweets.

[thestoriesarereal]

Well you could, but you didn’t so... [ Rambling...]

Did you at least enjoy the day doing....teenager things?

[deathkid]

[ laughs a little at that. ]

Well, I spent the day mostly to myself. Mostly. I'm not sure what "teenager things" are because I'm a lot older, but... [ shrugs. ]

video; un: prometheus

[jolting]

Thank you for the card, Lucy. I think that's the first one I've ever gotten.

[thestoriesarereal]

What? You’re twenty? It’s not that much older than being a teenager.

[thestoriesarereal]

Really? I’m glad it could be your first! I hope it wasn’t too corny or anything.

You have tried chocolate though....right?

[deathkid]

[ another laugh. ] I'm eighty-seven.

[jolting]

Not at all. It was clever.

Of course. Gerhardt and I used to drink it when we were children.

[thestoriesarereal]

[ Wide eyed. ]

Whoa—so, you could be my great-grandparents age! But you look—

It’s cause you’re a demigod, isn’t it?

[thestoriesarereal]

Okay good. I didn’t want it to be too...silly or anything.

Good! If you want more, now’s probably the best time to grab it. I saw all the sales signs.

[jolting]

Some silliness now and again is perfectly fine.

Thank you for the tip.

[thestoriesarereal]

Good! I don't think it would be a good sign if I was serious all the time.

Welcome! Are you working late tonight? I've already finished my homework.

[jolting]

Mmmn, no, I don't get a night shift for a while. [he tilts his head] Did you want to come over?

[deathkid]

[ he tilts his head from side to side. ]

That's a little of it. But mostly because of my father's machinations. Er, the plans he made for me when I was little. It's a long story.

[thestoriesarereal]

[ Well, Emma is on that mission thingy until the 17th...so yes she’s coming over. ]

Yes please! I’ll be over soon with my bag—if that’s okay?

[thestoriesarereal]

Oh? [ Interest is piqued. ] You know, if I’m getting Ivar’s story for generations to enjoy, it’s also important I get your story too—if that’s okay. Or whatever you want to share.

But, uh, you look SUPER young.

It’s a good thing from what I’ve heard. [ Shrug. ]

[jolting]

It certainly is.

[deathkid]

[ flashing a smirk. ]

I do, don't I? The gist of it is that I was born during a time during which demigods were warring against each other. Some of my father's other children were fighting the children of Zeus and Poseidon. It was terrible, considering it was, well, have you heard of World War Two? Because that's what it was.

Anyway, Zeus wanted a pact made that the Eldest Three Gods, being him, Poseidon, and Hades, could not have any more children because they always seemed to start wars. He tried to kill me and my sister, even though we were really young then. He ended up killing my mother, but my father protected me and my sister. He then had us hidden in a casino in Las Vegas.

It wasn't any ordinary casino. This particular hotel is run by Lotus Eaters. Basically, time doesn't seem to pass for the people inside while it continues on for the world outside. I spent seventy years or so in that casino until a great prophecy was given and my father wanted either me or my sister to be the demigod of the prophecy.

[ he pauses, reciting from memory: ]

A half-blood of the eldest gods
Shall reach sixteen against all odds
And see the world in endless sleep
The hero's soul, cursed blade shall reap
A single choice shall end his days
Olympus to preserve or raze.

In the end, my friend Percy ended up being the half-blood and another demigod named Luke was the hero. That's the first prophecy I was involved in.

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[thestoriesarereal]

Okay! See you soon.

[ And like ten minutes later, she’s at her door with book bag and her sleep stuff. Cause leaving an 8 year old to fend for themselves is bad. ]

Victor?

[thestoriesarereal]

[ Give Lucy a moment to take all of that in. So she quickly goes for paper once she comes to his senses and writes down as much as she could. She may ask him to repeat that again. So, Ivarthe Biking was pals with a demigod who was part of a prophecy?

This was way better than Harry Potter! Forget the wand and the sorting hat! This was MUCH better. ]

So Zeus tried to kill you and you spent all your time at a casino...and yes, I know of World War 2, Nazis were bad—so those were demigods.

[ All of this will be a jumbled mess that she’ll have to piece together sooner rather than later. ]

And you were involved in more prophecies?! Like ones were the world would end or are you destined to have powerful kids or save a princess?

[jolting]

[and he will be happy to welcome her. He has already made space for her and has all the toys he won for her at the festival ready for her use]

You made good time.

[ video | un: trickster ]

[dothelokimotion]

[ ???? ]

Valentine's Day?

[thestoriesarereal]

[ Yes! All the toys and she does have the headband he got her in her bag. She’ll wear it when she changes into her pajamas. ]

Yeah! I didn’t need to grab much. Did you need help with dinner? I can wash dishes.