The world as one would question (PinBall) [IC]

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The sound of floots and other lovely instruments danced along to a soft melody while people chated about. Some were intrested in polotics while others seemed to talk about everthing else. The middle of the room was lit with candles and adorned in white lenons and many pillows scatered about. A large water fall splashed down from the back ceiling behined the Kings throne and was guilded off to the sides of the massive room with gold bricks. The fall contained the most finnest wine made personally by Dionysus himself.

Everyone had cups in theirs hands and plates filled with fruit, vegetables and many diserts seemed to be found everywhere while a few large pigs and other edible animals scewed about and covered in fine juices and wines could be found on many tables around the room. People dancd and laughed as two large guards stood at the double doors in the front of the large hall. Off to manny corners sat grouops of sea nymphs, underworld beings, Dieties and the lastly the Oympians themselves, all in their own corners.


Sure it was a sight to see many beings collected together under one roof. Parties were the biggest when someone had a reason to celabrate. Most of the time no one payed attention to the reason since everyoe loved a good party. Tonight was in honor of Eros and like always the man was lively dancing with sea nymphs and flirting up a storm like he knew how. His parents were off to their corners smilling and chatting with guests about how happy they were and proud of his accomplishment. Of course the Lady of love was with her hard working husband while Ares stood off with Apollo talking about humans and how fickle they were.


Cerberous layed on his stomach at the Kings throne while he enjoyed a good rubbing from the younest of the the Olympians. She was baby talking him and laughing at the look on his face when she scratched the back of his ears. The mighty beast barked in delight and wagged his tail to and fro while he got attention. It was rare for him to get this sort of attention and every time she would visit the underworld Cerberous wasted no time in greeting the belly rubber.


"Are you still in your normal garb young lady?" a womans voice rang in horror behind the young girl.


Blue eyes opened wide and hands froze at the voice. She bit her lip and slowly turned to face her mother with a sheepish smile on her face. "But, uncle Hades was the first to arrive and when I saw Cerberous.....I...." she paused when she noticed the look on her mothers face was clearly not interested in her excuse. The lovely brunette had her arms crossed and her weight was settled on her right leg making her hip bone pop out.


"Ill go change," she jumped up and left the Large dog alone in hopes of not making her mother anymore mad then what she already was. She moved her way through the crowd smiling and greeting guests on her way toward the exit. It was a good thing no one noticed her clothes had black traces of dog hair and her sandles were not shined.


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The sound of the forest was a chatter of cheeps, coos, and other strange sounds. The babbling brook spoke a language all its own to the groaning tree's, the whispering wind, and the stone faced mountains. Ajax moved through the forest quietly, he was the only thing that seemed out of place in the forest, yet he was as much of the forest as the tree's themselves. The animal's all knew him but paid him no mind as he moved around, few spoke to him. The animals were all doing there own thing, the forests its own. Yet as much as one would look, even if they knew were to, they would not find a single magical humanoid in the forest. Well besides Ajax, most of the humanoids were at the party of Eros. Ajax wanted to go but he knew there were to been way to many people and he didn't like that very much, they would make fun of him anyway. Except Ares, Ares was his one true friend...he admired Ajax's strength.

Ajax stopped for a moment and watched the water fall, the flowers and fish trying to swim up stream. It was beautiful, even to him. Ajax watched longer then he wanted, forgetting that he was busy he simply watched the beautiful scene. Animals cam and sat next to him as they also watched, strange as it would seem.

DF

"Well this is all I can think of," Daxin mumbled to herself as she stood watching the glass mirror. Her fingers smoothed out her dress a bit anxously as her eyes scanned about making sure nothing was out of place in her outfit. True, she was in something simple that was white but atleast she didnt not feel out of place like in most dresses her mother made her prance around in. Just because she was that womans only daughter it did not mean that she could be a dress up doll. Daxin turned once she was satisfied with her look and slipped on her sandles before one last glance then leaving her room to join the party.



Inside the hall people were still jolly spirits and dancing about. It seemed that no one noticed her absence which was nice since it meant that no one noticed her outfit before. Daxin moved about the room until she found her last spot. Sadly cerberous was not around and neither was a certain king of the underworld. Daxin thought for a moment before asking the closest person for the dog and her uncle. It was possible that he turned in early but then again Cerberous was the type that was stubborn when it came to Daxin leaving.



"Hades already left," the lady of Love spoke.



"Not long after you left to change," Hermes stated as he sipped his wine.



Daxin knodded after asking a few. It seemed she took too long changing but atleast she looked better then before. She could always go for a visit. The dog was not everything to her. He was just a beloved creature. She moved her way toward the croud and took a pastry from a plate near the throne ready to mingle.







Cerberous glanced around the forest with all eyes in wonder. It seemed that in his trying to get back to the party he took a deture and ended up hear. The air was cool and nice against his fur but the strange sounds that came from all around him kept him on alert. His ears twitched with every noise that caught his attention and many times he would let out a low growl and sniff the air. This was far from home with its dark caves and many tunnels to hide in. This place was much more vast and it had things he had never seen before. The moon shinning down on the trees making shadows was one thing he was not used to.



Some big thing in the sky making light and there was no way to get to it by jumping or climbing? This place was strange with its cool gren hairs that sprouted from the ground and the large poles that had billions of arms that towered above. This place was really odd yet it seemed like freedom. Sadly every odd noise that hooted or howled made the hairs on the back of his neck stand up.

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Ajax snapped out of his trance like state quickly, something had entered the enchanted forest and he did not know the presence, had once felt something like it but this was different. Removing his spear from his back he moved quickly but quietly trough the forest. Well as quit as a large almost fully armored man could move, his leather studded kilt slapped against his legs as he ran. His spear ready in his hand, he removed his shield and moved his spear in a more suitable position. wear he was holding it he looked like he was wielding a rather large dagger. The shaft of the spear rested against his back as if he was caring a staff, the rather large shield would have weighed down any lesser of a man. Yet his shield would even be heavy to most of the gods, this shield was given to him by Athena; his spear from Ares. Both of which were made specifically for Ajax.

Ajax came to a stop, the dust around him having caught up with him as he ran. He was standing in behind the creature, spear head pointed at it and shield half raised. Ajax said something but what came from him was a bark. As Cerberus turned around Ajax smirked and smiled, returning his shield and spear to there sheaths he patted the large dog as all three heads started to lick his face and wag there tail. "Alright down boy down, it's been awhile. What has Hades been feeding you?" he said chuckling softly.

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It didnt take long for Hades to come crashing into the room shoving both doors aside with anger in his eyes. "Has anyone seen that damned mutt?" he shouted as he looked around. This was rather odd since the man was only mad at Cerberous when he chewed on things from teething.

Dain lifted a brow at him along with the rest of the party. It seemed the dog went missing and his owner was not so happy. "I I thought you had him........."Dain smiled occwardly as she stepped forward with a smile. "Well you know he must have wanted to stay over ground for longer uncle,"

"Then we will send out a search party for him," Zues stated as he glanced at both Ares and Apollo. "Dont fret over your pup brother," he smiled.

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Ajax finally managed to get free of the pups licks, grabbing his collar he started to walk out of the forest heading to the gods temple. He was only a few miles away so it wasn't going to be to much of a walk. Turning to the minor guardians of the forest he told them to watch over the place he would be back shortly. Cerberus begged, whimpered, and gave Ajax dead weight to pull. Growling at the pup Ajax's body started to shin as his secondary form came to being, picking up the pup and setting him on his shoulder he walked the rest of the way and dropped the pup down just in to to here Zeus say something about a search party. Putting the pup down Ajax grabbed him by the collar and held him in place.

DF

The others knoded in unison before Daxin spoke up with intentions of joining the party. "If its alright," she breathed softly as she glided across the floor to her father. "I want to make sure he is safe," she smiled sweetly knowing she would get turned down being the fact that she ften did when it came to going into the human realm. Was she really that weak or fragile?



"Well he does love you the most when it comes to him getting attention so I supose it will be of some help to have you come," her father stated as he looked at her. "But, I sugest you stay close to the party so that Ares can keep an eye on you," His eyes narrowed with worry.



'Isnt Aros going to come as well?" Daxin glanced over to her nephew. He did get exaulted in this party for his master skills at slaying some sort of creature last everyone heard. It only served him right to come and do a deminstration.



"Yes, but I suggest you keep your eyes on the forest not on finding some sort of trouble to get into," Zues stated as he eyed both down. " I do not want a repeat of last time," his voice was a half chuckle yet in the presence of his wife and of the Lady of love he had to be harsh.



Daxin knoded and glanced at Aros who was standing next to his mother. She innocently smiled his way before gliding toward the main doors with the other men in tow.

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((OOC I have been slacking I know Deadly, I am sorry you can yell later. Anyway I finished up Ajax's profile and all that, here you go))

((He doesn't look like this ^ right now. Click the photo and look under alternate forms))

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Ajax watched as the doors slowly opened, he did not like this at all. Most if not all the gods new him and hated him for being almost as strong as they were. The only ones that could "stomach" being around the quit male were Ares and Athena, both gods of warfare. Non the less he stood his ground, hand clasped around the dogs collar. Kneeling he bowed his head as Zeus's eyes feel upon him, in which he half smiled. "Well it looks like we don't need a search party after all brother!" he boomed as he clapped his brother on the back. "Seems Ajax here fou...." he began to say as one of the other gods spoke up. "More like stole and is seeing the beast is to much to handle." More and more of the gods began saying yeah and destroy him Hades he mad a fool of you. Hades, being angered already, began to agree with the other gods. Athena, having spoken with the man, moved in front of the crowd blocking there path. "Father please listen or at least let me talk to him to see what has happened," she spoke. Yet just after the other gods already started spitting out remarks about how he would lie and he is nothing more then a thief. Looking back Athena smiled as she watched Ajax kneel there unmoving, letting the hateful words roll over and off him like water from a fall.

"SILENCE!" Zeus boomed, "Let the man speak and defend himself first, we as gods do not judge with out knowing everything." He nodded his head at Athena who in turn knelt before Ajax and spoke to him quietly and quickly. "Ajax, what happened? Why do you have Cerberus?" she asked him. "He wondered into my forest, as Zeus to look back in time and Prove my words be true." he said softly. Nodding Athena did just as he said, Zeus looking back quickly protected Ajax from the other gods. "The man speaks true, he did not steal the dog" he proclaimed. Ajax nodded and stood up moving, with the dog in hand, to Hades. Handing him the collar he turned and made his way back to the forest where he belonged. At that moment Athena appeared next to him and placed a hand on his arm, far shorter then he was she smiled up at him.

"Ajax, why don't you come join me for a drink? or even a simple chat, you haven't spoken to me in many days and it has worried me," she spoke softly to Ajax as if a mother was speaking to her child. She smiled softly as Ajax took a deep breath and looked into the forest, she knew he was thinking about it. Then he spoke, though the words were not of the human nature. The howl rang across the valley as if a thousand wolves were howling all at once. As the echo traveled Ajax got a reply from many a direction, nodding he howled once more and turned on his heel and offered his forearm to Athena. Upon taking it Ajax walked with her to the front of the hall, most of the gods had already left so it was just him, Athena, and a small girl Ajax knew nothing about; nor cared to know about for that matter. She was probably like all the rest, judging him before they knew him. "You know Athena, you talk to me as if I was your child. But I kind of see you that way I suppose, you are the only one that's been there for me. Well besides Ares." Ajax said softly, his face still covered by his helmet.

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Once Daxin walked through the door she spoted Cerberous standing there in the dark with an unknown figure. Her lips pulled into a bright smile of relief that he was near and she picked up her feet before moving toward him. "Shame on you for making us worry," she moved forward but heard a few voices start to turn making harsh remarks about the man that held the dog. She stopped and started to examine him for a bit.

Stealling Cerberous???? How was that even possible? It seemed Ajax was waiting for them was he not? It made no sense that he would trying to steal the dog being the fact that Cerberous and him were not having problems. He had his grasp on the dog yet the dog just stood there like a big puppy. When Hades was about to try to listen to the others Athena did what was right and wanted to investigate. Daxin knoded for her sisters proposal and walked over to Cerberous while the crowd calmed down. All the while she kept her eyes on the strange man. It seemed he brought an uproar so fast yet he was safe when Athena pleaded. Daxin ran her hands over Cerberous's fur and smiled.

"I dont think your being kidnapped,"she laughed then looked back at the others as they sorted it out. Once Ajax was pronounced innocent Daxin watched as he returned the dog to its owner and walked off but Athena stopped him. When she invited him for a drink Daxin glided over and smiled brightly. The man seemed to ignore her though but she did not wavor. It was good that Cerberous was back and that they proved his innocence. When he told Athena how kind she was Naxis stayed quiet and followed them.

"You are a dear friend to me Ajax and to him," Athena smiled sweetly and follwed. "Oh this is Daxin, the newest member of the family," she gestured towared the girl and smiled. "She is missed Cerberous most of all. Im sure you noticed," Athena held out her free hand to Daxin who gladly took it and glanced over to Ajax.

"Pleased to meet you," she breathed. Not really sure what to say to him but she was quite interested in why he was hated amungst the others. Daxin follwed as Athena led them inside the doors and toward a fountain with wine. Other immortals watched closely with their noses held high leaving Daxin feeling uneasy but as she looked up at her older sisters face it seemed nothing fazed her. Athena cared not for peoples eyes as they bored down on her.

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Ajax moved quickly for being a large man, he was as tall as ares; who was taller then most of the gods in the room. As Athena spoke about Daxin he looked down at the small girl and nodded. A small quick, but true, smile spread over the hard mans face; yet as quickly as it was there it was gone. Moving to the corner of the room Ajax kept standing as Athena sat down, "Ajax please sit don't be such a stiff," she said softly giggling a little. Ajax simply looked at her and shook his head, "Guardians do not sit, we do not have time for leisure like the gods do. I am the last of my kind and I will not make a fool of myself in front of the gods who hate me so much. But if you wish for me to...relax as you say then I will do this." Ajax spoke with a gruff tone as his eyes watched the gods around him. Lifting a large hand Ajax placed it over his face gripping the helm on his head. Removing it he set it down on the wooden table making it creak as the heavy helm was placed on its surface.

Ajax was not as handsome or beautiful as the gods, no he looked human. He looked nothing like his mother or father, he simply looked...normal. Crossing his arms over his chest he took a deep breath and kept his gaze focused on one point, he did not like the gods nor did he care for there idle banter. In fact he was starting to get pissed off that the puny gods were saying he was a abomination and him and his mother and father should be killed. Clenching his fists his hands fell to his sides, quickly Athena stood up and placed a hand on his chest. "Ajax no, please...I have already stuck my neck out for you many a time for you making the gods bleed. I do not think my father will let you go this time." She spoke softly as only he and maybe Daxin could hear. "Fine don't speak for me this time, but I do want him" Ajax spoke gruffly and said the last part loud enough so that it echoed through the room. He had lifted his hand and stuck a finger out pointing at one of the lesser gods. His name Ajax did not care for, what he did care about is that he said that Athena should be punished for talking to such an abomination. Now Ajax was a mellow and calm man, though he had a short fuse only certain things could set him off. If people talked ill about those he cared for; well lets say that burnt the fuse the fastest. Ares stepped between Ajax's finger and the man, "Ajax, boy no...as much as I love a good brawl not tonight. No get your anger under control or I will personally escort you out of here" Ares voiced was soft yet stern. Ajax simply glared and lowered his hand and crossed them back over his chest. "Then tell the tit suckling panzy to mind his own bloody business," Ajax said before looking down at Athena, out of the corner of his eye he saw Daxon.

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Daxin was delighted when her sister was able to persuade the man to sit down. He did not seem too hapy about it but he would survive the action. It seemed that when he did he made quite the noise with his helmet and his feet. As she looked up at his features he was quite the sight. She did her best not to hold his gaze out of respect. Even though he was of godly decent his features screamed of something more simplar then his rank. But he was still quite a shock to see. Daxin lifted her skirt and sat on the other side of the man hoping he would not mind it. She placed her hands on her lap and watched as he seemed quite flared up over a man that was speaking ill of Athena. She tilted her head to the side and wondered how this would turn out but at the same time she knew that taking his frustration out on such a being would only make matters worse. She bit her lip and clenched her fingers together.

At hearing her sister try to calm him down she knoded. " You will not have to put up with him for too long," Daxin breathed kindly. The man was a guest and he too would leave the party and go his separate way as well as the rest of the party goers. It did not take long for the girls eyes to scan around the room and settle on Aros. She smiled brightly ans beckoned for her nephew to make his way over. It seemed that through all the drama Daxin was still her usual self and enjoyed nothing more then to spend time with her closest relatives. Once Aros started to make his way over Ares had swooped up and started to try and calm down Ajax. Naxis turned her attention to her older brother as he let the tall man know he should not make a rumble with the man that offended him. It seemed he was quite protective of Athena but then again she was the kindest and the one most likely to stand up for those being wronged.

Daxin could not help but laugh at the mans words. He really was raised by wolves it seemed but it was refreshing to hear someone with no fear be outspoken about such matters. After Daxin was able to stop herself from giggling over the words she took a deep breathe and turned to Ajax. "I am sure that if my brother tells him to hold his tongue then he will obay quite well. No one would really want the God of war to have their head on his wall," she smiled then stood quickly moving her dress back into place. By this time Aros was already by Daxins side and he was quite interested in this new man. It was easy to tell as his eyes stayed fixated to him in wonder. It was marvelous to see. Daxin turned to her brother and took Ares hand before she greeted him with a kind kiss on his cheek. "Hello my dear Ares,' she breathed then glanced over to her nephew. "Shall we dance?" she smiled and held her hand out to him. "You can meet Ajax later," she informed him.

Aros turned his attention to the person that he spent most of his time and smiled. It was quite rare for him to not dance with such a person. He took her hand in his and knoded before following her out onto the dance floor. It seemed that no matter his age he would be stuck following her on any adventure she wanted to drag him along on. That was the perk of being close to family plus Daxin was the closest he had to a sibling on Mt. Olympus. Playful and fun but she would never grow up and have to deal with being an adult.

Daxin moved swiftly over to the dance floor and turned to her partner. She grasped her skirt and curtsied before she began to dance. All the while she kept sneaking peaks over to the area she once was. Poor Ajax. If only she had the guts to try and entertain him but she had no idea how. All that she knew was that he was not on good terms with many at the party and that he liked animals. Sadly that could not be enough to know so that she could help the man not be so stiff in this room. She bit her lip almost every time she caught a glance of him and every time she did she felt rude for just leaving him and her sister. yes, the two obviously knew each other but this was a party with many and the respectable thing to do was to get know a person. Especially since this one specific person was not quite comfortable in this room. Her eyes scanned about at other times watching as others looked oddly at the man. This was a surprise but it still did make Daxin feel a bit uneasy.

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Ajax simply sat there arms crossed over his chest and eyes narrowed at the room, his misty blue eyes scanning for any threats. Athena leaned over and placed a hand on his arm, "Ajax, calm down this is a party. There are no threats here, please relax, be calm....be free for once. Don't make me order you to have a good time" she said giggling softly. Ajax simply grunted back at her and closed his eyes taking a deep breath, he did not want to be here and the only person worth talking to was Athena, well her and maybe Daxon. But she was out dancing with her cousin or what not. As a waiter passed Ajax grabbed a tankard of mead and downed it in one gulp, he set the tankard on the table carefully as he looked at Athena when he was about to slam it. Shaking his head he spoke softly, "You know the only reason I am here is because of you Athena, better feel bloody special." His voice was gruff and little scratchy as he spoke.

Athena giggled and stood up holding her hand out to him, Ajax simply looked at it then back up into her eyes. "Precisely why you are going to stand and dance with me Ajax" she said smirking. Ajax simply sat there and laughed heartily, "you think I am going to dance woman?" he said. Seeing just past her he could see Daxons little eyes glance at him each time she face him, biting her lip in reaction. Athena stepped into view and grabbed him by the arm dragging him to the dance floor, taking a deep breath Ajax bowed back and took Athena in his arms and started to dance. For a brute he was swift and gentle on his feet, taking the lead from Athena who for one was surprised that Ajax even knew how to dance.

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It seemed that the wolf man could carry himself well on the dance floor. Eyes settled on him as he moved about holding the lady of Knowledge in his arms and swaying to the music with perfect steps. Daxin's eyes grew wide in shock and aww as she found it even harder to keep her gaze away. Was such a thing really happening? This was not expected.

In all her gazing Daxin felt a low soft rumble from her dance partner. "And I believe you said that i was a bit too interested in this man," Aros chuckled in her ear then held Daxins hand spinning her out then back into his arms.

At his teasing she simply laughed then followed along. "Your interest is in strength my dear boy. You see a person to arm wrestle while I see a beastly strong man dancing with poise in a room filled with people that would much rather see him hang," she stated. "This is quite a sight to see," She glanced over to the faces that were filled with rage. But now it looked as though they were in shock and quite mesmerised with this man.

"Very well then,' Aros breathed. "But please do not scare him off with your curious nature. He might feel a bit costrafobic if you lay too many questions on him and sit a bit too close while you stare at him," he laughed as he remembered a few times her curiosity was quite uncomfortable for some.

Daxin scowled at his words then pouted. "I will behave and be gentle so do not recount all those other times my dear Nephew," Daxins eyes moved back to Ajax as he spun Athena around like a dainty doll of glass. By this time it seemed that Ajax had caught a few eyes from females with interest. She could tell by their eyes and how they followed his every move with smiles. She bit her lip and frowned at the sight since she had not thought they would find interest in him due to every other mans hateful words against him.
Daxin felt quite odd from witnessing this and quickly turned her gase away. She moved her eyes back to her dance partner and frowned. "Why do they look at him so oddly? Just a minute ago he was worthless in their eyes and now...." Daxin paused to spin then moved back into Aros's arms.

"Hush already about him Dax," Aros stated. "They will only see him tonight but you have Athena and my fahter," he looked down at her sad face. What a pity. She seemed to be filled with mixed feelings from a stranger. "Just leave it or if it would please you then go cut in and keep him safe from such devilish women," he finally stated. Was she worried about him already? Her friendly nature seemed to be coming out again.

Daxin felt her face start to burn so she looked down at her feet and tried to wait for the color to fade. "I will in a moment. Just let me be for a moment," she breathed then looked back up at Aros with a shy smile. She took a deep breathe then glanced back over to Ajax while she danced. He really was remarkable yet his temper left much to be longed for. She giggled to herself as she thought of how mad he was over the man that insulted Athena. He really was not as much of a brute as they thought. She wondered why he was hated so much.

Once she was able to gather the will to stop dancing Daxin let go of Aros's hand and took her skirt for a curtsy. "Thank you my dearest Aros," she smiled then turned and spotted Out Athena and Ajax. Daxin moved her way over with a bright smile and clasped her sisters arm. "My deepest apologies sister but Aros is quite boring. He talks about things I already know about and have delt with. May I steal Ajax from you for a moment?" she smiled at the two.

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Ajax did not care what the other gods were doing or saying as he danced with Athena. He was happy right now and didn't give two shits about the rest of them, as he twirled Athena out and brought her back into his arms he smiled softly when she looked up and smiled at him. As she moved about he twirled her in place and grabbed her waist once more just as Daxon lightly touched her sisters arm, with a rather bright smile on her face she spoke quietly. "My deepest apologies sister but Aros is quite boring. He talks about things I already know about and have delt with. May I steal Ajax from you for a moment?" she said smiling once more.

Ajax stepped back from Athena, a little nervous and bowed. Athena in return curtsied, "Thank you Ajax for the wonderful dance, save me another?" she said softly winking at him. Ajax only flushed with color and nodded sticking his hand out for Daxon to take it, "Care to Dance M'Lady?" he said his voice still rather gruff and scratchy.

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Daxin could see that he was feeling uncomfortable but he was still a gentleman when he held out his hand. This must have caught him off guard and made him uneasy. Slowly she took his hand and bit her lip. "I am sorry If you are not up to dancing," she breathed as she felt her hands get clammy and her breathing was uneasy.
" I would be alright If you turned my invite down sir Ajax," she smiled shyly then let go of his hand and took a step back to give him space. She could feel her mind spin not really knowing what to do. What was she thinking? She came over and tried to steal him for a dance and then she scared him?
It seemed Daxin had a lot to learn from her elders and the more her eyes scanned around she noticed how other females seemed interested yet a bit hurt at how Dax quickly cut in. She blinked a few times trying to get her mind straight then finally she took a deep breathe. She felt her face start to fluster so quickly she took a deep breathe and looked up at Ajax.

"On Second thought, Im sure you want to be free from this room," she took his hand lightly and hoped he would not notice how stupid she felt. "Come," she beckoned for him to follow as she stepped off to the side. The least she could do was lead him to a less crowded area for all the suffering she seen on his face.

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Ajax smiled softly as she took his hand but felt a little hurt when she let go, shaking his head at her comment about him not wanting to dance he chuckled softly. As he watched her look around the room he quickly stepped closer and was pulling her to him when she said come. Taking her hand in his and placing his other hand at her waist he began to twirl and sway across the floor. He could feel the women's eyes baring down on them. Mainly glaring at Daxon for cutting in, but he was happy that she had cut in instead of one of the other goddesses. They were simply looking to dance and maybe get lucky later tonight, but Daxon was simply a curious little kitten and he was perfectly fine with that. Stopping Ajax twirled her outward and then spun her back into him wrapping his arms around her as she collided with his chest gently. Ajax smiled for her, as rare as it was it was a true smile; then it vanished as quickly as it had come.

Ajax let go of her and looked over the crowd, his ears perking up and the hairs on the back of his neck standing on end. Something was wrong and he knew it just by feel, then from the night and even over the music a howl could be heard rolling over the tree tops. "SILENCE!" he roared, the music stopped. The howl came once more, clenching his fist he squeezed Daxon with out knowing it. Letting go he turned and stopped on one foot and spun around, "Forgive me M'Lady Daxon but I must be going," he said quickly and turned running to the table. Grabbing his shield and spear in one hand he slammed his helm on with the other. Tossing the spear over head he grabbed it with his now empty hand, twirling it and pointing it tip down Ajax kicked the doors open and ran out the archway as quick as a jackrabbit running for a fox.

Athena spoke to him in his head asking what was wrong, "Forgive me M'Lady but I had to leave the minotaur escaped from his prison. I told you I could not relax, i had duties to attend to!" he yelled back at her. As the last word left his mind a sharp pain was felt in his back that dropped him to his knees and made him fall face first into the ground. Getting up he pushed on, "Ajax my dear you will speak kindly to me no matter what is going on do you hear me, I may be lineat on you but I am still your goddess." She spoke harshly and quickly, "Now do as you are needed and get back here, I still want that dance and you owe my little sister one as well now you big brute" she chuckled softly severing the connection. Ajax just snorted out a puff of hot air, the steam from his nostrils seen clearly in the half frozen forest. Though it was winter Ajax was still in nothing more then his armor and his leather kilt. The cold not effecting him like it did the mortals.

Ajax moved through the forest quickly, this was his home after all he knew it better then the back of his own hand. Skidding to a stop Ajax came face to face with the beast, literally. The minotaur grabbed Ajax around his throat and shook him making him drop his weapons, punching him repeatedly in the stomach Ajax became bruised after a few minutes of the repeated punches. Tossing him aside the minotaur moved to continue on, but was stopped as a hand clasped around his hoof. "I am not done with you yet you ugly beast, I should have killed you when I had the chance." Ajax spoke half gasping for air. He might of had the strength of the gods but he did have their immortality. The minotaur answered back with a double handed downward axe fist to the mans back.