I CAN BE ANYTHING, I'LL BE YOUR EVERYTHING

The red sun dipped below the horizon and casted soft shadows through the willows. The air was cool, a breeze gently finding its way through the trees. Kissing the cheeks of all those fortunate enough to feel it. The smell of damp earth mixed with an intoxicating blend of roasted meat and the rich aroma of wine and liquor. The flickering candlelight reflected off the trees, creating an almost magical atmosphere. Enyo had set this up herself, meticulously crafting a celebration that was both festive and intimate.

Just the way she liked it.

It was her and Erebros' third birthday. Their cousins Eudora and Kostas were also celebrating their second birthday. Such an occasion deserved something special and Enyo wasn't one to hold back. Her fur was groomed to perfection, every strand of it shining in the low light. She carried herself with grace, a regal air surrounding her that was unmistakable. Her scent was rich and intoxicating but still bearing the subtle allure of her heat. It all lingered in the air, enhancing the ambiance in a way that was deliberate.

She had thought of everything.

Liquor and wines from home had been delivered via birds, arriving days before the party. The elders were generous. Greeks loved a good celebration. There was bottle of fine wine that reflected the light of the roasting fire. Enyo had dipped the bottles in the cool water that ran through the willows so that the breeze could help chill them yet even more. Enyo had already started, a bowl of wine at her paws. She savored the full-bodied taste of the sweet red. Her lips parted with a soft smile as she lapped at the rich drink, its warmth spread through her. Igniting her desire for the evening. She enjoyed the feeling of being tipsy, and reveled in being absolutely drunk. Some had come and joined in with Enyo on the drinking. Others had just began to arrive.

The Dunamis Warlord had even caught a deer which was roasting over the fire. Its rich scent filled the air as the flames crackled beneath the dripping juices. Bellatrix's suggestion of smoking meat for flavor had sparked an idea in Enyo ever since. Curious to see how it would turn out, she decided to experiment today.

Her laughter came easily now, rich and low. There was something almost romantic about the soft glow of candlelight. The flicker of the flames made Enyo feel as if the world outside had faded. Leaving only this small secluded piece of bliss she had created. She was surrounded by family, by warmth, by the gentle murmur of celebration.

JUST TOUCH ME BABY, I DONT WANNA BE SAD

"GREEK"
"SPEECH"

CODE BY SIN

Before she and her brother, Kostas, had been shipped off to Ardent to serve Erebos, Eudora had been royally pissed. The Elders had decided it a good idea to send them off before their birthday! It was absolutely preposterous and they had deserved her scorn. She had eventually came to the conclusion that she would not celebrate her or her brother's birthday this year because if she could not have a party then neither would he! Was it fair? No, but neither was their decision!

The little tantrum she had thrown in private with Kostas was the only time she had allowed herself a moment to be outwardly angry. Otherwise, no one would know how livid she truly was. She hadn't said a single word about it as they had traveled and not anything to Erebos or Enyo either.

It was very much a surprise when Enyo decided to throw a birthday celebration for the four of them. Eudora wasn't so self-centered that she would allow herself to believe it was just for her, but a little part of her wanted to believe she was the Guest of Honor. She fit the part anyway. Taking the time to wash, brush, and braid her extra long and luxurious fur, she looked better than ever. Her fur glinted in the setting sun as her companion assisted in weaving flowers through her braided tail fur and into her fur around her neck. Glancing into the reflective water of the nearby stream, she smiled prettily at herself. Perfect as ever. Blowing herself a kiss before turning away, Eudora slid through the willows to where everyone would gather.

Approaching with a sultry pace, each paw placed in particular order, Eudora scanned the clearing. Others were beginning to gather, but the only one she recognized was Enyo. Not having spent terribly much time with the woman, Eudora wandered over to her first. Gathering some wine in the process, she sits with her bowl of lavish red drink before her. Taking a few sips first, she savors the heady flavor before speaking. "You did wonderful setting up, Enyo," Eudora murmured, her two-toned eyes flickering to her cousin for a moment before taking another drink.

Eudora Dunamis
Italics denotes Greek

code by Bunni

A GREEK WHO REEKS OF FALSE RIGHTEOUSNESS,

"Θεία Enyo! Μπορώ να καθίσω δίπλα σας;" His voice rings out, today he didn't bother with too many formalities, he knew today was a party! He would go bother his father soon enough and wish him a happy birthday as well. But for now, he was keen on bothering his Aunt, maybe he could get her to spill a war story or two out.

He looked up at her expectantly, Aunt Enyo had shown him just how untouchable she truly was and he respected her all the more for it. He knew her lesson would be imprinted on his mind, would build him to be greater, be more worthy of the Dunamis name. Briefly, his eyes moved to the woman who was near Enyo, offering a quick nod of his head. Although he had not yet met the cousins of his dad he did know who that they were well, family.

THAT'S WHAT I HATE!

Genesis was all about parties. A party for him or a party for someone else, he hardly gave a shit. A party was a party and Genesis was not going to not live up to his name, even if it sounded stupid and he hated it and went by another instead. He was tempted to invite Epi, to arrive along with him, but figured that was pushing it even for a more relaxed event. Instead, he did his best to wash his pelt of the dogs scent and replaced it with a cologne that was surprisingly not sickeningly strong as one would expect of a frat boy in a wolf’s body. In fact, it was a pleasant smell, woodsy and strong, but not overbearing. Certainly not something someone would typically expect of Genesis, but it wasn’t terribly out of character for him either.

He arrived alongside but separate from others and located the alcohol immediately. Making a bee-line for the booze, he grabbed himself not one but two bowls of liquor. One, however, was chugged without a second thought- the other he carried back to greet Enyo, the same sleazy smirk on his face that seemed to be ever present as he turned over into an adult. "Fantastikó párti, Enyo. Anypomonó na értho apópse,"¹ he purred before shifting his gaze between the stranger woman who he assumed was a distant cousin and one of Erebos’ spawns and settling back on his older sister. "Éfera meriká kaloúdia an kápoios apó esás endiaféretai na diaskedásei akóma perissótero,"² he winked and motioned to a small makeshift pouch he kept tucked against his side before taking a heavy swallow of his liquor.

Speech ─ Think

¹ "Fantastic party, Enyo. I look forward to getting shitfaced tonight,"
² "I've brought some goodies if either of you are interested in having even more fun,"

─ by Skelle !

While she hadn’t forgotten that it was her father and aunt Enyo’s birthday party today, it had begun to slip her mind when a hunt had distracted her. Growing like a weed, she was already able to take down the smaller animals with ease. Mice and lizards were too easy though, and rabbits weren’t much harder. However, catching a grounded bird was hard, but she’d done it. It was a swan, perhaps graceful once but now covered in blood, its white feathers stained red and covered in dirt and leaf litter from where it had dragged on the ground. She had already given her father the gift of her first solo hunt, so Enyo would get the second!

When she finally did make it to the party, others had already arrived and were mingling amongst themselves. It didn’t take her long to find Enyo before she was bounding up to the woman surrounded by family that she hardly knew and her brother. "Ényo! Chrónia Pollá! To kynígisa kai to épiasa mónos mou gia séna!"¹ she said with a mouthful of swan neck before dropping it near enough to her without spilling her bowl of wine or getting her dirty. Menace, however, was clearly dirty from the hunt- sticks and and leaves stuck out from her semi-wet coat, and honestly… she smelled like turtle farts.

Speech ─ Think

¹ "Enyo! Happy Birthday! I hunted and caught this all by myself for you!"

─ by Skelle !

HIGH ACHIEVER, DONT YOU SEE?

Enyo sat back, basking in the warmth of the moment. The deep feeling os satisfaction of a celebration well-done settling in her heart. The crackled as the delicious scent of roasting deer wafted into the air. Riding along the cool evening breeze. Wine and liquor flowed freely from bottle to her bowl and she could already feel the effects of the drink loosening her muscles and making her thoughts a bit hazy in the best of ways.

Her first visitor was Eudora, who approached with languid grace. Enyo watched her cousin saunter up, noting the fine details of the braids and delicate flowers woven into her tail. At her compliment, Enyo smirked. Feeling yet another sense of pride.

"Of course cousin! It us a party for us after all.", she replied with a smile. Enyo leaned forward and offered a full bowl of wine to Eudora. "Drink, cause mischief. Sing and dance. Tonight is a rare night. For Dunamis are only off duty when liquor is involved." She let a deep giggle escape as the call of her name caught her attention. Erebros' son bounded over, the one who reminded her of him most. Hades had asked to sit by her to which she replied, "You're always welcome to sit by me "prigipa"" she chuckled as his voice was still full of the unfiltered excitement of a pup. She raised her head to him and offered a knowing smile before drinking yet another bowl. What was it even full of this time?

Didn't matter.

If it was poured, it would be swallowed.


"So what have you been up to child?", she asked with a playful glint in her eye. Usually she couldn't care less but today, she felt like hearing about some puppy mischief. However before Hades could reply Enyo's younger brother Gene would arrive. Purring yet another compliment that caused yet another sense of pride to wash over Enyo. Enyo laughed, her voice deep and rich. The liquor now fully working its magic. She took a long, drawn out sip of alcohol relishing in the feeling of the burn down her throat and making her stomach warm.

"You know I'll be drunk right beside you," she said in a playful manner. She leaned in, her gaze flicking to the pouch he'd mentioned with a wicked grin, "And, I think I'll indulge in your idea of fun." With a wink, Enyo eagerly took what he offered. However long it took she knew it would loosen her inhibitions.

Shortly after came Menace, Erebros' daughter. Covered in mud and grime, the girl could've at least cleaned herself up! Regardless affection sparkled in Enyo's eyes as a bloody swan dangled from her mouth. Menace was quickly becoming one of the more interesting pups for her. Enyo made a mental note to keep an eye on her.

The pride in the girls voice caused Enyo to throw her head back and laugh. Deep and hearty.

"Good job! I shall bring it to your mother, she would know how to preserve it better than I can. Now, even though you smell amazing. Do us all a favor and go rinse off in the water." Her attention shifted between the others. Making sure everyone had a full bowl, including herself. If the pups snuck a sip or two that would be no issue for her. Enyo certainly indulged in drinking by then too.

In the next moment Enyo threw her head back and sang loudly in Greek. Her words slightly slurred as they echoed through the clearing, "Χρόνια πολλά σε μένα, και τα ξαδέρφια μας, και τον αδελφό μου! (Happy birthday to me, and our cousins, and my brother!)" She laughed in between words, her paws stomping on the floor to keep beat for the melody. She didn't care who was watching and frankly, no one should be judging.

But if they were all they had to do was wait. Enyo loved a drunken brawl.

DRIVEN BY A GREED TO SUCCEED. NOBODY CAN STOP ME

"GREEK"
"SPEECH"

CODE BY SIN

clever tyrants are never punished

♛

⌠ he took a strenuous amount of time to make himself presentable. he was bathed and covered with scents of rich resins to create a unique cologne. his fur was pristine, plush and downy. he not only played the part- he looked the part. he would only arrive then when he heard enyo shouting and slurring her words. he thought, "already drunk?" chuckling to himself, the male strolled slowly until he saw the gathered family. finally, they truly started to grow in Boreas. he looked to see the fire roasting a deer and he turned to see many bottles of liquor. today was indeed a day to enjoy!

"Enyo! You did marvelous!" he shouted, tail waging as he came to her large body first, attempting to nudge her shoulder before saying, "Happy birthday αγάπη(love)." he smiled briefly before setting his eyes on Eudora, offering her only a brief nod of acknowledgment before saying, "Happy birthday." his attention was then taken by gene who mentioned having more fun. now this, he was intrigued by. "Goodies?" a soft smile played on his inky lips, curiosity gleaming in his dual toned gaze.

but before he could even respond, his children came about- swarming the adults of the clan. "Menace- Η μαμά δεν σε έκανε μπάνιο;(did mama not make you bathe?) Thank you for the gift!" he came close to the puppy, attempting to lick them before he glanced at hades now. "Save a seat for me." he grinned as he lowered his nose to the ground, attempting to nudge hades to sit with enyo.

slowly rising, he went back to enyo to grab a drink. looking at her with a smirk, his deep voice said aloud, "Pour me up, three please." a hearty, deep laugh came form his mouth as he sat on his haunches, waiting for it before he'd go and sit near the fire. the scent of meat wafted into the air, smelling heavenly. he wished medusa was here. ⌡



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Speech

Art by Nelsa/Made for Alo by Skelle !

he heard of a party for them all and who was he to resist? it was mostly for him after all! arriving fashionably late and without gifts for the others, he twirled and shouted, "the life of the party has arrived!" laughing, he turned to see the family gathered- even children! barking, he wagged his tail whilst coming toward's his sister first. "Happy birthday beautiful. Nearly as great looking tonight as me." purring to her with a charismatic grin, he aimed to nudge her, to boop her even with his wet nose.

he would turn then and greeted enyo and Érebos. the pair was always together it seemed. it would a bitch to get enyo alone tonight , he guessed. he intended to.. say some thing to the matriarch in due time. looking as great as she did, he bit his tongue for now.. waiting for when rejection hurt less. the drinks, they would help right? "Happy birthday to both of you as well!" glancing over them and then to the drinks, he let his body wander to it after seeing the patriarch gather three. "Leave some for the rest of us, big guy." he chuckled, sliding up next to Érebos and waiting for a cup himself. he would deal with the kids after a drink.

quickly, he sent a glance at gene speaking of goodies. "surely you'll share with me too?" his brows quirked. "where is your lover, gene?" he said from waiting by the bar, the warmth of the fire blanketing his backside as he kept his head turned to gene. "he loses points if he doesn't come, you know." looking back to Érebos, he added, "your wife too."



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"speech"

Art by Nelsa/Made for Alo by Skelle !

I'd love you to love me,

Genesis had told him he hadn't needed to come, and for a while, Epimethius had settled on the idea of not coming. But he also did want to. The clashing emotions had briefly overwhelmed the mutt, but soon enough he had readied himself. Taking the time to groom his coat, but not bothering to wash the scent of Genesis off his coat. He did not feel embarrassed or like he should hide something that clearly everyone already knew about, it was hard to hide such things when you were so intertwined with the family already.

Epimethius soon followed the sounds of laughter and speech, his eyes first landing on the all-too-familiar form of his lover. His eyes lingered on him briefly as a smirk curved at his lips, and then his ears twitched as he heard the words of the three-toned male. Epimethius's eyebrow raised on his face as he walked over. "I am here, I would hate to lose points with such an amazing family. Especially with one, I have so many reasons to impress." He offered with a chuckle, voice light as he turned his gaze to Genesis, offering a soft smile before turning his head to the drink and drugs. He ignored it before settling onto his haunches, those things weren't exactly his style of fun. Maybe later on though.

"speech" & think

I'm beggin' you to beg me!

Made by Medi

Eudora smiled widely as Enyo offered her a fresh bowl of wine. Quickly finishing the one before her, she takes a delicate taste of the new one. A pleased hum leaves her as she meets Enyo's gaze. "I do believe I will find myself dancing after a few more bowls," Eudora speaks with humor, her lush and braided tail thumping against the ground a few times before her attention draws to the growing crowd.

First to approach is a pup that appears similar to Erebos. The black and white pattern of the boy's fur is quite obvious, and that he called Enyo Aunt was also a clear indicator. Nodding her head back in response to the boy, she smiled in a friendly manner, keeping to herself for now. Next was a male who clearly enjoyed to party - Eudora would not judge him for that. Their familial lines were known for engaging in such activities, it was merely Eudora who preferred to maintain control over her faculties. Who knew what shenanigans she would get into when under the influence. Another pup arrives as well and Eudora assumes that she too is Erebos' pup. They were cute, sweet, and polite. Raised well and that pleased Eudora.

When Erebos arrived, she met his stare with indignance. Even when he wished her a terse happy birthday, she was tempted to not respond. But whether it was the wine filling her belly or her rule-following nature, she nods curtly with a trimmed smile. "And to you, Patriarch," she hums back before taking a few more sips of wine. Thankfully, she would not be left in the awkward tension for long. With the arrival of her jovial brother, Eudora's mood lifts quickly as she smiles and returns the boop of his nose with one of her own.

"You merely wish you ever looked as good as I," Eudora croons, her tail thumping as she winked at her dear brother. He would leave shortly and that was fine. While Eudora was quite the socialite, her brother was more so. Enjoying the company of others was one of their well known traits.

Last is Gene's lover who Eudora glances over curiously. Interesting features mark the male enough that Eudora's gaze lingers a second too long, but she's quick to glance away and shift her weight into a more comfortable position. Taking a few more sips of her wine, she enjoys the atmosphere of being around friends and family. The air around them radiated with electricity and excitement. Tonight would indeed be a night of fun.

Eudora Dunamis
Italics denotes Greek

code by Bunni