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[commandertoolbelt]

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[commandertoolbelt]

Hercules, hey! It's been a while. What's up?

[theincredibleherc]

Well, the Queen asked me to learn more and try and contact the gods of this world.

And she said I should speak to you about one named Kaio?

[commandertoolbelt]

Makes sense, you being a god and all. They might be more willing to listen to you than anyone else, even if you're from a different world.

[ His entire countenance lights up at the one name - Kaio. ]

Kaio, yeah! I was talking to her about him too, actually - he's the fire god I helped forge a while back. What do you want to know?

[theincredibleherc]

Well, I'd like to know more about him, actually. And possibly try and find him, or shrines to him.

[He shrugs nonchalantly.]

I know that he's a fire god, and he has a connection to you...but that was about all. But if you helped forge him...heh...even an oaf as thick as me can work out that you'd be the man to talk to.

[commandertoolbelt]

I was going to try to find him again soon, actually. [ And this because of his own talk with Solais. Coincidence? He thinks not! ] Aside from the ones we have out here, I know Riku built a bunch of shrines around Glaschu. I was going to start there. If you want, we could do it together.

[ More about the god...? It's been a while since Leo had last seen him, but... ]

Well, I guess to start, he's the god of fire and smoke, officially. It was me and Bordan Gret who made him, after we lost Mt. Verla and all the fire magic in the Drabwurld. Kaio's supposed to fix that if he gets strong enough, but he's still a puppy, so it'll only come back when he's nearby.

[ He hums to himself, thinking through their options. ]

Hermione and I made a bunch of toys for him a few months ago and left some at the shrines. I've got the rest, and we can bring some charcoal - he likes it - along with regular dog treats to see if he likes them. I think the toys went over okay. He was pretty happy to play for a little while before he left Troichean Beinn. Maybe he'll like having someone to play with again...

[ Leo gives Hercules a curious look, as if wondering how he'll fare. Probably not too badly, considering the godhood thing. But it won't hurt to warn him anyway. ]

Can you be burned, by the way? I'm fireproof, so it didn't bother me, but I'm pretty sure Kaio might be too hot for most people to touch.

[theincredibleherc]

[A puppy? A puppy? Oh BOY! This god is a fiery dog?! Hercules' face lights up in complete delight.]

You're telling me that Kaio is a dog! And a pup at that? Zounds! [He grins and flashes a thumbs up. He's totally and completely okay with going to look for a flaming dog. Sure, it may only have one head (hopefully) but he's very, very much a dog person, titles aside.]

As for that...I am fireproof, yes. Anything short of a nuclear blast [He thumps his chest.] would have a hard time burning me. Who do you think you're speaking to, eh? Remember who my father is, and remember what my stepmother did for me.

[commandertoolbelt]

[ He can't help but laugh at the reaction. Zounds? Really? Is that a thing?]

I take it you're a dog person, [ Leo comments, eyes sparkling with mirth. ] Cool. I figured you would be, but I just wanted to check. I know you guys can't die, but no one ever said if you were actually fireproof or not. That's good! I'll totally bring some of the toys with me and we can see if he likes them or not!

[ They won't just be looking for the little god to play, of course, but why not have some fun while he's around? It's not like it'll get in the way of the serious stuff. ]

[theincredibleherc]

Absolutely. Don't let the name fool you. I killed the Nemean Lion. Cerberus and I are friends.

[That gets a laugh, genuine and happy. Okay, this sounded like the sort of quest that could become a great deal of fun for him.]

Where would we be going? Have you an idea of where he frequents? And should I bring a few bones?

[commandertoolbelt]

Oh, so you're one of those dog people. I can respect that.

Probably best to head to one of his shrines - I've heard he'll show up at some of them once in a while. It's a good place to start, anyway. And yeah, definitely bring some bones! [ he says enthusiastically. ] I have no idea if he'll like them or not, but I don't think he'll mind the offerings, as least.

[theincredibleherc]

Excellent then. Whenever you're ready? I'll be glad to join you. My affairs, as you might imagine, are simple enough.

[He drinks, he fites, and he hangs out with the cute faerie women in the kitchens...]

[commandertoolbelt]

Awesome! I might ask someone else to come, too - he's been doing a lot for Kaio ever since I first mentioned him.

[ He beams at Hercules, already twice as excited about this excursion than he was before. ]

I've got a few things to take care of here first, but I'll give you a heads up when I'm ready to go.