We arrived in what Donnie and Harmonia have named "New Troy" symbols representing Donnie's new enlightened rule all over the place. Most everyone in the band reacted poorly, thinking he's on a horrible ego trip. We also had an honor guard of Goras' men with us. I... didn't like having them around.
When we got into this older building that Donnie was both using as a residence and as an open museum, I slowed my pace to look around. I was taken by Donnie's attempts to show off the glory of ancient art and relics of ages past. I should mention, too, that the building and the town had it's fair share of military check points. I don't blame Donnie, I'd try to be prepared if I knew a demigod general was knocking on my front door.
We met with Donnie who was going over plans to expand mining in the area to help the city's economy and give people jobs. Yes, I was paying attention to these things.
The first part of our negotiations didn't go well. Donnie had well made up his mind about how things were going. He was well aware that he and Harmonia had had their heads fucked with by Aphrodite and he'd pretty much said "fuck off" to the Gods when it came down to fighting it. He and Harmonia were willing to stand together against what would come.
Tempers were flairing and before things devolved we decided to take some time to relax and sit down to lay out proper negotiations later.
I don't think we'll get the chance.
Someone set off a bomb, trying to kill Harmonia and Donnie.
Aside---
I've been putting some thought about all this and, well... I like what Donnie and Harmonia are doing with New Troy. They're building a life for the people here and in this whole conflict, the two have been victimized by the machinations of their petty parents and now, they're going to be crushed by a Demigod who just wants his own land-grab. A lot of innocent people in this city are going to die... and I'm not sure I can let that happen.
I worry about how the group will react.
I worry how Claire will react.
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