lina_musebox | ;rey&poe

It would explain a lot of things between the two of them. How they were on the surface, dressed in modern clothes. People had written stories about what the Gods would be like if they lived to modern times and hid out in the world of mortals as one of them. Now, Rey wouldn't have to wonder. She'd live it...which made her question if she was mortal, or godlike? In body that is...or if she would die? Again? That was something she could think about later.

So they weren't interested in taking anything away from her. Rather, they wanted to give, without strings attached....and what would happen once they found out about her life? Hopefully they wouldn't do anything rash.

"I actually live in London. I'm here for the study abroad program for the summer." Rey paused there, hoping her words would mean something to Poe and Finn. She didn't know if she would live in Athens? Or stay living in London? Granted, she had nothing to her name, so moving wouldn't be hard, but it was still a big decision for her.

"I've been living in a hostel--a place for students, but once the summer ends...I don't know? If you have visas you can come to London with me." Because she wasn't going to leave them behind. She wasn't going to part from them. If they weren't coming with her, then she'd figure out a way to stay in Athens--thinking like a mortal rather than a goddess.

"...and we are...the three of us? Lovers, I take it but...?" They may have to spell things out for her because, well, history books were clearly wrong about Hades and everything else at this point.

Poe at least knew enough about the surface to know what London was, though he assumed Visas were that currency he kept hearing about.

“Travel isn’t an issue,” he pointed out, a little confused about it. “I don’t mind London. There are enough museums with our names that there’s usually even a few worshippers around. But we can go there any time. We can go anywhere. All I have to do is build the stairs. As long as you don’t ask me to do it too often, I can take you anywhere you could possibly want.” If she wanted to go more than one place in a day, then yeah, he’d need a nap. “Easiest to places where we were or are worshipped - like that temple. Making stairs there is as easy as a knife through air. China’s harder.”

He pulled the flower from behind his ear, turning it in his fingers. Real proof that she was back. Real proof that she might stay...

“We are your husbands,” he murmured. “We still are. But there’s more to it for us than for mortals. We can feel each other, sometimes. Like ghosts of feelings that aren’t ours.”

They’d felt it, when she’d died. And then they felt the absence, which had been worse than any pain.

“Our hearts are eternally bound. Have been and always will be. You are ours and we are yours, even if you were to leave. We’d still be yours.”

Hostel? Visas? Finn did understand the explanation about being a student, though. She was training and learning under someone for something. What, he could only wonder. Rey had always been curious but also a self-learner. This whole thing was a little confusing for him, but he liked it. He liked seeing her curiosity continue to bloom.

Mortals teaching gods, though. That's something. Can't say it's unheard of, though.

"We can follow or you can come with us," he answered, pulling her hand up to kiss her knuckles. "Whatever you want.

"But you feel it, too, don't you? You feel us like we feel you. You must feel it." Her absence from before was something he didn't want to think about and would never have to again.

Rey was....really going to have to update her husbands' (she had husbands, wow) knowledge of the human.mortal realm and their customs. It would be interesting, trying to teach them about the world of those who worshiped them, and the world where she is/was worshiped? It would be an interesting adventure, that's for sure.

She shifted slightly, moving to sit up, and lean against Finn, feeling most comfortable with him at the moment. If only because she didn't want to rile Poe up further. But, Poe's abilities...that would make traveling very easy and less security to go through and the like.

"I felt alone, yes. I felt unloved growing up and I kept waiting for someone or people to come back to me." Them. She had been unconsciously waiting for them to find her, but they never came. Not that she blamed them. They didn't know, but she felt their absence deeper than anything else.

"I can feel you...both of you, but not as strongly? It's hard to explain." Like she was still learning, still growing accustomed to what was part of her for all this time.

"But I don't think I'd leave you...not unless I had to." that's what she had to surmise, because those close to her were protected. And these two were her husbands, her lovers, and people she wouldn't let go unless it was a life or death reason.

"It's still hard to process, but...it'll get there. Do you have questions for me?"

"You've never been unloved." There was an immediacy, a sharpness to his voice when he said that, and he sat up, pulling up a knee to his chest and resting his arm on it as he looked back at them. "Not for one second. Not since we laid eyes on you. Even when we were afraid you'd be gone forever, you've never been unloved."

Questions. He had a million and none at all, at the same time. He made a low, thoughtful sound, his hand drifting a little towards hers but stopping before they touched. Slow down, she'd said.

So slow the hell down, Poe, and give her space.

"I'm sorry I scared you," he said, a little roughly. It wasn't a question, but... it needed to be said, anyway. "I'd like to - see it. Your life, up there." Not a question either, but closer.

Finn wasn't sure that scared was the right word... Well, the whole kidnapping thing was scary, sure, but just now- He wasn't about to speak for Rey, though. His Poe just looked miserable despite their dream finally coming true.

Too much at once, like Finn said. He reached over just enough so his fingertips could reach Poe's hand. His other arm was happily tucked around Rey, securing her to him as his heart tried to stay locked down in his chest. She was leaning against him and it was all very emotional.

"I would, too," he joined in. Wasn't often they mingled with mortals. Though Rey wasn't one of them, it'd be nice to see from her most recent perspective. After all, they'd just walked into her life. Again.

Questions, though. He had heaps and piles and loads of questions. "What are you studying?" Good place to begin, he figured.

What he wanted to ask was what do you want? She must want for many things, and he wanted to give them all to her. All the material objects mortal coveted so much and all the experiences she desired. That might be too much to ask, though.

Rey was taken aback by Poe's immediate response. It was a knee-jerk reaction, but she didn't know. She didn't know she had people waiting for her. She didn't know she was wanted. It wasn't meant as a dig towards him, but it was a truth she carried with her all she life until today.

"It felt that way. I didn't know my parents, I didn't know you and Finn were looking for me. I was alone," she explained in softer tones, giving both of them a glimpse into the life she had before today. A life where she didn't have anyone to lean on. She wasn't going to explain all the details...not yet. Not unless they asked, or wanted more insight.

Thankfully, Finn asked something a bit more general, something that didn't have a harsh back story behind it.

"Computer engineering. I like making things, and it's a lucrative career." Which...may or may not be a thing anymore since she found them. Her eyes drifted down for a moment , chewing on her lower lip. It hurt to see Poe upset, and with Finn reaching out...she felt the need to reach out too.

"I accept your apology...and I'm sorry for making you upset. Could you come closer to us? Please?" Meet him half way. Go slow, but still give him the affection, the connection he wanted.

"I'm not upset," He replied, even though he was visibly hesitating. He didn't want to break this. Finn was so much better than he was when it came to anything gentle - he and Rey had always carved themselves into Poe's heart with their ability to be kind. He wasn't exactly kind. Friendly, sure. Charming, definitely. But he had a renowned temper and he never did anything by half.

He glanced at Finn as if checking to see if it was okay, and then edged back closer to them, lying back down and turning onto his side so he could watch them embrace. Still not close enough to touch, but it was better.

He wasn't going to ruin this. He refused. Even if it meant holding himself back for weeks or months or years until she felt comfortable with them again, he would force himself to do it.

"You make those machines they use now?"

Computers were fascinating to him but seemed to have sprung up out of no where. 50 years can feel like the blink of an eye, when you're several thousand years old. "What do you do with them?"

Finn settled just a little more as Poe came closer to them. He was far kinder than he believed himself to be, in Finn's eyes. Just his touch could be calming and electrifying all at once.

But scooting closer was a start, and Finn smiled about it.

Then he was slapped with this 'computer engineering' thing. He had discovered computers a few years ago now. He didn't know much about them other than how to search for things. It was a very handy encyclopedia, he thought.

But an engineer for computers... "That must be a lot of studying." To make the computer know so much, that is. And usually so accurate, too! "It must- I can't imagine anyone being finished making a single computer. I don't think I get it." ~~He doesn't.~~ "I'm so proud of you. That's amazing."

"Well...it's a bit more complex than just making the machine itself. There's a bunch of different programs that go along with it, and it's not just how the computer operates but the systems it uses and what supports those systems..." Rey trailed off for a moment, her mind becoming focused on explaining what what she meant, what she wanted to study and succeed in. Hearing Finn tell her he was proud of her made her heart swell and practically beat out of her chest.

She didn't hear those words often enough.

She adjusted the flower tucked behind her ear, making sure it was in a more secured position. Her face lit up talking about her major, the differences between a simple computer and what other functions and parts had to be involved in order for it to work properly. Very technical, very in-depth and possibly very geeky, and overwhelming to two Gods who could have anything they wanted.

Rey rambled on for another few minutes before she realized what she was doing and slowly trailed off again.

"Sorry...I didn't mean to go overboard like that." The young woman looked down sheepishly for a moment, biting the inside of her cheek .

"I know I tend to get carried away with things, but it's what I've been learning about since I was younger."

"Don't apologize," Poe replied. He'd spent the entire time watching her face light up as she spoke, a deep burning yearning in his chest. He could feel the echo of her body against him, mirroring where she lay against Finn, and he breathed it in deeply.

"Finn wasn't kidding. That's amazing. I had no idea that those machines were so complex. I was pretty impressed with the whole planes thing, but this just sounds on a different level completely."

He listened to her very intently. As much as Finn wanted to just zone out and watch Rey explain something she was so passionate about, he really did try to understand it. Unfortunately, this seemed really beyond him.

"I like listening to you explain things." Even though he didn't really understand the subject matter, she was really good at telling him about it. "You're beautiful when you're in your element. I guess that's more computers than plants these days."

Not that her passions have changed all that much, really.

"I'm sorry. We're, uh... a little behind, I guess. Modern technology has started leaving us behind in the last couple of centuries. Did you hear about mortals touching Earth's moon? I still can't believe it.

"But, really, we love listening to you. You're so passionate. It's... refreshing." So full of life. He'd nearly forgotten. Finn hugged her close without thinking, remembering when that life was snuffed out... He really wished he could stop thinking about that.

"Y-yeah, they are. It's one of the reasons why I wanted to go into them. It's always changing...and it would be a good job." Which...she may or may not have to do anymore, but something to dwell on later. At least both men didn't seem annoyed with her ramblings, and were trying to understand her.

Rey shook her head at Finn, turning slightly to look at him and ignoring the compliment he gave. She...always thought of herself as plain, but if she breathed it out loud, Finn and Poe would instantly dispute it and it might make Poe upset. The last thing she wanted.

"No, nothing to apologize for. Means we could visit museums together, learn and do different things.." Get them caught up if they wished. "I can't imagine you'd want to keep up with things since the accomplishments of mortals I probably less than what you can already do--but the moon landing was huge. It was a break through."

But, yeah, she'd have to get them caught up a little, technology wise. Assuming they'd want to. Not to the level that she was studying at, but basic things. If anything it would give them the chance to enjoy each other's company, and allow them to learn more about her and vice-versa.

"To be honest, I've always wanted to try gardening, but never had the time. It was either working or, studying, or working another job." Really, she didn't have much free time for herself, though that probably would change soon enough.

She turned her head back to Poe and tried to reach out to him with her hand.

"Please?" She wanted him to come closer. She wanted to hold his hand, or hold some part of him. She wanted that sense of togetherness again. She needed to get used to him again, one small step at a time.

“I could get us to the moon if I felt like it,” Poe interjected. It was impossible to tell if he was bluffing or bragging or joking or a mix of all three. He said it completely straight faced.

“You’ve got all the time in then universe, now. Whatever you want to do, you can do it. You can slow time down here, if you want to rest between excursions with the mortal world without wasting any time. You don’t have to worry about bending to the world anymore, Rey.”

He felt his heart thump heavily against his chest when she reached out, and he couldn’t help himself- taking her hand and threading his fingers between hers, squeezing tight.

He’d never been able to deny her.

“The world will bend to you.”

Poe probably could get them to the moon but he wasn't a mortal strapped to a rocket either. Finn still thought the feat had been admirable enough and shot a teasing smirk at Poe. Especially when his lovers finally took hands again. He wasn't sure he could get happier than this.

"You can have anything you want. What you can't accomplish, we'll do it in your name. Anything." She was going to be spoiled. Finn was looking forward to it.

"But I would love to actually be able to keep up with the mortals for a change. They're interesting. I'd love to see more museums with you, too... You always did love to learn new things. I'm glad you still have that."

Rey stared at Poe in both awe and a bit of disbelief. Years of science classes told her that wasn't possible, considering the lack of oxygen on the moon, and the fact it was IN FRIGGIN' SPACE, but who was she to argue with him? She had to be open to it, otherwise they would continue to but heads.

She blinked rapidly, trying to wrap her head around that concept. That she wasn't a mortal, wasn't an ordinary human, but it didn't click in her mind. Even as Poe threaded their fingers together, squeezing her hand and made her feel complete again. Anything she wanted? There....there wasn't much she'd want after this. he had the two of them, she had her family, she had people who cared about her. What else could she possibly want?

"I don't need the world to bend to me..." Rey began, gently tugging Poe's hand to bring him closer to her and Finn. She squeezed his hand in return and touched the back of his hand to her cheek. Rey turned her head slightly, pressing a kiss to his fingers.

"I only need you two. That's all." She wasn't the same as before. She had an appreciation for the little things, and material things didn't interest her--not that they had back then, but even more so now.

"We could look into getting cell phones for us, a way to keep in touch or to take pictures, or use different apps." And a variety of other things too.

"We could do something tomorrow, the three of us...and I'd really like that tour, if you're still willing."

Great. Now he had to figure out how to get his lovers to the moon. He couldn't very well see the look on Rey's face and not take them to the moon, now could he??

She drew his hand to her lips and Poe felt his heart do a little lip, drawing closer as if incapable of escaping her gravity well. Gods, but he wanted to kiss her. He was so close - his lips parting slightly - but then he remembered the whole slow command and he stopped himself, tilting his chin so that instead his forehead just lightly bumped into the side of her head and then stayed there. He was so close that his breath was on her skin, but he resisted the urge to press his lips to it. It was intoxicating, being this close, and almost painfully bittersweet how badly he wanted to hold her and how much he had to hold himself back.

It only got worse.

I only need you two, she said, echoing words he'd said thousands of years ago without even realising it. When they were afraid that their union might bring the wrath of the other gods - that there might be 'rescues' to the underworld to come and bring Rey back to the light. He'd declared that it didn't matter - that if anyone tried to separate them, he'd burn the whole underworld to ash around them. That as long as they had each other, he would be whole.

And then she'd been torn from them.

He barely heard the talk about cell phones - though he vaguely knew what those were - he only came back out of his thoughts when she mentioned a tour.

Yes. Tour. Maybe she'd gain back more memories. Maybe then she'd want to be one with them again.

"Yes," he said, his voice strangely thick. "I'm still willing."

Finn's hand gently found the back of Poe's neck, running his fingers through the hair. The teasing was gone, replaced by concern. His husband looked pained over this now. Perhaps moving around would do them all some good.

He reluctantly peeled himself away from Rey after placing another warm kiss to her temple, standing up but holding his hands down to help her up. It wasn't like he was going to move very far.

"I'm not sure what cell phones are, but we'll get them if you think they're useful. There's plenty more to show you in the underworld, though. Maybe it'll help job your memory."

They could go over technology later. Right now, Rey’s attention was on Poe. He wanted more from her, she knew it—could feel it in her bones. She wanted to give him more, could feel it but she wasn’t ready. It would all be too much, too soon. He was trying to hold back, even if it pained him in the process.

She felt Finn’s hold on her lessen until he was standing up and offering to help her up...but Rey stayed where she was, holding Poe’s hand while breathing in his scent.

“Poe...” she murmured softly, turning her head slightly, just enough for her lips to ghost over his skin. Soon, she released his hand in favor of hugging him, holding him and trying to give him he wanted. To ease some of that burden. “I’m so sorry...I just need time, that’s all.”

Time was nothing to them. Not anymore, things would go back to how they were before and they could be together.

“Finn?” Yes, he just got up but, they all needed this. She turned her head up to him, silently asking for him to hug their husband too.

Honestly, Finn thought that getting up and moving, letting Poe have a moment to cool off, would be better for him. Smothering him in affection and telling him to go no further may just frustrate him. At the same time, it did ache deep in his chest to see his husband so despondent.

Apparently Rey felt much the same.

He stood there, half bent over, watching them for a beat. The soft warmth radiating from the image, something he didn't see Poe indulge in often, threatened his heart to stop. Naturally, Finn fell to his knees and quickly enveloped them both in a hug, holding his family close for the first time in so long.

“I know,” he murmured. He didn’t totally understand, but he was determined not to ruin this - not when she was already coming around. Normally time would mean almost nothing to him at all. Suddenly he was feeling the weight of it like never before, as if each minute could stretch into eons.

When her lips ghosted his skin they felt like they trailed fire, that bright burning need flaring in his chest. He was just about to force himself to disengage, to separate, when she unexpectedly wrapped her arms around him and hugged him tightly. For a confused heartbeat he wasn’t sure where to put his hands, and then he relaxed, wrapping his arms around her and hugging her tightly back. A warm, glowing love filled his chest, pricking at the edge of his eyes.

When Finn wrapped his arms around them, the feeling only increased two-fold, suffusing Poe with a genuine happiness that he hadn’t known for millennia. The desperate need ebbed away as for the first time in an age, Poe felt whole again.

The three of them holding each other, the emotions that washed over Rey were enough to make tears prick at the corners of her eyes. A white, hot feeling filled the cracks and holes that she didn’t know were there. She knew what both men meant to her. Knew how much they loved her and her heart returned each and everyone of those feelings.

She didn’t care about the tears that fell down her face, only hugging Poe all the more, wanting to make up for the years of being separated. Rey pressed another kiss to Poe’s cheek and then craned her neck to kiss Finn’s cheek too. They were fine, they were whole.

Rey didn’t dare move until she felt both men were okay. Until she felt their feelings had mostly settled. Little by little, she began to pull back from them, breaking away from the hug to stand on her feet and offered a hand to each of them. In her eyes was a faint spark of the light hey all felt. The same light that drew them to her when they all first met.

“Maybe...we should retire for the day instead?” Rest for the night and do a tour tomorrow or anything of the like. Either way, she wouldn't want to be far from either of them.

He was a lot calmer, by the time Rey pulled away, releasing her without complaint and pressing a quick kiss to Finn’s temple before he disengaged, too.

She was beautiful, standing before them, a light almost shining in her gaze, and he couldn’t help but feel like he was falling in love with her all over again.

He took the offered hand and then stood.

Ah. Right. Sleep. Technically he didn’t need it - though he enjoyed it - but she was probably going to want to keep to human rhythms for a while.

“Do- ah, do you want me to take you back?”

Finn knelt there and just watched her for a moment now. That spark in her eyes was... exhilarating. Like they had never left the time from before and everything else was merely a dream. Back when they had first fallen in love, exploring everything for the first time, every touch new. It was like he was there again.

His love for her was near to bursting because of it.

He took Rey's hand and stood with Poe, a little shocked at her words. "You want to stay the night?"

It was like they had switched almost. Poe wondering if he should take her home and Finn close to begging for her to stay.

“I’d like to stay for the night...if that’s okay?” If they had room, if she wasn’t in their way or anything. She was coming around, accepting the truth as it was. Though, she didn’t have a moment to stop and truly think about what being a Goddess actually meant and the memories that are still missing.

“If it’s okay, I wanted to grab my things from the Hostel and let them know I’m staying with family.” And also tell Rose so she didn’t worry. She’d hate for the other student to worry.

Rey had very little, just a duffle bag filled with what she needed.

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