A talk between Sally and Poseidon
Sally Jackson stood out on the balcony of her New York apartment rocking her newborn child back and forth. Her beautiful baby girl. It had been quite a few years since she’d done this with Percy.
It was a crisp and clear night. There had been a light breeze wafting through the air. Suddenly, on that breeze, for a brief moment she could smell the ocean and hear crashing waves.
Shortly after, she heard light foot steps. She didn’t need to turn around to know who it was. Allowing her to hear him at all was a courtesy considering he could’ve appeared right next to her.
“You didn’t even come see me with Percy when he was this little.” she said softly.
“Yes I did… you know I did.”
She did know. It wasn’t the same, but he did come to them once. Even though that was a risk. Percy was in the crib, her nearby. The exhaustion of caring for a newborn was catching up to her. For all intents and purposes, she was asleep when he arrived back then. Then, like now, she felt his presence even if she didn’t see him. She slept soundly the remainder of night, and awoke to a faint breeze and a peaceful content baby.
“Yes. I do, I just wish…”
Wish it could’ve been more. Wish he could have been with them. Wish the situation had been normal.
“As do I.” Poseidon said quietly.
“We made our choices.”
He was next to her on the balcony now. Hands on the railing, leaning slightly forward.
“Why are you here?” She asked.
These visits, especially to her, are few and far between. Which is fine. She’s made her peace with Poseidon and what they had. She just prays he looks after their son however he can, and is grateful for the time they shared together- and the son it gave her.
“To offer my blessing.”
“Not what? Mine? No. But she is yours. She is Percy’s sister. Allow me this.”
She locked eyes with him, and after a few moments slowly nodded.
He leaned in and whispered words in ancient greek. The was a faint glow surrounding the child that faded as quick as it had shown.
“Oh, time will tell.”
“Nothing bad. You trust me enough or you wouldnt have let me near” he chuckled.
“You dont need my permission.” She sniped back.
“All the same I asked.” Calm as ever.
They stood in silence for a while longer, just being. Until quietly he spoke again.
“Are you happy Sally?”
She didn’t know how long they stood there. Sharing each other’s company. Eventually Poseidon leaned over and lightly kissed her cheek
“Perhaps in another life…. we could’ve been happy as well?”
She smiled back at him, and said,
“I’d like to think so.”
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