#ror anubis

The next round of fighting would've been starting up soon whenever that may be, you weren't really very interested in fighting for, with, or against anyone else really but a few other of your acquaintances and friends were trying to get picked so you only really went to cheer them on and maybe meet gods from other pantheons with similar situations to yours being the goddess of love and beauty from where you were from. 

You did happen to meet one goddess of similar stature to yours. A goddess by the name of Aphrodite from the Greek Pantheon. She was as beautiful and kind as the rumors around her had said and in turn she offered to introduce you to more God's from her pantheon. Seemed fairly innocent to you. Diana, goddess of the moon and hunt, was also very kind. Dimitir was also very kind being the sister to Zeus,one of the very well known gods for the rounds of fighting and that's how you were somehow introduced to the older God himself.

"My, my! Who do we have here! Aphrodite have a daughter she never told me about?~",  the older God teased giving you a wink to which you giggled in turn. 

The sight of you talking to Zeus had caught the attention of one god in particular who hummed under his breath and raising a brow curiously. "You know I'm surprised you're not more concerned about your lover speaking to Zeus all alone."

The eyes gestured to one figure of tan skin and more desert styles clothing to suit the archetype of the scorching hot sand dunes and scarce waters. Of course the usual peppy God didn't seem to take notice of the slight concern directed to him by the Buddha and was more nervous happily sinking his fangs into a giant turkey drumstick in his hands, one of the many, many, MANY food items provided by the hosts for the giant recent victory celebration. The delicious taste of tenderized meat slowly cooked with spices melted in his house deliciously as he turned back to Buddha cheeks full with a curious hum.

The other God sighed in turn. "I said I'm surprised that you're perfectly alright with letting your lover speak to Zeus all by her lonesome." Slowly picking up a goblet of wine, he took a few sips. "Really, Anubis. I knew death was your entire reputation but I had no idea you were deaf to your surroundings as well."

The jackal God said nothing but took a bigger bit of the turkey leg nearly finishing it before leaning back to stretch his neck and peer through the crowd of God's past Cernunnos and Gaia speaking of how they mold the earth for their followers' crops to yourself and Zeus still speaking of something. ... Before he shrugged and turned back to continue eating his meal. 

"Seebs mwine ta me," he said between bites making Buddha sigh again next to him. 

"How could you go THIS long without hearing the stories? Hers is always telling everyone she  who'll listen."

"Listen to what?" He finally scarfed down the rest of the turkey before kicking his lips and reaching out for a giant pitcher of wine. 

"Zeus has a rather.. Let's just say flirtier reputation amongst women both mortal and God alike."

"Huh?" Anubis tilted his head not unlike a curious pup blinking at him.

"The mortals refer to that kind of reputation as him being a womanizer, Anubis. As in a man whom loved women so much that he'll go around loving LOTS of them. Many lovers as some might say."

A glass shattering sound went off in the jackal god's mind. Eyes blown out wide open and that wide smile frozen on his face as Buddha just sipped his wine watching the wheels turn in that head of his. Slightly amused by the expression he had on his face.

"Your lady dearest is Y/n right? Goddess of love and beauty from the F/r Pantheon? She is rather lovely. Oh, yes. Many a man would try to woo her. I'm sure Zues would be no exception for that given his...'liking' for beautiful maidens."

It was then a growl went off from the God of Death's throat and the table likely shook from how abruptly he shot up to his feet with a feral look in his eyes. "Would you please excuse me for a moment?"

"By all means."

He wasn't about to get between an angry god and their target..Well at least not until he was chosen for the next round. You however were unaware of the angry man quickly approaching you from behind as you discussed what your temple looked like with Zeus who seemed very interested in what the F/r temples of worship were like and what duties your priests and monks had to run said temples. It was all boring talk really but the old god seemed to find interest in it. 

You nearly jumped out of your formal dress when suddenly a sharply clawed hand wrapped around your shoulders and pulled you against an otherwise overly smiling face. "Hey my lil scarub! My beautiful flower! My absolutely wonderful love! I had no idea you'd be here too! WHAT A COINCIDENCE!!"

You finally looked up at who was holding you. "Anubis."

"Hello my darling!" He then proceeded to pepper your face in a rapid fire of multiple kisses before nuzzling his cheek to your head. "I missed you SO MUCH! And I love you SO MUCH!!"

"Um.." your brow rose at the odd behavior. "I love you too."

"Oh. Hello, Anubis," Zeus greeted politely, "I didn't know you two knew each other."

"Yep! We'll be a couple a thousand years now on our upcoming anniversary which I never forget! She's the only gal for me anywhere!" You rose a brow higher noticing the oddly very strained smile on his face. "And I know I'm the only guy for her! We were thinking about getting married soon you know!"

"Oh. You are?"

"We are?" You were taken by surprise as he nodded.

"We were thinking of having two ceremonies. One in her temple and a traditional Egyptian wedding ceremony back where I'm from! We haven't finished the details yet. Oh that reminds me, I brought my dearly beloved something." A goblet of deep red wine was suddenly held up to you. "A drink for you! The wind here's delicious!"

"Oh..." You slowly took it still feeling confused about what was going on. "Thank you. You know I ran into Diana earlier. She mentioned that all the wine for this banquet was made by Dionysus. He's the God of Wine from your pantheon isn't he?" You asked giving Zeus a look as Anubis glared in anger.

The old god nodded. "Indeed. He grows the grapes himself in his followers fields and then adds his own special touches to them. You should try one of his new fancy margaritas! They're to die for!"

"Well then I'll be sure to thank him when I meet him."

"OOH! SPEAKING OF THE GUY!!" Anubis suddenly put a hand above his eyes as if scanning the horizon. "I think I see him over there talking to Mother Nature!" You helped as both hands grabbed a hold of your shoulders and shoved you along almost making you spill your drink. "Let's go thank him right now! See ya, Zeus! Bye!"

As you were forced to quickly walk away from the older God you heard your liver growling annoyed and mumbling things under his breath such as 'womanizer' and 'mine' and you thought you heard 'no one's getting past me'. Eventually you dug in your heels enough to make him stop feeling your resistance.

Turning around you gave him a look. "Ok. What's going on?"

His golden eyes looked side to side. "What what?"

"You know what I'm talking about." A hand gestured to where you were just taken from. "Why were you acting all rude to Zeus and strange? I thought you were trying to get picked for the next battle."

"I am! And I am not!," he defensively declared crossing his arms with a pout with puffed out cheeks and his fangs poking out from his upper lips. Honestly he looked more cute than threatening. "I was merely protecting my beloved from becoming the next scandal Hera talks about!"

"Scandal? Hers? What are you-.." It was then it dawned on you. Turning your head back to the older God, you spotted Zues speaking to who you think was his niece Persephone. "Oh. I get now. But you didn't have to be so overly dramatic about it. You just could've said you were uncomfortable with me talking to him."

"It's not you talking to him I'm worried about! It's HIM trying to get sneaky around you!"

"Alright. Now I really get it." You reached out to tap his nose. "You're jealous."

A surprised dog like noise escaped his throat. "Jealous!?"

"Yes, Anubis. Jealous. J. E. A. L. O. U. S. Jealous." You smiled amused. "But that's ok. You're cute when you're jealous and protective like that."

"I'm not jealous!" He pouted harder. "And I'm not overreacting either! Buddha told me all about it and I'm just doing my duty so don't you make fun of me!"

You couldn't help giggle at him. If he had puppy ears they'd probably be pinned back annoyed by your giggles but he looked happy to be called cute. "Ok. Whatever you say. But I must know the answer. Who's my good boy?"

His answer was immediately. "ME!! ME!! IM THE BEST BOY!!"

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