#I mean he is still also explicitly named as going to Cassandra’s bed so he is also keeping Hecuba’s other daughter as a sex slave

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Reading Euripides’s “Hecuba” and it’s fascinating that he has Agamemnon, specifically, oppose sacrificing Hecuba’s daughter Polyxena after the war to appease/honor the demanding ghost of Achilles. The Athenian leaders, Neoptolemus, and, very prominently, Odysseus, convince the Greek forces to sacrifice Polyxena; Agamemnon seems to be the major voice opposing it.

Iphigenia’s name doesn’t come up, but Agamemnon’s resistance to sacrificing Polyxena even though Achilles demands it, Polyxena’s dignity in going to her sacrifice—it all evokes Iphigenia so strongly. A sacrifice of a noble daughter to begin and to end the war. Agamemnon’s sympathy and even kindness to Hecuba after Polyxena’s death makes me think he’s thinking of his own daughter sacrificed at the beginning of the war—and after ten years of this, ending right back where he started, in a way. His sympathy to Hecuba is extremely personal. He knows. He’s sorry.

#I mean he is still also explicitly named as going to Cassandra’s bed so he is also keeping Hecuba’s other daughter as a sex slave #So like. Agamemnon. He contains multitudes. #But one of those things is just Normal Stuff That Happens To Losers Of A War #And the other is a call for unnecessary blood spilled based on a ghost’s pride #I mean Euripides is also 100% sympathetic to Hecuba and Polyxena and casting the Greeks as being cruel here #whole passages about the cruelty of war-captive slavery as an institution #But. This was fascinating and striking to me! #I am an Agamemnon Hater™ and I think Clytemnestra was Valid but also. He’s thinking of his daughter too #The Trojan War is a tragedy for everybody. There’s a reason no one but Nestor had a happy and easy homecoming after everything they’d done #but it’s interesting to see Euripides clearly thinking that Agamemnon uniquely feels what Hecuba is feeling #And is kind to her in her grief #tagamemnon #Euripides

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Everly Cassandra Rutherford: Part 5 Of My Cullen Rutherford One Shot Series

Summery: The gang meets Kat and Cullen’s baby girl.

Author’s Note: So just for reference for my brother’s inquisitor character I am using here he literally told me “Think Disney prince.” Just yeah. And because I don’t explicitly say it his name is Maximillion Trevelyan. He is a rogue assassin and apparently romanced Josephine which I did vaguely hint at. And damn right her middle name is honoring Cassandra. (Another idea of my brother’s.) As he so eloquently put it. “Cassandra. After Cullen’s close friend, who he deeply respects and works closely with, who he fucking trust to monitor him quitting his lyrium addiction.” Also I don’t know if they actually have Godparents in this universe but I am going to say fuck it and do it anyway. It’s fan fiction I can do what I want. hahaha Also sorry if I forgot anyone it’s hard to make it seem natural and also make sure I included everyone. Also apologizes if anything is out of character.

Rating: T

           Kat had just finished nursing the baby after getting a few hours rest when she finally nodded to Cullen that it was alright to let their friends inside.

             “Well now it’s about time.” Dorian laughed as he walked in and Kat laughed.

             “Sorry. I needed a few hours to rest first.” She explained.

             “Let’s see her then.” Varric told them with a grin.

             “You want to do the honors love?” Kat asked.

             “I’d love to.” Cullen replied before carefully taking their daughter from his wife’s arms and turning her so they could see her sleeping face. “Well everyone I hope you’ll welcome to the inquisition little miss Everly Cassandra Rutherford.”

             “She’s beautiful!” Josephine exclaimed.

             “I know several Orlesian nobles that are going to be very sad to hear this news. Congrats though.” Maximillion told them with a grin and a wink.

             “Very funny.” Cullen scoffed.

             “He is right though. “Vivienne laughed.

             “You gave her my name?” Cassandra asked sounds more then a little surprised.

             “Yes. You are a very trusted friend to both of us and we wanted to honor you for everything you’ve done for us. In fact we also wanted to ask you if you would be her god mother.” Kat told her with a smile.

             “You’re serious?” She asked.

             “Absolutely. It was decided almost as soon as we found out I was pregnant.” Kat admitted.

             “I would be honored.” Cassandra told them.

             “Who’s going to be a godfather then?” Blackwall asked.

             “Well we were actually going to ask Varric.” Cullen replied with a grin.

             “Surely you’re joking!” Cassandra explained.

             “What’s wrong? Worried she’ll grow up and love me more then you?” Varric joked. “Of course the answer is yes.” He added as he looked back at them.

             “We thought long and hard about this. We love you all and consider you all family, but that is what we had in mind.” Kat told everyone. “We know we live in difficult times and it is not the best time to have a child by any means, but knowing this baby will be surrounded by so much love makes it easier to imagine a future for her.”

             “Well Cullen is a great commander, and an honorable man. I’m still pissed his coat has more feathers than mine, but you’re in good hands.” Maximillion replied as he wrapped an arm around Josephine’s waist and pressed a kiss to her head.

             “So is now a good time to state the obvious?” Varric asked making Kat give him a puzzled look. “She got Curly’s hair.” He replied as Cullen just rolled his eyes and Everly started squirming in his arms and crying as she woke up as everyone laughed.

             “Hey now. It’s alright little one.” Cullen cooed as he gently rocked her in his arms.

             “It is true love. She obviously takes after you.” Kat pointed out.

             “She is far too perfect to take after me.” Cullen laughed.

             “Also you look good with a baby in your arms commander.” Josephine told them with a bright smile.

 “Well it is a sight I am sure you will all see often. And no matter what I think it’s safe to say we can all agree one at least one thing. That she is likely the safest baby in all of Ferelden and Orlais.” Kat chuckled.

 “Absolutely.” Leliana agreed. “And with the hero of Ferelden as her mother and the Commander of the Inquisition as her father she is bound to be exceptional as well.”

 “We’re just happy she is healthy. Luckily her being tiny seems to be the only negative effect of her coming several months early.” Cullen told them.

 “Yes we got very lucky. Her life will certainly never be dull that is for sure. Just look at all of her aunts and uncles.” Kat told them.

 “Well are you going to hog her all day Commander or do we get to hold her?” Dorian asked.

 “Just please be careful with her.” Kat pleaded.

 “Don’t worry we won’t let anyone drop her.” Leliana replied as she shot her a wink. Kat just grinned and lay back happily in the bed savoring sharing such a special moment with so many people that they held dear. She felt so blessed as she looked around the room as well. Good friends, an amazing husband, and now a perfect baby girl. She wasn’t sure what she had done to deserve her current life, but she thanked the maker for whatever it was.

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