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Letter To Poseidon S. P. D. Athena
Poseidon S.P.D. Athenae,

Salve! I would deeply like to apologize for my actions taken in Athens. I acted very childish, but in my defense, I was there first when I struck the Earth with my mighty trident and made that salt water well. It was a very good gift and it was better than everyone else thought. It provided the land with a very large supply of water from my realm. I don’t understand why no one loved it like I did! It would come in handy when you needed water and you were nowhere close to a water source. But I guess it was salt water, and undrinkable, but the Athenians were just grateful for my glorious gift! You came into the story way after me with that olive tree of yours. Sure, it was the first one and all, but I was there first
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It is just a small little city and I am one of the big three, you know? I should have a bigger city. After all, I live in one of the biggest places; the mare! And besides, I heard of these people called the Ionians, and they are supposedly really interesting. I think I will look into them. So anyway, if it makes you feel any better, I guess that place was perfect for you. Perfect size, perfect area. I think it will suit you. I wish you the best of luck with your new, wonderful place… But I must let you know, I might have maybe cursed Athens. But don’t worry, nothing bad will happen! I hope. I mean, I just made it so there wouldn't be as much water, but who needs water, right? You guys will be ok,
So anyway, I wrote this to say that you can have Athens and I can be a patron for another city, no hard feelings? You're my niece! We need to talk more! What’s been happening lately? I can’t remember the last time we saw each other! We should meet up at the forum sometime! It’s crazy how we can both live in Olympus but still never run into each other! And if you see your parents, let them know that I miss them and that they should come and visit me. We could go boating or something, all of us as a family! I haven’t seen Zeus and Hera in forever! It would be really great to find out how Athens goes for
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I am sorry I acted so ridiculous when I found out that you would obtain the great Athens. I acted like a child who got in trouble for drawing pictures on their tablet! I really feel stupid about it now that I gave Athens a little bit of water trouble. I still slightly wish that Cercops would have thought through his decision a little more than he did. I mean, he took a very short time, then he was done thinking about this decision that you should think long and hard about! Deciding on who to use as your patron for your city is a hard decision! It shouldn’t take two minutes! If he really did think about it, we both know where I would be and where you wouldn't be. Well, give a little pat on the head of that owl of yours for me and make sure to keep a keen eye on that Medusa! I swear she is up to no good! Again, I am deeply sorry about that little, useless curse I put on Athens. I really hope it won’t affect too much, but I am sure you and the city will be

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