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[ The room is pink. Pink, gold, and are those fluffy, clever bunnies-the-size-of-imps running around adjusting the statues? Might be. ]

Hey! Goddess of Love speaking! Pay attention. [ She's curvaceous, tall, and dressed in enough chiffon that you'd think physics would keep her covered up, and yet. ] Hi-iiii. My name is Aphrodite, you might know me by a bunch of other things.

Obviously this place is like Ares's wet dream with all the war biz going on, but that's not my jam. Love would be the name of my game. Problem is, I don't have anywhere for mortals to leave messages for me when I'm busy and I am so not answering calls for help on this locket indefinitely because, uh, I have a life, so here's the deal; build me a temple near the edge of Dorchadas and I'll give you a freebie. That babe you've had your eye on? I'll make them fall in love with you! Are you ugly as a toad? I'll give you a permanent make-over! This is a one-time thing because I'm feeling generous ... and clearly don't have any offerings coming in, ugh. Speaking of, if you want to leave cute shoes as a gift, I'm a size six.

So yeah! Get in touch.

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[Well, someone did once tell him that he'd make Athena proud. But that's not the point. Instead he just fixes her with a perplexed look suddenly.]

You seriously wouldn't care? Even if people knew how you could manipulate them? [He's not going to share. Not really, though he's definitely compiling mental notes for his own reference. He's still not entirely sure how he feels about the fact that she can basically manipulate people into whatever see personally sees fit, but with more questions maybe he'll be able to form a real opinion. It's a curious reaction nonetheless and the questions aren't asked out of malice, simply intrigue.]

Then I guess they'd be angry, but that's their problem and not mine. Don't care so much about what people think about you, Hiro, just be a good person and then the only one you ever need to really answer to is yourself. Loving yourself is all that really matters, otherwise ... how are we supposed to go on living?

Besides, I've had hate mail before. They smashed my temples a few times. You get used to it.

[…eh. What's "a good person" anyway? But it's something to consider and surprisingly, though a little vain, that's not entirely unsound advice. On the other hand though, not thinking about what people think of him has led to some tangled webs.

So instead he nods slowly, filing the rest of his questions away for later.]

I think I get it. [A pause.] You're not the first god they've brought here. Not all of them have temples or shrines…but I guess a small one wouldn't hurt? That still counts, doesn't it? [If Ariadne's taking care of something at Diasbaile, he can probably do something very, very small somewhere close to the castle.] Small shrine for a small favor though. Okay?

Edited (I keep forgetting to copy the rest of my reply I am so sorry) 2015-06-04 22:56 (UTC)

[ Tilting her head curiously, she nods after pretending to think about it. She really doesn't expect a kid to build anything impressive, so whatever he feels like making is a pleasant surprise. ]

Sure thing, Hiro. Shoot! What's the favour?

[Well now he has to build something impressive. He rubs the back of his neck, a sheepish grin following.]

A raincheck. [He has ideas of what he wants...but he needs to look into some things first. Research, too.] When I settle on one thing, I'd like to ask for it without questioning.

Nope, can't do it. You gotta tell me, I'm nosy. [ #MOM MODE ] But if you can promise me it doesn't involve hurting anyone else or yourself, I'll keep it a secret.

That's a pretty big promise, don't you think? [Maybe trying to flip this back around will help. That, and of course, just because the conversation's locked doesn't mean he trusts the lockets or anything.] You're the Goddess of Love, you should know that that's not always a promise you can keep.

[A beat.] But I don't plan on killing anybody with my bare hands or anything if that's what you're worried about.

I keep promises when they're close to peoples hearts, little detective. And you could kill plenty of people without using your bare hands, so don't pull that one on me. I raised Cupid, I know that look.

[Mmmmh. He narrows his eyes slightly, fingers of his free hand drumming on the top of his desk for a moment.]

...you give me an answer to one question I want an honest answer on, and I'll build you a small shrine. Better?

Okay, go on then. You're awfully twitchy, Hiro. I won't bite your head off or babble to anyone, don't worry.

[ Teenagers, jeez. Cupid never grew out of the shiftiness, sadly. ]

[He actually looks mildly affronted at being called "twitchy" (even though he knows he's acting like it now.) But he doesn't comment on that so he can focus on the question.]

Which do you think is more important? Protecting somebody you love from something dangerous, or protecting yourself from something equally as dangerous?

[ That's not what she was expecting, but she gives it the same level of solemn consideration that clashes with her usual bouncy, apathetic hype. ]

I think the real question is, could you live with yourself if something happened to them, and if not, why wouldn't you save the person you obviously love?

[There's a very long pause to follow that as he thinks it through. Those are good questions, but there are still problems with the answers to those questions.]

...right. That makes a lot of sense.

[He's going to treat it as a rhetorical question even though it might not be, and he knows the answer to both of those. He couldn't live with himself if something happened, but he also couldn't deal if protecting one person meant harming somebody else he cares about. It's complicated, but that's giving him something to ponder over and sort out on his own at least. They had a deal. She answered just like he asked, and now he has to uphold his end of the bargain.]

Thanks. I'll...get started on your shrine soon.

Hiro, don't do anything stupid, okay? [ Sometimes, very occasionally, Aphrodite can actually be an adult. Usually, it's around people she's worried about and Hiro definitely qualifies after that question. ] You can always come stay in one of my temples if you need to, I'll make sure you're safe. You and whoever else you need to protect.

I've heard that a lot recently. [May as well be honest about it. And it's a nice offer, it really is, and he can at least give a slight grin in response.] I appreciate the offer, but I don't think I can do that. Thank you though. Really.

[Another lingering pause.] I'll make sure to find something good for the interior of whatever I build. Promise. [That is to say he will most certainly remember what she's said and maybe even find some cute shoes as an offer.]

Oh, sweetie. [ SHE JUST WANTS TO SCOOP HIM UP AND SMOOSH HIM. ♥ ] Yeah, that sounds stellar. Gimme a poke whenever you've figured stuff out, okay?

For sure. I'll let you know. [There's a tentative grin and a short wave before he clicks the video feed off.]

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