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[halforc]

Before long everyone on this island will have seen what's beneath my clothes.

[ Grumpy halforc is grumpy. ]

[paramounts]

Hmm, well for the record, the picture that Beau gifted to me has been kept for my eyes only.

[She doesn't know Lottie kept a copy!]

You have quite a nice everything, so I am surprised you do not flaunt it more.

[halforc]

[ He's shared so much of himself with Aphrodite already, it feels natural when he doesn't have to second-guess opening up a little more. ]

I was teased growing up, I didn't do it all at once like a human. Physically, I mean. They made fun of me. I don't really like being ... exposed.

I guess I still feel a little bit like that ugly kid.

[paramounts]

[It's all fun and games but Fjord's admission is one that she's not expecting.]

Well, I do not know what the beauty standards are on Exandria, but if you are considered ugly I think I would like to go visit.

[Said with a small laugh but there's a somber tone to her voice. It sometimes feels strange, to have such a rift in life experiences between herself and others and sometimes it is hard to bridge that gap. Her voice turns more serious:]

Do you feel that way when you are with me?

[halforc]

I really was ugly, this isn't a "woe is me" thing. I had my knuckles drag on the floor for a year, my shoulders and head got bigger while my legs were still a child's. Orcs age rapidly but my other blood slowed the whole process down, here and there.

I know I look alright now, it's ... I'm fine.

[ Now he's paranoid that this sounds like a sob story, ugh. He doesn't want to be that person.

A soft laugh puffs free. ]

You've only ever made me feel good, I promise.

[paramounts]

[She puts a hand over her mouth to hide a fond little smile. Oh no. She can't really imagine it, although picturing a little Fjord running around with too-long arms is charming.]

That sounds like... an awkward upbringing. It is hard for me to imagine, since I did not have any childhood at all.

[halforc]

[ lil green gorilla. ]

So fancy, being born straight out of the sea.

[ He likes to imagine she shot straight out of it like an arrow, heh. ]

Do you have any dominion over it?

[paramounts]

From the sea foam, specifically. It is much better than to spring from the head of Lord Zeus or somesuch origin like that.

[No shade meant, Athena.]

Unfortunately, that is entirely the great oaf Poseidon's realm. And I mean that affectionately.

[halforc]

Well, next time I go paddling in the surf, I'll send a little prayer to you anyway.

[ Which makes him wonder, tilting his head ... ]

Could you hear me if I did that? Like ... could I Commune with you?

[paramounts]

Mmm, it doesn't work quite like that here. It seems my powers have been dampened somewhat since I've arrived.

[It's like being blocked out from viewing Zagreus all over again.]

But I have not given it much thought. Try thinking of me now, dear and I'll tell you what I feel.

[halforc]

Okay, but if you hear me that's on you.

[ He laughs under his breath and thinks about her as asked to, her smile and laugh and the way she feels pressed up naked against him. Mmmm. ]

[paramounts]

[There's a pause as she concentrates. Then:]

No specifics, but your heartbeat quickened. Were you thinking of something untoward, darling?

[halforc]

[ !! He always forgets she can read his heartbeat!! ]

There's nothing untoward about your beautiful face.

[paramounts]

You are absolutely correct.

And if you are in the sea, you can just visit my temple and say hello instead. That way I will certainly get your message.

[halforc]

Your temple is in the sea here?

[paramounts]

Oh no, that would be quite wet. Just near the coast! So if you are in the area you are always welcome.

[halforc]

Oh! I was going to say, I don't have my Water Breathing spell back yet [ or anything else ] but that would have been a useful location for keeping out the weirdos here.

[ Hmmm ... ]

No one bothers you on the island, do they? With unwanted attention, that sort of thing.

[paramounts]

Water breathing? Now I would like to see that myself when your powers return. Along with the others.

[This time not for thirsty reasons! She's just interested.]

Are you worried about my safety? I will reassure you that I am quite immortal, dear.

[halforc]

So if someone stabbed you, you'd just heal up? That kind of immortal?

... That came out really grim.

[paramounts]

[She just laughs, but when she speaks, her voice is slower. More serious.]

There is... precedent for gods being killed in the past. Typically that is the result of a quarrel between gods, however.

[Then, brightly.] And who would want to kill me?

[halforc]

[ Gods, he must sound like a lunatic, as if he's imagining random attackers bursting down her door with daggers. ]

No one! I just ... like knowing you're safe, that's all.

[paramounts]

[On the bright side, she's laughing about it. Honestly, it's not so odd, considering her other lover is the god of war. :x]

You're very sweet Fjord, this is why I adore you. But don't you worry, I am quite capable of handling myself should such a situation occur. There are many more powers at my disposal than simply making others fall in love.

[halforc]

Can you do that? Snap your fingers and make someone love you?

[paramounts]

Would that make you uncomfortable, if I said yes?

[Hm.]

It is a bit more complicated than that. I typically reserve my miraculous intervention for extreme circumstances. [Like promisingly the love of Helen of Troy in exchange for an apple, ahem.] I can snap my fingers and make someone absolutely weak at the knees with lust however.

[halforc]

Right, right, Goddess of Love, comes with the territory. No, that doesn't make me uncomfortable, per se. I generally assumed that was your wheelhouse.

[ He clears his throat, going for a casual tone. ]

You didn't do that to me though ... did you?