Divine beloved

 “Mortals, a god entertainment. But even sometimes, a woman can get bored if exposed everyday to the stupidity.” she blows out a puff of smoke, her figure is hazy because the room itself, was covered in insence so thick it covered most details. 

“My ambition is to create the greatest cybernetics this world has ever seen. My ambition is to have created such perfection that humanity can reach the bottom of the dungeon and finally see what all the fuss is about….”

“My ambition….” He paused to think…. did he actually want anything beyond that? “…..” He thought a bit more. “is to one day create cybernetics that allow a mortal to match a God in power. Cybernetics that even the GODS fear…. or at least desire.”

“….But…. if you told me such a thing, then I would have to see it for myself. Baseless rumor and hearsay is worthless to me…. but that is one thing I cannot pass up. Are you being serious? Or are you simply trying to get a reaction from me.”

 “I’m not Hermes, nor a trickster god. I simply want to see your ambitioun bloom.” she blows another puff out, seemingly content with that statement as the day continues to rise. Dawn is coming and there is no one else to enjoy it with. Her harem boys were all asleep and she remains awake. 

  “As long as this dungeon exists, we cannot even start a expedition.”

“I’ve heard rumors, but I’ve paid little attention to them. This city has everything I require…. and honestly, your Familia has proven to be everything I’ve wanted. Somewhere I’m actually wanted, resources I can use on important work…. a Goddess who actually appreciates what I do instead of trying to stifle my work….”

Though something was still missing, he didn’t know what. “I have little reason to go beyond these walls unless you request me to.”

 “Is that...the extent of your ambitioun? Well, I suppose you are a inventor.” as if that explained everything. Why not reach for the heaven’s? shake things up a bit? it was a bit disappointing since it didn’t bring any actual entertainment in her life.  

The night is paling to dawn, and Ishtar still wakes. Her own person somber for the moment. 

 “...”

She blows a ring of smoke out, guided by the fading lights of the night district. 

 “...”

“’Snatch’!? You wound me, Madam. Are your familiars got given hearts and minds of their own? Surely you would let one of them leave your family if that was what they truly wanted. If I am wrong in that, then I will apologize and inform my employer.” It took a great deal of cunning and self-control to continue that lie as she was supposed to; she hated being called ‘little girl’ so she had to exert incredible patience to overcome her volatile nature.

Lie. 

But ishtar does not show it. though her words were registered as lie...

 “They are my familia. People who bound themselves to their chosen gods. My amazons, my harem, they are all mine.” one leg crosses in front of the other, there is a majesty to her looks. Her eyes piercing through the other other... 

Oh, such a pointed question; it made it hard to come up with a good lie quickly. Luckily it was one of Larxene’s specialties.

“Well, I’m known to get into trouble now and then, but no ill will. We’re dealing in recruitment so it’s best not to offend the locals. I promise to be on my best behavior. Well…except when make use of the services you have here in my off time.” Partial truths and misdirection, that’s how it’s done. “Flirting aside, it’s not just your district. We’re scouting the entire area and I need to familiarize myself to find suitable candidates.”

 “Well, thats just making things worse for you.” the benefits of being in the know of local knowledge is that she can spot inconsistencies on the spot. and being a god, know lie will go unnoticed. Her eyes sharpen -