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Ares: *in the distance* Who’s the bloodthirstiest little puppy on Olympus? You are!

Artemis: *confused, creeping closer* What the-

Ares: *not noticing her, on the ground scratching the dog’s belly while it wriggles happily* Haha, you are so adorable! Look at you, you’re such a cute widdle baby! Oh, yes, you are, yes, you-

Artemis: Ahem.

Ares: *jumps out of his skin and bolts upright, keeping his gaze averted as his face flushes* I… I wasn’t doing anything.

Artemis: *raises an eyebrow* Sure you weren’t.

*They stare at each other awkwardly for a few moments, with the dog panting as she returns to Artemis’ side.*

Ares: …Not a word about this to anyone.

When Persephone is in the Underworld, Hermes delivers messages between her and Demeter and keeps Persephone updated on all the Olympian gossip. Especially in the beginning of her captivity marriage, he was a big support to her, helping her still feel connected to her mother and her home.

When Persephone is on Olympus, any time not spent with Demeter is usually spent with Hermes. They walk through the gardens together, sharing stories and laughing. Persephone is one of the few who can keep Hermes in check while still remaining patient and tolerating all of his pranks and awful jokes.

Hermes: Let me guess…… drowning?

Shade: -_-

Hermes: *wheezes like a dying horse for, like, the whole ride to the Underworld*

She taught him how to hold a spear, how to use an enemy’s weakness against them, how to win a war the most effective way, and he hung onto her every word.

His first battle comes, and he becomes so drunk on the bloodlust and violence that he forgets all of Athena’s teachings, and decides this is the path he wants to go on.

That’s when their relationship becomes strained; they’re always fighting on opposite sides, but they still remember those times before Ares became the God of War.