The Queen of the Gods

"Getting there. What? Not happy to see me?"

"Due to recent events, I get suspicious no matter what god is visiting me mother." He explained to her with a small chuckle. "Once I find out why you’re here, then I will tell you if I am happy or not." 

"Recent events? Care to explain, darling?" Hera said with a small smirk of her own. "And I simply wish to discuss a few thing with you, about a future engagement I'm planning. I need peace during that day and I'm hopping you can hold off any plans or war for at least a few hours."

"… Will she always hate me so passionately?"

Slowly, Hera reached out to the other, fingers brushing lightly against his arm. "She is...upset. But this will pass. It always does."

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I went to art school when I was little. I took ballet lessons. I played a little kick ball. I was sort of into everything because I had too much energy and I didn’t know where to put it. When I was a preteen, I got into singing, and became really obsessed with it. But then, of course, that didn’t work out.

"Sorry—" He cleared his throat. "What, mother? Better for ya? I think so.” 

"Getting there. What? Not happy to see me?"

A bitter laugh issued from his throat, and Zeus sat up in the bed. “Which child isn’t causing trouble is the better question. Seems they’re always out to make my life and job a little bit more difficult.” He sighed. “No, it’s— It’s Enyo. I’m not sure what to do with her any more.”

"What has she done now?" Hera asked, standing at the edge of the bed near Zeus. "She's been causing more trouble than a country of mortals lately. This behavior must be stopped, Zeus."

"The children have caused a bit of a fuss— It’s nothing to worry about. It’s currently being dealt with as we speak." The anger, he meant. In the form of a storm. To accentuate his point, the distinct rumble of thunder came from outside. "See? Not all bad, then. How was your day, love?"

"A bit draining. The marriage I blessed lacked passion, lacked love. In fact, in lacked everything but political standing and an increased income," Hera said, turning towards Zeus as she spoke. "But what's done is done. Now, which child is causing trouble?"

Consider the crossroads crossed, dear.

Out of curiosity.

I give blessings to as many as I can. Deciding who deserves it is a matter of opinions. If the couple is truly in love I will always bless them. If not. I will at least give them stability. But even I cannot give happiness to every marriage. Especially to those who no longer believe in me. Why the curiosity?

"What?" 

"Is that any way to address your mother?"

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Consider the crossroads crossed, dear.

Hera, the goddess of Marriage and the Queen of the gods. That’s what you are, yes?

[Hera placed her hands on her hips, no longer feeling as agitated as before. Merely curious.]