Pallas Athena was another one of her names. Aegis could also mean her cloak and Zeus’ shield.
@RedRoses, I’m sorry for sounding combative, I just have been having a tough time juggling my coursework, social life, and work these past few months. My earlier comment was meant to be a statement, not an argument and I can’t even think straight at this moment to develop a proper argument.
I just wanted to pop in and let you know that I’ve been stalking this story and I love it to bits an pieces. It has to be one of my favorite things ever, it’s just so good. It’s beautiful. Your writing is fantastic and the story itself is so compelling… Like, I’m already torn between Adonis and Aeson and we haven’t even met the latter yet. Also, cool dad Hades. I have my fingers crossed for my mc.
I’m also loving the customization, not just for the looks but for how distinctly we can make our character behave. Thank you so much for sharing this. I eagerly await more.
Yes, I can already imagine Athena trying to educate the MC in proper fashion.
Athena: “MC! Those piercings and tattoo are absolutely horrendous! Here, I shall show you the attire fitting for the Bearer!”
MC: “But…but Aunty, those neon outfits are from the 80s, they are horrible!”
Athena: “To think humans have discarded these masterpieces for skinny jeans! Are you questioning MY wisdom, child? These clothing will emphasize your features and BOLDNESS. Now wear them from now on, my child.”
MC: groan
MC hesitantly puts on 80s clothing Athena’s and Aeson’s relationship points maxed Everyone else’s relationship points decreased by 50
Why do I all of a sudden get the feeling that while Auntie Alice was a WONDERFUL guardian, she was that parent who was just, stuck in the past as far as trends go?
Like, awesome uncle Henry and “Groovy” Alice. Had to have been some FUN sleepovers with Mia’s friends.
Though, it’d be even FUNNIER if this talk was had RIGHT before the MC and the RO go on a date/have a moment. “YOU MUST FASHION CORRECTLY.” Aaaaaand the next scene cuts to Calypso literally rolling on the floor laughing at a miserable Mia.
Didn’t someone sync that aerobics routine to Shake It Off (and it worked really well)?
The mental image that Athena has a special place in her heart for the 80s though has me in stitches. Like imagine if she plays shipper for the MC and her reference of choice is “Say Anything”
Oh my gods, if Aeson winds up being this narcissistic overconfident drama boy I’m gonna be the happiest player in the world. Especially if they have crippling self-esteem and are buckling under the pressure of being ‘Chosen’ and having LITERAL GODS watching your every move (and knowing that you’re being a pawn in some game you can’t even begin to understand)
I can’t believe how invested I suddenly got in this THANK YOU.
This was just a random thought but when you choose to sit with Calypso, Saint and Adonis with everyone looking your way, be it with hostility or otherwise, am I the only one that felt like The Avengers?