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[b][center][color=papayawhip]APHRODITE[/color][/center][/b]
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A lot has happened at once that Aphrodite needed a bit of time to fully understand everything. Morrigan explained the mystery regarding Hephaestus' death and Hermes and Loki made snide remarks about the whole situation with Aphrodite just rolling their eyes at them. It's a wonder why the irresponsible ones would even be here if they didn't want to be here or have no intention of helping them with the situation at all. Anubis expressed his condolences for the Greeks at which Aphrodite smiled sadly and nodded as a sign of her gratitude. Thank goodness there were still level-headed gods in this room.

Aphrodite sadly watched as Eros left the room followed closely by Apollo. It looked like her way of helping had the opposite effect on some gods. She looked around and saw the expressions on their faces, turning from dream-like bliss to heartbroken frowns. Aphrodite winced at herself, it seemed like she messed up big time. Whatever chance she had left on fixing things up with her son was now all thrown out the window because of what she did. Ares left the room too but it wasn't a big deal for the love goddess. She saw the solemn way Poseidon held Hera's hand and for once, the queen of the gods was silent. She wanted to express her sadness to Hephaestus' mother too but she didn't think that Hera would accept Aphrodite even at this time.

At least, it seemed like not all the gods didn't take Aphrodite's power negatively as Heracles seemed to be in high spirits after taking in the effect of her power. It's a wonder why she hadn't hooked up with him yet all these years. All the ladies were swooning over him and Aphrodite was one of those ladies who admired Heracles and his very godly physique. She may or may not vaguely remember those few times where she drunkenly spent several nights with Heracles in his chambers while Ares wasn't there to fulfill her needs. It may look like it was time for her to relive those nights together with him. 

[color=papayawhip]"Oh Heracles, still as hunky and suave as ever."[/color] Aphrodite said after giggling and smiling sweetly at him. Now would not be the right time to express her wanting to 'catch up' to him. Maybe she'll do it later when the Conclave has ended.

Aphrodite saw the way Tlazolteol give her a loathsome glance. She really just thought she was helping; if they were all in their godly forms, Aphrodite's powers might've given them a huge positive boost of emotions and such. Sadly, being mortals complicated things and no doubt the memory of their loved ones brought them more pain than pleasure instead. The love goddess could only wince, bringing her hands together and mouthing 'Sorry' at her before giving the filth goddess a small nod as her way of apologizing. Xolotl, a member of Tlaz' kin, spoke to the gods remaining and asked if anyone might've had a grudge on Hephaestus. 

[color=papayawhip]"Can I say something first?".[/color] Aphrodite held up her hand, deciding to speak her truth in front of everyone still present. 

[color=papayawhip]"When I first walked into Mount Olympus, it was Zeus' idea for me to be married to Hephaestus as a way of preventing an all-out war with all the male gods wanting to possess me. I mean, I couldn't blame them. At first, I was outraged knowing that I, a goddess of love and beauty, would become the wife of one of the ugliest gods in existence. Hephaestus didn't seem to mind my coldness towards him; every single day since we first became husband and wife, he would create the most beautiful jewelry and accessories for me, including the cestus, a girdle that can make its wearer even more irresistible to men. Despite being married to him, that didn't stop me from committing adultery. A woman has her needs and Hephaestus, bless his heart, was not even enough to satisfy me. I have been in bed with many male gods and mortals alike: Ares, Adonis, even Poseidon, to name a few. 

When we got cursed by the Colossus to be trapped in the mortal world, I admit that I didn't even find Hephaestus. I was so happy that I'm finally free from him completely and I can sleep and be with whoever I want. I've never felt more alive. As time went by..."[/color] Aphrodite paused to take a breather first before continuing. [color=papayawhip]"As time went by, I realized that I'm a complete idiot. Despite all the men I've slept with before, only Hephaestus was the one who truly loved me the way I am. No matter who I meet up with, no one could compare to him. He has endured so much pain and hardship in his life, yet he still found the beauty and goodness in the world. I-I took his love for granted because I thought I could find someone better than him but no. There was no one like Hephaestus, and I fully regret that I didn't give him even a fraction of the love he gave me."[/color]

Aphrodite wiped a tear rolling down her cheek while clearing her throat. [color=papayawhip]"I want to help bring my ex-husband's death to justice but I understand that we have no solid evidence for now. Still, I want to help in any way I can. If there's anything you all might learn from me is to not take love for granted. With a god-killer on the loose, we do not know if we would even still be here tomorrow. My only advice is... When you have someone dear to your heart, you must express your love for that special person now more than ever. You might never have another chance."[/color] Aphrodite finally said, especially looking at Anubis knowingly as she saw the way the Egyptian god looked at Bastet.
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