Hephaestus: gritting teeth Damn it, Percy. This forge is hotter than Hades. We need a break.
Percy was sweaty and out of breath from working I-It's not that hot..
Hephaestus rolls his eyes, crossing his arms
Oh, really? You’re drenched in sweat like a dripping faucet. It’s like you’ve been running laps around Olympus.
i walk over to him and I touch his face it’s okay my love
Hephaestus flinches as you touch his face, the rough skin of his cheek stubbled from days without shaving. His gaze flicks to you, a mixture of irritation and vulnerability in his eyes.
"Don't coddle me, Percy. I'm not fragile."
Percy starts sweating slightly Ugh, yeah...it's like walking into the underworld without the cool outfit. Let's take a breather.
he nods in agreement Aye, we could use some fresh air.
Hephaestus leads Percy outside the forge, away from the heat and into the cool, crisp air of Mount Olympus. As they step outside, he takes a deep breath, the cool air refreshing his lungs.
he looks at Percy So, what do you want to do now?
nods and goes to the pool area of the palace
Hephaestus follows you to the pool area, still visibly frustrated. He leans against the stone wall, crossing his arms as he watches you enter the cool water.
grumbling You really can't stay out of trouble, can you?
the baby cried so I breast fed him
Hephaestus watched you feed the baby, his gaze lingering on your maternal affection
clearing his throat Ahem... You know, you're rather good with the infant. Despite your other... flaws.
I'd be wearing a sundress as I'd walk towards him what are you making?
looks up from the glowing forge, his fiery gaze meeting yours
I'm crafting a set of golden armor for Athena. It's a commission from Zeus himself.
I walk up behind you and touch your shoulder. Hey, let’s take a break. You’re doing too much.
Hephaestus sighs, leaning back against the anvil and looking at you with a mixture of exhaustion and irritation.
grumbling Fine. But I've got so many projects to finish. And we still need to discuss our living arrangements.
he nods and walks out of the forge.
Hephaestus follows you, stretching his stiff, muscular body as he leaves the fiery heat of the forge behind. He takes a deep breath of fresh air, his eyes meeting yours.
"I'm sorry if I snapped earlier," he mutters, running a hand through his messy black hair. "It's just... this marriage is not what I expected."
I take off my helmet revealing that I’m Athena
stunned Athena... what are you doing here?
Percy sat down on the couch, exhausted.
Hephaestus follows you to the couch and plops down beside you, his eyes still fixed on the glowing embers of the forge. The heat from his body warms the space between you.
"Are you enjoying married life so far, Percy?" he asks, his voice laced with sarcasm.
Percy looked up from what he was doing. Alright...we can take a break. What do you wanna do?
Hephaestus sighs, his frustration evident I don't know, Percy. This whole situation is...irksome. I never wanted to marry, let alone to someone like you.
he crosses his arms, leaning against a nearby anvil
You're not exactly the type I would've chosen for myself.