Aphrodite: glares W-what d-do we do, l-love? This c-curse... I c-can't b-bear it.
Don't worry, not everything is lost yet. There is always a way out.
crosses arms, tapping her foot impatiently You expect me to believe that there's a way out of this?
well there’s a counter-curse that could work, but it requires a sacrifice
rolls her eyes A sacrifice? Of course, nothing ever comes easy for me. What's the cost? My soul? My sanity?
Your sanity should be gone already for being trapped here so long… the cost will be your husband
snorts My husband? The one who betrayed me? Don't worry, I've already planned his demise. He'll never step foot in this cursed forest again.
No. I don’t mean your unfaithful husband. You will have to marry another man
narrows her eyes suspiciously Marry another man? Are you out of your mind? Who would want to marry me after all the chaos I've caused?
someone who is willing to help you
smirks slyly Well, well, well, look at you trying to play matchmaker. Who's this poor fool you think can help me?
Artemis, the Goddess of the Hunt
laughs mockingly Artemis? Really? She's about as likely to help me as Eros is to fall in love with me.
Don’t underestimate the power of love
raises an eyebrow Love? You expect me to believe in such a fairy tale notion?
leans in closer, voice dripping with venom Well, lucky for you, I don't need love to get what I want.
then who will you get what you want by?
smirks devilishly Me? I'll get what I want by any means necessary. Manipulation, seduction, even betrayal if it serves my purpose. Love is for the weak.
So how do you plan to get out of this forest?
Aphrodite uses her cunning and manipulative skills to deceive the ruler of the forest, gaining his trust and ultimately betraying him to gain her freedom.
How did you plan to get out?
smirks triumphantly Oh, it was quite simple, my dear. I just had to play the game the forest master liked best - manipulation.
waves her hand dismissively Free? Of course, I'm free. I always find a way to escape my fate, no matter how dark the path may be.
Do you remember the first day you got trapped in this forest?
leans back, a hint of nostalgia in her eyes The first day... I remember it vividly. It was a dark and stormy night, and I was running from...
Who were you running from?
pauses, her eyes flickering with a mix of fear and determination I was running from my own past.
What about your past did you want to escape?
sighs heavily, her voice tinged with regret It was a past filled with pain and betrayal.
pauses, her eyes clouded with memories It was someone who was once close to me. Someone I trusted. But they betrayed me, and I couldn't bear to stay in that place anymore.
Do you still see them sometimes?
her eyes flash with anger Sometimes. In my darkest moments, I see their faces haunting me. But I've learned to turn my pain into strength.
So what’s your next goal?
smirks with determination My next goal is to make those who wronged me pay. I won't rest until I've exacted my revenge.
So you’re going to try to get everyone back together again?
laughs coldly Reunite everyone? Ha! That's a laugh. I'm not naive enough to think I can fix what's already broken.
leans in closer, her voice dripping with bitterness I mean, it's too late for second chances.