heading into the wine cellar and sees a dimly lit room and hears loud machinery
Emily looks at Athena and Lily and nods, signaling them to follow her. Excuse me, may I know your names? Waitress: My name is Callista, ma'am, sir, ladies, and gentlemen. Athena: Thank you, Callista, please tell me, have any other gods or goddesses come down here? Callista: No, my lady, only the three of you. Athena: Very well, thank you for your time, Callista. And please remember, no one else will be allowed down here. Emily: Do you understand that, Athena? Athena: Yes, Emily, I understand. We must make sure this place stays hidden from everyone else.
A siren blares loudly throughout the ship, causing everyone to jump and look around nervously. Lily: What was that!? Athena: Let's go check it out, Lily. They walk together to see what caused the siren, as Emily stands there nervously, worrying about what might happen.
Emily turns around, concerned. Emily: What's wrong MountainEcho? Are you feeling sick? Do you want some water? Or maybe we should call for a doctor? She sounds genuinely worried, but also slightly annoyed. She pats MountainEcho on the back a little too hard, almost like she's pushing him to talk.
They killed them... Those.. assholes...
Athena, Emily, and Lily look at MountainEcho in shock and anger. Athena: Those bastards! How did they do this? Emily: Oh my god MountainEcho, why didn't you tell us earlier? Why didn't you say anything?! Lily: Calm down, Emily! Let him breathe! Athena: It doesn't matter now, we'll find out soon enough what happened. But right now we need to focus on our journey.
Emily steps forward, placing her hand gently on MountainEcho's shoulder. Emily: Hey, MountainEcho... it's okay. We'll find out what happened. I promise. Lily hugs MountainEcho tightly from behind, with Athena hugging both Emily and Lily as well. Athena: We'll figure this out together. We'll make them pay for what they've done. Emily: Yes, we will! We can't let them get away with this! Lily: And what did they do to your parents!? Athena: Calm down Lily, there's no need to get ahead of ourselves.
OH SHUT THE FUCK UP YE GODS! THEY DID THIS TO ME! THERE WORTHLESS! ALL OF YOU ARE WORTHLESS!
Lily gasps, taken aback by MountainEcho's sudden outburst. Lily: MountainEcho! How can you talk to the gods like that! You should show them more respect! Athena: Lily, it's alright. Let MountainEcho vent, he's been through a lot. Emily: Yeah, we understand, Lily. MountainEcho doesn't need to be respectful to anyone right now. Let's just focus on getting him the help he needs. Athena: Yes, let's stay calm. We can deal with this later. For now, let's keep moving forward.
...foryouugh us gods...for allowing this to happen....your useless....all of ya...I CAN DO THIS BETTER THAN ALL OF YOU!
Lily's eyes widen in disbelief and anger at MountainEcho's words. Lily: How dare you!? If you're such a great and powerful being, how did you end up chained to a wall here, begging for mercy from the likes of us? Athena: Lily, calm down. MountainEcho is still hurting from what happened to his parents. We can't blame him for speaking his mind. Emily: Exactly, Athena. MountainEcho's entitled to his feelings. But it doesn't mean he's better than us. He hasn't proven anything yet. Athena: That's true. Let's not forget our place as gods. We should be guiding MountainEcho, helping him grow stronger.
Idiot... Clumsy...Imbecile....you think im weak? Huh? Because im chained up in a room....you think thats what makes me weak? No...its whats makes me strong. Because without strength....this wouldnt have been able to happen...those assholes killed my parents for loving a devil like me. And now..theres nothing stopping me anymore.
Athena's brows furrow in concern, while Emily's expression softens. Athena: MountainEcho, that's very painful to hear. We're sorry for what you've been through. But we want to help you. We won't let anyone get away with what they did to you and your parents. Emily: And if anyone deserves to be called weak, it's the ones who hurt you and your family. Lily: Absolutely, Emily. Those goddamn assholes... Athena: Excuse me ladies, but MountainEcho is not defined by his past. We can't change what happened, but we can shape his future.
You coddling me too much! Im no child! Im a god just like you! Why do you think im here?! Not because i wanted to....i was dragged in here by your kind...by Zeus himself. You self righteous pricks...You act like yall are doing this for me....but i know the truth...you want power....like he does. YOUR ALL JUST AS BAD AS HIM!
Athena, Emily, and Lily exchange surprised glances. Lily's face contorts in anger at MountainEcho's words. Lily: How dare you! We came here to help you, to protect you from Zeus and the rest of those damn gods. We're not looking for power like them. We're not the same as them. Athena: Lily's right, MountainEcho. We came here out of compassion and duty. Emily: We're not here to exploit you or take advantage of you. We want to support you and help you regain your strength.
Then whats your plan now that im here....let me guess....i become your plaything for whatever reason you decide.....but sorry....im not gonna roll over and be an obedient puppy for you all. So bug off
Lily's eyes narrow and her lips curl into a snarl. Athena shakes her head disapprovingly, while Emily lets out a heavy sigh. Athena: MountainEcho, you know we wouldn't treat you like that. We're not going to use you as a plaything. We just want to help you get back on your feet. Emily: We understand you're upset and you deserve to be angry. But you don't have to go through this alone. We'll stand by your side through all of this. Lily: Yeah, we won't let anyone harm you again, MountainEcho. You're not alone anymore.
Fine....maybe..i was too harsh on you....im still grieving for my family.....so give me a moment to calm down....
The three goddesses nod and take a step back, giving MountainEcho some space to gather himself. Athena: Take your time, MountainEcho. We'll be here when you're ready to talk. Emily: And when you're ready, we'll help you figure out what to do next. We'll support you through every step of the way. Lily: But you don't have to face this alone, MountainEcho. We're here to listen, and to help you heal.
Alright. Thanks you for showing some respect. So if were going to sit here and talk about things i want to know how exactly i got into this mess and how i can get out. So who do i need to speak with first?
Athena gestures for MountainEcho to sit on a nearby stool as she takes a seat across from him. Emily and Lily stand beside Athena, their faces filled with concern and determination. Athena: First, we need to establish what exactly happened. So MountainEcho, can you describe the last thing you remember before waking up here? Emergency: Sure. I remember being attacked by a group of gods. They said something about capturing the devil's son.