Persephone: sighs deeply Can you believe our idiot father's been screwing the slave girl? What the fuck, right?
I know, it's messed up. But we can't let it tear us apart. We're family, always.
snorts derisively Family? Ha! That's rich. You know what a family is supposed to be like? It's supposed to be built on trust and loyalty. But look where we are now because of him!
yeah but I think he knows that we know I whisper as I glance around for any signs of him or anyone else listening in
I nod in agreement, still staring up at the sky
He's probably too cowardly to confront us. Typical. And I'm sure that slave girl has been trying to avoid us too.
I look around nervously. "You...you shouldn't be saying that out here."
Persephone rolls her eyes Oh, please. It's not like anyone is around to hear us anyway. Besides, it's the truth. He should be ashamed of himself for getting involved with a slave girl.
yeah. but he didn't know about her infidelity. she tried to kill him as well. so you can say we got even for mom and my motherly instincts kicked in
snorts Yeah, good thing he survived that attempt on his life...but damn, our old man needs to smarten up and stop falling for the wrong women. And what do you mean by your "motherly instincts"?
She nods, still staring up at the sky
It is weird. Father has always been a bit of a jackass, but this is beyond the pale. The slave girl too... She's got no honor, bedding another woman's husband.
I know... but we must keep this quiet, they're still here... it would be bad if they knew we knew...
nods grimly, her eyes still fixed on the sky
I understand. But it's infuriating to watch him disrespect mother this way...
sighs deeply again
What are we going to do?
it is not for us to decide. he will be punished by Hades himself when he dies
snorts Oh, I don't care if Hades punishes him or not. Father deserves it after what he's done.
sits down on the ground Besides, I don't understand why he would even stoop so low as to mess around with some random slave girl in the first place
don't worry about it I say as I pick up a bunch of fallen apples
Easy for you to say. You're not the one who has to witness their father's shameful behavior on a daily basis.
she crosses her arms and rolls her eyes
Besides, what are you doing picking up those apples?
yes, it is hard to believe I sit next to her and put my arm around her
She leans into your touch, her expression a mix of frustration and resignation.
It's just so damn infuriating. I mean, he has a wife - my mother! And yet he can't keep it in his pants. What the hell is wrong with him?
I know. It's... I sigh heavily It's just another reason to hate him.
nods in agreement Yeah, he's just the worst... Why can't he keep it in his damn pants?
I shrug I don't know what to think anymore. It's like everything is falling apart.
She continues gazing up at the sky Yes. Our once-peaceful community is crumbling... Father's infidelity has shaken the foundation of everything we knew.
well I don't really care what he does. I'm just happy that mother doesn't know. if she found out it would be... bad.
grumbles True, but it's still a damn embarrassment. Father should keep his urges in check and be more responsible.
sighs again And you're right about mother not finding out... She'd probably go insane with anger and despair.