{Phone Call To Aphrodite}

[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

Apollo has told me that he believes something is wrong. If there is, I'd like to help if I can.

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[venusingucci.insanejournal.com]

I've never really wanted power for its own sake, but I think this will provide the most satisfactory solution for everyone. We're spared the fighting, since you don't particularly want the throne to go to either you or your brothers. I finally get the admiration and respect that people have forgotten I should have since I first set foot on Olympus, and I think I've demonstrated I'm capable of being in charge of things. It spares us from a loveless marriage, and you can run off to your little flower maiden...

However. Timing on this will be crucial. Poseidon must not know until it is time for the throne to be taken. You and I both know he would never allow me to make an open bid against him. He wants the power and has no intention of sharing it. We'll have to be a bit underhanded about this, I'll admit, and pull something of a last-minute bait-and-switch. But, if you can help win the throne for me, I believe the rewards will be worthwhile.

[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

For what it's worth..I believe we could have been happy. And my offer of friendship is by no means retracted. I respect and care for you deeply.

I agree, and I'm willing to play my part.

[venusingucci.insanejournal.com]

I'm sure that ywe would make a splendid pair and even a lovely family. Probably a better marriage than any I've ever had. [her voice takes on an oddly brittle quality] But, it's her you want, not me. I understand that, so let me spare you both the anguish.

[breath to compose herself]

Anyway. I will be glad to have your hand in this with me.