Conversations

“Thank you for joining us, how are you James?” Hera asked “Occupied, no wait... fine?! I think that’s an adequate response!” James tried to respond in a way that was appropriate to the situation, “Are you well?” Hera queried and nodding James stated, “I’m healthy yes. I was bitten by an snake but it’s poison wasn’t deadly!” Hera nodded seeing the fang marks before watching as Persephone rushed up to hug him, “I’m soo happy to see you are well!” “Why are you here Persephone?” Hera walked forward with her notebook before stating, “We have been working on a solution and despite not reversing the serum you drank we have found two ways to simulate emotions or fix part of the Amygdala, however Asclepius has warned me about the problems with each solution” “Why are you here?” Persephone stated jabbing at Artemis who leaning against the nearest tree commented, “These are my forests and thanks to me you are having this private conversation!” “But why are you interested. It seems the complete opposite to what you would like” “I value his companionship. It isn’t based on sex or lust. We both have a common goal and that’s to find out everything we can on the beasts and animals that roam these forests. This is an mass improvement over our previous relationship...” “Previous relationship?” Athena queried which caused Artemis to now explain, “Well you only the rumours that I was not an virgin anymore; Asclepius lied for me. I’m not a virgin goddess anymore, James sort of... you know!” “I’m sorry Artemis; I was foolish and this is why me not having any feelings has helped people for the better” “It wasn’t that bad James, I’d imagine Zeus would have been worse and considering it’s now known to others, I wouldn’t mind doing it occasionally if it brought us closer!” “No. Don’t you dare try and take him away from me!” Athena threatened but for once the most unlikeliest of people was the calmest; Hera who began to speak once again, “It’s not that simple now shut up and listen.”

Hera looked over to the others before listing them began, “The first solution will simulate emotions almost like a jumpstart however it will require an overdose to work considering his condition which from Asclepius tests has an lasting effect on memories” “What effects?” Athena queried, “He believes it will cause memory loss, large chunks of it. He may even forget entire: events, people and areas but he can protect some areas of learning” “That doesn’t sound good!” Persephone responded but shaking her head stated, “The next one is worse. There is an new drug that can fix parts of his Amygdala. This will return most of his emotions and maintain his memories however he has evidence to suggest it will damage his muscles and joints which can cause paralysis in the long term. Asclepius can provide drugs to help protect himself from the long term effects but he can’t prevent him from time eventually taking it’s cause” “There is another option, we continue the research and leave him as he is for now!” “Could be a wise decision!” Artemis commented, “You would say that. It means he stays in your hands!” Athena growled which caused James to ask, “Why not ask me?” Hera opened the rule book bad pointing at the law that was relevant he nodded accepting it, “I’m incapable of making a decision because I can’t feel, apparently I wouldn’t be able to make an rational decision... so who will?” Hera looked at the other three women before stating, “You need at least two monarchs, which is me and Persephone to confirm it, your carer to state what she thinks is best and Artemis, your friend who will act on your personal behalf. We will vote and decide for you. If you wouldn’t mind leaving us!” he nodded leaving the area and with that the debate began.