Make a move on Juno

Juno leads Nereus through the winding paths of the village until they reach a small wooden shack. "This is where you will be staying for the night, Nereus," she says with a smile, opening the door and showing him inside. The shack is small but cozy, with a comfortable looking bed and a simple dresser.

Nereus can feel the heat between them, and the heavy flirting they've been doing since they first met is making it hard for him to resist. He takes a step closer to Juno and puts his hand on her waist. "Juno, I can't help but feel drawn to you," he says, his voice low and seductive. "I know we just met, but I feel like I've known you forever. Can we... be together?"

Juno steps away from him, her expression suddenly serious. "Nereus, I'm sorry, but I can't. You are a guest here, and we have rules. We cannot simply allow outsiders to join us in that way, not until they have earned their place in the village."

Nereus can feel his heart sink at her words, but he can also sense a hint of invitation in her tone. "What do I have to do to become one of you?" he asks, his eyes locked with hers.

Juno steps closer to him, her hand now resting on his chest. "Join us. Live with us. Learn our ways and serve our goddess. Once you have done that, and proven yourself to us, we can talk about being together. But until then, I'm afraid I have to say no."

Nereus nods slowly, trying to hide his disappointment. He knows he wants to be a part of this community, to learn their ways and their secrets. He wants to feel like he belongs somewhere, like he is a part of something greater than himself. And if that means waiting for Juno, then he is willing to do it. The thoughts of returning to Olympus are pushed to the back of his mind.

"I understand, Juno," he says, his voice soft. "I will do whatever it takes to earn my place here. I will start right now!"

Juno smiles at him, her eyes sparkling with something that Nereus can't quite read. "I know you will, Nereus. And I'll be here to help you along the way. We will start tomorrow. You earned a good rest."

With that, Juno bids Nereus goodnight and leaves him alone in his shack. Nereus lays down on the bed, his thoughts racing with everything he has seen and heard tonight. He can hear the sounds of the village outside, the laughter and music of the villagers. A couple moaning in lustful union in the shack next door.And as he falls asleep, he dreams of a future where he is a part of it all, where he is one of them.