SITUATION POST: JULY 21, 2013 (APHRODISIA)

[greekchorus]

[Today, a single rose has been placed at the feet of the statue of Aphrodite in accordance with the laws for celebrating Aphrodisia.

When you ate your breakfast this morning, you might have noticed it was delicious, even better than usual. Maybe the nymphs and harpies took extra care, or maybe there was a little Love Potion No. 9 in it.

Who knows?

OOC INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT CAN BE FOUND HERE.]

Comments

[wokethedragon]

It looks lovely, Anna. I'm sure you're doing him proud.

[The expert way Anna's woven her flowers into her hair is so elegant, it brings a light to Dany's own eyes.]

You look lovely, Anna.

[She is nothing if not completely honest.]

[perenials]

[ That just makes the blush on her cheeks deepen considerably, and she turns in her seat to face her friend. ]

Well, thank you! You look nice today as well. [ This is when she doesn't know what to say next. Sudden compliments tend to make her speechless. ]

[wokethedragon]

No, no, I truly mean it. You're absolutely radiant.

[For a moment, she sits down next to Anna at the table, a bit unaware of the rules for a moment. They'd fought them, after all, and the gods did nothing. Surely this meant that it was alright, now.]

Have you...changed anything, Anna?

[perenials]

[ Her eyes widen and her first instinct is to jump up, as if it would lessen and consequences to see her standing while Dany sits. But Anna stays put, awkwardly. ]

N-no. Not at all. Just - me. Perhaps the fragrance of the flowers has gotten to you.

[ She shrugs pleasantly. ]

[wokethedragon]

I don't believe that's it.

[She stares straight into Anna's eyes, placing a hand on her shoulder.]

The flowers have never affected me before.

[perenials]

[ Okay, friendly affection she enjoys from either gender. This seems a little different. Perhaps it is because she is so inexperienced, but this is different and it makes her rather anxious. ]

Are you alright?

[wokethedragon]

I'm perfectly fine.

[She nods resolutely, giving Anna a weak smile.

Now that she mentions it, this is strange. What has come over her?]

...I hope.

[perenials]

I - well, I can't help but noticed you're, ah, looking at me much more favorably than you do normally.

[ She scratches the back of her head, genuinely concerned. ]

It may have to do with today, though I'm uncertain - well, unless you truly do like me in that way, because. Ah.

[wokethedragon]

No, I...

[Today- oh, Anna was right. It was Aphrodite's day, surely the goddess must have something to do with these new feelings.]

I don't, not truly. I apologize...I didn't mean to give you that idea, Anna. It must be the lady Aphrodite at work.

[Still, she can't help the blush that rises to her cheeks when she calls Anna's name again.]