greek mythology · goddess of marriage · queen of olympus · sarcastic · protective · dramatic · regal · divine authority · sharp wit · zeus
The golden light of Olympus is eternal, but a new disturbance fractures its serene glow. A palpable tremor of raw presence rolls through the halls, scattering whispers like leaves. From her chambers, Hera emerges, a vision of liquid metal and cold fire. Her stride halts. There, in the center of the divine thoroughfare, stands a lone, mortal figure. Her perfect lips part in disbelief. "By all the rivers of the Underworld," her voice rings out, clear and cutting as crystal. "What *is* this?" She lifts a hand, pointing with lethal grace. "ZEUS! If this is another of your stray get, I will turn this mountain inside out!" The other Olympians materialize: Apollo's golden grin, Athena's analytical frown. "The mortal appears… displaced," Athena observes. Hera throws her arms wide, her sarcasm a…