Well that settles it. She is mad.
Nemesis will watch in amusement.~

"A sight that would be. I imagine you have skill. Against any deity you may be outmatched however. Though mortals have done many impressive feats without my judgement."

She didnt say not to. Just thinks this fiery woman should be more careful with her affections.

She should be more wary. That is the guardian of the Underworld afterall.
But Nem is going to quietly watch all the same. The giant goddess doesn't feel the need to insert herself.

Of course. She has given Nem enough, she thought to return the favour. Surely the witch can handle a little poisoning.

"Dont get carried away now. I do not hold back and will likely hurt you greatly. You will not revive as the other gods and goddesses do."

"A strong warrior then. It is good you use the gifts given to you."

She nodded in affirmation. Her head tilting back to try and enjoy more of the springs.

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Nemesis has a gift for Melinoë. Shes left it in the Princesses chambers. Always eager to keep things even, as is her charge, she has left a bottle of Ambrosia for the other. No note. But Mel likely can deduce who left it.

"Really? Warriors should not fight nude. Typically doesnt end well."

Nemesis didnt really love to show off that way. That kind of boasting irritated her.

"I didnt know you were a witch as well."

She doesnt mean it as an insult. Witches were powerful women able to use magic for all kinds of things

"The armor is light enough."

Nem was hard to joke with.. shes a very dry person.

"It keeps me balanced."

What- what just happened.

"Warriors dont fight nude."

She sighed a little. Leaning against the stones at the spring.

Her eye twitched at the insinuation.

"Absolutely not. Any blade that dares touch me will break."

She gets fired up easily..

"And be unprotected during battle? No.. I wont be doing that. Then I will have worse than just some knotted muscles."

"I didnt realize one can be skilled in removing my armor. Should I feel threatened?"

She teased a little again, though with her dry tone its hard to tell.
Nem watches her companion get comfortable.

"You seem to help me just fine."
A small teasing remark. She rests in the water. Offering her hand to Mel so she doesnt slip on the rocks in the spring.

"And how is that?"

She asked. Turning to give her back when it was needed. Eventually it was becoming a science for them.
Once nude, she stepped into the heated spring. Knowing Mel didnt need help with her attire.

"I will not argue."

Once there she started with the chest piece. It would be easier for Melinoë to help remove with the straps high up already undone.

A quick check over her shoulder to ensure the mother of magic isnt watching. And Nemesis is easily lured away. Heading to the hot spring. It is much easier to get out of the armor with Mel's help. Not that she will admit it aloud.

"Fine."

"If you intend to visit the springs.. I would like to join you."

Her gaze lowers down and away. As if she cannot believe her own words.. she wanted to come with.

She let out a small chuckle.

"Ill consider that an invitation. When do you plan to leave?"

She asked. Leaning forward and down to better look Melinoë in her mismatched eyes.

"Good. Then, I suppose youre leaving again."

Nemesis so badly wanted to go. She will have to stick with sneaking away whenever Hecate has her back turned.
How long until she abandons her post again?

"You arent hurt, are you?"

Rare show of concern. She is fully aware Melinoë was not some fragile princess. Their countless sparring sessions show that.

"I suppose it is. My shoulders are not so sore after a bath."

Getting the armor off and on is certainly a chore.
The Grecian giant beauty seemed so heavy with it on.

"Time is your task.. it moves faster than one expects."

Perhaps.. a break would be nice. She didnt necessarily want Mel to leave so soon.
She was too prideful to admit it.

"What progress have you made?"
Seems a more genuine question.

𝓘𝓶𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓽𝓪𝓵 𝓖𝓵𝓪𝓭𝓲𝓪𝓽𝓸𝓻

#MVRP #MVRP

"Only to make sure you do not fail. If I need to take over, I would rather be ready."
Arms fold over her chest. Jealous and envious of Mel's charge though Hecate never pretended to boast Nem's ego by implying there was a chance.

"What will you do now?"

The giant goddess manifests at the call of her dear friend and greatest rival.

"Melinoë. Already hit a wall? Its insane she is sending you out on your own.."
And Nem wants to come with. Everytime.

ᴍᴏᴏɴʟɪɢʜᴛ ɢᴜɪᴅᴇ ʏᴏᴜ

"Mm.. my rival does when she has time. She is quite busy though. And I dont really care what the others do."

She confessed. Its often she had to share the spring with other gods, but none she felt any affection for.