ox-eyed hera

Veronica harris || hera || editor-in-chief at the new york times

[peithowritesdances-blog]

Peitho was scared. In the process to listen the goddess talk, she discovered she wanted this so badly. She knew she was on track, she was handling all, and even she asked help to Psyche. What she needed was work, and do what she knew she wanted from her heart: write. “Thank you, I appreciate what you did.” Veronica Harris was recognized as an unmerciful editor, she was lucky. “I will be agree with any dead line you want to put on my assignement.” She was ready to return to business. New business.

[goldenthronedxhera]

She could tell the woman in front of her had ambition. Something she herself had as a young and budding journalist and still possessed today. She was looked at as an unmerciful editor, the devil in heels by her writers. Though she was just doing her job in her perspective. She had no time for errors or mistakes. Though sometimes, she could do something good. “Good, I want it on my desk a week from today.”

[hermesmessengerofgods-blog]

Vodka Tonic

[hermesmessengerofgods-blog]

Maybe Hermes knew the only ally she had inside the family was Hera. He was not so blind to think the other gods had their own agendas. And Hera loved Zeus, she was always fixing her husband’s mistakes. Even more than she should do it because his father was more and more careless. Hermes didn’t like his attitude but he was his son. 

The truth, that is other characteristic he liked about Hera. She never was walking around. Even Hermes liked to do these things because, in the end he was a thief, and he liked to lie. But he appreciated the honesty because he saw it as a symbol of bravery: is easier be a liar, like him. “Somebody has to do it, and you are doing more than fine.” Hermes said the phrase thinking in the last she said. Something was really wrong. He didn’t dare to ask what was really happening because if was so serious, should be about his father. But he was concerned. Hermes really believed Hera could handle anything: what was what did the goddess could feel she was losing control? He needed his drink, finishing it and asking other.

[goldenthronedxhera]

Hermes could be a good ally, really one of the only people she could actually trust, or at least somewhat. He was the god of thievery in the past. Though Zeus considered him a great asset to the company, so perhaps she could try to work with him. He also wasn’t the worst choice out of the rest of the board. 

Most of the time Hera is pretty blunt, but sometimes she does have to lie for the good of the company and herself. Though when she did lie, she always slipped some of the truth in so it wouldn’t be an exact lie, and people wouldn’t absolutely question it. “Oh I know. If I wasn’t I wouldn’t be in this position. I had to claw my way up here.” Truthfully, Hera did feel as if she were losing control, which was something she did not like. “Well the problem will have to wait until tomorrow, because tonight I just need a moment to breathe.”

[chaotic-willow-kennedy]

Eris raised an eyebrow and spread her arms out wide. “You’ve come, you’ve seen but I’ve noticed how you haven’t actually concurred anything. Can I offer you a drink Babe? Maybe that way you can concur something in this life.”

[goldenthronedxhera]

Her eyes glanced around the bar, taking in all the biker gangs crowding around the bar and the intense pool game in the corner. She crossed her arms and sighed, knowing that she was referencing her constant disapproval with her daughters life. “If you’re offering, dear.” 

[chaotic-willow-kennedy]

Eris’ celebrating was cut short when she heard the distinct disapproving tone. With a scowl she hopped down from the table she was standing on and crossed her arms over her chest. “Oh yeah? And what are you doing here grandma?”

[goldenthronedxhera]

Her nose scrunched at the heavy smell of smoke and cheap beer, but it was inescapable. She rolled her eyes at her remark before continuing, “I came to see how you’ve been.” She wanted to check up on her daughter, see what kind of trouble she was meddling into. She figured she would find Eris at some biker bar. 

[chaotic-willow-kennedy]

“Fuck yeah! Beat that bitches!”

[goldenthronedxhera]

“Really, dear? It’s a Tuesday night and you’re getting drunk?” 

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Little White Lies || Zera

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Journalism was the perfect job for Hera, not only because it required intelligence which his wife had a treasure trove of, but also because one needed to be tough enough to get the truth. Simply hearing the threat of a not so pretty outcome got Zeus to sink in his chair, muttering a soft “Understood” as he laced his hands together on the table. “I’ll put it on my calendars, make sure that Dexter reminds me–I won’t forget it.” 

“I have been a hypocrite in our marriage.” Hera hit it on the nose as always knowing that Zeus fully well took advantage of that he was married to the goddess of marriage. Divorce was never on the table in the past, but times had change and Hera had shown to not want to deal with the affairs and lies. “You’re giving me a chance you don’t have to give. I’ll make sure you won’t regret it.” 

[goldenthronedxhera]

The way he sunk in his chair, it was a sign of submission. She continued to stand up straight, her hands firmly on the table. “Mhmm.” She replied as he called himself a hypocrite. All those centuries where mortal women would pray to her for a strong marriage, when her marriage was the complete opposite. All the lies, betrayal, the women, she had to bear it all. Despite her heavy distaste for divorce, it may have to be her last resort if Zeus doesn’t change. 

“Well, then I think that is all tonight and I’ll be leaving.” She said as she stood up from her chair and cleaned all the papers on her side of the table. She put them in her bag, her fingers wrapping around the handle of the suitcase next to her. “I’ll be back in a day or two. Don’t mess the place too much while I’m gone. I’ll call you when I’m returning.” Said the goddess as she walked over to the door, her suitcase behind her. She thought of her exit as a preview for what would actually happen if he did mess up again. Except it would be for good. She walked out the door and went off to go to the nearest hotel.

[peithowritesdances-blog]

Peitho tried to manage how anxious she felt in front of the goddess. She wanted the opportunity, she needed it. But she couldn’t explain why she disappeared as nothing. “Yes.” She said smiling. “I had a bad time… but is over, believe me.” She knew she was not being proper and telling more than she should. “I didn’t forget our agreement. I am working on it.”

[goldenthronedxhera]

She simply nodded as the girl spoke, her eyes looking directly at her. “Well, good. I’m glad that you are recovering.” She took her phone out of her purse, having heard a buzz. After glancing at the message, she looked back up, just in time to hear her mention their agreement. “Yes, our agreement. I’ve decided to be nice and extend it, but don’t think that I would do this again. This is a one time thing. As a journalist you have to make it by the deadline assigned.”

[hermesmessengerofgods-blog]

Vodka Tonic

[hermesmessengerofgods-blog]

He knew the family was always complicated, but they had the same goal all the time: the company. For Hermes, OUI was the representation of all the good they could do when they were united and capable to see beyond the frustrations of their personal affairs. And he knew Hera shared that ambitious plan, because she was a queen. From all the goddesses she was a queen -maybe the other queen was Persephone, but is not the point-.

Hermes sighed. The memories of the night were complicated for him. He hated what happened to his family and he saved from the tragedy only because he arrived late. “I am glad you are fine now.” Still, they needed to see how protect themselves in this moment. “I believe you are the best.” He said with a smile. “Is not a silly compliment, your editorials catch always my eye. And everybody in business world recognize the value what you write.” That was specially true in the meetings what Hermes had outside. “No problem is big enough for you Veronica. No one.”

[goldenthronedxhera]

One of Hera’s biggest worries is the company. She is always the one who cleans up the messes, all in making sure that Zeus and her don’t fall from their tower. She has always been a dangerous mix of ambition, beauty, and cleverness, in each and every lifetime. Being queen fit her like a glove, and she had no intentions of giving up her crown ever. 

“Believe me, I am too.” She brought her glass to her lips, having another sip of her drink. A smirk appeared on her lips as he complimented her editorials. Though she doesn’t write as much as she did when she was a young journalist, she still wrote a few editorials. “I simply write the truth. And the way I see it, those who get caught in the crossfires deserve it.”  She hinted at the old wealthy CEO’s of Manhattan who had the audacity to cheat, and she almost always taught them a lesson with articles smearing their practices. While ironically never doing so to her own husband. She placed her hands in her own lap, nodding. “Of course not.”

[caraxdiamond-deactivated2016102]

“It’s a little more complicated than just telling you because.. well hell, mom you’re not going to like this, I know there isn’t a point in me trying to hide anything from you now.” he said, aware that Hera knew him so well that she could probably read right through him. “It’s for Aphrodite. I know I should have told you earlier, but given your history of hating her, I didn’t know if it was wise to tell you so I hid it, but now that you’re asking I wouldn’t lie to you.” 

[goldenthronedxhera]

“You’re right, there is no point.” She always found things out eventually. Whether through her own prying or the secret just unraveling itself. She was glad her son understood that. When Aphrodite’s name was mentioned, she rolled her eyes and a scowl appeared on her face. “Are you seriously running around with her again? I would’ve you thought better than that.”

[akajamesrathe-blog]

Hades raised his eyebrows briefly with a small hmm in response to her update on their siblings and the state of the city. Rather unimpressed with the others’ wellbeing and not afraid to show it, he kept his eyes emotionless as they met hers. “Much too short.” He responded quickly. “Alas, I find it hard to believe my little… empire didn’t need me back in charge.” Though it was true he fully trusted Erebus and the rest of his crew, perhaps a small part of him missed it; missed being the boss. “And you?” The god’s tone implying he was really only asking to be somewhat polite. “What is it you do, again? The paper?”

[goldenthronedxhera]

 “You must have good people then.” He did have an empire as much of OUI’s money comes from his...contributions. Though Hera tries to stay out of the debate on whether his contraband business is morally acceptable, as it brings money into the company. “I work at the Times.” She nodded her head, specifying that it wasn’t just a paper. 

[caraxdiamond-deactivated2016102]

“uh.. just browsing, picking something out for.. someone.” he said, knowing his mother would catch him out in two seconds flat with his half-truth hanging between them as both their eyes darted to the impressive diamond necklace. He knew he couldn’t keep his feelings for Aphrodite a secret from Hera for long but he was afraid of how his mother might react, knowing her disdain for the goddess who claimed his heart. 

[goldenthronedxhera]

She noticed the nervousness in his tone and stance, knowing that there was some type of lie laced in his words. “For someone? And you haven’t told me about this someone?” She asked, a frown on her face. “I would think that I would be one of the first to know.” She teased, but she wouldn’t be so nice if she had known that it was Aphrodite he was gifting it to.

[nataliedormersource]

Natalie Dormer as Margaery Tyrell in Game of Thrones 6x07

[peithowritesdances-blog]

Oh no… Peitho was not sure if she was ready to see Veronica Harris. Even she needed to admit she was avoiding the moment because she wanted to do everything right. She believed she had still an opportunity to become a writer. But she was there, and she won’t walk away. Not this time. “Good afternoon Miss Harris.” She said smiling. “Is a pleasure.” She thought what exactly she could say. “We were involved in the same incident, I afraid… I hope you be fine.” She thought that was the best conversation she could do because that would explain why her silence.

[goldenthronedxhera]

Hera really hadn’t seen much of the other goddess lately. She was still waiting for Peitho’s work, having graciously extended her deadline due to her injury. It was something that she rarely ever did, perhaps she had a soft spot for the young writer. After all, she was like that once too. “Yes, I’m completely healed. How about yourself, are you feeling better?”

[akajamesrathe-blog]

“Not long enough it seems.” He countered with a silent exhale. The truth was Hera was basically the only sibling that he could stand, or could even remotely stand him. However, his vacation away to Greece with Persephone had left him yearning for the distance between him and the Olympians. “I see you’ve all managed to not burn this whole city down in my absence… I can’t say I’m not surprised.”

[goldenthronedxhera]

“I’m glad that you missed me so much.” She replied with a hint of sarcasm, sitting down in the chair across from him. She had a better relationship with Hades then with any of her other siblings. “I try to keep our brothers in check as much as possible, so no. The city has not burned down. Anyways, how was your little vacation?”

[olympusxking-deactivated2017012]

Little White Lies || Zera

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“Yup, forget I said it.” Bad suggestion, Zeus thought seeing the daggers Hera thrown his way take target at his face. He believed Aphrodite to be a good marriage counselor, but considering the history between her and his wife it was better off throwing the offer into the garbage can. “I will make the time out of my schedule to go to whoever you choose.” 

It almost felt like he was in court, a lawyer giving his closing statements to the jury. Zeus laid it all out on the line, albeit originally without a true choice. The god had nothing hiding, his pockets were empty except the ring he held out in front of Hera. When she plucked the ring out of his grip, his lips curved into a smile only to vanish as the diamond was place right back on the table. “Okay…” his words trailed off, barely registering as a whisper when he brushed his hair back and nodded. “I can do it, be a good husband. I’ll show you.” 

[goldenthronedxhera]

She wanted someone who wouldn’t fall for Zeus’ charm and would be on her side. Not someone like Aphrodite. “Good, and I will not take any excuses for not showing up. Because the outcome won’t be pretty.” If Zeus didn’t show up for the meetings, naturally Hera would assume the worst. Perhaps her distrust of him is one of the things she needs to work on, but usually her husband is out doing the worst.

She took the ring from the table, palming it. She would put it somewhere else later, so she wouldn’t lose it. Her voice softened as she spoke again, “That’s all that I want. I want you to appreciate me and stay faithful like I have to you. If you aren’t able to do so, then I’m done. I’m not going to give you another chance. I’ve given you far too many already. So I hope you can change.”

[flawlessbeautyqueens]

Most of my closest friends have nothing to do with the industry and I like that. I like that it’s, ‘Nat, stop talking about what you did the other day with Madonna – let me tell you what happened to me today at the office.’ I think that’s very healthy.

[hermesmessengerofgods-blog]

Vodka Tonic

[hermesmessengerofgods-blog]

Hermes could intuit Hera finally was pulling down the barricade close to her. Of course he was not naive to think they will be closest friends, but he wanted to leave all behind. She was part of the family, since the beginning, even before than he was born. And he appreciated the strength he put to them. Hermes couldn’t not like Ares, her son, but she was a wonderful goddess and he wouldn’t be blind in front of the circumstances.

“How you feel now? I mean, after the shooting…” Hermes thought in all what was happening, they were living a dangerous times. “Everything what we are talking… is the reason for what I am saying you need a free night. Today is a free night. But I can identify with you in being a workaholic. I love my work, what can I say…”

[goldenthronedxhera]

Perhaps it was time to have a decent relationship with Hermes. After all, he could prove useful in the long run. He also wasn’t as much as a twit as the rest of her husband’s kids. She wouldn’t forget what happened to Argus, but she was always a person who was for advancing. If he could help her keep the company advancing, perhaps she could maintain a professional relationship. Hera would keep the company afloat no matter what, she has always been the binding force keeping the Olympians together. 

“I’m good, my arm is completely functional now so I’m fine. Everything seems to have cleared up from the whole mess, but I always keep an eye out for anything else.” She shrugged, “I’ll look into it. I love my job and it definitely requires all of my attention.” She had so much power with her job, Hera being a woman who loved power. She was high up in one of the biggest papers in the world, the media having such a powerful affect on the world.