#apollo tbt.

[vallydolls]

modern day apollo wears sunglasses a lot not to protect himself, but to protect others. for how his eyes shine bright with the very light of the sun when his emotions get the best of him — true godhood revealed through them. the consequence of viewing them can be deadly.

[darephi]

idk if you've talked about it already but i'm gonna ask the question anyways: how do you see the dynamic / relationship between apollo and rachel?

I don't think I have!! It's mostly been rotating in my head like a 7/11 hotdog rolling around under a heat lamp. That is to say, I haven't given it intense development so much as it's been ✨vibes✨ in my head. That being said, I think the dynamic has evolved quite a bit through TOA due to, in essence, Apollo's growth and his humbling as Lester.

Obviously beforehand, the dynamic between Rachel and him was much more boss-employee-esque, but when he was turned into Lester, it really enriched the dynamic. I think Apollo connects with people more truthfully and more sincerely now, which allows him in turn to connect that way better with Rachel, seeing her not just as his oracle, but as a person –– in fact, a friend. The way I see it in my head is she did give him that support to be brave and to do what has to be done.

Because I view the Oracle's powers as slowing down Rachel's aging, I am very much interested in the idea that Apollo and her would be side-by-side for a lot of that. I think after his re-ascension, Rachel has secret hopes that with him being a bit mortal in his heart, that means he might visit more. With everyone so busy, I think Rachel does get lonely often, even if she doesn't acutely feel it, and I think that could be mitigated by having Apollo around. They have good chemistry together, and I think they both enjoy each other's company and banter.

I also think with the stipulation of her not being able to date, it would make sense for Apollo to give the exception to... well, himself. Because if she was dating him, she'd be dedicated to him. Admittedly, it may seem like there's a power dynamic there, and it's something that Rachel might have to put her foot down about and be like, hey –– if we break up, you can't take these powers back. But somehow, after everything he's been through as Lester, she really does doubt he'd do that. Then again, Gods are immortal so, it's always good to have insurance.

TLDR: I really want to explore it, but I do kinda see it as a friends to lovers sort of thing that grows naturally. I also think Rachel would make the first move because she's not a coward.