❝ Sometimes the right thing for one person is the wrong thing for someone else. ❞ + heph nd dite cause i feel chaotique this afternoon
Hephaestus looked up for a brief moment. He didn’t want to have this conversation. Maybe he was stubborn and hurt, Hephaethus just didn’t want to talk about with...
“I don’t want to do this with Kai in the next room,” Heph replied. It was partially true. “She doesn’t know that much about what happened between us.” Heph looked down at his schematics again. Busy, busy, busy.
“If you’re worried I won’t do repairs for you, I always will. That’s my duty.” Heph was jumping topic to topic. He just couldn’t bring himself to reply to that sentence. He pulled the hairs of his beard, the thing Dite knew the god did in their marriage. The one when he didn’t want to be confrontational but he had something on his mind.
Sometimes the right thing for one person is the wrong thing for someone else.
He finally took a heavy breath, there was a tone of resignation. Heph should at least tell her something. For at least, the sake of their once union.
“It isn’t the problem of right or wrong.” Because Hepn knew he did some horrible things too. “It’s about trust and respect.” He muttered. Heph heard Kai calling in the next room. A sad but relieving call. He looked at her one more time.
“Can we talk another time, I’m busy Dite.” He said trying his best not to sound as upset as he was. It brought back old feelings again. The deity knew that Aphrodite usually hated that when they needed to talk. That’s one of the many reasons why they never worked.
“You’re always busy.”
The fire god bit his lips, one of the few times Heph looked almost regretful in the conversation.
𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 … hephaethus callis was known as the diligent & honest smith/deity with a reputation for being a toni raekken/hsu thassabak doppelganger . but now , under the stress of the war on the horizon , the natural born hero god has become widely known for being rather cantakerous & withdrawn . let’s see how long the olympus native will last during this war . after all they’re only forty / unknown + he/him or & male , greek mythology *kais mentor wanted connection
EXTRA INFORMATION
He is the god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture
Basically, the child of Zeus and Hera Was born not so good looking ad thrown off Olympus like a pair of last year Crocs
Learned his craft off Olympus on the island of Lemnos. Took on the name Callis in the name of his old mentors.
Has done the whole revenge on his mama and wifeu thing because hes PETTY tm, if it wasn’t for the few gods that liked him he wouldn’t have done it.
Hephaestus did what he does best and learned about all the technology in the other kingdoms.
Hephaestus considers the islands of Lemnos better home than his actual home Olympus
Has taken on an apprentice to help his mending heart
Olympus is a place he knows he has to return to even if it will mean facing his past
Personality
Heph can come off as a harsh guy. He wants to be to the point with projects. But its also the need to make a good next generation of smithers in case something happens
But they’re also someone with some honor, he deeply regrets what he has done in his past. But nowadays due to his nature strives to be honorable
Self Conscious and Worries for his health, even though he’s immortal. This was before Apollo was born so no one really could fully explain his limp to this day
Tries to be social but can fail. Fortunately, most smithers/ people who need him find his awkwardness charming
He wants friends but he isn’t the most eloquent unless he's talking about mechanics and architectures
But Heph is actually really sweet once he’s comfortable with you
Like he can talk passionately about inventions and how everyone else seems so intelligent. Heph encourages all types of arts
He’s very observant too so ideal for a friend really. Also will come to your house at 12 am to fix that lamp even though he has a limp.
As for family he loves some of them dearly- hates some with a passion, and might almost think about one a little bit too much for his health
He looks like he can kill you but is literally a panda bear
Powers:
Flame Powers (very rare, will be plotted/ appropriate setting)
Metal Manipulation (will be plotted)
Sword Combat (Very basic but He is trying to defend himself because he knows he the weaker of the Gods)
Weaponry Knowledge
Volcano Eruptions (Very rare and you have to really piss him off)
Six Quirks:
Ambidextrous- Heph practices with both hands in fear one gets broken
Grunting- Heph’s way of say uh-uh, just also shows he's listening like say with Hera he doesn’t want to give her full sentences.
Blushing- If he gets complimented he’ll turn redder then a tomato. Also happens when he sees a cutie
Visionary- has plans for inventions and tools all over his workshop
Stamina- Great at doing tasks standing still but physical stuff such as running is difficult for him.
Kinesthetic Learner-while Heph could learn via lecture, he likes getting his hands dirty. It’s also the way he teaches
Other Info:
He walks with a cane because of his weaker right leg. It can only walk short distances without it. Strike him in the back leg during a fight and he's fucked
He has a sweet tooth and loves spicy shit. Can do that fire noodle challenge and won't break a sweat
He has very messy hair
Greek Mythology had an influence but I really also had some influence with toph from atla and previous interpretation- because as someone with a disability we need more badass disabled people
Really see him with older middle child vibes. Like without him Olympus would look like a pigstye
The hero is used loosely here only because he refuses to call himself evil like his brother Ares and being neutral is the last thing he wants to be. Heph is way too opinionated on the daemon topic
❝ So, did you stab ares with a pencil or what? ❞ - heph n hera (thiS MADE ME CACKLE)
“A mechanical pencil.” Hephaestus pointed out. “So he can really feel the pain.” The young adult added. The fire god felt a small sting when Apollo placed the out pack on his shoulder.
“That hurts Apollo!” Hephaestus huffed. Apollo made a face but continued tending to his wounds. It was a nasty bruise from Ares punch. Hephaestus turned back to his mother.
“He was asking for it! He called me ugly!” Hephaestus said with a pout. “Just because I don’t have a girlfriend yet doesn’t mean I’m ugly right Mom!” He asked with a smile. Both Hera and Apollo looked at each other before back at Heph.
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, son.” She patted his cheek. “Just don’t your brother with a mechanical pencil okay?”
“I promise Mom.” Even though the young god was planning other ways to hurt the war god as he spoke.
“ Did he ever cut anybody’s head off? ” { daphne and heph }
Hephaestus stared at Daphne. He was trying to enjoy his soup. Yet the siren asked the question. The deity sighed.
“I don’t think Zeus or any god for that matter decapitated someone,” Hephaestus replied taking a bite of his chili. Daphne raised an eyebrow at him. The fire god wasn’t expecting the next question.
“Have you ever cut anyone’s head off.”
Hephaestus choked briefly before grabbing some water. He sighed,
“In self defense.” Hephaestus admitted. There was an excited glint in Daphne’s eyes. “It was a long time ago and someone had to.” He looked at her. “That’s all I’m saying about that.”
‘ oh brother , this guy STINKS! ‘ — heph & apollo.
Heph was trying to hold back his laughter. For once, Apollo was right. Heph looked at Apollo and then at Zeus. “Fot the king of gods, he sure can’t cover his stink.” Heph said. Heph and Apollo were both holding their laughter. It was a rare moment for fooling around. Heph couldn’t help but crack another joke.
“And to think. He was Number One.” Heph said with another snort. His chair was starting to heat up. He rarely could laugh this hard. Apollo looked at him.
“You’re on fire Heph.” Apollo said. Heph smirked. “I know I’m finally getting the hang of this being hip thing arent I. Apollo shook his head.
“No you’re literally on fire.” Heph quickly jumped out of his seat, watching it slowly melt beneath the pressure. Heph slouched his shoulders. There was a sad laugh.
Heph yawned as he laid against the bed. He couldn’t believe it. He, Hephaethus, had sex. He looked at the other queen with a smile. She was so beautiful it hurts. There was a big smile on his face. “Have I mentioned you look beautiful.”
Mirana laughed and booped her nose in response. “You have Hephaethus.” There was a blush on Heph’s face. He let himself smile. “But I mean it.” He said with a smile. He adjusted himself on the bed. “Here I will prove it.”
He pulled the other into a slow sweet kiss. It was passionate but he was also very gently. Hephaethus gently pulled away, keeping his forehead close to hers.
“I think I’m falling for you.” He whispered. “I think I’m falling for you Mirana.”
