also, to counter a rather old-ish ask of mine: what would be their fav thing about mortality and/or their mortal bodies?
Aphrodite: The ability to be consistent. Aphrodite has a face of her own now, not just whatever everyone else believes is pretty. She spends a lot of time during the quest trying out different styles of clothes and makeup, excited that some things don't match, or make her face look a bit weird. It's a freedom she's never been able to explore before.
Artemis: Looking like Apollo. It's been a while sense the two have really looked like twins and it's comforting, though Artemis would never admit it.
Athena: The respect given. Athena doesn't like how being older weighs her down physically, but she does enjoy how it makes others look at her. She is the oldest in the room, and because of it, people look to her almost subconsciously for guidance. This is both a blessing and a curse, as it leaves her unable to be fully vulnerable with her siblings.
Dionysus: Being himself again. Dionysus chose to look the way he does in PJO to lament his misery. This is an understandable issue, but it must be exhausting to be projecting your anger and sadness every day, all the time. In this mortal form, Dionysus is able to just be. He can look in the mirror and see himself, not just his hatred, reflected back.
Hephaestus: His hands. For Hephaestus, his hands have always been dependable, strong, and capable. As a mortal, this stays much the same. They're his source of motivation. When all else is lost, Hephaestus can still build.
Hermes: The lack of fear. As a mortal, people don't cower when Hermes walks into a room. They talk over him, ignore him, and treat him as they would anyone else. Hermes loves this more than anything, especially when it comes to his children.
Ares: His eyes. It's an odd thing to like, and definitely not something Ares thought he would care about when the quests started. But one day, about three months into the trials, Ares and Aphrodite get some time to just sit down and relax. Ares is showering Aphrodite with compliments ("Prettiest gal around" "Stronger than anyone else here") and he says she looks beautiful. She thanks him, but she looks a bit upset. "I've been thinking recently" she says, "And I think I've forgotten to tell you some things." She starts with Ares hands. (Strong when you need them to be, but so caring in everything you do) then his chest (Holds the bravest soul I've ever known) then his face (I fall in love again everytime I see it, everytime I see you) and then finally his eyes. "They're red right now," she says. "The right is a bit lighter than the left. They're beautiful, absolutely stunning. Everytime you look at me they light up like stars, and I can never tell what I did to deserve it." Aphrodite takes Ares face into her hands and smiles "Gods above, Ares, your eyes are love itself."
Yeah, Ares' favorite quality is his eyes.