[ Pagan laughs at that, full-throated and charmed. He hadn't expected historical references out of Ajay, but it's a delight to hear. ]

I might argue with you about prettiness, but you do share having an alleged divine parent. Though I suppose just how flattering this comparison is for me rather depends on the storyteller.

[ And he's not going to work up a full head of steam on this, honestly! He's not here to bore Ajay - which is why he lets his hands settle on the firm cheeks of Ajay's ass, like he can anchor himself to what's really important. ]

In Homer's telling of it, Helen was very young and confused when she was given to King Menelaus, and wanted to be reunited with him after that prettyboy Paris stole her away. And they were together again, after it all. A rare happy ending from the Greeks.