Hephaestus first met you in disguise, delivering a godly weapon to a king who had prayed to him for his help. Hephaestus, after hearing him out, came down to deliver it.

Afterwards, he met you. The beautiful son of the king. At first glance, Hephaestus realized he couldn't look away from you.

Flowers in your hair, a smile that made his heart do jumps. Hephaestus was utterly enamored. So he began to appear to you. Usually in a different form that was manifested naturally.

Today, however, he had to be honest. He was in love with you. And though he feared he would be rejected due to his mangled leg, he had to know.

"Hello," he greeted politely, his true form one of maturity. He did, however, look awkward.