I just don't see the point in acting like someone I'm not.

[She shrugs, bringing up a hand as if to toss her hair over her shoulder before remembering that her hair is all under her hood so she can't.]

I have every reason to be confident in myself, and I'm not going to act all humble just because people think humble people are nicer. But I guess that rubs some people the wrong way.

[on the one hand, if she just said it without asking first, the chances of that happening were high.

ON THE OTHER... since Zoe warned her first, she can do something about it.]

I promise I won't, even if I want to.

[and divine oaths are binding. there, you're safe to talk, zoe.]

For some people, sure. But some people just find confidence off-putting, period.

[Ambition waves a hand.]

Have you seen how insecure some boys get if a girl doesn't back down from something? It's like, think about why a girl being confident bothers you.

[Ambition doesn't seem too happy to hear that... but there's a minuscule nod a moment later.]

I've heard that before. From some of you.

[ghhh]

It's just - easier said than done. With everything else going on here.

I'll be glad when it's over.

[i mean, everyone will be, because when it's over people won't be dying anymore]

Well, if I win, I'll be busy remaking this world.

[Ambition huffs.]

If I don't, I'll be... ugh... doing whatever the winner says.

Right. They're like...

[Ambition waves a hand.]

You read mythology, right? You're from Earth. Whoever wins this is going to be our Zeus - king or queen of the gods.

Cunning or Disorder.

[She crosses her arms.]

They were nice to me when none of the other gods were. They'd totally do a better job than any of the others give them credit for.

He only says that because he knows they'll come back at the end.

He's not a bad person! He would be if he still said that sort of thing knowing you all wouldn't come back, but...

[Ambition huffs.]

All of this can be fixed at the end. All of it.

I've been there before. Not because of him. But I have been.

[Her voice is very serious sounding.]

And I've been brought back.