"Yeah, I guess we should get back home." Xander said. Crap. I think I totally turned her off now; no way she wants a guy who's 'cursed'. Oh, well; I should expect this sort of stuff by now.
Heimdall sighed at Athena's comment. "If that's the case, then there's nothing at all I can say that'll stop him seeing her. He'll just get defensive, and get even closer to her... and then, if Frigg finds out how she's treating him, well, the sh*t will hit the fan." Heimdall hardly ever swore, but the situation seemed to call for it.
"I know, I just want you to calm him, and to try to talk to him about the self-harm. Just try to be the supportive father type." Athea said. She dind't mind that he cussed right then; she could understand the impulse.