[ ah, Zeus. the one aspect of Ganymede's life that Vivian will never understand. but then, it's not his job to. but it is his job to hear that slight catch in his voice, and touch the line of Ganymede's back comfortingly, wet fingers trailing the knobs of his spine. ]

Must be scary. I mean you — you were already a mortal once, right? You can tough it out. Some of those guys don't seem to be able to function without all their fancy Jedi mind tricks.

[ When Ganymede's hair is sculpted with foam, Vivian helps ease him down towards the water, cupping it in his hands and letting it run warm over his forehead and crown. ]

But he's the guy in charge. He has to make the big decisions.