Chapter 84 - Athenas Temple (1/2)

The temple constructed from white Pentelic marble was a lot grander than Theoric was expecting after seeing there was a private area that would likely have been given greater concern by those in power. Knowing this he wondered how amazing the private one was if the public one looked this good.

While admiring the temple from afar as they approached they were stopped by temple guards at the entrance who were keeping an eye on Theoric as he approached.

”Halt, this is the temple of Athena, a holy place for our people to come and pray in peace, weapons are not permitted.”

Annabeth thinking that strange spoke- ”My moth... I mean, that doesn't sound like something Athena would enforce, she is the warrior goddess of wisdom, there is nothing wise about leaving oneself vulnerable.”

The guard not expecting a rebuttal from a woman, glanced over and was surprised at how beautiful she was, and ended up losing his train of thought as he just began to stare.

Just when Theoric's group was about to have enough, suddenly the other guard asked- ”Do I know you?” He had the strangest feeling that she was very familiar and that he should know her.

Io seeing Annabeth growing uncomfortable cleared her throat- ”If that's all, we'll be going now.” she said grabbing Anna's hand and pushing her way past the guards to enter the temple.

Theoric not wanting to further the problem took the chance to follow them, slipping past the dazed guards with Sigyn right behind.

The guards watching them leave finally commented- ”So I guess we're just letting them go then.”

”She did make a good point... Did you see her, she was stunning, those eyes and that c.h.e.s.t, what I would give to make her mine.”

”I'll be sure to let your wife know next time we gather for dinner.”

”You wouldn't?!” he asked panicking.

Chuckling- ”Who knows?... The real question is, why did I feel so familiar with her.”

”I know what you mean, maybe she's been here more than once but we only ever saw her from the side or a spot in the crowd.”

”Maybe.”

Annabeth wiped away the sweat off her brow at almost being discovered- ”It seems those who work here will likely be able to tell who I am if some random guards outside could feel it.”

Sigyn- ”Does it matter if they find out? isn't that why you're here?”

Theoric frowned- ”If she was discovered it would become annoying.”

Io agreed with Theoric- ”Yes, it would be better not to be discovered by the masses, we wouldn't want them surrounding and trapping Anna here to become there living mascot of Athena.”

Theoric- ”Yeah and that would be the best-case scenario.” he said drawing frowns at the truth of his words.