After spending several leisurely days in the sun-drenched splendour of Santorini, Aleysia and Medusa had found themselves longing for a respite from the constant drama unfolding around them.
While Amphitrite seemed content to simply let Artemis' antics play out, just let Artemis do whatever she wants, annoy the couple, and just simply annoy Medusa full time, the sea goddess's indifference only served to further irritate the couple.
Medusa, normally the picture of calm and patience, had been pushed to the brink. The woman's usually even-tempered demeanour had given way to a growing agitation, as Artemis continued to push the boundaries, seemingly intent on antagonising the pair at every turn.
To make matters worse, Medusa's own family descendants had become embroiled in the ongoing drama, adding their own voices to the growing discord. It was a situation that had young Alexandra, a spirited and perceptive mortal, anticipating with a mix of scepticism and curiosity.
