[ Circe has no doubt everyone has their own adjustment period to go through regarding this place, and perhaps even regarding gods, given the other 'gods' she's met thus far -- but she remains convinced she would be a disappointment to most. Circe is never what others are hoping for from her. Largely she hopes she can be as much of an unknown as she manage while she is here.

These darker thoughts are swept from her mind as they drive out onto a deserted strip of beach. Without conscious permission, a smile stretches across her face, as genuine as any she's given so far. ]

Thank you, Jaime, [ she says faintly. ] It was kind of you to bring me here. [ Circe places her hand on the door handle, then pauses, looking back at him. ] Would you like to come with me? It may not be very exciting, watching a woman stick her feet in freezing water.