A demigod? I repeated like I'd just learned to speak a few seconds ago. A real, live demigod?Opposed to a fake, dead one? He chuckled, proud of himself, and then sighed when my eyes narrowed on him. You used to have a sense of humor, Seth.
In "The Return" by Jennifer L. Armentrout, a character expresses disbelief upon hearing the term "demigod." The surprise suggests an initial confusion about the existence of such beings, highlighting a gap in understanding. The exchange reveals a playful dynamic between the characters, with one attempting to lighten the mood through humor, even as the other remains perplexed. As the conversation unfolds, the implied history between them surfaces, indicating that their relationship...