The Story of Hephaestus - (2)

Hephaestus wiped his tears away with flames, which somehow seemed to reflect his sadness. Was there truly no other solution? Perhaps altering his appearance with divine power to suit Aphrodite's tastes...?

"Oh, maybe you should consult Apollo? As the god of medicine, he might be able to...” “I’ve already tried that.”

Hephaestus explained that he had indeed sought out Apollo, hoping that he could change his appearance to match Aphrodite’s preferences. But it was impossible. Transforming the appearance of one of the Olympian gods was beyond even Apollo's power, especially since Hephaestus was no …