The Trial of Ares and Poseidon - (3)

As I watched Poseidon leave, Zeus approached me. He gestured for me to sit next to him, and I took the seat beside him.

A translucent barrier, created by Zeus's divine power, emerged, blocking out sound.

"Poseidon has had his share of struggles," he said. "Because of his children?" "Exactly. I can't help but think that his way of showing affection might be a bit misguided... But it's a delicate matter to interfere, and I don't think I've been much of a role model myself."

Zeus's words likely referred to Tantalus, who …