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Ugh. Sweet pea, I totally dig the "do your own thing" vibe, but liking shooting sticks around better than love? That is so not on.

I haven't been given a chance to fall in love.

No problem! You pick a hottie and I'll make it happen.

...really? How can you promise somethin' like that?

I'm the goddess of love, sweet pea! It's totally my thing. I'm Aphrodite.

Goddess of...love? So you use magic? [Helplessly curious.] Nice ta meet you. I'm Merida.

That's me! *Aphrodite did a small finger wave, grinning cheekily* Yep, I do! I rock the whole love spell gig. Good to meet you, Merida. So, how come a cutie like you isn't already head over heels for some bodacious guy, huh?

I haven't been given much of a chance. [That and she prefers riding Angus and shooting targets in the forest.] I like m'freedom. I don't wanna be tied down with someone I don't even love.

Ugh, you sound like Artemis. Love isn't a prison sentence, sweet pea! You just gotta pick the right guy. There must be someone who isn't gnarly that gets your juices going!

[She almost smiles even if she doesn't get the Artemis reference.] I wouldn't mind fallin' in love. I just don't wanna be forced to marry...jus' because I'm a Princess.

Yeah, okay, the whole princess thing is a bit of a drag. I'll give you that one. So, like, are you engaged or is this just something looming on the horizon?

My parents are bringin' suitors to compete for m'hand.

Oooo! *Dite squeals, excited.* I love stuff like that! Sweetie, there's few things better than having a group of hotties fighting over you! It's totally scrumptious and it'll give you a chance to pick someone who won't be a bore!

What if none of them are right for me? [But that's not even the main point!] I wanna have a say in my future! My mother never listens t'me! She wants me to be just like her and...

I'm not.

Aww, Mom issues too? You mortal types just don't do things the easy way. *Dite draped an arm across Merida's shoulders.* Listen to Auntie Dite, sweet pea. First, you drag things out, as much as possible. Get the lay of the land! If you find a winner, rig things to make sure your parents pick him. If not, well, there has to be someone somewhere who'll do. There's always eloping.

[Merida looks up at Aphrodite, a small frown on her face.]

What's eloping? [She's sheltered.] I guess I could make sure things go my way...

[She just has to look for her opening.]

Eloping? It's like...you run away with a guy, get married, then come home and hope your parents don't freak out too badly. It's romantic!

*Dite grins, nodding.*

That's the spirit!

Where would I go? Into the forest? [It's not like villages are close by.] I could only last so long by myself there. [And even with a "husband"... Eh. It's a dangerous place.]

I don't wanna do somethin' desperate unless I have to.

How should I know? *Dite huffs defensively* It was just a suggestion. It's not my fault you're all isolated and stuff.

Fine, fine, nothing too desperate. Gosh, you're a lot of hard work, girl!