Chapter 82 - Hermes in Action

After Riveria left with Hermes on their date, Finn, Gareth, Lefiya, Bete, Tiona and Tione were sweating away the time in a private room. Lefiya is still furious but she knows she has to honor the deal.

After some time passed, Loki calls them from heaven.

Loki "What is going on down there?"

Finn "Oh I am gathered with some members to chat about some minor details.

Loki "Finn, I am calling about Riveria."

Finn "What about Riveria?"

Loki "Do I have to spell it out for you? The gossip got all the way up here."

Finn "Wow, what are they saying"

Loki "Well, Hermes took Riveria to a fancy restaurant. Musicians are serenading them as they dine. They did some dancing also. They are the talk of Oratoria and in heaven. You know the gods here have nothing better to do than gossip, don't you?"

Finn "Loki, sorry, we did not think it would get that much out of control"

Loki "So there is no magic involved. Riveria is happily on a romantic date with Hermes?"

Finn "Well, there is a bit more to it than that."

Loki "You better spit it out"

Tione "Hi this is Tione. Riveria is trying to get Hermes' help to train Bell so he can propose to Ais"

Loki "Oh it is for a good cause... WHATTTTTTTT?"

Loki "Ok, you people are beaming up to the moon right now"

After a few minutes of preparation, Finn, Gareth, Lefiya, Bete, Tiona and Tione beamed up to the moon, and Loki was there waiting for them.

Loki "What type of insane scheme is this"

Gareth "Loki, a lot has been between Bell and Ais. They need to get married"

Loki "OMG, is she pregnant?"

Finn "Not that we can be certain"

Loki "I should demote all of your back to level 1 for this, but I guess I will allow this"

Loki "What is Hermes going to do?"

Finn "Bell cannot get himself up to propose marriage. We tried to train him, but he faints even in practice. Hermes shown great skill in synchronization training, so ..."

Loki "I see and that sly old fox must have blackmailed Riveria to go on a date as a price"

Finn "Something like that"

Loki "Let's spy on them"

Loki activates a viewing portal showing Riveria and Loki still at their dinner table. Everyone gathers around to watch. Lefiya is red in the face and wants to beat Hermes. Loki suddenly starts ROTFLOL.

Loki "We need to record this so I can use it to blackmail Riveria hahahahahahahaha"

Finn "Loki, you know Riveria would kill us if we allow you to do that"

Loki "Finn, you do remember we are no longer on earth : ) "

Finn "oh yes" realizing Loki has her full powers available...

After about half an hour, they were done with dessert and went back onto the dancing area.

This time Loki, Tiona, Tione and Bete were all ROTFLOL, while Finn, Gareth and Lefiya were red in the face.

Finn "He got us real good..."

Gareth "Poor Riveria, next time she sees Loki"

After the dance, Riveria and Hermes appear ready to leave.

Loki "Ok, I am going to have my fun with Riveria. That means you cannot tell Riveria that I know. Understood?"

The familia members all nodded.

Loki "Good, I would hate to have to expose your plot otherwise"

After the threat was made, Loki beams them back to the same private room at the Loki home.

About another half an hour, Riveria is back home. Everyone noticed Riveria was blushing, but no one dared comment or ask about it. They made some small talk and all went to their rooms for the evening.

The next morning, Riveria gathered everyone and they all headed to the Hermes home. Hermes and Asif were waiting for them with coffee ready.

Hermes "Good morning Riveria. It is wonderful to see you"

Riveria gets red but sticks to business "Yes good morning. Are you ready to discuss training"

Hermes "Yes, we need to get Bell here so I can assess how bad it is"

Riveria "I already made arrangements. He should be here shortly once Ais is involved in a different matter"

A few minutes later, Bell and Lili knock on the door and are let in.

Hermes "So Bell, it is time to practice together again"

Bell "Uh oh, just like the synchronization training..."

Everyone else have nasty smirks on their faces waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Hermes: "Ok, ladies, get in line for the practice"

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Riveria, Tiona, Tione, Lefiya and Lili sat down in chairs next to each other.

Hermes "Bell, you are going to propose to one after the other"

Bell tried, but blushes and faints after trying to propose to any of the gals.

Hermes "Wow, the boy needs serious help. Try that again"

For an hour, Bell keeps fainting with every try. Hermes made them try for another hour but again with no luck. After a lunch break, Hermes had them try again but Bell is still useless.

By mid afternoon, Hermes was getting annoyed and decided to change tactics.

Hermes "Ok, ladies this is too advanced for Bell. Lets try something else"

Hermes "Ok boys it is your turn, line up for Bell"

Gareth, Finn and Bete sat down in the chairs for Bell's training.

Hermes "Wait, Finn, you get on the far end. You are the toughest because you like a girl. Gareth, you should be the easiest so you sit on the closest seat. Bete, you only sort of look like a girl, so you sit in the middle."

In exchange for the cheap shots, Bete and Finn get angry and chase Hermes around for some punishment. After Hermes was hung upside down for 10 minutes, the training resumed starting with Gareth.

With Gareth, Bell did not blush or faint, but he starts giggling uncontrollably.

Hermes "Ok, this is not going to work. Lets start with Bete."

Hermes "Wait, Bete and Finn need to wear dresses"

Bete and Finn "Hermes, you want more?"

Hermes smiled "Do you want to help Bell or not?"

Riveria "Finn and Bete, it makes sense"

Tione "Yes Finn, go wear a miniskirt like the one Ais likes to wear, sexy"

Tiona "Bete, come on, sexy. And dont wag the tail too much" ROTFLOL

The blushing humiliated Finn and Bete had to put on dresses that look like Ais' dresses.

Hermes "Ok, now lets start with Betty"

Bete growls but puts up with the humiliation. Bell is able to get a little further but still faints before being able to say a word". After a couple tries, Hermes decided to switch to Finn. Unfortunately it was worse.

Hermes "Ok, this is where we need to work on. Tomorrow, we start with Betty. If Bell can do it with Betty, then we move to Finny"

With that the merry group adjourned. Up in heaven, Loki is watching and recording while ROTFLOL ...