”No, none in this era as of yet.” Hercules said thinking about it. He wouldn’t be opposed to being many things with his masters, he just knew some of them needed something else in their lives. ”I act as a parent and or guardian to one of them.” Hercules boasted having survived parent teacher meetings.

”It’s a shame. I would have loved to be your friend.” Hercules smiled and bowed. Everyone needed someone to rely on. This master Serena was no different. He’d gain her trust eventually.

”Very well! I am a most excellent body guard. Small caliber rounds can not penetrate my flesh and blades are all but a joke!” the god flexed and glowed a little as his tapestry started to move across his body. ”Who shall I guard your body from?” Hercules walked over to the nearest window and glanced out of it to see if they were being watched.

”Apologies! I shall refrain from making you the sole source of my power from now on. At least until you are more capable of doing so.” a bird flew by and the demigod squinted trying to identify said bird.

>>”No, none in this era as of yet. I act as a parent and or guardian to one of them.”

Well, knowing what Serena knew of ancient Greeks, that was not exactly a no... but it was a little reassuring. "Good." She had no intention of joining some weird polyamorous pagan kink family.

>>”It’s a shame. I would have loved to be your friend... Very well! I am a most excellent body guard. Small caliber rounds can not penetrate my flesh and blades are all but a joke! Who shall I guard your body from?”

Hercules looked genuinely wistful about having a friend, and Serena thought for a moment he would break into song. But in the end, he settled for bodyguard. Good enough. "Just... whoever is too strong for me to handle, I guess. Generally I can take care of myself."

>>”Apologies! I shall refrain from making you the sole source of my power from now on. At least until you are more capable of doing so.”

"Are you saying I should be practicing?" she arched an eyebrow, swishing the drink around in her glass.

Placing his hands behind his back and flexing in the process he responded, ”I have no doubts. You have a... way you carry yourself confident. Strong! I’m sure it scares off any potential threat.” he said genuinely complimenting his master.

”But should someone be foolish enough to try anything I shall be there to protect you. We are bonded now.” kings would have waged wars for the chance to be bonded to him. How things have changed. It seemed now most of his master knew little what he was capable of.

”Yes.” his answer was curt but truthful. Hercules hated lying or misleading anyone especially his masters. There was no one close enough to be watching them so the god stepped away from the window. ”I encourage it! You should always strive to better yourself!” beamed as he smiled at her, ”the stronger you are at drawing magic and controlling it the stronger I can become!” it was a very generic explanation of their relationship but it was the easiest way for Hercules to understand it. He hated making things complicated for anyone.

”Do you not want to expand your spell craft?” the prince of power inquired.