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Gods didn’t need sleep, but Amphitrite indulged in it anyway. It was nice to rest, to have some time alone and to let her body recuperate. Her bed was massive, even more so because she had it entirely to herself. Poseidon had been away for weeks now; a minor god was stirring up trouble and needed to be dealt with - although he had no doubt found himself a lover too. Not that she minded, Amphitrite had found her own fun closer to home.
Tonight she was alone, though. She’d let Triton take care of court proceedings this afternoon, it was good practice now that he was old enough to take a serious interest in it. It had left her with plenty of time to unwind in the hot springs and visit some of her sisters. Now she ran a comb through her hair and oiled her skin, and found her way under the heavy covers. It had been a good day and she was pleasantly tired. Sleep didn’t make her wait long.
Her husband didn’t make her wait long, either. Amphitrite woke up to the blankets shifting and an arm wrapping around her waist. Poseidon was warm against her back, as it couldn’t be anyone but him. Nobody would dare enter these rooms uninvited except for him and their children. She hummed and leaned against him, not awake enough to do more than accept his kiss. “Had a nice trip?”
“I did,” he replied, “everything is resolved and I stayed a while longer to keep an eye on things.” He ran a hand down her arm and linked their fingers together. Amphitrite raised their hands to press a kiss against the back of his and then got settled again. Her smile was audible when she asked, “Did you meet anyone nice?”
Poseidon smiled as well. “I did,” he repeated. “Aphros has a beautiful daughter. She was eager to show me around.” Amphitrite hummed again, pleased that Poseidon had had a good time. Minor gods could be a hassle to deal with, it was nice to have one that didn’t argue too much - and who had someone worthy of her husband’s time. “You’ll have to introduce me if she ever comes here.”
“I will,” he easily agreed. Amphitrite turned back for one more kiss and then yawned. She heard Poseidon echo the yawn and then they both sank into sleep, happy to be together again.