She has every ounce of his attention as she speaks. Her enthusiasm, the animated gestures and changes to her expression bring a smile to his face. It's cute.

"Are they sexist interpretations or like the creation myth added after the fact to control women by demeaning them?" He smirks. "You know men historically like to manipulate situations so we can hold on to our power." His fingers tap against the table as his smile grows. "Saying things like apocryphal might make me think you are a temptress, Diana."

Intelligence is very attractive, at least to Ashley. His head tilts, shifting into the palm of his right hand for support.

"You said almost all mythologies mean something to you...like what?"