Aphrodite, who meant every word she said absolutely, called to one of her nymphs. "This is my step-daughter and her friend," she explained to the nymph, "they'll be wanting lunch. Something hearty and easy on the stomach." To Marcie and Much, she said, "you are welcome to anything in the kitchen. Honestly you're welcome to anything in my home. I didn't catch your name, dear," she said to Much. As she spoke though, she was drawing closer to Ares. She planned to leave this to her nymphs and sneak away with him and the soonest possibility.