Oh, well... 'stupid and brave' sounded potentially endearing, certainly miles better than her last choice in boyfriend. Maybe a little closer to her last choice in crush instead? Much wasn't sure he should let himself follow that particular train of thought.
Besides, at the mention of yet another Olympian her smile was falling off her face and, just, goddamn. "Oh shit, Marce, what happened with Apollo?" Fucking Greeks, man!