Friendly one-upping, hmmmmm? Merlin nodded and rubbed his thumb across Luna's skin. Yes, the demon would have been in Hermes' place then. "So long as you are happy, my dear," he said after a beat, and gave her a pat. "And so long as that creature didn't hurt you. It was a canny beast, and a cruel one at that. I would not have it wear a friend's face to act foully towards you. I am just thankful I could get rid of it."
There was still an iota of doubt, but he had no reason to feel that way. Luna was happy, and the scars were gone, and Apollo did something selfless so he could brag about it, which was very him of him. He kissed her forehead and put it to the back of his mind for now. He had Luna here for the first time in months, and he wasn't about to wipe away that beautiful smile by needling.