Athena’s Reminder and Question

Athena's backside hurt so badly that her dignified face wrinkled, and she nearly failed to maintain the bearing of the Goddess of Wisdom. Yet that slap also dispelled all of Athena's concerns, letting her know that He-El was still He-El, and that she was still the wife he acknowledged. Athena let out a breath of relief, her slender hand smacking against He-El's arm as she said coquettishly, "You're awful!