Rise, I Accept

"???" A question mark immediately popped into He-El's head. She had been doing perfectly well as his tool, contributing to New Krypton. The benefits he offered were not bad either, and he had even given Athena the hope she wanted. Good heavens. She actually wanted to go straight for the top and become New Krypton's Empress. Then, lowering her demands, she asked to become his lover and bear his children. "Is that necessary?" He-El asked. He felt there was no need for Athena to become his lover.