After reading Queer's latest AU, here's a personal HC I have for it:
Krus' pills are part of the reason why Ruv is so stoic. The ingredients of the pills are so strong to the point where its effects on the consumer will be passed on to their descendant(s).
It's not until after Krus' resurrection that Circe finds out of this and tells Ares and Aphrodite abt it, so at that point, it's too late. Ruv is the way he is, and Ares and Aphrodite are in a panic as they debate whether to tell Krus about it or not, as they know darn well that if Krus finds out, he'll just fall deeper into a pit of self-hatred and self-blame/self-gaslighting and that's the last thing they want, but at the same time, they feel that he may deserve this closure.
They then consult Athena, who tells them to simply keep their mouths shut and to ensure that any conversations about the pills will be brief, as it's the only thing they can do atm until they can come up with a better plan.
Hope this is interesting enough for y'all.
