QUOTE : I pray Aphrodite will help him find someone who loves him as much as he loves her.”<br />“That’s a good prayer.” Father gave me a hug and stood up. “Now let’s find her shrine, and make sure she hears it.”<br />I smiled sadly. “Don’t the gods hear our prayers wherever we are?”<br />“Yes, but I think it’s best to speak with them in their own houses and bring them a little gift when you <i>really</i> want them to pay attention to what you’ve got to say.