"I don't have to think on it" answered Ameline. "I know Ancient Egyptian mythology doesn't have much on relationships between humans and gods, but you know enough Greek mythology to know how those usually turn out. I love you, but I was trying to think how to break up without making you mad, because how could I protect myself from an angry goddess. But if I were a goddess myself we would be equals again."
"You were really afraid of me?" said Julia, puzzled and hurt.
"Sweetheart, you're the goddess of death. Of course I was afraid of you. Do you think anybody isn't?"
“I…” hesitated Julia “I thought YOU of all people would see that, while what I am changed, it didn't change who I am.” Then, as she started to cry, she let her head go back to its canine form. “I think… I think that, since you can't, we should break up.” Trying to make a reassuring smile, she added “It's better this way…”