Next in line were a family of four dressed in summer clothes, with a husband and wife, their older teenaged daughter, and a fourteen-year old son. David watched from the altar’s side as they headed up the steps, and stood in front of the Goddess Eris with reverent smiles.
"Ah...a lovely family!", exclaimed Eris, as the giant woman bent forth on her massive chair. "State your names."
"I'm Jeff Haber, your great holiness." said the husband. "And this is my wife Laura, and our kids Sandy and Joshua."
The two teens smiled nervously. David looked at each member of the family. The father seemed slightly chubby, and wasn’t quite the type who worked out. The son Joshua was an average boring late-blooming teenager, with some freckles on his face. The women, though…David would definitely love to see what they turn into.
"Very nice," said Eris. "Now, I assume you have an offering to bestow, in exchange for my gifts?"
Laura frowned. "We don't have anything..."
Jeff nodded. "Well, we've got a little bit of money saved up, but not much else. We could give you half of our savings account, if that'll suffice?"
Eris let out a loud, hearty cackle, like the couple had just told them a hilarious joke. As she leaned back and laughed, the family's teen son leaned in to his parents.
"I said we should've thought of something else!!", he whispered.
"Shhh, shut up!!" Sandy whispered back, harshly. "She'll hear us!!"
"Kids, just stay quiet," said their mother, as they looked back at the amused goddess. Eris had calmed down, but still chortled as she put a hand over her mouth.
"I'm afraid the only riches I prefer are gold, and other shiny baubles. Material items. Not...whatever you're offering."
Jeff spoke, "Well we can go to an ATM-"
"No matter! My powers will work regardless of what you give me. I simply enjoy being worshipped, and giving my followers their most desired transformations," said Eris. "Your dedication to me is most noted, and I shall not punish you! However, since you lack good offerings for me, I shall simply choose what sacrifice you shall make."
"Yes, my goddess!", said Laura. She motioned her children to bow to the ground, and her husband followed suit. "We shall offer whatever you want."
The towering goddess smiled. "Very well...I shall take from you what I wish, and give you forms you will most desire!"