#rachel smythe doesn't hate minthe guys.

[problematic-faves-appreciation]

Rando: Minthe was turned into a plant! Whereas, Apollo got a slap on the wrist! She received the worst punish–

Persephone restored Minthe to her true form and the river nymph got to live a peaceful, free life in the Mortal Realm. No everlasting punishments from the author (Minthe's "number one hater", according to certain people 🙄): Minthe was given an opportunity to turn a new leaf. A happy ending for her.

Apollo: *Unending mental anguish and life as a pariah (torture for someone who craves people's attention and adoration)*

And his bodily autonomy was violated by Ouranous, who made him his vessel. He became purple goop. Apollo got better following the fight versus Ouranos, but the fact that he'd been working with his great-grandfather definitely bolstered his pariah status even more.

His first time ever feeling remorse. He did not want this. *World's smallest violin*