Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of sexual content.

Eros reminds himself to focus on his political goals rather than on his interest in Psyche. If he and Psyche can convince her mother that their marriage is real, Demeter’s power can protect them both. Eros senses that however contrived their love story may be, their physical attraction is growing stronger the more time they spend together.

Psyche breaks into his thoughts, pointing out the garish egotism of having a penthouse decorated with mirrors. Eros is slightly annoyed and reminds her that he still has time to back out of his promise to marry her. Psyche doubts that her kindness at the party was enough to truly sway him from his murderous goals. Eros privately admits that he is eager to keep Psyche safe; while leaving Olympus would be best for her, he selfishly wants more time to get to know her.

Psyche surveys the kitchen and is surprised when Eros tells her that the produce she finds is for his own use. He explains that he cooks to relax and then disconcerts her by suggesting that sex serves a similar purpose. Eros crowds into her space, telling Psyche that their ruse requires her to get used to his close proximity.