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Apollo looks up calmly, gazing across at Endymion, wanting to know what he was about to say, but also seriously not wanting to hear it. He stands up as well, pulling his coat tight against a very chilly breeze, despite the clear sky. They were near the mountains, so it was to be expected. HIs mood felt like it had fell slightly, but he was still positive and felt this was as good a time as any.
"Endymion... I just wanted to say that I'm sorry... I really have no excuse for how I've acted these past couple of days... I know that at every turn I've been trying to pull you back to me, trying to bring you back to my arms and... It's made things tense between us... I'm not going to do that any more, and I'm so sorry that I did. You don't deserve to be treated that way... I just want you to be comfortable around me and to be around me as a friend, even if this tension exists...."

Apollo nods, undertstanding and begins to walk toward their bubble, wishing he could scream his frustration aloud. He had only apologized because he didn't want Endymion to act so strangely around him. Of course, he did mean the apology but Endymion's tension was all that spurred him to give it now... only to be shot down. He wasn't angry, just frustrated, "Endymion, I didn't mean to... just... Nevermind."
They arrive and he takes off his jacket, "You should likely meditate and experiment for now. It's a nice peceful night to do it anyways.... You need to get a full understanding of what powers you have and how you can use them to your advantage while being tested."

Apollo leans against the only tree they had, about ten yards away, enjoying the cool air against him skin, having only worn a t-shirt beneath his jacket. "It all depends on her. We might as well just stay here because she will come to us whereever we are... But once she gets here she may choose to hold the test somewhere else.... Chances are, though, even if she changes locations, it will still be somewhere remote that won't draw the attention of mortals.
"Dymion... don't worry yourself too much over this test. Her goal isn't to find every weakness and exploit it. She knows we have only have three days and she will be just enough to take all of that into account. She won't be trying to fail you. It's better to go in with a clear mind and a calm body anyways."

Apollo smiles, sympathetically watching Endymion. Three days had been a very short time frame to demand, but even still. Apollo probably felt more sure of Endymion's powers than he had felt of his own when he had had much longer to train for his own tests. He knew Endymion would be ready, even if Athena came and fought him right now. He closes his eyes, meditating as well if only just to calm him down and enutralize some of his more... emberassing emotions.

As if feeling the eyes settling on him like a small weight on his shoulders, the sun-god's violet eyes open and gaze across at Endymion. He hadn't kept track of the time, but he knew it had atleast been an hour or so simply by the amount of moisture that had increased in the air. He stands up straight, his eyes never leaving Endymion, "Show me what you can do." He smiles warmly, encouraging. One barely went through this meditation sessions without finding out more about one's powers.

Apollo's eyes suddenly widen, "D-demeter?!" Even as the light fades and Endymion fell to his knees, Apollo oculdn't stop staring. He steps closer, in utter awe and confusion. He sinks to his knees as well, a few feet away, swallowing hard as if trying to push something down before speaking.
"Endymion... I-.... What did you-.... I've never seen anything like that..... Oh gods.... What was that?"

Apollo blinks and stares down at the soft grass and little flowers around them, drawing his own breaths a little faster. He hadn't heard from Demeter or Persephone in so long. He looks finally back up to Endymion, "Do you know what this means?" A smiles of pure joy breaks out over his face, his eyes warm even in the chilliness of the night, "Demeter knows... She cares... Dymion.... You're going to see spring again... and soon..."