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Maybe I should be embarrassed by the part where I fell for her in large part because she was faster than me at solving a Rubik's cube.
That doesn't seem like the worst reason to fall for somebody. Assuming you remember: was it the display of intellectual prowess and manual dexterity that hooked you, or her intent expression as she attacked the puzzle?
On a tangential note: Paris could have saved everybody a lot of trouble by doing the smart thing and awarding the golden apple to Athena.
Simply put, I'm very drawn to people who I stand to learn a lot from, especially if their field of expertise is a hobby or passing interest of mine. I learn by example and am very competitive, so having that sort of energy in my life pushes me to become a better person. In this case, over a decade of unfocused practice places me at the dreaded 14-15 second plateau. She was well under 10.
And really, can you blame Paris? Wisdom would mean understanding the unknown, the harsh truths of the world. Besides, I'm not sure choosing Athena would have changed much. The gods are cunning and vengeful. No doubt the righteous Athena had a trick up her sleeve.