The Ambassador of Athena

Long story short, I met her several times, and each time was great. I've never met a person with that kind of knowledge about Greek mythology. It seemed to me as if she really knew what happened in ancient times.
When I mentioned that to her she laughed and said "Who knows? Maybe I've been there?" Her serious expression made me laugh, and she joined me instantly.
I was fascinated by her knowledge and general intelligence, she reminded me of my ex-girlfriend. Maybe that was the reason why I couldn't start dating her. She gave me pretty obvious hints about what she wanted from me, but I, well, I friend zoned her. She didn't seem upset or sad, but I am bad at reading people, so I wasn't sure about that.

After a week, as promised, the results arrived. Palla and I were sitting on the couch in my small apartment and talked about the latest Tristan McLean - movie (that guy seemed to like Greek history, since it was the third movie by him, this time co-starring his daughter) when the doorbell rang.
When I opened the door the postman handed me an envelope with a stamp from the University on it. I must have looked concerned because she smiled at me encouragingly and said: "Come on, open it. The results will be great, you'll see" I shrugged my shoulders and opened it. I unfolded the letter and read out loud:

"Congratulations!

The Historian Council of the University of Innsbruck has come to the decision that your researches and your presentation were more than enough to allow us to accord you the title Dr.rer.hist.
Furthermore you have been elected as a member of the next archaeological project at Ithaca, where evidence for the existence of the palace of Odysseus on Mount Athos is searched by a team of our University. If you accept our offer, please inform us about your decision. You would travel to Ithaca in two weeks as an expert in ancient Greek mythology and language to assist the archaeologists at the excavation site on Mount Athos. The salary is negotiable, but the minimum wage is at the international standards at 5000$ a week including travel, accommodation and food. The maximum duration of the excavation project is 3 weeks, if any positive results are found benefits are not out of question.
We hope you consider our offer and help us with your remarkable knowledge about Greek mythology to understand the history of this special place.

In the name of the council and the University of Innsbruck,

Dr.rer.hist. Naut. Paulus Neparus"

After reading the letter I was astonished. I am now a Doctor in history, and even more, the University offered me a job at Ithaca, the home of Odysseus. Palla looked at me proud and said "Look, exactly what I said, good news"
I sat down next to her, and said: "Looks like I am going to Greece soon"

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