Seeing that she couldn't scare the mortal into submission, instead of struggling further, Cassandra simply gave up.
Not because she was so weak that she couldn't defeat Rio, or that Rio was so strong that he could threaten her - simply because, - well Nyx.
With that pampering primordial protecting this calf, Cassandra really couldn't do anything even if she came in person. Let alone use the faith stored in this chapel and talk through this statue.
"Now let's talk." Rio said, bringing forth another chair and sitting in front of the goddess. One feet over another, hands brushing dust off his pants. Before placing them on his knees.
"What's your update about my curse? When can it be removed?" Cassandra asked, jumping directly onto the topic that most concerned her.
Rio shook his head helplessly at the gods' selfishness, before answering in a lazy tone. "Soon."