He smirked slightly, but didn't explain it. It had been difficult to make everyone's aura resemble his for the war, moreso without them noticing, but clearly it had been worth the effort. Everyone that had noticed had assumed he had empowered them, not ascended the companions. He could barely wait until the gods came back, just for that priceless moment of horrified comprehension when they realized he had his own supporting pantheon now. Instead he spent some time with his mate before bidding her farewell for the moment.  He then headed for his temple, the males would have a different view of what had happened, and getting that would be very helpful.