Hades smiled at them, reaching over to let one nibble his finger. “I don’t think they would appreciate it if we used the flamingo pond to bathe... Again.” Even if it was the middle of the night and they should not have had any chance of getting found. Turns out they had recently added guards after the Xerora tourist incident.

“How long before someone noticed that they’re gone?” Hades tiredly started looking for his clothes, gave up, and snapped something onto his body. It didn’t match. Now? Was now the time to tell him? Maybe he should flip a coin. Hades’ expressive nature couldn’t contain his frown. Stupid! Make a choice or it won’t be yours to make! Tell him or don’t! Hades looked at Prom, all with love in his eyes and joy on his features.

“Hey... so. I have a caveat about this whole...thing. That you should probably know,” Hades let one of the birds land on him. “Since a soul could take.”