Elidibus’ snide comment floated to the front of Hades’ mind, and he dumbly repeated it, ”Making dragons...”

Elidibus decided now to reappear while the action had died down. “Emet-Selch, of all the irresponsible and impulsive things to do...”

“Oh, shove it, Elidibus. I’ve done everything you’ve asked of me and more. You would deny me this?”

Elidibus crossed his arms and bristled. “We... will speak later.” And then he was gone for real supposedly this time. Hades growled and rubbed his snout against Elidibus’.

“Oh, like I’d asked to begin with...”