“I would introduce you to our midwife,” Hades said gesturing to Hythlodaeus while he was definitely not expecting to get any attention that moment. Hunched over some feathers and crouching with his robe hitched up. Hythlodaeus fought the urge to point at himself with a stupid look to make Hades look like an asshole.

Hythlodaeus stood and bowed awkwardly, realizing he knew absolutely no local customs. He sure hoped they bowed here, he was just guessing.

Hades smiled warmly at all who were in attendance. “Thank you for your generosity. You all may be dismissed.” The people filed out, leaving just them and the birds.

The yol all looked down from their perches curiously at their new roommates. One of them bravely hopped down to investigate Prom.