Hades huffed, keeping his attention on little Aza as he spoke. “So much for bearing a little discomfort with dignity, eh? Well if you won’t, then I will. And what’s more, you haven’t taken human form in months now...”

Hades produced the necklace, holding it between his finger and thumb. It looked a little absurd in his now much larger hand. “I miss kissing you. I miss your hands and your face. Don’t you miss your human hobbies? Or has your draconic palette excluded you from wanting a baked treat? When was the last time you even read a book?”