The Devil Himself

Hades, Lord of the Dead, God of the Underworld and those in it. |A roleplay account|

[shedestroyslight-blog]

Contrary to the belief of most everyone, she harbored no hatred for him any longer; it had faded centuries ago. The years of depressing memories of her in the Underworld were tied most closely to him and that was the true reason for her avoidance, despite how she even made it seem. At this very moment, she was undeniably anxious about giving the apology, but the need to formally admit that she was wrong overrode any other emotion. As his hand rested on her face, she instinctively leaned into it prior to realizing what she was doing and withdrawing. While doing so, she explained, “I spoke with Styx earlier today and she basically lead me to realize my error.”

[hadesfallen]

For a moment she leaned into his touch, and then just as suddenly she withdrew. Fingers curling around empty air, he lowered his hand to his side once more, trying to appear nonplussed by her rejection. "Yes I spoke to Styx as well, she is very dedicated to us, despite our current equal playing field." Knowing it was unfair to keep her waiting for his reaction to his apology any longer, he turned and moved to where a bottle sat, pouring himself a drink with his back to her. "Your apology is appreciated, my love," he spoke to her as he poured, "but it is unnecessary. I knew full well what I was doing when I chose to take you threw that field, and while having Zeus agree with me was an added bonus," he continued, turning back to face her once more with glass in hand. He shrugged, taking a sip of the liquor. "It was not my deciding factor."

[macariaofdeath-deactivated20160]

Thanks, Dad. Yes you did. By humoring me you agreed to it and now I shall invited Odysseus and Perseus to our palace. [she was more joking than being serious at this point, already having accepted her dad’s no to the idea] But the Isle is boring. There’s nothing to do besides wait around and talk. I have been, but I also want all of us to spend time together.

The heroes will have to take care of him while we’re gone. I could tell people around Halloween. They’d think I had just dressed up a dog and made two fake heads from him. But you’re probably right. 

[hadesfallen]

-He huffs, rolling his eyes good naturedly at her persistence- The isle is meant to be boring it is the world of the dead, they don't need the pleasures of the living anymore, they're dead. -He sighs once more- I can try, child.

Are you positive he won't try to eat some of them? By all means, tell them what you will, but don't expect people to believe you.

[upontheriver]

So few of them interest me.

[hadesfallen]

Nor I, which is the reason I am very glad I do not sit up at Olympus.

[mamapsyche-deactivated20150511]

Everything. You don’t have to hide. Please.

[hadesfallen]

I was not aware I was hiding. I thought we were bantering. Don't you know by now, I'm quite the open book.

[lightningzeus]

You know I wouldn’t. Just answer the question directly, for once. It’s definitely worth a try, though, he might be too distracted to doubt me. I believe the mortals would say ‘oooh, burn’.

[hadesfallen]

Was my answer not clear enough, brother? No, I did not. 

And just when I thought speaking with you could grow no more painful.

[theyouthful-hebe-deactivated201]

I digress, Uncle. — huffs and pauses; And not necessarily. Perhaps I am the result of a teenage pregnancy, or I was taken in by your sister when I was a pre teen and she an adult, maybe it’s just something I call you out of affection. Others do not know. And if they ask, we simply lie. It’s not that hard Uncle Kai.

Hm, I don’t know. A bitter man finds solace and teaching children how to live their life right? Sounds inspirational really. So you’re a professor. What do you lecture people about?

[hadesfallen]

Do what you will, it's clear nothing I say will convince you otherwise. 

Trust me, I care not for how they're living their lives, so long as I don't have to grade them on it. The dead. Specifically history, but it's all dead people anyway. 

[matteiathena-blog]

You pretend that your sins are less than ours. That we do not dwell on our failures just as much as you do. Why do you think Medusa is on my shield. Why do you think spiders crawl everywhere. I could have destroyed the reminder of my crimes but did not. I have the name Pallas not because it causes me comfort but it causes me pain. It makes me question myself and change myself. Do not pretend to know us Hades. Do not pretend to know me.

I have never been called gleeful Hades. I pointed out the sad truth. I would not hurt my friend and it pains me to see her caught between worlds. [ She glares] My pride Hades has lead me to challenge Poseidon and win. I am the only one that uses my fathers weapons and I have lead more victories than the god of war himself. Do not underestimate.

[hadesfallen]

I do not pretend nor do I seek to know you. I only know your sins, as I bear witness to them as often as I bare witness to my own.

You all care so deeply for her pain. What happy luck my wife has that she has such dedicated friends. Spare me your stories about your victories over my brother, they hold no weight to me. 

[lightningzeus]

No, I didn’t think you did. [tilts his head] Oh? And did you? I’ll tell him you’ve a sudden desire to rekindle your brotherly relationship with him, then you can share his whining. I know, it was a joke.

[hadesfallen]

Would you like me to say yes? Tell me, how did I manage to do it, and why did I turn myself as well? Please, even Poseidon has more common sense than to believe that. Ah. Perhaps you should stick with things you are better at.

[upontheriver]

There is so very little I want to take up with the sky king. He is of little interest to me.

[hadesfallen]

You and I share that opinion. -Snorts- Sky King.

[mamapsyche-deactivated20150511]

Candidness.

[hadesfallen]

In regards to...?

[mamapsyche-deactivated20150511]

Can we drop the pretense, darling?

[hadesfallen]

And what would you prefer?

[upontheriver]

I shall remember that if there is ever a need to meet my neighbors. Neighbors are another concept I particularly dislike. And I’ve watched so many of the gods already spurning Xenia now that it is not enforced. 

[hadesfallen]

I'll agree with you there, I much preferred the Olympians on Olympus, not in my hallways. Oh really? Perhaps you should take it up with Zeus, I believe that is his domain.

[lightningzeus]

Perhaps if you stopped searching for ulterior motives in every act of kindness you see, your life would be easier. Oh, he will struggle the most out of the three of us, and there will be a lot of complaining. Not the only thing? You astound me, what else is there?

[hadesfallen]

Ahh but I don't trust you. You're here to accuse me of doing this to all of us, I know you. Lucky, then, that he prefers your company to mine, and I'll have to hear less of it. Believe it or not there are those who's company I take enjoyment from.

[mamapsyche-deactivated20150511]

I always knew you were so smart. 

[hadesfallen]

[upontheriver]

I am.

[hadesfallen]

You have not met her, she has her own way about her, her own code of morality that isnt to be broken. You would definitely like her.

[matteiathena-blog]

I did not ask you to defend you actions. They are in the past and cannot be undone nor defended. I just wished you to know that although you try and pretend you are better than us your throne is on shifting sands. I did not wish to discuss or tell you it was right or wrong. If you have not understood Hades I do not care. You are the one that opened this by dragging past mistakes. The only thing I care about at the moment is going home.

I did not make any threats about your wife as I think she is a great goddess and all around kind individual. I merely pointed out the flaws in your strategy. I do not create threats I do not plan to enact. You have not truly seen war if you think I could not create terrors that would haunt you.

[hadesfallen]

I do not pretend to be perfect, nor do I pretend that I sit on a throne of immunity. The difference is that I am constantly reminded of my flaws, so I take the opportunity whenever presented to return the favor. 

You gleefully pointed out the rift in her coming back to hurt her, I consider that a threat. I have no strategies at the moment, I am quite content where I am. And you have not seen all that the underworld has to offer so there is your pride again, thinking the mighty Athena could be more terrifying than Hades itself.

[lightningzeus]

What can I say, I learned from the best. Too bright? I find it… small. Ah, of course, the suffering of others is the only thing that brings you enjoyment.

[hadesfallen]

Full of flattery today, dear brother. Almost makes me think you want something from me. I suppose the mortal world is lacking in all of what we're used to. Now all we need is Poseidon here to tell us it's too dry. Oh no, not the only thing, but it certainly is the highest right now.