“Demeter is big mad,” Hermes said. Hades looked at him in confusion. “Big mad?” “You know, really mad,” Hermes explained and then shimmied his head and shoulders as he added, “Mad as fuck.” “Why not just say that instead?” “Because it isn’t cool, Hades,” Hermes said. “If you’re going to fit in, you need to learn the lingo.” “Lingo?” “The language.” Hades chuckled and Hermes narrowed his eyes. “I hate you,” he said, crossing his arms over his chest. They were both quiet for a moment as they looked out at the world. Hades had expected the weather to worsen, but seeing it in real time brought on
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