Hades turned his attention to Persephone, who stared back, almost emotionless. He wished he could read her thoughts or at least read her expression, but she had watched all this with a passivity that made him think she was either in shock or somehow approving. He hoped it was the latter. “Shall I continue to punish him?” She watched him a moment longer before shifting her attention to Kal. Then she approached, lowering to study his face. “Will his face scar?” she asked. Hades did not know why she asked, but he answered nevertheless. “It will if you wish it.” “I wish it.” Hades was only
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