Hades nodded and left the forge, only to find his way blocked by Hermes. “No,” Hades said immediately. Hermes’s mouth opened in offense. “You don’t even know what I was going to say!” “I know why you’re here. You only have two purposes, Hermes, and since you are not guiding souls to the Underworld, you must be here to tell me something I don’t want to hear.” Hades pushed past him, and Hermes followed. “I’ll have you know I am offended,” Hermes said. “I am not just a guide or a messenger; I’m also a thief.” “Forgive the oversight,” Hades said. “I thought you’d be in a better mood,” Hermes said.
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