𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒.

              𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 ... 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 ... 𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐒.
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[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

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⠀⠀ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ɴᴀᴍᴇ ᴏғ 𝐇𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬!
𝕆 𝕃 𝕐 𝕄 ℙ 𝕌 𝕊,

⠀ ɪ ᴀᴄᴄᴇᴘᴛ ᴛʜɪs 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞.

↬ Zagreus (Ζαγρεύς).
↬ Prince of the Underworld.
↬ #𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙴𝙺𝙼𝚈𝚃𝙷𝚁𝙿.
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[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

It feels a bit weird phrasing it like that, all things considered, butー

I'm still alive!

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

Dammit.

[𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐔𝐒. @GRRRDIAN]

The easily excited Cerberus accidentally hits @FUGITIVEPRlNCE in the face with the morning star he's been whirling around.

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

Whー But I don't even use aー

Cerberus, no!!

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

"You thought I'd be right back? You have to give me a little more credit than that," Zagreus shakes his head, readying his shield as well.

". . .Only one way to find out, I guess! Let's do this."

As if on cue, they're suddenly surrounded by shades.

[── 𝑺𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐒 .ᐟ @sailsthesun]

Lifting his shoulders slightly.

"For a little while by now. As you didn't appear right back in the house again did I get curious."

Thanatos was grabbing his scythe tightly.

"You seem to get stronger with every try. But do you think it's enough to beat me?"

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

If it isn't his favorite shopkeeper!

What's up, @ACHERONIOS. No hard feelings about that one time I tried to take your treasure and got killed for it, yes?

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

Whatー? No! Sisyphus did. It even has a little face on it.

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

Is offering nectar to giant boulders indicative of a growing madness? Asking for a friend.

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

I believe in him and Bouldy.

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

Me, if you must know.

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

"Not far enough for my liking, but yes. Were you watching the entire time?"

The thought makes him self-conscious, oddly enough.

[── 𝑺𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐒 .ᐟ @sailsthesun]

The god of Death would appear upon hearing Zagreus' words.

"You made it this far again, hm?"

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

@CHTHONIANRULER @ofGoldenUrns 👀

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

A while later, somewhere in Asphodel. . .

"Hmm. I sense a familiar presence," he says, catching the Shield of Chaos as it returns to him. "Is that you, Thanatos?"

[── 𝑺𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐒 .ᐟ @sailsthesun]

"See you there."

Watching the other leave, Thanatos would make sure to find him during this new try of escaping.

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

Mother, noー

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

"I'm all for it. I'll meet you out there, Than."

Zagreus returns a smirk and saunters off toward the exit, picking the weapon he's the most familiar with.

[── 𝑺𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐒 .ᐟ @sailsthesun]

"If you are so sure about that, maybe we really should put it to the test."

A half smirk grew on his features.

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

@ofGoldenUrns Oh.

. . .Don't worry about that, Patroclus. I'll handle it if you do.

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

@ofGoldenUrns What? I second that notion!

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

You got it!

[Πάτροκλος @ofGoldenUrns]

You're doing plenty. Keep it up!

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

Sure, it does. I wish I could do more to help, though.

[Πάτροκλος @ofGoldenUrns]

If it means anything, it's always a joy to see you in my chamber.

[𝐙𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒. @FUGITIVEPRlNCE]

Relatable!

[Πάτροκλος @ofGoldenUrns]

The only thing my father called me was ✨ a disappointment ✨