Athena’s slate, unyielding eyes flickered to Hades who stood like an immovable pillar of adamant towering over Kath. She still had her arm hooked around his own from when he bridged with her. Hermes had appeared just to her left, brushing his tattered jeans and white t-shirt down as if he’d gotten messy during the short journey.
“You can go now, Hades.” Athena raised her chin subtly. “Kath will be safe here.”
Kath frowned, surprised at Athena’s dismissal. In a panic, she peeked up at Hades, not quite trusting how he would react. Hades only had on a bored expression, checking his cuticles as he replied callously.
“No offense, Athena, she’s not safe anywhere but the Underworld,” he drawled with a cool smile upon those lips of his. “You’re merely a stop in our travels today because Kath wa
