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Characters: Gaia and Hades
Date/Time: Morning of Sunday, June 17th
Location: Hades' place in Chicago
Rating: Depends on how it goes--probably no worse than PG, though.
Warnings: Language, maybe?
Summary: Before he moves, Hades gets a visit...

Ah, Chicago. On Father's Day. It was hot and humid, as per usual for a June day in the Midwest. That didn't mean that the woman on Hades' doorstep was in any way wilting. She was as fresh and crisp as a spring breeze when she rang his bell.

"Just a little something from the Neighborhood Association!" she chirped to announce herself.

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[speakswithdead.insanejournal.com]

"And what about the gloryhounds that would revel at a chance for battle? What's to stop their idiocy?"

[metemmods.insanejournal.com]

"Force down your own pride, Hades, and let the more level heads prevail. You know you're outmatched in terms of brawn. So put your cleverness to use."

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Hades takes a moment to take that in. "So Grandmother, I don't suppose you'd tell me what the point of this whole game has been?"

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"Changes are coming, and more must be made. That is all I can tell you right now," she said.

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"Naturally," Hades replied dryly. "Is that all then?"

[metemmods.insanejournal.com]

"You didn't get to where you are by always showing your hand, did you, now? Just remember you'll need to keep reaching across pantheon lines. Cooperation will be of utmost important for all of you, my dear."

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"True enough," Hades conceded. "I'll remember, Grandmother."

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"Well. We'd hate for you to miss that flight. Do give out best to Persephone. I'll be sure to relay things to my stepdaughter when I see her next," she said.

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"Be gentle with her, please," Hades requested.

[metemmods.insanejournal.com]

"My stepdaughter? I have no desire to see her or her twins harmed, Grandson. She is her father's daughter, I know, with the sea running wild in her veins, but given the proper direction, I believe she will do well in fulfilling the letter of her father's command if not the spirit." She cocked her head slightly. "You would have balanced her well."

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Hades was quiet for a time, working through the temporary discomfort.

"Maybe so, but Persephone is my love. She will always come first."

[metemmods.insanejournal.com]

"I know. And my stepdaughter will always be drawn to the sea. She can't help that any more than you can. But what happens next is for you to decide. You must come together as a whole, in one way or another."

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"I understand," Hades assured. "Despite everything, it has been good seeing you, Grandmother."

[metemmods.insanejournal.com]

"Of course, dear boy. And don't forget your coat while you're out there. San Francisco is cool in the summers. You will need it. Meanwhile, do ensure that my great-granddaughter and great-greatgranddaughter are well-cared-for, will you?"

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"Of course," he says, allowing a light smile.

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"I know you have questions that can't be answered yet. But come together, rely on each other, and by summer's end, you will have a strength you didn't know you could have," she said.