[ He stares at the table, laden with Azem's snacks, brooding. He doesn't want to tell them. There's a reason they left in the first place. While none of those high stakes aren't present right now, Hades can't bear the thought of being left alone again. He's had enough. He's suffered enough, hasn't he? ]

...Can I not be selfish this one time? [ he mutters, refusing to look Azem in the eye. ] Why can't I keep this one secret to myself...?

[ Elidibus had said he would tell Azem himself if Hades didn't though. Damn him. ]

The last time I saw you, Azem, [ he says past gritted teeth, ] was a little over twelve thousand years ago.