Perhaps. Don’t say that I am not merciful; you may have longer but you must at least try.

...Unless you believe that he will become so incensed by the mere broach of topic that it will yield unfavorable results.

[ He says softly, all the while leaning unnecessarily close to Hades ear. ]

Or if it would be unnatural for you to sleep together in that timeframe. I’ve ever been one to uphold scientific integrity, after all.

[ And his massage is relentless as ever. It seems that he’s trying to make Hades go limp in compensation.]