Persephone lies back across the big four poster bed that she and Hades share. The heat is getting to her. Suddenly Hades flumps onto the bed, next to her. There is sweat beading on his brow. He hasn't been overexerting himself, but wearing black during a heat wave doesn't help either. "It's far too hot." Hades mumbles. Right now even talking requires too much energy in this heat.

"Well I'm sure you wearing black is not helping the situation any." Persephone says as she props her head up on one hand and looks at her husband. For the Lord of the Underworld he often misses obvious things.

"You're cheeky. It's a good thing I love you so much." Hades says as he mops his brow with the sleeve of his shirt under his toga.

"Hades, that is disgusting." Persephone says frowning at her husband. He does have some terribly disgusting habits. Suddenly there's a knock at the door. They're not expecting company today. Persephone gets worried. Unexpected arrivals are usually not good in the Underworld. Sometimes even expected arrivals create unforeseen disasters.

"Come," Hades calls, in the direction of the closed bedroom door.

"Pardon me, my lord," Thanatos says as he quietly enters the room. "But your brother, the almighty Zeus has arrived for a visit."

"He's here without asking! The nerve! What am I going to do with my little brother? He's always doing this. He has no manners." Hades rages. He and his brother, Zeus, don't exactly get along well together. Next to him, Persephone cringes. She knew she forgot to tell Hades something. His temper is notorious when he isn't told something. He is in charge and his rules don't change, even if you're his wife.

"Actually darling," Persephone whispers, tapping Hades on the shoulder to get his attention. "I invited father, but I forgot to tell you until right this minute when Thanatos told you. I'm sorry, my love. I should have told you, but you were working on important matters and I didn't want to interrupt you."

"Well, shall we go and meet my brother in the sitting room then?" Hades asks, his tone instantly becoming softer when he hears Persephone's voice. For him, Persephone can't do anything wrong, though he's not happy that she didn't inform him. He hates finding things out at the last minute.

"Just let me tidy up a little bit. I feel out of sorts. You should comb your hair out, too. It's looking a little straggly. Your brother will be all over that." Persephone says as she sits at her vanity and tidies her hair.

"Pass me the brush then." Hades says resignedly. He hates his wife telling him what to do, but he knows she's probably right. Persephone's hand comes over her left shoulder holding the brush as she passes it to her husband.

After Persephone's hair is tidy she slips her sandals back on and walks towards the doors. "Are you coming, Hades?" she asks turning back towards him.

"On my way." Hades says as he sighs. He quickly catches up with his wife and holds her hand as they exit the room.

"Be gentle and kind, Hades. Father wants to talk to you man to man. Just remain calm no matter what he may say to you. He's trying to make you angry. He wants you to react badly. Just remember that." Persephone says as they reach the door to the sitting room.

"I'll try." Hades whispers as he gently opens the door and allows Persephone to go in ahead of him.