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Ok, I get it, I do, went a little too far with the ‘taking over worlds’ thing…

[At first one can only hear Hades voice and see the dark and gloomy interior of the Underworld. ]

So Dante, come on, let’s talk this over a bit.

[There is a clank of chain as whomever is using the recording device tries to figure out how to move the camera. There is even a brief glimpse of an eyeball as the creature looks inside the lens to see if the thing is working. ]

We’re both reasonable people here, well, not people per se but… we can work this out. What do you want? There must be something… help finding some one, success in your business… Oh! A new jacket?

[And there the camera finally focuses on Hades who appears to have been chained to his throne in the Underworld. Now for those who know their Greek mythology they should recognize the golden chains that even a God can’t break. Dante and his team successfully managed to put Hades out of commission for a while. ]

Come on, let’s talk, what do you say?

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So you've lost again, Hades? I believe this would be your just reward.

Seems like someone's finally got you.

.... Don't tempt me.

[You might have been trying to persuade Dante, but given the level of irritation Ciel has been faced with he would be sorely tempted to help you....]

Again... What with this again thing?

[Your gloating, not appreciated.]

A minor setback... I give it a week until I find a way out of this situation.

Just think of how many of your schemes we have thwarted. And yet you never learn.

Tempt you? Now how could I possibly tempt you... except, you know, telling you who was behind those murders so you can have your bloody vengeance against the people who insulted your family and brought dishonor down on you... But, that's nothing that could tempt you...

[Hades smiles a wicked smile. ]

Is it?

And how many others have worked perfectly without a hitch... You only notice the ones that fail.

...Really? Such as?

[COUGH.. you make a very convincing offer there Hades]

I would think the Lord of the Underworld could do better than that... [Ciel tried to feign disinterest but Hades knew his audience] just possessing that information brings me no closer to obtaining my goals...

[Ciel smirked and drew closer to the device]

There is another way to travel between worlds isn't there? A more efficient method..?

Now why would I say? I have nothing to gain from that... Of course if you want to make a deal. I tell you what you want to know and you loosen these chains...

You can't get out of those chains yourself? You are a god, are you not?

[Not that being a god really means anything to the sage...]

[Doesn't he just? ]

Now that you mention it there is a more efficient way to travel between worlds, the Doorways into Darkness. If you learn how to use them well enough you might even be able to travel to your missing world and find those people I know you so desperately trying to find.

Yes, minor... problem with that. Since these chains were forged by Hephaestus they are a just a tiny bit, entirely, unbreakable by a God...

I see. Then how would a poor human be able to break those chains?

I wouldn't waste your breath on him, Sir. [ sebastian is among the 'mildly' irritated. ] ...wouldn't you prefer somebody more capable to lend you a hand? [ you had seen it yourself, hades, the things that he and his master were capable of. his lips curl into a smirk. ]

Hey, it doesn't have to be Dante, I'm not going to be picky about this... free is free no matter who loosens the chains, right?

So, what did you have in mind? You must want something in return for the help?

They are magic chains... A God can't break them but a demi-God or a human no problem!

[There's a weary sigh on his end. He's sounding quite exhausted. You really wore him out, Hades.]

Perhaps...another time...

[Which will likely mean never, because he wouldn't trust Hades anyway.]

[ smirks. ] True. [ sets a finger to his lips. ] Hm. I neither need, nor want a thing. [ and that's the truth. he's got all he could ever want. namely ciel. ] But my Master, ...I am sure there is something he wants.

[Now to clarify]

Provide both the information on how to use these gateways and the culprits identities and we've got a deal.

[~~I already proved my "Don't mess with a Phantomhive" point.. so I might as well aide in your release~~]

A few things...

[And hurrying that kid along gets Sebastian his soul all the sooner, hm? ]

We're working on the final details right now. Just a signature on the bottom line and we could get this deal done.

[There are no surprises here. He knew that would be the answer before he brought it up. ]

Yeah, go nap it off or whatever... You have a little time left before I'm back in business.

Fine, done. All we need is a handshake and the deal is as good as sealed.

[ not surprised. and heck yeah it does. ] ...his name includes mine as well. [ bows. ] I look forward to your release, Hades, ...those gaudy chains never did suit you.

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