Zagreus is no masochist, no matter what Megaera thinks. He just doesn't mind a little sacrifice in order to find his way back to Thanatos. -aka Meg is kind of a dick, Zagreus is embarrassed and annoyed, and Thanatos is blissfully unaware. Hinted ThanZag.

They always say that nothing good will come from mixing business with pleasure, but if you were to ask Hermes, he would tell you that it was the best thing that he had ever done.

[HADES GAME] Tags: Ares/Zagreus, Whump, Temporary Character Death, Canon-Typical Violence, Consensual Violence, Blood and Injury, Fight to the Death, Canon Compliant, Hurt No Comfort, Post-Credits Spoilers, No Epilogue Spoilers,

Shades emerge from the Pool of Styx again. Thanatos gets roped into an illicit gambling ring. Hypnos finally gets Asterius' autograph. Achilles is going broke. The Fury sisters have an awkward reunion. Hades has a normal one. The House gossips. Zagreus finally escapes the Underworld.