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The following are quotes from Ares in Hades.

First Meeting

Zagreus: "This one was bound to show up I guess. In the name of Hades! Olympus! I accept this message."

Ares: "You've got quite the fighting spirit in you there, I have to say. Most intriguing, and yet no surprise for someone born in hell itself. You come on out of there, and tell me all about it. I'm a fellow student of death, you see."

Keepsake Dialogue (Blood-Filled Vial)

Keepsake Equipped

Ares: "Ah, you bear the Blood-filled Vial which I granted you! The mortal's blood contained therein... I drew it myself! Too seldom am I able to become directly involved in such matters."

Reactions

Seeing Zagreus at Low Health

Dialogue 01

Ares: "You seem to be upon the verge of death, my kin. I cannot wait to hear of it! The experience of death, time after time! You are one of a kind!"

Dialogue 02

Ares: "Ah, my kin, but you have suffered terribly to come this far. No matter, for we soon shall pay your enemies in kind."

Dialogue 03

Ares: "So much letting of blood, so much of it, your own. Let's see to keeping you alive and in the fight a while longer, then."

Dialogue 04

Ares: "You're on the verge of yet another brush with death, I see, my hell-born kin. Do send some others down with you, would you?"

Dialogue 05

Ares: "A mortal surely would have already succumbed to injuries such as the ones you've suffered, there. Impressive how you carry on, like that."

Zagreus Finding Boon In The Blind Box

• "Hail, my kin."
• "Greetings, fellow bringer of death and so on."
• "How is hell treating you today?"
• "How fares your war against the dead?"
• "Greetings, it is I."
• "This is for you."

Zagreus Uses Divine Call

In General

• "Pain and suffering upon you all!"
• "Blood and death, together hand in hand!"
• "Death and destruction!"
• "Now I am angry."
• "Perish, all of you!"
• "Behold the violence!"
• "Suffer and die!"
• "War is inevitable!"

During Trial of the Gods

• "Whom do you take me for."
• "You test my patience."
• "Disgusting."
• "How dare you."

Trial of the Gods

First Choice

• "How very thoughtful."
• "A token of my gratitude."
• "Most intriguing."
• "Why thank you."
• "How very gracious."
• "I shall remember this."
• "A thoughtful gesture."
• "You're wise to side with me."
• "Let us wage war together, then."
• "A shrewd decision on your part."
• "Neutrality was not an option here."
• "Then, let us stand together."
• "I knew you would be sensible."

Rejection

• "You reject my generous offering of aid? Hahahaha, you must not know me very well. Death shall come, regardless, either to your enemies, or you."
• "You would deny such aid as I would offer you? How rather disappointing. You've more to learn about the art of dealing death, it seems."
• "An incorrect decision, there, my kin, to side against me thus. Blood needs be shed, and yours is going to suffice."
• "It seems unwise of you to thus dismiss my offering. Suffer, then, a while by my hand."
• "Your choice leaves much to be desired here, my kin. My temper I shall keep in check, but only barely so."
• "A disappointing choice, my kin, and there are consequences to such choices, every single time."
• "Your course of action here was ill-advised, my kin. For war shall come to you no matter what, as I shall presently reveal."
• "The whims of our kind are unpredictable, my kin. But you shall find responses to such acts to be the definition of consistency."
• "I'll not abide such disregard of our past companionship, my kin. In war, one must take sides, and you had best choose mine."
• "War shall be waged here, no matter what, my kin. But even still, I am dismayed you would have sided against me."
• "You wish to have a taste of what a war against me would be like? Well, then, I shall oblige."
• "Did I detect some hesitancy on your part just then? Perhaps you knew that you were making a mistake. No matter; you'll learn now."
• "You shall not goad me into anger with a petty insult such as this, you know. Nevertheless, there is a price which must be paid for it."

Making Up

• "A sacrifice in blood is fully paid, and we are squared away. Though think you twice next time before you cross me, hm?"
• "Well haven't you withstood my murderous intent! Resilience as this deserves reward, and I am feeling rather generous."
• "It is not often I attempt to kill someone and they survive. Bravo! Our score is settled up for now, so let us carry on as friends."
• "You capably survived my wrath, and I commend you for it. Let us continue on, as friends and kin."
• "I think that we are squared away, for now. Though, do not test my patience further, hm?"
• "You crossed the fields of death impressively back there. Though, you are fortunate I'm in a giving mood."
• "When blood is spilled and death is dealt, I simply cannot remain discontented for too long."
• "What I could see of that display of violence you just sowed was thoroughly commendable, my kin. Then, here."
• "Your sacrifice to me just now has moved me to forgiveness for the time; thus shall we call a truce."
• "A war can only last so long, my kin. This one is not worth the pursuit, I think, when we can wage a greater one, together."
• "Ah, after a show of violence such as that, how can I possibly remain upset, my kin?"
• "Your slight against me is already forgotten; for I was more than pleased to witness such a monstrous show of force."

Killing Zagreus

• "That was ill-advised."
• "A terrible mistake."
• "A foolish move."
• "You must know mercy simply isn't in my nature."
• "What is a war without its tragic losses here and there?"
• "It is unwise to side against me in a war."

Generic Greetings

Long Lines

Dialogue 01

Ares: "I must say you deal death rather exquisitely. Though, perhaps I could be of some further assistance in such matters, yes?"

Dialogue 02

Ares: "Ah! I figured that you must have been the source of all that bloodshed underneath the earth. Let me see if I can make your death-dealing a little more efficient."

Dialogue 03

Ares: "Well, my hell-born kin, my blessing now is yours to do with as you wish; provided you inflict a little suffering for me?"

Dialogue 04

Ares: "I've just the thing for you this time, my kin. May I present my instruments of pain?"

Dialogue 05

Ares: "I surely hope your bloodshed's going well, and long that there shall be no end to it. I am, as ever, here to serve your benefit."

Dialogue 06

Ares: "How fares your endless war against the dead? Let it be known that I am happy to take sides in such affairs. Please, I insist!"

Dialogue 07

Ares: "Death rears its head in all too many forms, I'm sure you know. Though you may never find them all, I nonetheless encourage you to try."

Dialogue 08

Ares: "The wretched dead you face perhaps forget themselves. Go, then, remind them of the agony which brought them to your realm."

Dialogue 09

Ares: "Life and death are inextricable, and war is often what connects the two. Don't you agree?"

Dialogue 10

Ares: "This world has a limitless capacity for pain; and so, it truly is no inconvenience to help you to bring out a little more."

Dialogue 11

Ares: "The living and the dead alike desire what I represent. Their appetite for bloodshed cannot easily be sated. A goal to strive for, no?"

Dialogue 12

Ares: "Perhaps the dead you stand against have long forgotten the experience of anguish and despair. I trust that you shall soon remind them for me?"

Dialogue 13

Ares: "Beautiful, isn't it? The strife which follows you. You have a real knack for this, and I for one am happy to assist."

Dialogue 14

Ares: "Some would question the destruction which you sow, but I shall never do so. I fully understand your impulses. Allow me to indulge them."

Dialogue 15

Ares: "Not once has your Lord Father thanked me for delivering vast portions of his clientele. Surely you shall be more grateful for my gifts."

Dialogue 16

Ares: "Do you suppose the dead feel pain unlike the living? This is for me an endless fascination, so go on, and give me more to think about."

Dialogue 17

Ares: "As you continue waging war against the dead, I gladly lend you my support; family to family, no questions asked."

Dialogue 18

Ares: "It is a veritable crime your father distances himself from all the rest of us. It is fortunate that you yourself are not so disagreeable."

Short Lines

Regular Pickup

• "Let us together deal some death, shall we?"
• "Shall we continue our campaign against the dead?"
• "What do you say we bring the dead some pain, for old time's sake?"
• "The devastation you have caused has not escaped my notice!"
• "We stand before a golden opportunity, to inflict pain. Let us proceed!"
• "There is no problem war cannot sort out."
• "Ah there you are, my kin! I have a gift to aid your bloody work."
• "My blessing be with you, and may death follow in your wake."
• "Please spread some suffering down there for me, my kin."
• "I shall empower you to acts of greater violence than before."
• "War needn't carry out solely above the earth, my kin."
• "I trust that the destruction which you sow is going well?"
• "The recent devastation which you caused, that was impressive work."
• "Whenever you bring death, why, you've my full support."
• "How fares the ceaseless slaying of your foes, quite well, my kin?"
• "Perhaps my blessing shall let you deliver death still more efficiently."
• "Your father's realm shall be quite full, I think, once you and I are through."
• "The finest instruments of death at my disposal shall be yours."
• "I'd like to offer you a choice amongst my most exquisite tools which inflict suffering."
• "What say we start our next war with a special flair, my kin?"
• "I've not seen ample blood spilled recently, so let's please make up for lost time."

Extra Pickup

• "There are so many types of death... and yet, the sudden, violent kind is unsurpassed, I think."
• "I am quite eager to commence jointly killing your enemies, my kin."
• "What do you say we start another of our famous killing sprees, my kin?"
• "It's not been long since last I saw bloodshed... but far too long for me, nevertheless."

Rare Pickup

• "My finest implements of death I now avail to you, my worthy kin."
• "Let us make this blood-letting truly one to remember, then, hm?"
• "May you sow such destruction as to shake this mountain to its core, my kin."
• "I shall now give to you the means to wreak such havoc there, my kin!"

Nyx Line Pickup

• "I was quite pleased to hear again from Nyx of late, my kin."
• "May the wondrous goddess Nyx continue to watch over you, and darken the eyes of your foes."
• "To think you have the goddess Nyx's aid, as well as mine!"

Improved Relationship Lines

Ares: "Ah, my favorite Underworld death-dealer. I so look forward to the pain you shall inflict this time around."

Dialogue 02

Ares: "Would that a sudden scourge of war would help you out of your predicament. Why, I would stir one up for you without a second thought."

Dialogue 03

Ares: "Ah, my closest kin in all the Underworld, I see you there, I think! What sort of violence shall we sow together this time, you and I?"

Dialogue 04

Ares: "There's so much insufferable talk of peace up here, my kin. It is quite the relief to focus on much more important things, with you."

Dialogue 05

Ares: "You must know I often hunger for destruction, almost uncontrollably at that. Though I am finding you are able to sate that appetite of mine."

Dialogue 06

Ares: "May all the death you bring become the stuff of legends told in fearful mortal whisperings around the world, my kin."

About Other Characters

Aphrodite

Ares: "Mm, I see you have the Lady Aphrodite's blessing there already. Love and death, together, hand in hand? Sounds most agreeable to me."

Artemis

Ares: "So Artemis, my lonely half-sister, got to you first? She merely helps you hunt, whilst I shall help you kill. Observe."

Athena

Ares: "You bear the blessing of Athena, yes? She would protect you from your enemies, whilst I would rather that you slay them, and be done."

Demeter

Ares: "I faintly sense the mark of Goddess Demeter upon you, hm? Her power over plentitude is opposite to mine in some respects. But, lately, she has channeled it in manners more agreeable to me."

Dionysus

Ares: "That drunkard Dionysus cannot help you near as much as I, my hell-born kin. Compare the gift he gave to what I offer you."

Hermes

Ares: "Our messenger Hermes has been in contact with you by now, yes? Perhaps you shall not see him very often, for my work keeps him rather preoccupied, shepherding souls and such."

Nyx

Dialogue 01

Ares: "Would that I knew the goddess Nyx, myself, my kin! So many of my wars are waged by night. I am most grateful, and I wish her well."

Dialogue 02

Option A

Ares: "How is your mother Nyx of late, my kin? Have you yet given to her my regards? For I should think that Night and War would share a common ground."

Option B

Ares: "How is Nyx of late, my kin? Have you yet given to her my regards? For I should think that Night and War would share a common ground."

Dialogue 03

Option A

Ares: "Do tell your mother Night Herself that I am often thinking of her here, although we haven't met. She must believe that there are those upon Olympus who admire her."

Option B

Ares: "Do tell Night Herself that I am often thinking of her here. She must believe that there are those upon Olympus who admire her."

Dialogue 04

Option A

Ares: "Perhaps once all of this is over, my good kin, you might arrange 'twixt myself and your dark mother, Nyx, some sort of chance to meet? Do think upon it, and declare to her my interest if you please."

Option B

Ares: "Perhaps once all of this is over, my good kin, you might arrange 'twixt myself and the goddess Nyx some sort of chance to meet? Do think upon it, and declare to her my interest if you please."

Dialogue 05

Option A

Ares: "Your mother Nyx and I, we have begun a correspondence, my good kin. I do appreciate you putting us in touch. She is a lovely specimen, if you don't mind my saying so, perhaps?"

Option B

Ares: "The goddess Nyx and I, we have begun a correspondence, my good kin. I do appreciate you putting us in touch. She is a lovely specimen, if you don't mind my saying so, perhaps?"

Dialogue 06

Option A

Ares: "You shall be pleased to hear that your own mother Nyx and I, why, we intend to meet. I'm quite excited to exchange ideas in the flesh."

Option B

Ares: "You shall be pleased to hear that Nyx and I, why, we intend to meet. I'm quite excited to exchange ideas in the flesh."

Dialogue 07

Option A

Ares: "Please send your mother Nyx my warm regards, won't you, my kin? Would that the others on Olympus knew and understood your kind as I now do."

Option B

Ares: "Please send the goddess Nyx my warm regards, won't you, my kin? Would that the others on Olympus knew and understood your kind as I now do."

Poseidon

Ares: "The blessing of your uncle Lord Poseidon might have helped you to this point, but here: My gift shall see you further still."

Thanatos

Dialogue 01

Ares: "Perhaps you know a god called Thanatos? The two of us are very close associates, you know. Do give him my best wishes, should you see him soon."

Dialogue 02

Ares: "I trust that Thanatos is doing well? Although he brings to mortals merciful release, whilst I most certainly do no such thing, I do appreciate his take on it."

Dialogue 03

Ares: "It is my understanding that you have grown rather close with Thanatos, my kin? A perfect choice of mate; though I confess I'd not expected Death to have affection for another save himself."

Zeus

Ares: "Lord Zeus has gotten to you first, I see? My father's gifts are generous, indeed, though... I think I can help in my own way."

With Other Characters

Zeus (Duo Boon)

Dialogue 01

Zeus: "Nephew! By my divine authority, my oft-misunderstood son, Ares, now shall lend you a small token of his power. I'll make him helpful yet!"

Ares: "It shall be exactly as you say, Lord Father. Your wishes are identical to mine."

Athena (Duo Boon)

Dialogue 01

Ares: "I wished only to speak to you in private once again, my kin, except, you see..."

Athena: "...Except you see, dear Cousin, that some members of our family are predisposed toward the unspeakable. I caution you around my half-brother, is all. Now carry on."

Ares: "You interrupt me once again, dear sister. You know I do not care for that. I warn you to stay out of my affairs. I shall aid my kin as I see fit."

Athena: "You only do as you see fit, Lord Ares. Mind that you continue pulling in the same direction as us all."

Poseidon (Duo Boon)

Dialogue 01

Ares: "Well, my hellborn kin, I have to say that there are times I wish I could have been acquainted with your father somewhat more, if you'll forgive my saying so. My father and my uncle, here... they're predisposed quite differently than I."

Poseidon: "Perhaps if you were not so odd, and made more effort to be somewhat more approachable, Ares, then we'd have more in common, you and I! Should you need any tips on that, why, you just let me know!"

Dialogue 02

Poseidon: "Now, little Hades, you must know by now I've other nephews here, don't you? For instance, Ares comes to mind, the god of war! Some mighty wars have taken place at sea, is that not so?"

Ares: "Indeed, they have, good Uncle Poseidon. Mortals show great ingenuity when war is concerned; it drives their sense of progress, more than anything at all. Perhaps someday they shall wage war even in Father's skies."

Aphrodite (Duo Boon)

Dialogue 01

Ares: "I so anticipate the day you finally arrive upon Olympus. There are few amongst us here with interests such as those I think we share."

Aphrodite: "There are at least a few of us who share such interests here, isn't that so, Lord Ares? As for you, dearest, you take all the time you need!"

Dialogue 02

Ares: "Wars waged over love, my kin... can you imagine that? The lady Aphrodite and I can endlessly discuss such circumstances. I trust, from time to time, you stop to ask yourself how come you choose to fight. Not that you need a reason, of course."

Aphrodite: "Oh, Lord Ares, truly there isn't the need to cloud our little godling's thoughts and judgment with such comments, is there, hm? Let's give him what he wants, and we can carry on in private,

Dialogue 03

Aphrodite: "I think for many of us, dearest, it can come as a surprise to learn that love and war often go hand in hand. Opposite forces, yet this connects them, doesn't it. The fiercest passions of gods and mortals! Isn't that right, Lord Ares?"

Ares: "Mortals are so bent on clinging to their lives, that many among them would gladly kill for it. The surge of emotion which they feel... one passion is no different from another, Lady Aphrodite, dear."

Demeter (Duo Boon)

Dialogue 01

Ares: "The cold of death is quite becoming of the Goddess Demeter, do you not think so, my death-dealing kin? She is becoming well accustomed to it, too."

Demeter: "I think that you forget yourself, Lord Ares, sir. For I am much your elder; my famines had already slain the mortals by the tens of thousands by the time such thoughts of doing so first crossed your mind."

Dialogue 02

Demeter: "Young Zagreus, once you arrive, do tell Lord Ares here that his great power's not worth anything without my own. Wars have their causes, among which, many I control."

Ares: "I do not question that your influence can stir a mortal's impulses toward war, O Goddess Demeter. At least we can agree that our domains are quite compatible!"

Dionysus (Duo Boon)

Dialogue 01

Ares: "Ah, my kin! I was just inquiring with Lord Dionysus here, under which circumstances are the greatest mortal feasts of all prepared? Because I have a certain hunch, regarding that..."

Dionysus: "Yeah, yeah, Ares, I will hand it to you, man. There's nothing like a feast after a war, all right! Provided you're on the surviving side, that is! Otherwise I guess they'll be feasting with you down there, Zag!"

Dialogue 02

Dionysus: "You know, Zag, maybe once you get here, you could get old Ares to just lighten up a little, you know, man? Always dragging down the mood, with talk of blood, and nastiness, all sorts of stuff like that!"

Ares: "Why, my Lord Dionysus! I fail to see why such discussion is perceived as unbecoming of a feast. A successfully conducted war is certainly a cause for celebration, is it not?"

Artemis (Duo Boon)

Dialogue 01

Artemis: "Zagreus, I wish we all could hear you so that good Lord Ares here might be persuaded that my powers are entirely for different purposes than his!"

Ares: "Perhaps our skillsets once were meant for different purposes, dear Artemis; but who are we to doubt the end result? Observe what shall transpire once we grant our kin our combined might."

Dialogue 02

Artemis: "Zagreus, I was just hoping for a little privacy before this hunt, which is consistently my preference here, except, you see, Lord Ares always seems to come sniffing about, first sign of any hunting instruments!"

Ares: "Why, my dear Artemis, the hunt is but a prelude to a war, is that not so? For if all mortalkind knew naught of hunting, why, they would not be nearly so adept at killing one another."

Artemis: "Look, Lord Ares, if I lend you better marksmanship ability, you think that you could bother someone else?"

Miscellaneous Conversations

Zagreus Progressing in a Run

Dialogue 01

Ares: "You traveled rather far down there since last we met, my kin. And that means you have dealt incalculable death. I must commend you thus."

Dialogue 02

Ares: "Ahh, my kin! I sensed fresh bloodshed from you recently, the real kind! For you have slain the living near the surface, have you not? Mere vermin, yes, but good enough for me."

Zagreus Clearing a Run

Dialogue 01

Ares: "Recently, there was a burst of violence on the surface, near to where you are, but higher up. 'Twas altogether odd, but must have forced you to return once more. No matter; time is on our side."

Dialogue 02

Ares: "I sense so much death at the gates of your father's realm, of late, my kin. Now, I know that seems perfectly ordinary on the face of it, except... there's something more. I wonder if you know the reason why..."

Dialogue 03

Ares: "I know your efforts to come here have repeatedly been thwarted, my good kin. However, we have caused such violence in the intervening time, that we must take this as a real victory. Let us continue for however long it takes."

Buying Boon at Charon's Shop

Dialogue 01

Ares: "I knew that foul boatman would come through, and you would find amongst his wares this gift!"

Dialogue 02

Ares: "I give to you this token of respect, buried though it must have been within the boatman's hoard."

Dialogue 03

Ares: "I trust the river-boatman Charon has been keeping plenty busy lately thanks to me?"

Dialogue 04

Ares: "The boatman Charon ought invest into a boat of more substantial size if he's to keep up with my work, my kin."

Dialogue 05

Ares: "Your boatman there is a reliable deliverer of death, it seems. And that makes three of us, I think."

About Backstory

Dialogue 01

Ares: "Know that I admire your Lord Father very much. For his grim work lets me continue mine. I trust that one day you shall settle your dispute."

Post-Flashback Dialogue

Dialogue 01

Ares: "You are the son of Night herself, they say? A fascinating character, ill-liked upon Olympus, although I myself have always longed to meet her."

About Legendary Boon

Dialogue 01

Ares: "The greatest wars require great alliances, my kin. And so, I shall entrust to you some of the greatest methods of destruction I've devised thus far."

Dialogue 02

Ares: "The winds of war blow fiercely on the surface now, my kin. Thus I am able to confer upon you even greater power than has been my custom."

About Kill Count

Dialogue 01 (100 kills)

Ares: "Did you happen to know, my kin, that you have slain more than a hundred foes since you began your quest? You have! For I am keeping count. And I am most impressed."

Dialogue 02 (1.000 kills)

Ares: "You are a most impressive death-dealer, my kin. For by my estimation, you have slain at least a thousand souls down there! Souls mostly having died before, but still."

Dialogue 03 (2.000 kills)

Ares: "I know that you have many aspirations, my good kin. To be plain with you about my own motive for a moment: As long as you continue bringing swift and steady death, you shall have my unyielding support."

Dialogue 04 (10.000 kills)

Ares: "Ten thousand souls have fallen to you, now, my hellborn kin. I am rather beside myself, I must admit. Fine work."

Dialogue 05 (Aftermath)

Ares: "The more you slay your enemies, my kin, the stronger the bond between us, I think. Can you not feel it, too? Though, perhaps your lust for blood overpowers your other senses, hm?"

About Hades' Keepsake

Dialogue 01

Ares: "Ah, you bear your own father's blessing, my kin? Such a surprise... I know the two of you are now in league, and yet... I am still quite accustomed to the thought that you harbor war-like hatred for one another. Perhaps there's still a trace of that, though, hm?"

About War

Dialogue 01

Ares: "Surely you've heard rumblings about a war which has erupted on the surface, here? Doubtless you've seen an influx of fallen mortals. It's quite a decent one, I have to say! Though, unlikely to rise to the ranks of the greats. Too few armies involved in it, I fear."

Dialogue 02

Ares: "War's such a wondrous thing, my kin. It solves so many different problems, whilst perpetuating its own inevitability. Let's keep it up, then, hm?"

Dialogue 03

Ares: "Do you ever think to yourself that you were born a bit too late, my kin? For my part, I wish that I could have been there myself when my father and the others waged ferocious war against the Titans. Ah, it must have been a sight!"

About Weapons

Dialogue 01 (Varatha)

Ares: "You bear Varatha, the Eternal Spear...! I thought it lost! Have you any idea how many lives it drank during your father's glory days?"

Dialogue 02 (Coronacht)

Ares: "Ah, you wield Coronacht, the Heart-Seeker. It pierced three Titans in one shot back in the war amongst our kind. Please do take care of it!"

Dialogue 03 (Aegis)

Ares: "You have the Shield of Chaos, Aegis... quite unlike the one my good sister Athena likes to flash around. You have much better taste."

Dialogue 04 (Exagryph)

Ares: "Why, you are wielding Exagryph, the Rail of Adamant! A most fascinating device. Imagine the new face of war, should its secrets someday be revealed, and spread to mortalkind!"

Dialogue 05 (Malphon)

Ares: "Well if it isn't Malphon, the Twin Fists, bound to your very capable hands! So many weapons are so indirect, I think. With Malphon, you are about as close to the destruction as can be."

About Aspects

Dialogue 01 (In General)

Ares: "I sense that you have forged a greater bond with your instruments of destruction there, my kin. Then that is very good. And may their altered forms serve you quite well."

Dialogue 02 (Aspect of Guan Yu (Varatha))

Ares: "Why, I believe that is the Frost Fair Blade you bear! I understand it shall become the instrument of choice of yet another god of war, someday. I long to meet him, this fellow student of death."

Dialogue 03 (Aspect of Arthur (Stygius))

Ares: "Ah, that blade of yours... it looks as though it could relieve a mortal of his head with ease. Excalibur, is it? I've studied all the Fates' designs, and this one is among my favorites."

Dialogue 04 (Aspect of Rama (Coronacht))

Ares: "The fated bow Sharanga, in your grasp! That is not a form I'd expected you to wield. You have exquisite taste in weaponry, my kin!"

Dialogue 05 (Aspect of Beowul (Aegis))

Ares: "Is that the fire-eating shield of the great warrior Beowulf, which you have there? I knew the Fates had plans for it, but I did not expect for you to be a part!"

Dialogue 06 (Aspect of Gilgamesh (Malphon))

Ares: "Those are the gauntlets of the fated king Gilgamesh, are they not? A bringer of destruction, and an agent of the Fates. You are full of surprises, my kin!"

Dialogue 07 (Aspect of Lucifer (Exagryph))

Ares: "You bear the warring instrument of one called Lucifer, I see. I've little to go on about him, but it is clear he knows a thing or two about destruction, is it not?"

Gifts

Nectar

1st Time

Zagreus: "Lord Ares, please accept this offering, for giving me such strength as necessary to succeed."

Ares: "You are a flatterer, my death-inflicting kin. And I am feeling generous, as well, so here! A small token for you of my affection."

Ares gives Zagreus the Blood-Filled Vial.

Zagreus: "You have my thanks, Lord Ares."

2nd Time

Zagreus: "Lord Ares, I honor you for all the strength you've given me to overcome my foes."

Ares: "Such a splendid offering, to me! How very thoughtful, there, my kin. I am taken aback, though I accept!"

3rd Time

Zagreus: "Lord Ares! Please accept this token of my deep appreciation for your generous support."

Ares: "An offering, for me? Indeed! How gracious that you keep me in your thoughts. Know that, likewise, I keep you in mine."

4th Time

Zagreus: "Lord Ares, it is my privilege to have met you, and have learned your death-inflicting way."

Ares: "I do appreciate this gift to me, although you really shouldn't have! The suffering which you inflict is ample compensation in itself."

5th Time

Zagreus: "You have shown me nothing but respect and granted me your favor repeatedly, Lord Ares. This is the least that I can do, in kind."

Ares: "Most often when I'm given offerings, it is with wishes that I lend my favor in a coming war. Yet from you, my kin, I sense no such motive. I'm quite taken aback by that, I must admit."

6th Time

Zagreus: "Lord Ares! As bloodshed has become somewhat of a necessity in my situation, I am very grateful that you're with me in this. I know never to take it for granted."

Ares: "You're most gracious with me, my kin; and I remain enthralled as ever by your blood-soaked way of life. I trust the violence I have wrought on your behalf has been quite satisfactory?"

Ambrosia

Zagreus: "I offer this Ambrosia in your name and honor, Lord Ares. To the god of war! How many foes have I vanquished with your aid and guidance? But more than that, I'm pleased to know you, and to be your cousin."

Ares: "Ah, such an exquisite gift this is, indeed. Yet, the destruction you have sown, the sheer carnage... nothing can surpass that, I should think. Should you ever go to war, my kin... genuinely go to war, I mean... do look me up. I imagine I would take your side."

Ares Forges Bond with Zagreus

Being Invited to the House of Hades (Pre-Epilogue)

Zagreus: "Here goes then. In the name of Hades! Olympus, this is an official message! Lord Ares, please consider our proposal ... once you're able to decipher it."

Ares: "My, what is this, my kin? Some sort of invitation for me, I presume. Not just for me ... this symbolizes all the others, here? Most intriguing. I shall investigate the meaning of this as quickly as I'm able, then. But first!"

Post-Epilogue

About the Feast

Ares: "I wish to tell you once again I had a splendid time during our recently shared festivities, my kin. At last, I've finally seen your death-filed realm firsthand! I learned a great deal. And I look forward to learning more from our successful collaboration, hm?"

About Persephone

Dialogue 01

Ares: "You know, my kin, I had misunderstood that Nyx was your mother. But, Persephone? I never took her for the sort to have an interest in your realm. Alas that we never had opportunity to discuss the subject here."

Dialogue 02

Ares: "Your good mother, Persephone... dread Queen of the Underworld! I certainly misjudged her when we had occasion to interact whilst she resided on Olympus. Perhaps I, too, should consider a life there in your realm..."