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The following are quotes from Thanatos in Hades

First Interaction

Thanatos : "... Though you could just get away from me, did you?"

Zagreus: "Thanatos. I figured it was only a matter of time before Father sent you after me to do his dirty work."

Thanatos : "Zagreus. Is that really why you think I'm here? Let's see how many of these exalted champions you can send back to their dooms, unless you'd rather I would send you back to yours."

Keepsake Dialogue (Pierced Butterfly)

Keepsake Equipped

Thanatos : "You have the butterfly I gave to you. Stay back, then, and it'll make you stronger once I'm finished here."

Conversations in Encounters

Dialogue 01

Thanatos : "You left, without so much as telling me good-bye. I suppose you knew I'd catch up with you sooner or later, is that it? No escaping death, and all?"

Zagreus: "I left when it was necessary, Than. I thought of you and hoped you'd understand. I have to do this."

Thanatos : "That's more motivation than I've ever heard from you. Well, if you won't say it, I'll say it. Good-bye, Zagreus."

Dialogue 02

Thanatos : "Thought I might find you all the way out here. Although, quite frankly, I'm surprised you're still alive."

Zagreus: "I can hold my own in case you haven't noticed, Than."

Thanatos : "I haven't, Zag! Now, stand back, and let me show you how it's done."

Dialogue 03

Zagreus: "I told you I don't need your help here, Thanatos."

Thanatos : "It wasn't being offered. Just happened to be in the area is all. Carry on, Zagreus."

Dialogue 04

Thanatos : "Still running from yourself, I see. How's that been working out for you thus far?"

Zagreus: "I'm searching for my mother. You still live at home with yours. You don't know what it's like."

Thanatos : "Mother Nyx was like a mother to you, too. And this is how you repay her. You should be ashamed of yourself, and learn your place."

Winning Encounter

Thanatos : "What's with the look? You had your hands full, now you don't thanks to me ... Tsch, seems I'm left to thanking myself, since you're too proud to do it."

Thanatos vanishes.

Zagreus: "I don't know what I'm supposed to say when he gets like this ..."

Losing Encounter

Thanatos : "Outdid me once again, there, huh. Tsch. I have to admit, you're not as bad at all of this as I expected. First I found you, I was certain that you had no chance at all."

Zagreus: "I seem to have this whole easy-to-underestimate thing about me, based on a decent sum of my relationships. In any case, I always welcome your appearance out here. I know it's not easy for you, Than."

Thanatos : "That's fair as an assessment, I would say. But then again, it's never been an easy time for me. I know I have to do my job. But I don't have to keep on helping you, like this."

Zagreus: "... What, you're telling me this is it? You're just going to leave me to my own devices, then, I've proved myself to you, something like that?"

Thanatos : "No, you deadbeat, I am telling you the opposite! Why do you think I keep on showing up? You may not really need me, Zagreus, but I will take these opportunities to help. I take it that's all right."

Zagreus: "It is all right. Thanks, Than."

Dialogue 05

Thanatos : "You seemed a little winded, there, no? Not even close to the surface, yet, either."

Zagreus: "Thanks for the vote of confidence there, Than."

Thanatos : "You're very welcome. Now, I'd better get back, before Lord Hades catches on to this."

Dialogue 06

Thanatos : "I've got to hand it to you, Zag. You're easy to track down. The shades of Tartarus are beginning to fear you even more than your Lord Father."

Zagreus: "Oh they won't fear me once they get to know me."

Thanatos : "I'm not so sure about that. Even I'm beginning to fear you, I think. Seems I don't know you as well as I thought."

Dialogue 07

Thanatos : "Listen to me. I don't know how else to put this, but, I want you to come home. Voluntarily. It's not just you swept up in all this nonsense now. And, I know you didn't ask for me to get involved, but, what did you expect?"

Zagreus: "... Than. Home is never going to be the same for me. There's no use trying to pretend. I have to go."

Thanatos : "You don't have to do anything of the sort. You have no idea how good you've had it here. Maybe someday you'll come to understand."

Dialogue 08

Zagreus: "About when we last spoke. I care about you, Thanatos. A lot. Though, you asked what you are to me ... how am I supposed to even answer that?"

Thanatos : "Ugh, I don't know. Sometimes I miss not feeling anything. Can't always trust what feelings say. I get to thinking, are we only friends, or ... look, this is embarrassing."

Zagreus: "To think discussing feelings would be even harder than annihilating Father's forces. But ... I've been asking myself the same thing, Than. If it's any reassurance."

Thanatos : "Well, if you come up with any answers, I guess let me know. Good running into you."

About Companion Mort

Dialogue 01

Thanatos : "Good to see you taking little Mort there on one of your strolls. Means I can better keep an eye on you out there."

Zagreus: "He's been great to have around, for sure. Still can't believe you found him after all this time! You used to always carry him around, I was so sad for you when he got lost."

Thanatos : "And I still cannot believe you still remember that. Regardless, he will not be getting lost again under your supervision, accurate?"

Zagreus: "Accurate."

Dialogue 02

Thanatos : "Got little Mort with you, there, huh. Well, there's no need to summon me this time."

Basic Narrative Dialogue

Finding Zagreus in an Encounter

• "Death approaches."
• "Quite a mess you've made here, Zagreus."
• "I am here."
• "I have arrived."
• "Death has arrived."
• "Death has come."
• "Life and death, one and the same."
• "Blood and darkness."
• "I got you."
• "Hello again."
• "In the name of Hades."
• "It's time."
• "The time has come."
• "I have returned."
• "How goes it, Zagreus?"
• "Thought I'd find you here."
• "I thought I'd find you here."
• "You called?"
• "Death is inescapable."
• "Death is inevitable."
• "Thought I'd drop in."
• "Pardon the interruption."
• "I sensed your presence here."
• "I happened to be in the area."
• "I found you, Zagreus."
• "It's been a little while, hasn't it?"
• "Why hello, Zagreus."
• "Did you miss me, Zagreus ...?"

Generic Greetings

• "You're back. I thought you made it out. No matter."
• "Good, I'm not too late. Got here as quickly as I could."
• "Still at it, I see. You're stubborn. And you are going to get me in a heap of trouble before all is said and done."
• "Let's see who's better at this, Zagreus."
• "Let's get this done."
• "I got the message that you need assistance, Zagreus?"
• "Barely caught up with you, here, Zag. You must have had a little help from Hermes, I suppose."
• "This one is off the record, Zagreus. Come on!"
• "Figured you'd be up to have another of our little contests. Now let's go."
• "I have a feeling this is not going to take much time at all."
• "How about another of our little contests, Zagreus?"
• "Hope you don't mind if I cut in, here, Zagreus."
• "I can't stay long, so how about we get this business over with."
• "I got the feeling you could use some backup here."
• "Didn't have much time, but let me see if I can pitch in."
• "We'll catch up later, now let's deal with these wretches and be done."
• "What do you say we deal some death together, Zagreus?"
• "I heard you got yourself into another mess that needed cleaning up."
• "I heard there was a matter that required my attention here."
• "Want to stand back and watch me work, here, Zag?"
• "Thought I might stop by and check up on this corner of the Underworld, Zag."
• "I only have a little time until my next assignment, but this shouldn't take too long."
• "We'll have to catch up at some other time. Though good to see you anyway."
• "Your father's forces making trouble for you, Zag?"
• "You've come this far, now let's make sure you go the distance, Zag."
• "Had a feeling I would find you all alone out here."

Attacking Enemies

• "It's over."
• "You."
• "You..."
• "How about you."
• "There is no escape."
• "You die next."
• "How about you."
• "Say goodnight."

Enemy Kill

• "Wither and die."
• "Time is up."
• "Not so fast."
• "Simple."
• <Chuckle>
• "Farewell...!"
• "Death Sentence ...!"

Reactions

Hit by Zagreus

• "Not me, idiot."

Zagreus taking damage during an Encounter

• "Watch out!"

Zagreus losing Death Defiance

• "Keep fighting."
• "Wake up!"

Zagreus using Companion Battie

• "Megaera!"

Zagreus using Companion Fidi

• "Dusa, how?"

Zagreus using Companion Shady

• "Why ask for help from him?"
• "Him again?"

Completing Encounter

• "That's all of them."
• "That's settled, then."
• "And that's the end of that."

Losing to Zagreus in Encounter

• "You're fast, I'll give you that."
• "You took more down than I did."
• "You're reckless, but you're quick."

Losing to Zagreus in Encounter without any kills

• "Alright you got me."
• "Wow Zag..."
• "Here since you did all the work..."
• "I can't believe this."
• "How did you get so fast?"

Zagreus Dying during an Encounter

• "Time to go home."
• "Can't be helped."
• "You tried."
• "Oh, Zag..."
• "What were you thinking."
• "You're dead."
• "You're dead, Zag."
• "You're coming with me."
• "That's it."
• "That does it."
• "Well, come along."
• "You had this coming."
• "What did you expect."
• "No escaping Death."
• "I have to take you back."
• "Let's go home."
• "Let's go, Zag."
• "We're heading home."
• "There is no escape."
• "Time to die."
• "Blood and darkness."
• "In the name of Hades."
• "Death has come."
• "Not this time."
• "I'm sorry."
• "I have to take you now."
• "It's over."
• "You're finished."
• "You brought this on yourself."
• "Your luck's run out."
• "Nothing I can do."

Companion Mort Dialogue

Summoned by Zagreus

• "Need a hand?"
• "Good as done."
• "Time to die!"
• "I'm here."

Reacting to Megaera

• "Don't make me do this, Zag."

Reacting to Alecto

• "I'll take care of it."

Reacting to Tisiphone

• "Hate to have to do this."

Reacting to Charon

• "Hail, Brother!"
• "Back off, Brother."
• "Greetings, Charon."

Reacting to Asterius

• "Back off him, Bull."
• "Hail, Bull-man!"

Reacting to Theseus

• "King Theseus!"

Leaving Fight

• "Got to go."
• "Fight on!"

Conversations in House of Hades

Dialogue 01

Thanatos : "Go about your business, Zag. What if Lord Hades saw us chatting like this, now ...? I risked everything by helping you out there, and still you failed."

Zagreus: "Turns out there's quite a lot of dead to fight down in the Underworld. Though I probably got farther than I would have, thanks to you."

Thanatos : "Always happy to oblige. Especially when it causes me to risk my station. To risk everything I've worked for."

About the Surface

Dialogue 01

Zagreus: "Thanatos, I ought have asked by now, but ... what's it like? Up there I mean, outside. You never talk about it, I ... almost forget that's where you go, for work."

Thanatos : "What can I say? It's ... different. I never stay up there for very long, don't think I could, starts making me feel ill. Too many sensations all at once. And when the chariot of Helios is in the sky, it gets so bright that I can barely see."

Zagreus: "That sounds awful. If it's that bad, why would all the Olympians chat it up so much?"

Thanatos : "There's no accounting for their taste, I guess."

Dialogue 02

Zagreus: "Thanatos, the world outside ... didn't you say that it would make you sick, being out there for very long at all? I understand now what you meant by that. Beautiful place and all, but ... it's good to be back."

Thanatos : "See what I mean, now, Zag? Nice place to visit on occasion, sure. But I definitely wouldn't want to live there."

Zagreus: "Couldn't if I tried!"

After Zagreus' first victory against Hades

Thanatos : "You took Lord Hades down ... you really did. I've never seen him quite like this before. I could scarce believe it when he came up through the Pool of Styx, himself ..."

Zagreus: "Seemed only fair in the grand scheme of things. He slew his own parents at some point, right? I think the Fates enjoy this sort of thing."

Thanatos : "Come on, Zag, take some credit where it's due. Though ... you'll forgive me if I keep my distance for a little while, as I think you have some issues to resolve. You watch yourself."

Dialogue 02

Thanatos : "... Answer me something, Zagreus. What am I to you, exactly, as of late? Because, sometimes, with you, I ..."

Zagreus: "I'm sometimes at a loss myself, Thanatos. Though one thing I know is it's always really good running into you out there, it's ... well, exciting. Sparring with you and all that! And then, I know it means that I might get to see you here."

Thanatos : "Well, here I am. But you didn't answer my question. Though, you know something? Forget I asked. I've got to go."

About the River Styx

Zagreus: "Hey, what is it you're always staring at out there, anyway, Than? I don't see anything."

Thanatos : "The River Styx is right in front of you, and you don't see anything, Zag? I can watch it endlessly. Studying the competition, you might say. Most mortals expect to get here by river, with Charon. Not with me."

Zagreus: "So you're locked in ruthless battle with a river, searching it for any signs of weakness, that sort of thing? That sounds stressful."

Thanatos : "I find it rather soothing as a matter of fact. A break from having to deal constantly with mortal souls. Speaking of which ... I have to pick somebody up right now."

Zagreus: "Go get them."

About Habits

Zagreus: "Hey, Than, tell me something , and forgive the awkward question here, but ... are we good? I mean ... between us. Any infuriating habits I should know about, that sort of thing?"

Thanatos : "You know I don't have time to list all your infuriating habits, Zagreus. Though ... if any of them were outside my usual tolerance threshold, I promise to let you know, all right?"

Zagreus: "So then, we're good. Because I think we're good, but I just wanted to make sure."

Thanatos : "We're good. See you, all right?"

Zagreus: "...Good."

Dialogue 03

Zagreus: "Hey, just how far are you able to shift, anyway, Than? I never could go more than a blade's length in front of me, while you're out there skipping across the entire world probably."

Thanatos : "Most of it, yes. Don't beat yourself up, though, Zagreus. It's a practiced skill but I've apparently been able to do it since birth. Mother Nyx says I was a real handful."

Zagreus: "I can see that."

About the Adamant Rail

Thanatos : "How's that Rail of Adamant been working out for you lately? Always figured the direct approach was more your style. Though, I happened to have a look at your permanent record lately, and turns out you're doing a lot of work with that thing."

Zagreus: "Why, Thanatos, you're learning to pry in others' business! The Rail's been working out just fine, thanks. Though, now that you mention it, how well do you know Eris, one of Nyx's daughters, right? Seems she wielded the Rail before me."

Thanatos : "The mortals call her Strife. She and her children ... it's thanks partly to their dedicated efforts I'm so busy all the time. Though, it is best we didn't speak of her, I think."

Zagreus: "All right, then!"

About Death

Dialogue 01

Zagreus: "Thanatos, I've meant to ask ... is it really the case that many mortals have a crippling fear of death?"

Thanatos : "It is, I'm quite feared, up there. Most of them cannot distinguish between me, and, say, Lord Ares, or your father, even. We fill them with despair. No helping it."

Zagreus: "Why not? I mean, isn't it kind of a big problem that they have such negative associations, here? Can't we ... I don't know, do something to educate them all?"

Thanatos : "We've all the time to educate them, here. Their ignorance of death is solved almost as soon as they experience their first. Though I suppose they might be better off knowing before the fact."

Zagreus: "Yeah, seriously."

Dialogue 02

Zagreus: "Than? I had another question about death. So ... why is it mortals grieve so much about the thing, I mean ... it definitely hurts there for a little while, but ... it's not that bad."

Thanatos : "They see it as their one and only chance. Imagine if, after you perished, that was it. Back to the infinite Chaos. Everything about you. Returned to how it was before you were even there."

Zagreus: "But that's absurd. One life? Though ... eugh. That's horrible, even to think about."

Thanatos : "I know, right? Some of them know that isn't how it is, and try to tell their kind about what it is we do here, but ... it's slow going, getting the information out. Either way! I get to be the bearer of good news."

Zagreus: "Didn't know you saw it that way."

About Other Characters

Achilles

Dialogue 01

Zagreus: "You and Achilles ever get to talk much, Than?"

Thanatos : "I have my orders, he has his. What do you think? Even back when he was still alive, there was no real chance I was going to be the one to take him here, given his line of work."

Zagreus: "Because he was a warrior. When mortals die a violent death, they're no longer your case, are they?"

Thanatos : "No. I tend to those in less of a hurry to come here."

Dialogue 02

Thanatos : "Your trainer's been absent from his post, more so than usual. You voided his pact with Lord Hades, didn't you? I don't know how you did it."

Zagreus: "You know he's more than my trainer, Than. As for how I did it, turns out being the first and only son of Hades has its privileges. Now Achilles gets to be with someone he loves. Who loves him back."

Thanatos : "Love is common among mortals. Is theirs really so special as to be worth the trouble? Not just on your part, but theirs?"

Zagreus: "It is. I think it is."

Ares

Zagreus: "Than, what's your relationship with Ares on Olympus? I know he deals in death himself, but ... his approach seems rather different from your own."

Thanatos : "I do not care for his approach at all. But he has been professionally courteous with me. More than I can say for most of your Olympian relatives, I suppose."

Zagreus: "You mean the rest of the Olympians don't treat you well?"

Thanatos : "Discounting Hermes, I should say, the rest of them have nothing much to do with me at all. I can imagine why, I know it's complicated with your father here. But as for Ares ... I think he's all right."

Zagreus: "Disturbingly all right!"

Charon

Zagreus: "What's going on with Charon, by the way, if you can tell me, Than? He's ... never been particularly talkative, but he really seems to know the inner workings of this place."

Thanatos : "I correspond with Charon all the time, but even I don't know the full extent of his responsibilities. He's an independent contractor of sorts, been here forever. Your father gives him plenty of space to work."

Zagreus: "He must be compensated pretty well for having done this for so long. Tending the influx of new souls and all that."

Thanatos : "I doubt he's in it for the compensation, Zagreus. There is no Underworld without Charon. I think he knows that, and your father knows it, too."

Zagreus: "I never thought of it like that."

Dusa

Zagreus: "Than, you don't take issue with me being close with Dusa, do you? She brings such warmth to this place ... I really appreciate having her here."

Thanatos : "You don't need to ask me such things, Zagreus. They're your feelings."

Zagreus: "Yeah, well ... thanks, Than."

The Fates

Thanatos : "I saw the Fated List of Minor Prophecies was requisitioned through the House Contractor, Zagreus. Didn't take you for an agent of the Fates."

Zagreus: "Turns out I'm full of surprises, Thanatos. Though, the Three Fates are your sisters, aren't they? Surprised you didn't requisition the List yourself."

Thanatos : "Guess it just wasn't meant to be. Though, I don't know them at all. Keep only to themselves, somewhere. Sometimes I wonder whether everything really is preordained, or whether they're making all this up as they go."

Zagreus: "I can hazard a guess ..."

Hades

Thanatos : "Be on your way, Zagreus. I have an audience with Lord Hades in a moment. An inquiry into my recent absences."

Zagreus: "What are you worried about, Than? You've never given him a reason not to trust you."

Thanatos : "Recently, I'm not so sure. Whatever you're doing, it had better be worth it."

Hypnos

Dialogue 01

Zagreus: "Got to tell you something, Than. You can be pretty mean to Hypnos! And that's coming from someone who's mean to Hypnos a lot. Believe me, I completely understand, but ... still."

Thanatos : "He's utterly incompetent, Zagreus. He wouldn't even be here if Mother Nyx wasn't trying to whip him into some sort of shape."

Zagreus: "Yeah, but ... pretty much none of this would be here, were it not for Nyx, right? Anyway my point is not that you should go easy on him, but ... there must be some way not to get as frustrated. You'll both be better off."

Thanatos : "I know, it's just ...! You're right. I catch myself feeling particularly horrid after talking to him. He can be very frustrating, and self-absorbed ... though, I know he means well. Probably."

Zagreus: "Probably!"

Dialogue 02

Zagreus: "Than, you know, Hypnos, he adores you. Besides just driving you to madness, now and then."

Thanatos : "I'm rather used to the relationship, thanks, Zagreus. Seems like you got to know him pretty well."

Zagreus: "Well, dying repeatedly can end up bringing people closer, I suppose."

Thanatos : "I don't know what's worse, dying repeatedly or Hypnos. Although, I guess I'm grateful for your patience with him, Zag."

Zagreus: "He's like an annoying little brother to me."

Dialogue 03

Zagreus: "I can hardly believe it. Hypnos finally came out on top, huh? Even Father seemed pleased with him. That's more than I get."

Thanatos : "I can hardly believe it either, Zagreus. But then again, he's one of Mother Nyx's offspring, so we shouldn't be so surprised. Though, I have to thank you for talking to me about him a while back ..."

Zagreus: "Oh, that? I noticed you two getting along better recently. So what's your secret?"

Thanatos : "He loves lists. Doesn't do well with subtlety, so much, but spell things out for him, and he will get right on it. Long as he's awake, at least. He's still working on that part."

Zagreus: "Who doesn't have room for improvement, though, right?"

Megaera

Zagreus: "You and Meg go back a long way, don't you? I forget sometimes you two are pretty close."

Thanatos : "Our responsibilities must have us cross paths often, yes. But I didn't really get to know her until after the whole humiliating affair with Sisyphus."

Zagreus: "Oh, right. He got stuck in Tartarus after that, under Meg's personal supervision. So you bonded over your shared disdain for Sisyphus?"

Thanatos : "We each had to blow off some steam, yes. That was some of the hardest I ever worked, back then, and her, too, I think. When you go through something like that with someone, it brings you closer, I suppose."

Zagreus: "I know what you mean."

Nemesis

Zagreus: "Than, my blade, the one I'm borrowing from Father anyway, it ... revealed to me an older aspect of itself, of Nemesis. Nyx never mentions her. Have you two ever met?"

Thanatos : "In case you haven't noticed, most of us who sprang from Nyx, we're not exactly close. Nemesis is fully occupied meting out justice on the surface. Our paths are not designed to cross. And based on everything I know, that's fine with me."

Zagreus: "I'm sure she's lovely, then."

Nyx

Dialogue 01

Thanatos : "I can tell when Mother Nyx is upset, Zagreus. And I know better than to ask her, so I'm going to ask you. What happened?"

Zagreus: "Probably because Nyx took issue with me chatting with Dusa from time to time. Is that really so unbecoming of me? Not even Father seems to care."

Thanatos : "Well, Mother cares! And I, for one, know better than to question it. None of us would be here were it not for her. If she has a request for you, you honor it."

Zagreus: "You're telling me I should just start ignoring Dusa from now on, like you do?"

Thanatos : "You're a god. I'm telling you to learn to act like one."

Dialogue 02

Zagreus: "I'm sorry I raised my voice with you last time, Than. I know Nyx puts so much into this place, and has nurtured so many of us here."

Thanatos : "It's not me you should be apologizing to, Zag. Although, with Mother Nyx, sometimes it's best to leave her be. As for Dusa ... I didn't mean to suggest you should abandon your friend."

Zagreus: "Thanks ..."

Dialogue 03

Thanatos : "Mother Nyx told me you restored the Eldest Sigil, Zagreus. I couldn't believe that was your doing. What you did ... it meant a lot to her."

Zagreus: "It was my pleasure. Say, did Nyx ever let on to you of her relationship with Chaos, at any point?"

Thanatos : "No, not everyone is quite as sharing as you are, Zag. Nor as inclined to pry. But still ... in this case, sounds like it worked out. So, thank you. If she hasn't said as much."

Zagreus: "Least I could do for all she's done for me."

Dialogue 04

Zagreus: "Than? I thought you ought to know that Ares, he ... I think he's taken quite an interest in Nyx. Keeps asking me to talk to her on his behalf."

Thanatos : "Finally. It's about time Olympus took notice of Mother and all her accomplishments."

Zagreus: "Finally? You don't think Ares has untoward intentions or anything like that?"

Thanatos : "He'd be a hollow fool if he did. Why do you think they fear us on Olympus, Zagreus? Because of Hypnos? I don't think Mother Nyx requires your concern. Though, by all means, talk to her about it, if you like."

Zagreus: "Eh, you're probably right ..."

Orpheus

Dialogue 01

Thanatos : "I saw you voided the old pact between Orpheus and your father. So now he gets to see his wife from time to time?"

Zagreus: "He does, and I did, Than. I think we can stand to see a little less of him if it means he can be happier for the remainder of eternity."

Thanatos : "You really need to learn to stop meddling in others' affairs. Did either of them even ask your help? I can't imagine Orpheus did, and I'm guessing his wife's feelings were complicated, too, from what I know of the circumstances of their final meeting."

Zagreus: "What? Orpheus is my mate, Than. And I came to know his muse, Eurydice, as well. They still had feelings for each other, but with no way to communicate."

Thanatos : "So you decided to step in. Tsch. I think my instincts on the subject are just not the same as yours. I know your intentions were in the right place, but ... you know what, forget it."

Dialogue 02

Thanatos : "Hey. I didn't mean to lay the guilt on you for what you did for Orpheus, Zag. I just worry when we get involved ... we can make matters worse."

Zagreus: "You haven't ever made anything worse, Than. But as for me, I realized what you meant. I was so eager to do something for Orpheus when I first met Eurydice, I ... never asked them if it was OK."

Thanatos : "At least things turned out well for them. But that was fortunate. Family troubles, personal relations, and the like ... it's sensitive business. Though, who am I to talk. You didn't ask me to show up, like this."

Zagreus: "I'm glad you did, though, Than."

Sisyphus

Dialogue 01

Thanatos : "I heard you stayed the knave-king's sentence. I should be angry with you. Sisyphus must be the only mortal ever to have humiliated me. But Mother Nyx, she ... must have backed you, didn't she ..."

Zagreus: "We did what needed to be done. As much as Father likes making examples out of wretched shades, an eternal sentence felt a little excessive in this case. Besides ... Sisyphus isn't leaving, anyway. Seems to have found his niche."

Thanatos : "Oh? Well, he's an odd one through and through, I guess. As long as I don't have to deal with him again."

Zagreus: "Don't think you will."

Dialogue 02

Zagreus: "Than, you don't hold a grudge against old Sisyphus, do you? He seems rather apprehensive about you. I understand you met not on the best of terms."

Thanatos : "He is a brazen one, I have to give him that. I hadn't realized that you were close. Despite some questionable choices on your part, I don't think you're the poorest judge of character, and so ... maybe I have him wrong."

Zagreus: "I only have a faint impression of the man he used to be, although it seems he's changed a lot, since then. Thank you for understanding, anyway."

Skelly

Zagreus: "Than, level with me on this. You didn't happen to hire a shifty character called Skelly to assist me here and there, did you?"

Thanatos : "Who, what? No. Why would you even ask?"

Zagreus: "Didn't think so."

Conversations with Other Characters

Hades

Thanatos : "You wished to see me once again, my lord? It's been ... a while since I had an audience with you."

Hades : "It has. The last time, what was it you said? That there must be some resolution to the matter, as you called it, with my son? Well it is settled, now. Isn't it, boy?"

Zagreus: "I mean, you're still trying just as hard as ever to prevent me from escaping past the threshold of your realm, so, I don't know if I'd exactly call the matter settled. But ... it does feel different, now."

Hades : "And so you see ... I would continue in our mutual good graces, if you please. This House can only function if the upper management is in accord. What do you say?"

Thanatos : "I say, you honor me, my lord. I appreciate you telling me, yourself. And I concur that, for the good of all the Underworld, it is imperative that each of us continue to perform at our full strength."

Hades : "Then, as you were. Dismissed."

Hypnos

Dialogue 01

Thanatos : "Hypnos, really, that is the worst idea I think I've ever heard. Do you understand how little sense that makes?"

Hypnos: "I'm just saying, maybe if you just, I don't know, had all the mortals die at the same time, it'd save you a bunch of trips, and then we'd have more time to spend together, huh?"

Thanatos : "I don't know why I bother with you, honestly. Get back to work, and let me do the same."

Dialogue 02

Thanatos : "You cannot keep falling asleep on the job like this, Hypnos. This is completely unacceptable."

Hypnos: "Oh I just nodded off a little while, Thanatos! I rest easy knowing that you're here! But if I goofed, why, I guess you could kill me dead, or something, huh?"

Thanatos : "Don't give me any ideas. Pull yourself together, and quit slacking off. The House needs help, and you've got a job to do. Now get to it!"

Dialogue 03

Thanatos : "... Hypnos, this list has a bunch of tasks from I don't know how long ago, I mean ... I took several of these last year! And you've already submitted this week's registrations, why isn't that marked complete?"

Hypnos: "Don't you know it, I was just about to get to that! Then you showed up, and I got so distracted, it just kind of slipped my mind! It happens, right?"

Thanatos : "You need to focus, Brother. Or it'll be Lord Hades reprimanding you again, and that is not something you want."

Hypnos: "Oh, I don't know about that, last time I talked to Master he made pretty clear he never wanted to speak to me again!"

Dialogue 04

Thanatos : "Hypnos, you're not irreplaceable, you understand? If you don't shape up, quickly, someone else is going to have your job."

Hypnos: "Oh I hear you loud and clear, Thanatos! And, let me tell you, they will have the greatest job in all the Underworld!"

Thanatos : "I feel like I'm not getting through to you, Brother. Well, after the inevitable happens, don't come telling me I didn't try."

Hypnos: "Don't worry, I won't!"

Dialogue 05

Thanatos : "... Well, how often do you consult these lists you make? If you're spending too much time just making lists, you're not leaving time to get anything done."

Hypnos: "Oh, I love making my lists ... I always illustrate the edges, each one is unique! That way anyone who gets to review the work, it's a whole experience, you know? But ... I guess it does take up a lot of time."

Thanatos : "You'll have to work around the constraints of your responsibilities. You do take breaks, don't you? Before and after each break, maybe that's a time to make sure your own list of priorities is up-to-date."

Hypnos: "Wait, my own list of priorities ...? But, you're saying I can just go and make a list ... for me? Huh. Whoa. Whoa ..."

Dialogue 06

Thanatos : "I've heard that your reports have been immaculate of late, Hypnos. I have to know, who's helping you with them? It can't be Zagreus."

Hypnos: "Oh, haha, no, he doesn't help. It's just I took to listing only the important stuff up top, and spending just a bit more time on the priority reports, and ... guess it's working out!"

Thanatos : "Look, whatever the case ... the work's improved. It's been observed. You ought to keep it up."

Hypnos: "Aww, thanks!"

Dialogue 07

Thanatos : "... Though, what I mean to say is, that ... I'm sorry, Hypnos. You're my brother, but I haven't always treated you that way. Would you be willing to forgive me?"

Hypnos: "Aww, come on, Thanatos, are you kidding me, right here? We're like two skeletons in a crypt! You're the best, and you're always looking out for me. Even when you're not around for what can seem like aeons at a time!"

Thanatos : "Well let's not get ahead of ourselves, here. We each have got important jobs to do. Isn't that right, Brother?"

Hypnos: "Huh, that is right!"

Nyx

Dialogue 01

Thanatos : "Mother, is there something I can do to help, with all of this? I spend too much time away from the House. Please, let me know."

Nyx : "You are already doing what you can to help, my son. Continue doing so. Matters are at stake here concerning you and all of us. Your support and choices in this shape the outcome that shall come to pass."

Thanatos : "I understand, and I will do my best. Thank you for taking care of everything. I've every faith in you, Mother. And in this House. Farewell."

Nyx : "Farewell."

Dialogue 02

Thanatos : "An I imagining it, Mother, or has this House been running relatively smoothly as of late? Although I know I must be tempting the Three Fates by putting it like this."

Nyx : "It is through a concerted effort that the House thus thrives, for now. Though, it shall do so only through continued diligence on your behalf, and that of many others here. It is a good occasion to take a brief reprieve. But we need you working to the best of your ability, here, Thanatos."

Thanatos : "Well ... know that I am ever-grateful, Mother. And I love you very much. Where would we be right now if not for you? I don't take what you've done for us for granted, nor does anybody here. You rest assured."

Nyx : "Thank you, my son."

Gifts

Nectar

1st Time

Zagreus: "It isn't much, Than, but I got you something."

Thanatos : "You want me to take that off your hands, fine. But you are taking this from me, and if anybody asks, we're even. Or, scratch that, don't tell anyone about this, understand?"

Thanatos gives Zagreus the Pierced Butterfly.

Zagreus: "Thank you, Than."

2nd Time

Thanatos : "What, really ...? Come on, what is this, Zagreus. You think handing this to me makes up for everything you've put us through?"

Zagreus: "It's just something I found out there that I thought you might like, Than. Don't think anything of it."

3rd Time

Thanatos : "Why bother with such empty gestures, Zag. You've said you're getting out of here; best focus on that and leave me be."

Zagreus: "It's not an empty gesture, Than. Besides, if I wasn't trying to stay focused, I'd be drinking it myself."

4th Time

Thanatos : "Don't know what you're expecting, giving this to me. If there's a catch here, I don't want to know."

Zagreus: "We've been through a lot, Than, and I think we'll be going through a lot more yet. Consider it a token of our kinship."

5th Time

Thanatos : "What is it with the generosity lately ...? Look I'll just stash this with the rest if you really don't have a better thing to do with it than dump it off on me."

Zagreus: "Hey, that's an idea. One of these days or nights, we'll have enough of this stuff to throw a feast to make all of Olympus jealous."

6th Time

Thanatos : "You can't be serious. You're serious ...? Eh, you know what, fine. I'll take this and we'll go about our business. Though I don't see why you bother."

Zagreus: "Why I bother? Why, how else can I show you how I feel except by handing you these bottles from time to time?"

Ambrosia

1st Time

Zagreus: "Hey Than. For all the times you've bailed me out, and just, all the times you've been around for me ... I thought I'd get you this. The real thing."

Thanatos : "Ambrosia ...! Zagreus, where did you even ... don't you think this is a bit excessive?"

Zagreus: "You say that like it's a bad thing. Little bit of excess from time to time never hurt anyone I'm sure."

Thanatos : "Oh, you would be surprised. Though if you're going to embarrass me, you know what, I am going to reciprocate. Behold!"

Thanatos gives Zagreus Companion Mort.

Zagreus: "What, Thanatos, is this ... you're really giving Mort to me? I ... I'm deeply honored!"

2nd Time

Zagreus: "For you, Thanatos. The Olympians might be accustomed to this stuff but I think we should have our share of it down here. At least you should."

Thanatos : "You know ... the Olympians do have good taste in certain things. The last bottle you gave me ... it was ... better than expected. Though, I almost decided not to try it at all."

Zagreus: "But try it you did! And now, you'll get to try this one for comparison's sake. Each one's supposed to be different you know."

Thanatos : "Different, huh. Well, then, I guess I'll have to see what you meant by that. Thank you, Zag. You didn't have to do this."

Zagreus: "Yeah, but I wanted to!"

3rd Time

Zagreus: "I hope you're ready for some more of the real thing, there, Than, because I got you some, and I won't be taking Tsch, what is this, Zag for an answer."

Thanatos : "Ugh, what is this? Come on, already, Zagreus, are you just messing with me, now? How did you even manage to get more of this, much less decide to hand it off to me?"

Zagreus: "In order: no, I'm not; by ransacking my father's realm repeatedly; and it's because I like you, Thanatos. In case you still have some misgivings about that."

Thanatos : "You like me, Zagreus ...? I never thought, I ... don't know why that sounds so strange, coming from you. Given everything that's happened as of late."

Zagreus: "Yeah. Look, if you don't feel the same way about me at this point, I would rather know. Cease all these coy gift exchanges, and all that."

Thanatos : "I never said anything like that! You know what, there's ... a bunch of mortals I have to go fetch. Good-bye."

4th Time

Zagreus: "Thanatos, I wanted to apologize for the last time I approached you with a bottle of the real thing, and give the whole exchange another shot. Would that be all right?"

Thanatos : "Hmph! You're asking my consent to give me yet another lavish gift? Sure! Permission granted. Though, what makes you think that your approach this time is going to be any more successful than the last?"

Zagreus: "I don't know that it will. I never really know exactly where I stand with you. But I know how I feel. And I'd rather be up front with you, even if it means risking our relationship, such as it is."

Thanatos : "Our relationship? It wasn't long ago you were prepared to throw it all away while making for the surface, if you don't recall. But now you're saying that you care for me, and ... what, exactly, Zagreus?"

Zagreus: "Yes, that's what I'm saying, Than. I should not have left the way I did, without letting you know. But when you found me, I ... think that's when ... that's when I knew. Or started to realize, you know?"

Thanatos : "I ... yes. I know, I think, because ... when I heard you took off, the anger that I felt, it was ... it wasn't something I expected. So ... ungh. What do we do now?"

Zagreus: "Maybe we ought to take our time? Unlike the real thing there, that's a commodity we have in good supply. Just know that, if you feel the way I do ... you know where to find me. And if not ... I'm grateful, anyway."

Thanatos : "... I see. Well, then. The best that I can say for now is that ... I'm grateful, too, for this. Take care of yourself, Zag."

Thanatos Forges Bond with Zagreus.

Romance

Zagreus: "Thanatos ...! I'd ask you to come in, but ... you're already here. It's really good to see you."

Thanatos : "Just tell me one thing, Zagreus. Did you really mean what you told me before, that ... maybe we ought to ... take our time?"

'Comfort Him' option

Zagreus: "I just ... don't mean to push you, Than. I know all this is kind of a lot. And I wanted you to know ... this isn't some impulsive thing for me. I'll wait for you however long it takes."

Thanatos : "Khh! You have no concept of which impulses to act upon, and which to keep in check. You say you'll wait, well, let me ask you this: What are you waiting for? What are you waiting for, I'm here, already. Right ...?"

Zagreus: "Than ...! Hahaha, oh, you're right!"

LATER ...

Zagreus: "Hey, Than, look ... speak up, already, I don't like it when you're quiet for too long, what's on your mind?"

Thanatos : "A lot of things. And you will have to grow to like it, Zag. Or, what I mean is ... don't take my silence the wrong way, all right? I'd better get going, though, I'm way behind on work, but ... see you again. If that's all right."

Zagreus: "It is. It is."

'Ease Off' option

Zagreus: "... I did. Sometimes I need to slow down. I'm thankful that we've been on better terms, lately. But, I've been coming on too strong. Forgive me. You're my dear friend. I don't want to do anything to hurt you. Or anybody else."

Thanatos : "I ... oh. I see. I understand. You're my dear friend, as well. Though we have done an awful lot to jeopardize that lately, haven't we? Look, take care, Zag. Be seeing you."

Zagreus: "... Be seeing you, too."

Post-Ending

Conversations in House of Hades

About Zagreus' job

Thanatos : "So, between us ... all your attempting to break out of here, over and over ... you're now authorized to keep that up? Exposing weaknesses in Underworld security, huh."

Zagreus: "Something like that. I guess I've gotten pretty decent about escaping from a place that's known for being inescapable. Lets me keep in touch with the other side of the family. Work with you from time to time."

Thanatos : "I have to say I never thought I'd hear you talking about looking forward to working, Zag. You feeling all right? Spending too much time on the surface, maybe?"

Zagreus: "Oh I'm feeling fine. I never thought I was much good at anything, but ... if my fated purpose is to be a master of frustrating Father's efforts to make everything strictly perfect, I think I'm OK with that."

Thanatos : "Well, then, I'll be looking forward to working with you in a more official capacity. Even if we're still supposed to keep it all under wraps, for sake of appearances. See you out there."

Zagreus: "Bye, Than."

About Zagreus' Parents

Thanatos : "Have to tell you, Zag. It's different, with your mother around here. Don't mean to be so obvious, but ... it's something about your father, I suppose."

Zagreus: "I think they have a lot of work ahead of them. As long as they're trying ... he's trying ... I think I'm good with that, for now. Though, I am glad she's here."

Thanatos : "I'm beginning to think we all are. And, please don't take it this the wrong way, but ... I think you and your father have a lot of work ahead of you, as well."

Zagreus: "Oh I entirely agree with that."

Generic Greetings in Encounter

• "Good to be working with you in a more official capacity, Zag. Shall we get started?"
• "Looks like we've got an urgent work-related matter to attend to."
• "What say we go take care of business here just like we used to, Zag?"

Post-Epilogue

Dialogue 01

Thanatos : "Your mother's very clever, Zagreus. I always thought you got that from your father, now I'm not so sure. So all is well with the Olympians, again?"

Zagreus: "For now, I think it is. But, you know how they are. How we all are, I guess."

Thanatos : "Hah! Yes, indeed. Well, then! I guess enjoy it while it lasts, as mortals sometimes say. I'll see you out there."

Zagreus: "Bye, Than."

About Change

Thanatos : "... It just struck me how much you've changed, Zag. I still remember when you kept trying to singe Cerberus' tail with your feet. Haven't seen you do that in a while."

Zagreus: "Oh, I definitely learned my lesson there. But, thanks, I guess. You've opened up a lot, yourself, by the way. Talking to you lately, it's a world apart from the first time. You looked like you were going to slice my head off."

Thanatos : "It sure must have taken a lot of courage for you to come right up and tell me you thought I looked better before I cut my hair. I still ask myself how come I didn't keep ignoring you after that. Or slice your head off."

Zagreus: "Well, the option is always available, I guess. Hey, you ever thinking of growing it out again?"

Thanatos : "No. It kept getting in my way. Sliced it right off and never looked back. So ... plenty of personal growth all around, then?"

Zagreus: "Definitely."