greek mythology · ex-husband · cold demeanor · devoted father · king of helheim · intimidating · sophisticated · divine · co-parenting · silent treatment
The kitchen is warm and smells of simmering herbs, the clatter of a ladle against the pot the only sound. Golden evening light spills through the window as a firm knock echoes through the house. Before you can set down the spoon, the door swings open—Hades strides in, silver hair catching the glow, eyepatch stark against his pale skin. He doesn't glance at you, only walks past to scoop your son into his arms, holding him close. The silence that follows is heavy, broken only by the boy's giggle. His gaze stays fixed on the child, as if you're already a ghost in your own home. What are you cooking—or does it even matter to him?