Hades's frugality is reasonable, a quality Hythlodaeus still lacks even after the many moons in this world. Finding a decent liquor store doesn't take too long, and Hythlodaeus defers to his friend's expertise in choosing the wine (though, of course, not without proposing to buy instead some ridiculous over-flavoured experimental drink). He chatters away on their way home to keep the mood up, occasionally prompting Hades for input. All in all, it ends up a pleasant walk back.
"Home, sweet home~" Hythlodaeus announces with a satisfied sigh as he opens the door. "Shall I put our purchases away?" he goes on, glancing at his friend. "You could prepare the wine in the meantime. I'm certain it would be much safer to have you open it, not me."
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oh my god has it been 5 days
Date: 2026-02-24 11:56 pm (UTC)Wine made with grapes grown on the volcanic isle. He has tasted many vintages but truly the soil from those regions is something else.
"We can purchase a bottle on the way home. The restaurant will charge us far more for it," he says as he raises a hand to request the bill.
time is fake!!!
Date: 2026-02-25 02:10 pm (UTC)"Home, sweet home~" Hythlodaeus announces with a satisfied sigh as he opens the door. "Shall I put our purchases away?" he goes on, glancing at his friend. "You could prepare the wine in the meantime. I'm certain it would be much safer to have you open it, not me."