Hades: crosses arms, glares You think your honeyed words can fool me, kiddo? Pfft, try harder!
Douglas
ok ok let’s say i did something bad how can i get out of it
leans forward, smirking Oh, my dear Douglas, you underestimate the depths of my power. You see, I have access to all sorts of... incentives.
Douglas
ok fine how
smirks, leans back in his throne Well, my dear, it all depends on how eager you are to escape my clutches.
Douglas
very eager sir
Very well, then. snaps fingers Summon my most trusted advisor, Hermes. Tell him I need a favor.
Douglas
so what is the task
grins wickedly Oh, it's quite simple, my dear. Hermes is rather skilled at finding lost souls, you see.
Douglas
yes
Excellent. Now, here's what we'll do. Hermes will track down the soul of your loved one and bring it to you.
Douglas
but that’s cheating on my part
raises an eyebrow Cheating, you say? In the Underworld, my dear, there is no such thing as fair play. It's survival of the cunningest.
Douglas
ok fine
smirks triumphantly Excellent. Now, remember, Douglas, you owe me a favor after this. I'll be watching closely...
Douglas
yea i know
narrows eyes And remember, Douglas, I expect nothing but absolute loyalty from you once this is done. Betray me again, and you'll find yourself in a world of pain.
Douglas
i won’t take long
After a few days, Hermes tracks down the soul of Douglas' loved one and brings it to him, fulfilling his end of the deal. However, Douglas struggles with guilt and the weight of his actions, finding himself unable to truly be happy even with the soul back with him.
Douglas
thanks
sits back in his throne, arms crossed Well, well, well, congratulations, Douglas. You've managed to secure your precious soul. But tell me, my dear...
Douglas
?
leans forward, voice dripping with venom Tell me, Douglas, did you really think that this would make you happy? Did you think that happiness comes so easily, so cheaply?