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“That’s not something I thought would work.”
The chamber glowed as Death appeared, and the nearest bloodless collapsed in a heap.
“What wasn’t?”
Thanatos hovered just a few steps away, even though only a moment ago Zagreus was alone fighting the hoards of Asphodel.
“It’s been a long time since you last dropped in, and I–. You’re here.”
“You did summon me.”
Zagreus’s lips tugged back into a smile. “No, I didn’t.”
Thanatos frowned, and Zagreus tugged him down by his robe, pushing himself up onto his toes for a quick kiss.
All he had to do was miss him.