The god chuckles, and rises gracefully to his feet. 

"Perhaps, but your spirit proved far stronger than those under my command."

The black mist that surrounds him creeps sheepishly behind his robes at his words.

"I will honour my bargain without regret. Come."

He snaps his fingers and a portal of swirling darkness opens up, ready to take the pair to the Underworld. As Hades steps through, he makes a final comment, almost too softly to hear.

"And thank you for standing up to the oafs on my behalf."