After Hades dragged Alice away from Suzy, insisting they walk back home for no reason at all, he judt simply... walked.
Hades's long, purposeful strides had forced Alice into a quick, awkward pace to keep up.
He hadn't said a word, and obviously, she didn't know what to say either. The walk would have been a lot more helpful if she wasn't forced to stay in this awkwardness.
It was almost a relief when he finally broke the awkward silence.
"How's the person?" he asked, his voice low.
Alice's brow furrowed in confusion. "The… person?"
He didn't look at her, his gaze fixed on the path ahead. "The one you brought home."
"Oh," she said, the realization hitting her. "Her name is Paula. And she's fine." She paused, the words feeling stiff and formal.
Would it have been best to not tell Paula's real name to them? Had she made a mistake?
Before she could start spiraling, she spoke up, "Thank you… for letting me bring her. And for the doctor."
