I plucked a ruby off the nearest plant and threw it at Hades.

“Who are you and why are you my cat?”

“Evil is easy to fight. Lack of wisdom...that is very hard indeed.”

“Piper gave Lit a friendly sorry-about-that smile. Even with her hair messed up …”

“Sure, sis!' Then he raised his hands in a stop everything gesture. 'I feel a ha…”