Hades was used to awkward. It was how most of his meetings went, save for those who knew him and saw beyond the reputation he carried. He was glad he'd brought things to entertain him, and he doubted Minos would mind if he picked up a book.
When the woman spoke he gave her a smile, "I'd love some thank you." He paused for a moment, deciding to try and be social. If she wasn't going to respond at the very least he could say he had tried. "Who do you teach, children or college students?"