Hades just sort of stared at Melpomene uncomprehendingly for several seconds. He used that time to weigh up the pros and cons or moving, or staying here, and landed on the side of getting the fuck out of there.
"OH, I see someone I know excuse me sorry see you later," Hades said, standing quickly and shooting off into the growing crowd. He was hoping to find somewhere else to hide when he spotted Hecuba by the bar.
Oh thank gods.
"Hecuba," he breathed, going to lean down so he could splay his fingers in her fur. "I'm so glad to see you."