No, he...something about an oracle, I dunno. [Alex shook his head. ] That he needs both of us, I guess. We're supposed to find each other. Or not. He...I doubt he told me everything. Prophecy I guess. That's what oracles are for.
[He turned his head back towards Mal when he felt the hand on his shoulder. His expression was still a little watery, but he was obviously soothed by the touch.] Kill a god. [He was about to say more, but decided that he didn't want to tell Mal the part about everyone Alex cared about would be in danger if he didn't comply with his father's wishes. No need to worry them.] If I'm supposed to...take over his power, well, maybe that's not...impossible. Kill a god. [The Hades in this reality had already died, after all. He reached up and covered Mal's hand with his own. It was...] Warm. I forget how warm other people are. I'm not sure I ever knew to begin with.