The guard on duty hesitates, eyes flicking back and forth between the pair. They've had ample opportunity to observe the prisoner. They know very well the change wrought in Hades over the past few weeks.

They waver and then abruptly turn, pressing their hand on to some part of the wall out of sight of either of them. The chains go slack and pool a little on the ground, just enough to let Hades approach.

For Hades' part, he initially stares blankly at the lengthened chains. Then he slowly crawls forward, almost dragging himself the rest of the way to the bars where Hythlodaeus kneels.