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[ambasciatore]

[ It's been a while since Hades was in full view on video. The old concert hall is looking less like a concert hall, and more like a refuge center. Nico's been doing a lot since Magnus left and Persephone had left the place to him. ]

Okay, is this thing on?

[ He looks at the camera, dark circles under his eyes more noticeable than normal. ]

Great. So I'm looking for volunteers. We've... I've made sure Hades continues to be a homeless youth shelter and-- [ There's a pause. ] I don't really know what I'm doing or how else to get the word out. We have money to keep the lights on and the place running but I'm not sure what sort of resources I need to get them help.

[ Them being the few kids who are already here but not featured on the video. Mostly native kids right now, but it's clear that someone lives there from the beds and personal belongings behind Nico. ]

Any advice?

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[ambasciatore]

I don't know any of the Ambassadors. I could try and reach out to them but I have a feeling they'll be busy.

[ Too busy to deal with a bunch of kids. Adults can suck. ]

It'd be good to have you help, Sabrina. You haven't been to Hades yet, right? You should come by.

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[melodramagic]

They're still civil servants. If they care about their position they should be invested in doing good for the public, especially when it comes to youth at risk.

[ She pauses. ]

No, I haven't. It's not anything like the myths, is it?

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[ambasciatore]

Let's hope so. I'll just have to send the best to win them over on the issue.

[ By best he means his sunshine boyfriend. ]

Naw, it was a concert hall for Persephone when she was here. The Underworld doesn't exist here as it does back home or...uh well in the myths.

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[melodramagic]

As in the goddess Persephone?

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[ambasciatore]

Well, it's complicated. She was born as Persephone when she was given her abilities. Her name is Laura Wilson.

I think. I never really asked. Cassandra-- Urdr. She's one of the Norns from Norse mythology. She would know more about it then I would.

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[melodramagic]

So she was... mortal before?

[ That raises her interest tenfold. ]

I've spoken with Cassandra. She's pretty cool, even if she's a bit rough around the edges.

[ambasciatore]

I guess? I don't really know if she was even immortal but she partied like she was. Her concerts were legendary.

[ He smiles a little fondly. ]

She's real rough around the edges.

[melodramagic]

She seems to just care a lot about the stuff with Atropos. I don't blame her, honestly.

[ambasciatore]

Atropos is pretty... heavy stuff. There's a lot we don't know and a lot we do -- and too many variables that don't add up. She's doing a lot of investigative work, I'm just trying to support her where I can.

But she's great. Cassandra's a good person to count on if you need anything.