Chapter 17:

The Comfy Afternoon of Hypnos and Oizys

Heirs of Hades and the Chthonic Academy


The neighborhood was different from the rest of the city. Houses in a village, with less lighting and movement than the central region. The houses were all built the same, two stories high and dark blue in color.

Even though the underworld was always dark, this region gave the impression of being night like on the surface. It was not possible to see the ceiling of the cave and Oizys walked through the houses guided by the streetlights.

It didn't take long to find the address she was looking for, noticing the poppy garden, and ringing the bell. Two minutes passed and she asked if Hipnos had fallen asleep and forgotten about her. When the third minute was finished, the god appeared with unusual feets on the ground.

He wore one-piece pajamas. The pajamas were like the skin of a lion and looked extremely comfortable. Hypnos smiled at his companion.

“I'm glad you came.“

She couldn't think what to answer and just lowered her head in greeting.

“Come in, make yourself comfortable, literally. If you want to fall asleep, I spread strategic pillows around the house.”

Oizys already imagined, as she lived in the same region, that their houses would be similar. The interior was identical and, despite several pillows scattered, it was way more organized than her own home, thanks to Momus.

“Hungry? I don't cook, but we have several microwave foods. We can just get some popcorn too.”

“I'm fine, thanks,” she replied shyly.

“Right. And that outfit, it doesn't look very comfortable.”

The goddess wore a long dark blue skirt, matching her hair. A white button-down shirt was tucked under a black jacket and carried a purse.

“I'm fine, really, thanks.”

Hypnos inspected her up and down suspiciously.

“If that's true then fine. I am in favor of always being comfortable, if you want I have several pajamas here, one more comfortable than the other. I have some big ones too that should fit you.”

She just shook her head in the negative.

“Your choice, I'm using the lion one, but I have the bull one, the carp one, the boar one, the owl one, oh you'd love the owl one. I'll throw it on the couch and it's your choice whether to wear it or not.”

Before Oizys could protest he was already going up the stairs to his room and came back with that pajama. Oizys wouldn't admit it, however it actually looked very comfortable.

He continued into the kitchen, putting a bag of popcorn in the microwave and bringing out disc for Oizys.

“I have 'Journey to the West', 'The Epic of Gilgamesh' and 'The Mayan Twin Heroes'.”

“I've never heard of any of them,” replied Oizus.

“Yeah, I don't have many local productions, they're very artificial. I prefer foreign movies, not that I can watch them without sleep.”

“Why do you watch them then?”

“Well, in a week I can finish a film, besides there are few things better than taking a nap watching movies on the couch.”

The girl let out a laugh.

“Yi think you like to nap anywhere.”

Hypnos smiled in response.

“That's not a lie, but each nap moment has its specificities that make them special. Let's see Twin Heroes then, the others are too long.”

With the popcorn ready, they went to the sofa where a blanket was already waiting for them. Hypnos put the film on the television and went under the blanket.

“I'll probably fall asleep in the first ten minutes, you don't have to wake me up or anything.”

She sat down next to him confused.

“Did you call me here to sleep?”

Hypnos was getting more and more comfortable and only his face was visible between the pajamas and the blanket.

“Of course. It's what I like to do the most. You are free to leave if you like, or sleep. The film also received good ratings, so I think you can enjoy it.”

Even analyzing him, Oizys could not decipher his motivations, all she could think of was that he was so comfortable under the blanket.

“Could you wait a moment before starting?” Oizys asked.

She left Hypnos' field of vision, who was waiting for her awake. Upon returning, the goddess was wearing owl pajamas, with the cap pulled up causing Hypnos to open a huge smile.

“Yes! That's the spirit!”

She snuggled under the covers, not touching her partner.

“Thanks for that, I don't know if I'd be okay with the others.”

“They're crazy. Exercise while relaxing? I know you don't like interacting with people very much, but know that this house is always open for you.”

She glanced at Hypnos who was staring at the television while preparing the film, preventing him from noticing the smile on her face.

“Thanks.”

He pressed play and, before the movie started, wondered.

“How are the others doing now?”