Hephaestus didn't say anything as Persephone answered his comment with one of her own. He didn't see how this could get much worse than it already was, unless they did in fact choose to go Hera's route and start over. But wouldn't that too just lead them back to where they were now? Humans liked change, and evolved with the times, leaving behind anything that didn't evolve with them, gods included. And if they were as reluctant to change now, what was to say that they would change than? Holding his position, Hephaestus watched as the others slowly made their way out. The god remained silent as Hera stormed past, not wanting to speak much to his mother either.<br/><br/>The god arched a brow when Athena came to stand next to him, but disregarded her when she simply answered Persephone's question. He was in no mood to talk, heck, he rarely was.<br/><br/><br/>Apollo had ended up standing a few paces from the door, watching the others file out and take up their positions to wait as well. Bouncing on the balls of his feet, the young god let out an impatient sign and was relieved when Aphrodite approached. His grin faltered at her question.<br/><br/>"Well, I don't suppose it's how best to make Hades any less scary." Apollo laughed, but noticing the combined attitudes of the others he cleared his throat and tried again.<br/><br/>"Hopefully a game plan that won't involve a civil war between the living and the dead." He shuddered at the thought of undead soldiers, or just the dead in general. "I mean, I know we don't all get along at the bets of times, but surely some sort of agreement can be reached soon."