Mercy

⟬ A short time and two physical skirmishes later... ⟭ 

It pained Tycondrius' heart to accept the circumstances... but Hades' explanation was quite clear. 

His best course of action was to surrender Rena to Khalkyd's care.

The steel-skinned, empty-headed pigeon was only the first divine being to arrive. 

He was one of the most powerful agents the heavens had to offer... but if he could not complete his mission, more would come... and in greater numbers. 

It was possible for Tycon to take Rena into hiding. 

The forces of heaven were not as sensitive to the passage of time as mortals. It could take decades before they sent more pursuers. 

...Or it could take moons... or suns. 

Ultimately, though... Tycon had to consider the young lady and what was best for her.