he 's moving into phase two , '' he pointed his index finger , tapping at the monitor , his sleeve pulled up just enough from the motion to expose the ten-pointed star on the inside of his wrist . im not even doing that well . `` i really have to get back to work . '' his voice squeaked on the last word . i should have never left you alone like that . '' do you know the story of hades ? '' he turned the volume up and leaned in closer . 