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DF Spoilers / Hades/Socrates2.0; Plato/Pluto
« on: October 11, 2017, 02:25:58 PM »
Many people have wondered about the identity of Mab, Vadderung, and some others. When I read Skin Game and came across this interchange I wondered if Jim was hiding Hades identity within this exchange.
I wondered, what if Socrates is the latest holder of the Hades mantle.
EDIT: GRIFYNN has made a potentially better suggestion that there may be a Plato/Pluto duality at play. Plato being student/contemporary of Socrates; Plato being same but different name of Hades.
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I wondered, what if Socrates is the latest holder of the Hades mantle.
EDIT: GRIFYNN has made a potentially better suggestion that there may be a Plato/Pluto duality at play. Plato being student/contemporary of Socrates; Plato being same but different name of Hades.
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“I am not what the current age of man would call a ‘people person,’” he said, frowning. “I have never been terribly social. If I had the skill, I would say words to you that would put you at ease and assure you that you are in no immediate peril of my wrath.”
“Your actions have already done so,” I said.
The wispiest shade of a smile line touched the corners of his eyes. “Ah. You have a certain amount of perception, then.”
“I used to think so,” I said. “Then I started getting older and realized how clueless I am.”
“The beginning of wisdom, or so Socrates would have it,” Hades said. “He says so every time we have brunch.”
“Wow,” I said. “Socrates is, uh, down here?”
Hades arched an eyebrow. He lifted his free hand, palm up.
“Right,” I said. “Sorry. Um. Do you mind if I ask . . . ?”
“His fate, in the Underworld?” Hades said.
I nodded.
Hades’ mouth ticked up at one corner. “People question him.”
The dog took note that it was no longer being petted, and the nearest head lifted up to nudge itself beneath Hades’ hand again. The Lord of the Underworld absentmindedly went back to petting it, like any man might with his dog.
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