Yes, I am well aware that your lord despises early visits unaccounted for. But I do not come seeking permission.

[Though it certainly does not occur to him that Hades, in fact, has a son. Surely this must be one of the many under his employ? Regardless, he does not think to ask, and only focuses on his objective.

He needs to go in. At least until he finds his objective.]

It seems to me that your hound is used to the presence of bats. I did not wish to disturb him; he is merely performing his role, after all.