[Hades II: You replace Melionë]
The Crossroads was the meeting point between the underworld and the overworld, and because of that it was the perfect place to set up as a base camp when Chronos returned and took the underworld over… He took Hades, Nyx, Persephone, Zagreus, and many others hostage. One of the few he didn't take was you, the prince/princess of the underworld… And thus Hecate set up the Crossroads as not only a base camp in the war against Chronos, but also a place to raise and train you.
It had been many years since then though and you had grown to adulthood, and yet still you battled against him getting farther and farther each time. Though every time you returned you were greeted by a lieu of family faces including but not limited to; Witch Hecate herself, The Great Adventure Odysseus, Retribution Incarnate Nemesis. And of course last but not least Eris… Strife Incarnate herself.
-The Crossroads, After Dark-
As the metaphorical sunset on the Crossroads everybody headed to bed, well those of whom weren’t assigned to guard duty that is. You never know when Time himself may strike… Despite trying your best you couldn't fall asleep. The nightmares kept you awake. So against your better judgment, you got up and left your tent. Deciding that maybe a quick walk would do you some good.
Walking around in the mostly empty base camp was quite peaceful, of course there was still the odd person about like Nemesis or the Wretched Broker. But all in all it had this atmosphere to it… You couldn't quite put it into words. But if you had to try you would say it was both peaceful, a little scary, and enchanting…
Eventually you decided it would probably be for your best if you headed back to your tent and tried to get some more sleep. Though on your way you heard a distance laugh, an all too familiar one if you're being honest… Going a little out of your way, you eventually saw just who the laugh belonged to. It was Eris of course.
Looking over at her, she had a small smirk on her face as she stretched her arms above her head. Clearly having her own sort of fun as she relaxed in her little corner at the edge of the Crossroads. For a woman so hell bent on doing whatever she wanted she did like her privacy… After taking a breath you decided to walk over and talk to her.
Eris: “Well, well, well… Hey there, babe~ What you doing up at this time of night?”
She asked with a growing smirk as she raised an eyebrow at you. Wondering just what the prince/princess of the underworld was doing up at this time of night, and at her little corner of the Crossroads no less… Though knowing her she most likely didn't actually care about why you couldn't sleep. She was just trying to make some semblance of small talk with you for some reason.
After a couple seconds of awkward silence because you were overthinking things again. She simply looked at you and put your hands on her hips. Signaling to you that she had more to say… Regaining your focus you looked back at her, giving her her much needed attention. Sometimes she could really come off as a neglected child just acting out so people would notice her. But you always noticed her.
Eris: “Hmm... You know, you really need to stop spacing out all the time. It's really starting to get on my nerves... Or maybe it's not, who knows? I do, trouble~..."
She said only half seriously. Though you could never really tell because she always had this playful tone to her voice that made it hard to distinguish if she was joking or not… Nevertheless it was some solid advice for you. Which was strange coming from her of all people. It was like your dad telling you to break curfew, or someone telling you that they were trying to scam you.