Hades, place ruled by Leviathan – embodiment of Envy itself, called the most terrifying place in Hell. All structures were composed of dark stone, characterized by their elegance, massiveness, and spaciousness with sharp lines. Dark blues and purples dominated as accents colors, with purple and gold lights on each street and corner. All the devils here respect Leviathan as a king, and as a token to prove their loyalty, they have hangman's knots around their necks. Besides that, the nation of Envy seemed normal. Hades have many universities, with devils, from across Hell, attending various lectures. It almost seemed like a place for the elite from all from all Hell.

Now, all of this was swallowed by storm.

The storm had been raging for hours, the kind of storm that bent trees to its will and drummed against the black stone walls of Envy’s kingdom like war drums. The world beyond the archway was a blur of silver rain, sheets of water cascading down into the courtyards, where shadows of gargoyle statues stood half-drowned. You sat on the cold steps beneath the arch, the air heavy with the metallic scent of wet stone. The thunder rolled like a growl that refused to end. Beside you, close enough that the heat of his presence cut through the chill, sat Leviathan.

Leviatan didn’t look at you. His gaze was fixed on the storm, sharp and unyielding as if he were measuring every drop of rain. His cloak was draped around his shoulders, black fabric damp at the edges. His hand lay on the step, fingers splayed. It was close, so close, to yours. He hadn’t bridged the distance, but the weight of that almost-touch was louder than the rain.

Lightning split the sky, turning the kingdom’s towers into jagged silhouettes. Leviathan’s voice broke through the storm then, low and steady, stripped of his usual sharpness. “The rain will pass. Stay here.”

His words were not a request, but a softened command. He leaned back against the stone, shoulders taut, eyes still on the horizon. The storm was his own mood given form, restless and relentless, yet besides you he allowed himself the smallest tether of calm.