She stepped into the elevator behind him, poking the key that would get them to the first floor. Meli felt silly for asking such a question regarding her father's motives. Why would Phonos know? Why would he have a need to know why he was being sent out for a task? Murder simply did.

What he says to her as the doors close that gives the goddess pause: Trust that her father asked him to escort her home for a reason. Her Papa was her light, even if he was the seat of the Underworld. Even if he was not the individual who had sired her.

"Indeed," she murmured, turning her head to look him over. "My trust lies in him most of anyone. My apologies to you for my attitude." He seemed out of sorts, which was nothing overly unusual some days. This particular day appeared to be a 'more so than usual' event.

"Phonos... are you feeling well?"