The feel of her lips on his chest loosens something within Phonos, snaps him either into insanity or back into the reality he believed lost to him. His arms withdraw from around her and, instead, he takes her shoulders very firmly in his hands. He moves back a hint and pushes her an equal distance to create some small space between them, assuming she'll allow him to. If she resists, he'll only try harder to move himself instead.

"I am no hero. I have no soft heart. You know this, Melinoe. If you should still offer your affections, then you must be aware of what I am." He peers down at her, through her, into her thoughts and mind and whatever he can see in this woman he has feelings for, emotions he dare not give name to.

"I cannot be your.. boyfriend." He makes a face at that, one of slight disgust. The concept is so grossly human to him. While the Gods may have their counterparts, he has a hard time envisioning Hades dating. He would not demean himself - nor her - so much as to play at romance. That said.

He leans down to kiss her again, his lips tender upon hers while his hands still grip her shoulders like vices.

"You will choose the restaurant and the time which is most convenient for you. I will meet-" Phonos is about to say more when there's a loud grinding noise, as if the elevator may begin working again, cutting off his thoughts.