Cornel was not blind to knowing that Hades was a higher being. His blood smelled like nothing he had come across and even if he had a haunch that the name had some meaning to it, he didn’t ask. Always being respectful of the later-turned-out God. And he knew how much he liked things of higher quality. Despite his skills in the kitchen he never put himself up on a pedestal, no matter how many times others told him to. Yes he had decades upon decades to master the art of cooking, but it was something he enjoyed and not something he wanted to brag about.
So he didn’t find it strange in the slightest when the other took snippets of food whenever he was cooking for the two of them, until today. “Yes, guests.” he sighed rearranging the vegetables he had went through painstakingly cutting into shapes. The vampire didn’t even remember how he managed to lure the god of the Underworld to his side, but the fact stayed the two enjoyed each other’s company. Be it the liking to things classy or their personalities being almost the same, he didn’t know. Yet, he didn’t even second guess it.
“I thought you’d remember.” he pouted a little. It was not always that he introduced people to Leoric. Granted the Viking decided to use his visit by dropping his children off for the weekend, but he knew as well that it must be someone important to the younger vampire. Why would he introduce them together then? To a friend that was with him for majority of his life? Sighing and sliding the dish cloth down from his shoulder he eyed the taller man. “Leo is coming over, remember? Dropping his kids most likely, knowing him.” despite him wanting to hide the disappointed tone, he simply couldn’t. Not that he blamed the other, he had many responsibilities after all, but he wished he didn’t have to remind him. That he actually remembered, since it wasn’t something the vampire took lightly. Glancing around the plates full of snacks ranging from veggies to fruits and even a little with sweets. Just an appetizer the main course was still in the oven.
Hades generally had a good memory but it could be selective at times and while he did have times where he meant it - this wasn’t one of those times. The pout on the others lips clearly said it all but the tone let him know exactly how the other was feeling. Hades rarely felt bad for his actions, he thought things through and was calculated but he wasn’t perfect. People often thought gods couldn’t do any wrong but Hades knew first hand that was a lie. He, himself, had countless corrupted decisions under his belt and he made those decisions for years. Cornel was someone he genuinely enjoyed being around and he should have remembered this date if anything just for the person it belonged to. Knowing it was important to the other he did apologize, another rarity for Hades, “My apologies… A lot on my mind." Which wasn't a lie but wasn't really the reason. Simply forgetting wasn't going to be his admission though.
A hand over the small of Cornel's back as Hades moved around him to give the other more space to fix and adjust and plate whatever he needed. "Leo, yes.. Is he aware who I am?" Hades was never really introduced to others friends and families and while he wasn't one to really hide who he was - he certainly wouldn't make a meeting awkward if Leo had no idea who his life long friend was intertwined with. Hades name was tainted, in the past, for good reason. He was more cruel and blood thirsty if he were honest. It didn't mean he was more forgiving now, just more strategic but he knew that assumptions were generally made in one way or another when anyone met him - despite what the new lore might be told. "Kids...? Are they like you?" While he does remember the mention of Leo, he can't remember the mention of kids. Most kids had that sense to them, depending on the age, Hades would either intrigue or scare them out right. More often than not it was a curious reaction but if they were more along the vampire route - well, he wasn't really sure how that would go. Magical kids were unpredictable. "And how long are they going to be staying with you?" Because, while Hades could get Cornel into the underworld with ease, he would not risk having children that didn't belong in such a place.