He led the way and in due time they arrived at Olympus. "Wait at the gate, I'll announce your coming." He smiled at their activities.
Clotho was practicing her curtsies, Lachesis her bows. Atropos smiled a broad smile, then a more reserved one, then tried a calm yet quiet visage.
"Zeus, sir, I have them. I have them."
"Well done. Amazing. No! Not really. I always knew you had the right stuff. Of course, to scavenge the items I fear you had to terminate the owners. It is sad. Still, what can one do? Bring them in, bring them in. Scissors, thread, and spinning wheel! Wonderful, wonderful!"
"Oh, no sir. I didn't have to terminate them. In fact, they're here. Come in ladies, and receive your welcome."
Zeus opened his mouth, closed it. He looked at the three
Sisters of Night. He looked at Demo.
"Yes, brought them with you. Yes, very thoughtful of you. Thank you, my boy, thank you. Don't call me, I'll call you."
With that Demo found himself in his own home, in his own room, rolling off his own bed with a thud.
Rough barked joyously, leaped upon him in frantic welcome.
"Ah, that Zeus! I really wish he'd not do it that way," he said aloud. "Mother, I'm hungry!"