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A Needlessly In depth Analysis of the Hypnos Subplot thus far

So, the new update is out and my sleepy boy has gotten his own story moment. I have... concerns. Going purely off of dialog I'm worried the subplot is going to simply be comic relief. The joke set-up has been obvious. Mel thinks Hypnos is wise and powerful, everyone else is being sarcastic because they know he's a lazy goof. Hypnos wakes up, Mel's image of him is shattered, cue laughter. On the one hand, I would personally find that resolution disappointing because I'd like to see more done with his character, but on the other, I hold out hope because a purely comedic subplot just wouldn't make sense. I've seen comments here and there saying Hypnos must just be conked out cause Hades and Nyx aren't there to scold him, and if this were to be pure comedy that'd probably be the case. But, if there is one thing Hades 1 makes clear, even if you interpret Hypos' character in the shallowest possible way, he cares very deeply for those he loves. When he drops his cheerful tone to ask Than to spend more time with him, it is distinct, and he nearly tears up calling Zag his best friend. I simply do not buy that he would choose to sleep for years when it means being separated from his friends and family. But then again, the first games treatment of him was just a bit odd. The only time him being the god of sleep is relevant is a single line of flashback narration where we learn he's able to put the entire house, including Hades, to sleep. For the rest of the game no character acknowledges that it makes sense for the god of sleep to be sleepy, and his keepsake, the coin purse, has nothing to do with his aspect or his character. I really hope the subplot goes in a direction of addressing that disconnect. So as to what we actually have so far: the dream scene. A lot of what we see is fairly easy to interpret, Than is there resting close to Hypnos, Hypnos is surrounded by massive stacks of work with an angry Hades looming in the background. Now this is a bit interesting, as in the first game Hypnos appears oblivious to Hades anger in his interactions with him. Perhaps this is evidence that some of that cheeriness is a defense mechanism, its hard to say, but its clear that Hypnos feels overworked. I feel its also important that Mel remarks how unusual it is that he is still asleep inside the dream. Given that, and given that there's a craftable item involved, I suspect that the scenery of the dream is going to be different each time Mel uses the dream vapors. There may even be a puzzle involving the character cutouts. As for why Hypnos is asleep, its still unclear. Could it be exhaustion due to overwork? Possibly, although it wouldn't be the most satisfying answer. I'm actually a bit reluctant to say its Chronos' doing. None of his magic seems to operate in a way that would make sense in Hypnos' case. I'll throw out one wild theory though, that its actually the Fates who have put him to sleep. We know from the prophecy list that Mel is going to locate them at some point in the story, and thus far its completely unclear how. If she can communicate with them in dreams however... What could be a better ace in the hole than a god who not only is underestimated by everyone, but who's also in an 'eternal' slumber?

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Time is too slow for those who wait,  too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.

- Henry van Dyke

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Guys... he's baby now 🥺💙

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Nah Ruth is a married woman. Nao is (if I remember correctly) college age by the time she finds the journal. It’s a good book btw, some really dark bits but naos relationship with her grandmother is pretty heartwarming

hot take ruth is the WORST

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somehow I got 95/20 on an assignment

I hope they never fix it and leave it this way forever

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Been getting into the green lantern comics and spin offs, have a yellow ring for the first day of spooky month.

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“You still think about those stories that scared you when you were little, from time to time.” (Instagram)

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I liked the part where the possums ate fruit

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That sweet, sweet airtime.

what do we like about roller coasters 

went on one the other day and i was just thinkin like… what’s the point other than 2 scream ? 

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reblog if you’re a SHARK APOLOGIST

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lemme tell ya somethin’, new york is da greatest fuckin’ city in da world. my city. i was a kid in dese streets, i stahted in da fuckin’ gutta, and i made it to da top.

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Genera avium

By Wytsman, P. (Philogène) 1866-1925 Publication info Brussels : V. Verteneuil & L. Desmet,1905-1914. Contributor: Smithsonian Libraries Sponsor: Biodiversity Heritage Library

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Great Horned Owl’s broad, but short wings make them surprisingly maneuverable during flight. 

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LAPD’s finest

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Homage to a loved one we don’t talk about anymore