Zagreus lay with his head resting on Thanatos' chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. The garden felt timeless, a world apart from the chaos that often surrounded them. "Sometimes, I think this place knows our secrets," he mused, tracing a finger along the edge of a fallen leaf. "Perhaps it does," Thanatos replied, a hint of amusement in his voice. "After all, it has witnessed our conversations, our laughter, our... everything."

Zagreus turned slightly, his eyes meeting Thanatos' gaze. "You know," he began, "your poetry isn't as gloomy as you think. There's a certain beauty in your words." "You only say that because you enjoy teasing me," Thanatos chuckled softly, brushing a stray lock of hair from Zagreus' forehead. "But tell me, what dreams have you been chasing lately?"

Zagreus contemplated for a moment, his thoughts drifting to the realm beyond. "I've been thinking about the world above more often," he admitted. "The mortals, their lives... they intrigue me. There's so much I want to understand." Thanatos nodded, his expression thoughtful. "Life and death, intertwined yet distinct. It's a complex dance," he said. "It's a shame that you aren't able to see it that much"

"And what about you?" Zagreus asked, a playful glint in his eyes. "Surely you have tales of the stars to share, with your penchant for cosmic poetry." Thanatos smiled, his eyes reflecting the starlight. "Well," he began, "there's one about Orion and his eternal chase across the sky. It’s a tale of pursuit and longing, much like our own journey."

Zagreus moved closer, feeling the warmth of Thanatos' presence. "Maybe one day, we'll find our place among the stars," he whispered, a promise wrapped in hope. "Until then, this garden is our haven," Thanatos replied, his voice a soft murmur against the night. "A place where time stands still, just for us."

Together, Zagreus and Thanatos lay in contentment, surrounded by the gentle glow of the Underworld's hidden beauty. The night stretched on, a tapestry of dreams and whispers shared beneath an endless, star-studded sky.