The Return of the Hades

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Darien and customer spoke at once, and all eyes turned to Darien, as they began to chuckle in a disbelieving manner, humour colouring their feature.

"Did I just hear him correctly? Wants to buy the moon, does he?"

"He's certainly joking, I must tell you!”

"Oh, sure, and I'm here to purchase Jupiter. Got a good deal on its moons?"

Laughing, another one said, "Maybe he's looking for a good lunar property. Heard the Sea of Tranquility is lovely this time of year."

"I've got some oceanfront property on Mars to sell him next!"

"Next, he'll be asking for the rings of Saturn as a wedding gift. Can you imagine?"

Chucklingy, someone said, "my friend, the only moon you'll own is the one in your dreams."

"Better start saving now; the lunar market is really taking off!"

"Wait, let me guess, he plans to commute from Earth on his private spaceship?"

"And I was just considering buying the Sun, but I was worried about the heating bills. Any advice, Darien?"

The laughter and mockeries filled t