Even Maleficent found it hard not to be amused. Holding them back was he? She wasn't that was true, but no matter. Losing Jafar was of little concequence. It was high time they began considering their next steps.

"Perhaps you are right, Hades," she replied, far calmer than he, but amusement was still in her voice.

A more serious tone then settled over her. "They certainly don't seem to think us as much of a threat," she said, voice becoming harsh for a moment, clutching her staff a little tighter. While they had gotten the city's attention and had been able to claim City Hall so easily, their reins over the city were loose at best.

"It's clearly time we changed that."