Orpheus isn't saying anything that Thanatos doesn't know, at least. And it does seem to help somewhat, thinking that time may move slower in his waking life than it could here. It won't eliminate his stress, but it helps him try to rationalize his not freaking out.

"I can't say I've heard of any such queen offhand. I do know more people and gods than most, though I do not interact with Olympians... if I can help it." They're fine, but not mortal and so not his charge! And kind of troublemakers. Thanatos is happy to remain among the dead and the Chthonic gods.

He takes the paper graciously, squinting a little at it. "Ah, I believe Miss Joyce shared this with me, too. I've heard this 'goddess' uses my brother's name at times?" He'd rather she didn't, but what can he do about it for now?