In this excerpt from "Devil May Cry" by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Kat expresses concern about the severity of a beating someone is receiving, questioning the necessity of such punishment. She reminds the speaker, Hades, that they are in Tartarus, a part of the Underworld known for its harshness and where punishment is fundamental to its purpose.

Hades acknowledges Kat's worry but points out that the environment dictates the nature of the punishment. In Tartarus, compassion is not a priority, highlighting the dark and unforgiving characteristics of this realm, which is designed for retribution rather than comfort.