Caught off-guard by Hythlodaeus' frantic attempt to salvage pride, his hands pause their work on the other man's belt. After a moment, he smiles and leans well into the embrace, shifting to settle by his friend's side so they can kiss more comfortably. He tangles their feet together, circles an arm about Hythlodaeus' waist to keep him close.

"'Daeus," he breathes once he's allowed a moment to speak, "I do believe you're blushing."

And he'll soon give his friend more reason to blush when he reaches down between them and palms Hythlodaeus through his smallclothes.