There's a brief moment of disbelief again as Hythlodaeus processes the fact that that hadn't been a joke but rather a genuine answer within the scenario. Still, he can't help chuckling as he bends down to press a kiss to the side of Hades's jaw, his hands shifting over to the other man's shoulders to pin him down more securely.

"Now, now, I was simply admiring your wit... my Architect. Or, if it were afterhours... would it be simply 'Hades'?"

Hythlodaeus raises himself up a little to fix his friend with a mischievous look. He certainly doesn't mind going back to their little scenario...

"After all, you could hardly shoo me away with paperwork if I came to see you as a friend, not a subordinate."