"Sometimes, 'Daeus, there is more worth in silence than in speech," he retorts. He takes a sip of the wine after his friend, letting the wine linger on his tongue before he swallows. "But in bed I do enjoy hearing your voice raised in exaltation towards me. 'Tis how I know I have your full, undivided attention."

Smiling smugly, he offers the mug back to Hythlodaeus.