"Hmph." Smiling faintly though, he leans up to kiss Hythlodaeus' cheek. It must definitely be the wine making him more open with his affection, but he too is glad to see that they are just about home.

He unlocks the door for them and enters first, breathing a sigh of relief when the cold air is finally shut out. "Let us finish the wine first before it loses its heat."

After that? Well... His gaze and his touch lingers on Hythlodaeus.