Approach he does, drawn in as much by Hythlodaeus' gaze as his command. No clarification has been given as to how his friend wants him to sit astride their lap so he takes the initiative of straddling it, slowly sinking down on to the mattress with a hand on their shoulder to steady his descent.

Once he's settled, he takes a deep breath and meets his lover's hungry gaze.

"Do you like what you see?" he whispers, feeling so very vulnerable beneath those piercing eyes. Every ilm of him is there for Hythlodaeus to devour and the trepidation makes his heart beat all the faster.