"Hmph. See that you do. I would hate to be bored."

Smirking, he steps forward and impulsively kisses Hythlodaeus by the corner of his mouth. Before his friend can react, he is already turning away and wandering closer to the museum, fingers tangled in Hyth's own.

It affords him a moment to let his mask drop. For the pain to cross his face before he shores everything up again. Would that he could let Hyth remain ignorant of all the unpleasant things. Were Felih and Irhya and the rest not here, perhaps he would have tried to do just that. As it is, it is only a matter of time before the truth comes out.

At least he can enjoy this moment while it lasts.

"And I told you not to call me that."