Hythlodaeus can't help snickering triumphantly as he follows, letting Hades take the lead for a while and get his bearings again. Despite what his friend might think, Hythlodaeus is not entirely unaware of the effect he's having.

"Yes, yes, father. I suppose this means we shall have to have breakfast at home, then... I dread to think where else you might push me out of embarrassment, should we go out again!"