[ Instead of trying to explain more - Hades is, indeed, quite brilliant, and Hythlodaeus has never doubted that, for all the prodding and getting him to do what he needs to do - he just smiles softly, and reaches for a book with his free hand.
And, yes, as soon as Hades's breathing evens out, Hythlodaeus's fingers make they way to the pale strands and start carding through them gently.
He can absolutely spend hours like this, and get through a decent chunk of work. Sure, his leg might end up being very much asleep so the second portion of tea may be a little delayed once Hades is awake, but it doesn't matter. This is, in its own way, blissful. ]
Work absolutely does that
And, yes, as soon as Hades's breathing evens out, Hythlodaeus's fingers make they way to the pale strands and start carding through them gently.
He can absolutely spend hours like this, and get through a decent chunk of work. Sure, his leg might end up being very much asleep so the second portion of tea may be a little delayed once Hades is awake, but it doesn't matter. This is, in its own way, blissful. ]