You can say that because you have both feet firmly planted on the ground, unlike some, Hythlodaeus.
[He's not wrong, of course, and he is one of the few who would tell this very thing to people to their faces and probabyl not catch too much flak for it, because he is so nice that most people tend to forgive brutal honesty from him.]
I have not really dared ask her what she means to do next. To be honest, I cannot say that she knows herself for sure, but she means to find out. That has always been her way, after all.
[She nods distractedly at the offer to eat at his place instead of going out. It will be just as well. Hythlodaeus's house is one of the few places that still feel like home.]
Do you really think he'll be impressed? Or will he be cross at me for not jumping to the occasion immediately? Or else, if I had answered promptly, he would have berated me for making the decision too quickly, would he not? Really, whatever move I make, he'll find fault with it somehow, and he can only congratulate me after explaining to me all the ways I've gone wrong about this.
[This is how he is, after all, and it can be exhausting at times, and she is less and less inclined to let it slide when he starts doing it. But that's for his own good as well. People forgive Hades a lot because of his impressive gifts, but he truly hasn't made many friends in any of his appointment, with his absurd intolerance of mediocrity in any form.
But once Hylodaeus links arms with her, she leans against him as they walk, looking this way and that at the city and its buildings.]
It's been happening more and more, lately. I was born here, but I find myself... not wanting to come back. This place feels... small, and always looking inwards, and if you were not here, I don't think I would want to come back at all.
[She's been using her residence mostly as a storage unit for what she brings back and a library, but she spends most night at his place when she is in town these days.]
I wonder if this is why she asked me now. She cannot have missed it.
[ When going outside, Hythlodaeus does mask up again, and nudges her gently to do so as well if she is too distracted for it. But he also keeps holding on to her - and unless she voices a preference, he'll just pick the food and the route to it, not making her have to worry about it. Out there, he knows she has to think about so many aspects of what she does or doesn't do. So she can have a bit of a break, now.
He also smiles softly. ]
I know he will be impressed. And, because he won't be shocked into the news, I believe he won't put his foot in his mouth. He cares for you, scathing words and missteps notwithstanding.
[ The sweetest smiles he has seen on Hades's face are always for her, and Hythlodaeus is glad to see it.
The rest, however, makes Hythlodaeus eyes squeeze tight behind his mask, while his smile wavers a little. ]
I am sorry to hear that. But while you will be dearly, dearly missed while you are away, if you are happier away from Amaurot, then that is one of the things to do which will keep you from feeling cooped up.
[ And she is ever, ever welcome to him, to his place, for however long she is willing to stay.
... he is also ordering double dessert for both all of them. Just in case. ]
[She tends to forget to mask most times these days, since she doesn't usually do it much when she travels, and she grimaces but complies when he nudges her. For he rest, she is happy enough to follow his lead.]
I know he cares, but it wouldn't kill him to show a little bit of grace to the people who love him. It's like he is allegic to giving any kind of praise. he puts the bar so high for himself he forgets others cannot be expected to always be at his level.
[And Hythloadaeus in particulat deserves a lot more grace than their friend is giving him.
She may have noticed his reaction to her words, even without seeing his face, and she squeezes his arm.]
I would miss you terribly if I could not see you at all, so you can be assured I will always visit. I've just... lost this feeling of 'home' when I see this city now. Except when I come to see you. If I could just take me with you everywhere... But you have your own duties and I can't expect to be able to pull you from them on my whim. Still, one day, I would want to take you out there. The word is so vast, and there is so much to see, so many people to meet and learn from!
[And now her voice is more animated as she recalls this previous trip, and others before.]
I promise I won't make you look at all the sharks.
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[He's not wrong, of course, and he is one of the few who would tell this very thing to people to their faces and probabyl not catch too much flak for it, because he is so nice that most people tend to forgive brutal honesty from him.]
I have not really dared ask her what she means to do next. To be honest, I cannot say that she knows herself for sure, but she means to find out. That has always been her way, after all.
[She nods distractedly at the offer to eat at his place instead of going out. It will be just as well. Hythlodaeus's house is one of the few places that still feel like home.]
Do you really think he'll be impressed? Or will he be cross at me for not jumping to the occasion immediately? Or else, if I had answered promptly, he would have berated me for making the decision too quickly, would he not? Really, whatever move I make, he'll find fault with it somehow, and he can only congratulate me after explaining to me all the ways I've gone wrong about this.
[This is how he is, after all, and it can be exhausting at times, and she is less and less inclined to let it slide when he starts doing it. But that's for his own good as well. People forgive Hades a lot because of his impressive gifts, but he truly hasn't made many friends in any of his appointment, with his absurd intolerance of mediocrity in any form.
But once Hylodaeus links arms with her, she leans against him as they walk, looking this way and that at the city and its buildings.]
It's been happening more and more, lately. I was born here, but I find myself... not wanting to come back. This place feels... small, and always looking inwards, and if you were not here, I don't think I would want to come back at all.
[She's been using her residence mostly as a storage unit for what she brings back and a library, but she spends most night at his place when she is in town these days.]
I wonder if this is why she asked me now. She cannot have missed it.
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He also smiles softly. ]
I know he will be impressed. And, because he won't be shocked into the news, I believe he won't put his foot in his mouth. He cares for you, scathing words and missteps notwithstanding.
[ The sweetest smiles he has seen on Hades's face are always for her, and Hythlodaeus is glad to see it.
The rest, however, makes Hythlodaeus eyes squeeze tight behind his mask, while his smile wavers a little. ]
I am sorry to hear that. But while you will be dearly, dearly missed while you are away, if you are happier away from Amaurot, then that is one of the things to do which will keep you from feeling cooped up.
[ And she is ever, ever welcome to him, to his place, for however long she is willing to stay.
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I know he cares, but it wouldn't kill him to show a little bit of grace to the people who love him. It's like he is allegic to giving any kind of praise. he puts the bar so high for himself he forgets others cannot be expected to always be at his level.
[And Hythloadaeus in particulat deserves a lot more grace than their friend is giving him.
She may have noticed his reaction to her words, even without seeing his face, and she squeezes his arm.]
I would miss you terribly if I could not see you at all, so you can be assured I will always visit. I've just... lost this feeling of 'home' when I see this city now. Except when I come to see you. If I could just take me with you everywhere... But you have your own duties and I can't expect to be able to pull you from them on my whim. Still, one day, I would want to take you out there. The word is so vast, and there is so much to see, so many people to meet and learn from!
[And now her voice is more animated as she recalls this previous trip, and others before.]
I promise I won't make you look at all the sharks.