"I promise I shall save my most heartfelt troubles for you." A note of playful teasing is borne upon the words, belying the immense trust he feels towards his closest of friends.

Where Hades hides in sharp words, Hythlodaeus conceals the depth of his feelings with dazzling cheer. Grateful. He is truly grateful. What better person to be lost in this strange place with than him? And what luck that he should see him so soon?

"Naturally, should you feel so inclined, I shall be glad to lend my help in any troubles that ail you... even if they should turn out to be nothing more than want for a quiet place to nap."

He could probably manage to be quiet for a bell or two. Probably.