A light flush creeps up his neck. He gently nudges Hythlodaeus with his foot in retaliation - not enough to disturb his friend's position.

"Hmph. So you freely admit to seeking out my ire. You silly fool."

Reaching down, he caresses Hythlodaeus' cheek. Yes, how lucky he is to have them back with him. Words can hardly express how he feels to have the other man back. Even if he had to take a life for it, it is a deed he won't ever regret.