He's sitting by the water indeed, aimlessly trailing his fingers over it - a small, soothing motion. He has a lot of need for soothing lately. Irhya's voice startles him out of his thinking, though, and he smiles weakly as he looks up at her.

"Ah... My apologies, Irhya."

How is he, huh... that really is a hard question. Hythlodaeus nods, a lost look in his eyes.

"I... yes. 'Tis true I have been... better."

Everything about him is quiet and subdued, so unlike his usual mischievous energy.