The gwiber is extremely cute! Hythlodaeus happily lets it play, tugging his fingers back in return to its own pulls. Fortunately or unfortunately, though, he can't read Hades's mind and know what his friend is thinking about, so he only attributes the quietness and hesitant mode of address to Hades's penchant for being easily embarrassed and a little sulky.

"Hmm? Oh, indeed. I do wish there was a different trial for cognitive magic users, but I suppose it is hard to judge things like thought transfer or astral projection. There was someone who was looking to participate, too... Master Doppo, I believe his name was. I plan to meet him later. What of yourself, Hades? Will I have the pleasure of seeing you put your own skills to the test?"