He huffs, covering her hands with his own as he speaks over his shoulder. "He has surprisingly punitive streak. Not a few moons ago, I made a jest about punishing him for his transgressions and he-- ah, he suggested that perhaps I would enjoy such treatment instead. So I...allowed him to try."

He grows warmer, recalling how Hythlodaeus had so easily and naturally filled the role. "If you would like to try such a play yourself then I would not be averse to it. Or mayhap there is something else you wish to try?"