He does pleasure me, Hythlodaeus—but you are not...incorrect he has never taken me between his lips. Though, I cannot help but wonder if this is less about my pleasure, and more about your satisfaction. As you said yourself: my pleasure is a reward, one you have gone without for some time.

[His hand is still on Hythlodaeus' cheek, and he gently strokes it with his thumb as his eyes scan his features with a gentle smile.]

But blame him not, I have simply not requested such of him. Mayhap he is merely intimidated to act on his own without my guidance.