[ Well. He's starting to get used to that, given the company he keeps. He doesn't flinch this time at least. ]

Not at all, please come and make yourself at home.

[ This would be the first time Hythlodaeus has been in his house. It's cozy, and clearly well lived-in. Very much ye olde cottage feel, but with a tiny hint of modernity. The space is open and clean, flowers and herbs drying in the window. It certainly smells like he bakes a lot in here. ]

So what do you need of me then? Shall I just stand still for you, or need I take off any layers?