[ Hythlodaeus deserved to be biting. Emet-Selch is always biting, on the other hand, and he simply doesn't have the strength to put in any extra effort at the moment. Besides, Hythlodaeus is the one that was hurt more by that unfortunate display in front of the false Meteion. ]

Truthfully I did not expect you to accept your error so quickly, back then. [ He fully expected an all out fight, similar to what they had gone through in Elpis. ] I know your distress over seeing Meteion's face was great.

[ And he sighs again. Because he understands now, and he hates that he does. ]

But know that while I tolerate the longing gazes you give to Hythlodaeus, if you ever attempt to harm him in any way again, I will protect him by any means necessary.