[Hythlodaeus inhales sharply through his nose, eyes going wide, but then he closes them again and slowly lets out the breath he just held.

Teo has been honest with him, and so it is only right that Hythlodaeus offers him the same courtesy in turn.]

I will not lie to you. It is a bit... upsetting to see. I'm unused to death. [the word even feels strange and wrong to say] My people return to the star of their own accord once we feel our purpose in life has been fulfilled.

[He folds his hands and leans his forearms on the table, opening his eyes once more.]

But I stand by what I said: you should not feel the need to hide your face within your own home. In fact, I must insist you leave it off while I am here.