"Emet-Selch has been my dearest friend for many thousands of years. And yes, he has absolutely always been like this." He laughs, fond.

"Always a stickler for rules, indeed. And while I understand it to some degree, I've often thought it more fun to bend them a little at times."

Hythlodaeus is quite prone to following the herd on many things- when it comes to his thoughts on returning to the star, or dressing appropriately, for example. But other times, he likes to have a little fun.