"Ah, but it is its own reward, one of these days you might consider giving in to it on your own now and again, my dearest."

The tease is automatic and completely fond, and he manages a small smile. Color is still slow to return to his face, but his expression is far more like himself. Still... He takes a small breath and shifts, to rest try to rest his forehead against Hades's shoulder.

"Sorry. Just... a moment longer. It's less daunting, having to altogether avoid looking..."

When they are like this.

Then he straightens, pulling himself together properly.

"Let us look who is in need of assistance by... walking along the train, then. I'm afraid it will have to be that way rather than taking a short route, courtesy of the Void. I'm sure we will find someone before long."

Say, like Elidibus.