"A distraction from... memories, I suppose. The dream lingers."

Sipping at his tea, he sighs through his nose. "But I do not wish to think about it. Nor do I particularly want to talk about it, hence needing a distraction."

He smiles weakly at Emet-Selch. He doesn't like admitting to having such thoughts, but if it's only Hades then it isn't so bad. His trusted friend... he is lucky to have him again.

"I do feel better than I did before, however. Please don't feel you need to worry on my behalf."