[Hythlodaeus is right on the mark. His form is shaking, just slightly, from anger and maybe a little shock to the system. He doesn't respond immediately, but closes his eyes and takes a few deep breathes forcing himself to calm. Probably not a technique he had in days of old when he probably would just rant.

And of course having Hythlodaeus curl around him does help tremendously. But he will eventually speak up.]

How is that even possible...?