He looked visibly brightened when she mentioned shades were, in fact, available. Truly the best news he's heard in... a very long time. To be honest he couldn't remember when the last time was that someone actually told him something to be excited about. Of course he was significantly more excited about the prospect of getting something to eat.

"How long?" he echoed as he slid into the seat opposite her. He looked worried, like he hadn't really thought about the question until she asked, "Since before I walked through the door to Hel. That's where I was moments before I stumbled into you. You can't eat anything there or you'll never be able to leave again. And time... it passes oddly there."

He couldn't suppress a shudder as he accepted the menu from the waiter (and tried not to gawk)