Haaah... [Ithaqua rubs his face.] I apologize. I was... tired, and you were so comfortable.

[Warm but not too warm, and soft as well. He'd probably be able to nap on Urianger again even without being so exhausted.]

Well, because you have waited for so long, I shall offer you the most simple answer-- my visage is a terrible sight that drives away those who would see it... And not because of my eyes.

The true, more detailed answer is indeed long.