"That's the sense of it. Literally, it is a wish that you live for many more years. But it's the limits of English that make it sound so strange." He laughs a little. His brain still sometimes confuses the ancient and modern Greek expressions, and occasionally he forgets that even his fellow Greek demigods can't follow it all. In this case, Jehan guessed correctly through context, and Hephaistion smiles with a nod.

He takes the offered seat next to Jehan. "I would love to try some of that cake. It looks gorgeous."