sacrifice what you are for what you can become
Henry listened with interest as Belril explained how he had managed to help his miniature crop flourish. His family did some planting every year but, it was always simple vegetables like carrots, potatoes, onions. Things of that nature, and it was mostly for personal use. So, their crops were never huge and, therefore, they were easier to manage alongside the sheep. He nodded at Belril's idea of one part seawater and two parts freshwater, finding the concept intriguing.
"It sounds like you've discovered that, in small amounts, certain compounds are actually helpful rather than harmful," he said when the boy was finished explaining. His talent for this stuff was impressive for someone so young, at least according to Henry.
If Belril thought he wouldn't notice his change in demeanor, he was wrong. Henry raised his eyebrows in concern as soon as he saw the boy's face fall into something not unlike sadness. Henry hadn't meant to upset him, surely, but now he realized he had been insensitive.
"No, it's not important," Henry reflected, voice a little lower, a little more sensitive. Suddenly, he moved in and grabbed Belril by the shoulders, a smile on his face and every intention of shaking off the bad vibes, "but look at what you've made! This is great! I have every confidence that you'll be able to make a name for yourself. Not just here, but in all of Caido," he squeezed his shoulders gently before letting go, not trying to be too invasive. That was just Henry's personality, though. He didn't want his new friend to be upset so, without hesitation, he added, "Why don't we figure out a way to keep it all alive? Huh? I think you said something about a greenhouse before, right? That's a great idea. If we could make one right now... where would you want it?"
"It sounds like you've discovered that, in small amounts, certain compounds are actually helpful rather than harmful," he said when the boy was finished explaining. His talent for this stuff was impressive for someone so young, at least according to Henry.
If Belril thought he wouldn't notice his change in demeanor, he was wrong. Henry raised his eyebrows in concern as soon as he saw the boy's face fall into something not unlike sadness. Henry hadn't meant to upset him, surely, but now he realized he had been insensitive.
"No, it's not important," Henry reflected, voice a little lower, a little more sensitive. Suddenly, he moved in and grabbed Belril by the shoulders, a smile on his face and every intention of shaking off the bad vibes, "but look at what you've made! This is great! I have every confidence that you'll be able to make a name for yourself. Not just here, but in all of Caido," he squeezed his shoulders gently before letting go, not trying to be too invasive. That was just Henry's personality, though. He didn't want his new friend to be upset so, without hesitation, he added, "Why don't we figure out a way to keep it all alive? Huh? I think you said something about a greenhouse before, right? That's a great idea. If we could make one right now... where would you want it?"
HENRY
