sacrifice what you are for what you can become
Henry's been told he can find Wessex here in the Atheneum. He'd sent a note for her ahead of time, to let her know he was coming - and that he had a gift for her. Smiley-face.
So he enters the large, impressive building with a curious glance around. He's dressed casually and warm for the occasion. In his hands, he's carrying a medium-sized parcel.
Truly, Henry's not that great with giving gifts to the Ascended. He usually tries to get to people's hearts with food, or warm jackets, or other sensual gifts. The Ascended don't have much use for those things, except maybe.. habitual desire. So, he'd had to deliberate over whether this choice was a good one. But.. he did want to show his support, even if he couldn't create legendary items or offer an especially critical magic.
He finds Wessex wherever she is, likely accompanied by her companion Loki. If so, Henry will happily pull a fresh piece of dried meat out of his pocket for the creature; he's not so cruel to forget.
"Wessex, it's been a while! Thank you for seeing me today, I know it's not convenient timing," he raises his eyes to hers, apologetically happy to see her. He's also, low-key, trying to decipher the state of things by her demeanor alone. Well, small talk can be skipped over. That much is apparent. More serious and cautious in tone, he asks, "How is everything progressing?"
So he enters the large, impressive building with a curious glance around. He's dressed casually and warm for the occasion. In his hands, he's carrying a medium-sized parcel.
Truly, Henry's not that great with giving gifts to the Ascended. He usually tries to get to people's hearts with food, or warm jackets, or other sensual gifts. The Ascended don't have much use for those things, except maybe.. habitual desire. So, he'd had to deliberate over whether this choice was a good one. But.. he did want to show his support, even if he couldn't create legendary items or offer an especially critical magic.
He finds Wessex wherever she is, likely accompanied by her companion Loki. If so, Henry will happily pull a fresh piece of dried meat out of his pocket for the creature; he's not so cruel to forget.
"Wessex, it's been a while! Thank you for seeing me today, I know it's not convenient timing," he raises his eyes to hers, apologetically happy to see her. He's also, low-key, trying to decipher the state of things by her demeanor alone. Well, small talk can be skipped over. That much is apparent. More serious and cautious in tone, he asks, "How is everything progressing?"
HENRY
