[Hendrik grimaces at the suggestion, but presses his lips together for a long moment to school away any other visible reaction. He nods again.]
Teaching... Yes, I can do that.
[Reluctant. Unsure.
"In time, Hendrik. You need not make those decisions now." Carnelian stands, offering the injured man a light pat on his whole shoulder before stepping back. "The next step is to rest and see tomorrow."
Hendrik glances up at his king, unable to ignore the touch, before ducking his head in as much of a bow as he can in his current position. Carnelian's approval is silent before he looks to Jasper.
"Jasper, you should be off to bed as well. Double duty awaits you tomorrow."]
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Teaching... Yes, I can do that.
[Reluctant. Unsure.
"In time, Hendrik. You need not make those decisions now." Carnelian stands, offering the injured man a light pat on his whole shoulder before stepping back. "The next step is to rest and see tomorrow."
Hendrik glances up at his king, unable to ignore the touch, before ducking his head in as much of a bow as he can in his current position. Carnelian's approval is silent before he looks to Jasper.
"Jasper, you should be off to bed as well. Double duty awaits you tomorrow."]