Alric relaxed somewhat, standing, as well, and smiled just a touch more.
"...mm. I'm certainly glad to hear that, at least. Quite an impressive ability, that, I must say... even if it is... difficult."
He pauses briefly, shaking his head.
"I don't.. mean to patronize you, of course--rather, I've... had certain difficulties with my own ability, for years. I owe whatever control I have managed to learn to my grandfather's lessons. Without him..."
He trails off, shaking his head, then clears his throat quietly, offering a small smile once again.
"...well. ...at any rate, ah... we could see if I have a shirt I could lend you, until you've managed to acquire a replacement. I can't promise the nicer ones will fit you well, but, if you'd like, we'll see what we can do."
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"...mm. I'm certainly glad to hear that, at least. Quite an impressive ability, that, I must say... even if it is... difficult."
He pauses briefly, shaking his head.
"I don't.. mean to patronize you, of course--rather, I've... had certain difficulties with my own ability, for years. I owe whatever control I have managed to learn to my grandfather's lessons. Without him..."
He trails off, shaking his head, then clears his throat quietly, offering a small smile once again.
"...well. ...at any rate, ah... we could see if I have a shirt I could lend you, until you've managed to acquire a replacement. I can't promise the nicer ones will fit you well, but, if you'd like, we'll see what we can do."