[Isaac makes a noise, and Hector has to willfully refrain from leaning forward to reach out to him. 'You had to learn this lesson, too,' he reminds himself. Years of conditioning are not undone in a single day. Rosaly had been patient with Hector when he'd struggled with his fierce independence.
He pushes himself up and stands.]
Think on it. The food is in the kitchens. Anything else...you know where to find me.
[He can't force his help onto Isaac, so the kindest thing he can do is give Isaac space to reevaluate. Later, slowly, Hector can put out more offers, to have his fairy sooth the knots in Isaac's back, or to draw a hot bath, or to share a new cask of wine. To press too hard will only spook Isaac.
So he turns toward the door to make his way back into the castle.]
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He pushes himself up and stands.]
Think on it. The food is in the kitchens. Anything else...you know where to find me.
[He can't force his help onto Isaac, so the kindest thing he can do is give Isaac space to reevaluate. Later, slowly, Hector can put out more offers, to have his fairy sooth the knots in Isaac's back, or to draw a hot bath, or to share a new cask of wine. To press too hard will only spook Isaac.
So he turns toward the door to make his way back into the castle.]