[It might also surprise him that Lobelia doesn't tease him over his request, still for a moment β contemplative β before unfastening his belt and opening his robes, undershirt brushed up to reveal his ribcage.]
Fine work, Père! This looks far less ghastly than it had before.
[And while he'll miss the consistent pain, he won't miss having to go out of his way to disguise his injuries from everyone. Some tells are just too telling.]
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Fine work, Père! This looks far less ghastly than it had before.
[And while he'll miss the consistent pain, he won't miss having to go out of his way to disguise his injuries from everyone. Some tells are just too telling.]