[That's a wonderment that comes with an ugly, ugly story that would take some unraveling. But for now, Henry looks at the other man, wearing that rather-too-intense-and-agitated face, scoffing.
But he ends up acceding, (hypocritically) knowing the value in putting on a nice facade when needed, even if it is to be misleading. To be trustworthy. Especially for that.]
Fine.
[It isn't quite automatic, but it is fast: indicative of a man who's had plenty of practice putting on a nice, kind, amicable face. The mask might have its cracks, might be missing a few pieces here and there right now, but at least it slides back on like it was a well-worn thing, slotting into old grooves.
Like this, he almost looks... approachable. Nice, even.]
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But he ends up acceding, (hypocritically) knowing the value in putting on a nice facade when needed, even if it is to be misleading. To be trustworthy. Especially for that.]
Fine.
[It isn't quite automatic, but it is fast: indicative of a man who's had plenty of practice putting on a nice, kind, amicable face. The mask might have its cracks, might be missing a few pieces here and there right now, but at least it slides back on like it was a well-worn thing, slotting into old grooves.
Like this, he almost looks... approachable. Nice, even.]
Better?