A lesson Gale himself could have learned much earlier. He hesitates, lets out a slow breath. The flush over Istredd's skin makes his stomach squirm. Some part of him is dying to say something, to address all this, but perhaps... perhaps not yet? This is Istredd's moment, he should support him in this.
"All the same, it is your victory -- and any victory is worth celebrating. What would please you?"
The wizard moves closer again, resting one hand on Istredd's arm gently. He gives it a light squeeze.
"I don't doubt enjoying the results of your work may feel reward enough, and the study is always a pleasure to be sure, but there are other joys to be had in life as well."
They should do something they don't usually do, surely? To commemorate this landmark!
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"A little help from one's friends never hurts."
A lesson Gale himself could have learned much earlier. He hesitates, lets out a slow breath. The flush over Istredd's skin makes his stomach squirm. Some part of him is dying to say something, to address all this, but perhaps... perhaps not yet? This is Istredd's moment, he should support him in this.
"All the same, it is your victory -- and any victory is worth celebrating. What would please you?"
The wizard moves closer again, resting one hand on Istredd's arm gently. He gives it a light squeeze.
"I don't doubt enjoying the results of your work may feel reward enough, and the study is always a pleasure to be sure, but there are other joys to be had in life as well."
They should do something they don't usually do, surely? To commemorate this landmark!