[Well, some time after he's been relinquished from his highly awkward time in the spotlight, Stephen spends the rest of the time casting about for familiar faces, judging the figurative temperature in the room. It's impossible to hope that they've won over everyoneβeven with Sam's frankly impressive speechβbut they've done about as good as they can manage for now.
When he spots Kell, he makes his way over. Stephen holds a particular interest in gauging his fellow Thornean's take on the whole matter; more curiously, he simply would like to know a little more about Rhy's brother, since their initial introduction was only passing at best.]
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When he spots Kell, he makes his way over. Stephen holds a particular interest in gauging his fellow Thornean's take on the whole matter; more curiously, he simply would like to know a little more about Rhy's brother, since their initial introduction was only passing at best.]
So. [He arches a brow.] Penny for your thoughts?