[ There's a slight grin which crosses over Claude's face when it's pointed out it's only fair to give his name back in return and even more so after that offer of friendship put out there whether it becomes more than simply existing in the same space at the same time or not. It's the kind of thing that, if he was up to his usual self, he probably would've volunteered first to put someone more at ease. Nothing to do but make up for it now, and he'll table that mention of vessels and constructs for just a moment. ]
Nice to meet you, Hythlodaeus. You can call me Claude, and normally this is around the time where I'd offer you some tea to make good on the friendly influence. At least within these borders since I'm not sure I have much impact outside of them, but here's good enough for me.
[ And, well. He's already mentioned it and he's a little bit at a loss here on what else to do despite not showing it outwardly (or so he hopes) so Claude reaches for the tea tray on the nearest side table and sets it forward. The Horizon cooperates enough to replenish what's on it along with a fresh pot of hot water for any type of tea Hythlodaeus should choose from the box full of options. If the magic here's still helpful as normally, then perhaps the tea will be just what it's meant to be without any of what he's come to feel are omens added to it. Hopefully. Nothing to do now but tackle the rest of what was said. ]
If I'm hearing what you're saying correctly, [ and a pause, because he needs time to think that through one last time, ] this is more of your... true form, and how you appear outside of the Horizon is not? Or is another form that's maybe, say, closer to half of the height of a building, and still an easier fall rather than at your current height.
[ The last part's added teasingly and a light joke, but. Some part of Claude is hoping someone would've mentioned someone being this tall as someone he might meet, or that in the excitement of Nocwich he somehow hadn't overlooked Hythlodaeus. But if one or more parts of his question is true then it's difficult to not think of the Nabateans, and - wait a minute. Something clicks in those words about influence and he casts yet another curious gaze up towards Hythlodaeus' face. ]
Or... maybe what I should be asking is if you're saying I can return you to that form somehow? Safety first for no accidents, and all.
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Nice to meet you, Hythlodaeus. You can call me Claude, and normally this is around the time where I'd offer you some tea to make good on the friendly influence. At least within these borders since I'm not sure I have much impact outside of them, but here's good enough for me.
[ And, well. He's already mentioned it and he's a little bit at a loss here on what else to do despite not showing it outwardly (or so he hopes) so Claude reaches for the tea tray on the nearest side table and sets it forward. The Horizon cooperates enough to replenish what's on it along with a fresh pot of hot water for any type of tea Hythlodaeus should choose from the box full of options. If the magic here's still helpful as normally, then perhaps the tea will be just what it's meant to be without any of what he's come to feel are omens added to it. Hopefully. Nothing to do now but tackle the rest of what was said. ]
If I'm hearing what you're saying correctly, [ and a pause, because he needs time to think that through one last time, ] this is more of your... true form, and how you appear outside of the Horizon is not? Or is another form that's maybe, say, closer to half of the height of a building, and still an easier fall rather than at your current height.
[ The last part's added teasingly and a light joke, but. Some part of Claude is hoping someone would've mentioned someone being this tall as someone he might meet, or that in the excitement of Nocwich he somehow hadn't overlooked Hythlodaeus. But if one or more parts of his question is true then it's difficult to not think of the Nabateans, and - wait a minute. Something clicks in those words about influence and he casts yet another curious gaze up towards Hythlodaeus' face. ]
Or... maybe what I should be asking is if you're saying I can return you to that form somehow? Safety first for no accidents, and all.