...His smile becomes strained, and he takes in a long, steady breath through his nose.]
...See? Nothing to—
[He hacks, but he tries to cover it up with the back of his wrist.]
Nothing to it.
[Another thick swallow, just to get that single sip down. He breathes in, and all's right in the world once again. Mostly. Moreover, he smiles at Diana and holds the base of the glass between both hands.]
But it's real sweet of you to offer taking the blow in my place, even knowing it could've been super lethal. You were so reluctant before thinking it could actually kill you! Why is that?
→ fiendennor
[Henry takes a swallow of the drink.
...His smile becomes strained, and he takes in a long, steady breath through his nose.]
...See? Nothing to—
[He hacks, but he tries to cover it up with the back of his wrist.]
Nothing to it.
[Another thick swallow, just to get that single sip down. He breathes in, and all's right in the world once again. Mostly. Moreover, he smiles at Diana and holds the base of the glass between both hands.]
But it's real sweet of you to offer taking the blow in my place, even knowing it could've been super lethal. You were so reluctant before thinking it could actually kill you! Why is that?