( a more distinguished Alit is not what strikes Michael. he's seen more impressive changes: everyone in his house has aged up but for him, he who is now once again the shortest in a group. { Chris aged down, but by some random genetic--or circumstantial--variation, a margin of height distinction was preserved, the natural order of the brothers wasn't utterly disparaged. though an onlooker, not especially sensitive to Michael's fresh and youthful face, might have guessed either brother as the youngest. such a small difference can go unheeded. }
the change is not what catches him, but Michael's concern is still physical. candid, because of his shock that carries over into this new surprise, he flares indignantly, putting both hands on his hips. )
Didn't the Landlord give you any? Then you may have one of mine.
( not "you can" or maybe "would you like", it's a direct command not softened by the thoughtful pillowing of his usual wrought courtesy. in fact he doesn't catch himself until a moment later, when realises that maybe that might not work out so well after. perhaps he should offer one of Thomas' things...? but, no, Thomas' things are not his to distribute, and he realises, with a cooling head, that that would not be in accordance with what he meant by this gesture. he himself is concerned with Alit's well being. he can't say that that is surprising in itself. uncomfortable as it's been, he's been coming around in regards to the Barian. he's been ready to make amends.
more subdued, but firm: ) Please, go ahead and sit down and get warm--there's a blanket on the sofa. I'll get you something to restore you. You're a guest, after all, so at very least I have to provide something. That's how this kind of thing works.
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the change is not what catches him, but Michael's concern is still physical. candid, because of his shock that carries over into this new surprise, he flares indignantly, putting both hands on his hips. )
Didn't the Landlord give you any? Then you may have one of mine.
( not "you can" or maybe "would you like", it's a direct command not softened by the thoughtful pillowing of his usual wrought courtesy. in fact he doesn't catch himself until a moment later, when realises that maybe that might not work out so well after. perhaps he should offer one of Thomas' things...? but, no, Thomas' things are not his to distribute, and he realises, with a cooling head, that that would not be in accordance with what he meant by this gesture. he himself is concerned with Alit's well being. he can't say that that is surprising in itself. uncomfortable as it's been, he's been coming around in regards to the Barian. he's been ready to make amends.
more subdued, but firm: ) Please, go ahead and sit down and get warm--there's a blanket on the sofa. I'll get you something to restore you. You're a guest, after all, so at very least I have to provide something. That's how this kind of thing works.