[After his last few weeks in Horos, and then his bumpy entry and first week in Kenos, Liem is still a little on edge. He jumps a little in the face of Howl's sudden appearance, his shoulders stiffening for an instant as the wizard's hands slap onto the table, but when he registers his present company his expression changes from wary surprise to tentative pleasure. When he'd asked around about the newest batch of "shard-bearers" no one had mentioned Howl's name, so he hadn't realized that he was here. But then, he had heard mention of a certain wizard haunting the city in recent months.]
Please do.
[He tilts his head, regarding the other man with newfound interest. The last time he can remember speaking with Howl was during the Regent's surprise audience, back in Horos. While neither of them are the most emotionally honest people around, Howl seems happier now than Liem can ever recall seeing him.]
You look well. [An understatement, but moving on—] I wasn't expecting to see you again. I'm glad you weren't… left behind.
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Please do.
[He tilts his head, regarding the other man with newfound interest. The last time he can remember speaking with Howl was during the Regent's surprise audience, back in Horos. While neither of them are the most emotionally honest people around, Howl seems happier now than Liem can ever recall seeing him.]
You look well. [An understatement, but moving on—] I wasn't expecting to see you again. I'm glad you weren't… left behind.