[The shrike's content to wait by the fire, eyes half-closed as listens to its crackle and the distant muted sounds of the winter woods. A part of him takes absent note of Bigby's little shelter--practical, yes, to its purpose but more of a field encampment than a home, a refuge.
Not that Illarion's in any position to judge, given he's barely got one himself. Still...
He lifts his head as Bigby reappears, drawn to sound and the ((feel)) of motion--then stands upright as the overall impression of his friend's new outfit comes together. Iskierka launches herself off his shoulder to fly a circle around the other Sleeper, taking in color and detail that are lost on the shrike.
Who is quite honestly speechless a moment as he considers this transformation of the man he knows. Even the shackles are, in their way, still fitting--though Illarion definitely has cause to wonder how it would look without them, and the greater intangible weight still that they represent on Bigby's spirit.]
Ahhh. [A low sigh.] If I did still draw breath, this would take it entirely away.
DANG BIGBY. makin me regret i don't have a better "o wow" icon
[The shrike's content to wait by the fire, eyes half-closed as listens to its crackle and the distant muted sounds of the winter woods. A part of him takes absent note of Bigby's little shelter--practical, yes, to its purpose but more of a field encampment than a home, a refuge.
Not that Illarion's in any position to judge, given he's barely got one himself. Still...
He lifts his head as Bigby reappears, drawn to sound and the ((feel)) of motion--then stands upright as the overall impression of his friend's new outfit comes together. Iskierka launches herself off his shoulder to fly a circle around the other Sleeper, taking in color and detail that are lost on the shrike.
Who is quite honestly speechless a moment as he considers this transformation of the man he knows. Even the shackles are, in their way, still fitting--though Illarion definitely has cause to wonder how it would look without them, and the greater intangible weight still that they represent on Bigby's spirit.]
Ahhh. [A low sigh.] If I did still draw breath, this would take it entirely away.
She chose very well for you.