[It really is a charming blush even if it's not a color one ever expects on a human, Illarion decides. What one might be able to do with that leaf-green undertone given the right cosmetics is an interesting potential challenge...]
Ever-gracious and very handsome, [he's not letting Bigby off lightly, oh no,] and if I have learned anything about our Patrons in last these many months, the occasion will soon present itself for you.
[Then he clears his throat, looking momentarily taken aback himself. Not that he hasn't been expecting or intending to honor the reciprocal request--why else bring his gift along with him in that bag in the first place--but there many moments one could wholly prepare for and still be shocked by when they arrive in the whole weight of their immanence. This is one of those, since much as she had with her gift to Bigby, Madam Generosity has handed Illarion back a piece of his history.
It's just a lot of history to have land on one all at once.]
Gladly. And gladly wear it for you, too, though it is not proper to my station any longer. Here, [he beckons Bigby over and leans down to pick up the bag he brought. The first thing out of it is an embroidered coat far more elaborate than anything the shrike's ever worn in Trench.]
now who's the menace!! (also lowkey mad i can't find an in-focus pic of this coat)
Ever-gracious and very handsome, [he's not letting Bigby off lightly, oh no,] and if I have learned anything about our Patrons in last these many months, the occasion will soon present itself for you.
[Then he clears his throat, looking momentarily taken aback himself. Not that he hasn't been expecting or intending to honor the reciprocal request--why else bring his gift along with him in that bag in the first place--but there many moments one could wholly prepare for and still be shocked by when they arrive in the whole weight of their immanence. This is one of those, since much as she had with her gift to Bigby, Madam Generosity has handed Illarion back a piece of his history.
It's just a lot of history to have land on one all at once.]
Gladly. And gladly wear it for you, too, though it is not proper to my station any longer. Here, [he beckons Bigby over and leans down to pick up the bag he brought. The first thing out of it is an embroidered coat far more elaborate than anything the shrike's ever worn in Trench.]