[ He only glances at Ivor, and then only at his hands and the care with which he holds the messenger, which is pleasing. It still might be dissected, broken, or destroyed in due course, but the same can be said of everything he brought to the Morrison House as well as himself. He accepted those dangers before coming.
(The messenger itself trembles and twitches, as it would no matter who was holding it. Its movement is only smooth when free to fly around.)
Returning his gaze to Hekate, Brandon's expression gives her nothing but gratitude and restrained interest, no acknowledgment at all of her unspoken point. The difference between ignoring it and pretending it doesn't exist is both slight and important, the body language equivalent of I would never. He inclines his head to her and returns to his former spot to brush out the mark he made, the line of his shoulders relaxing. ]
Thank you. And keep it near to you while you sleep to let it grow accustomed. If you have any questions...
[ Brandon turns his hand palm up with a hint of irony as if to say I'm at your disposal, walking backward a step or two before turning to get back in the House. ]
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(The messenger itself trembles and twitches, as it would no matter who was holding it. Its movement is only smooth when free to fly around.)
Returning his gaze to Hekate, Brandon's expression gives her nothing but gratitude and restrained interest, no acknowledgment at all of her unspoken point. The difference between ignoring it and pretending it doesn't exist is both slight and important, the body language equivalent of I would never. He inclines his head to her and returns to his former spot to brush out the mark he made, the line of his shoulders relaxing. ]
Thank you. And keep it near to you while you sleep to let it grow accustomed. If you have any questions...
[ Brandon turns his hand palm up with a hint of irony as if to say I'm at your disposal, walking backward a step or two before turning to get back in the House. ]