[ Whatever had rattled him seems to settle as Strange explains, although he can't help but look troubled for another reason altogether. More than one reason, even, looking at his master's old student this close up, he hadn't been wrong at all that something had seemed off about the man.
If he were ever one for pity, now would be the best time to extend it, but he is not. He'll settle on feeling tired instead and let go of Strange's shirt, stepping back. ]
Of course she couldn't.
[ And here he visibly balks at going on, seeming to want to say more, but then stopping, gaze flickering elsewhere. ]
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If he were ever one for pity, now would be the best time to extend it, but he is not. He'll settle on feeling tired instead and let go of Strange's shirt, stepping back. ]
Of course she couldn't.
[ And here he visibly balks at going on, seeming to want to say more, but then stopping, gaze flickering elsewhere. ]