[ That might do it. It's a stretch, in Childermass's own opinion, but he isn't actually allowed to interfere with the hows and whys of involuntary recruitment. As for Victor studying him in return, well, he really does look more human than some of the other 'actors' had within the carnival itself.
The only apparent strangeness is black feathers worn like someone might have sideburns. There's more of them than just there, but he dresses in a very old-fashioned way — undershirt, vest, housecoat, a cravat, and all — and it covers up a lot of it. That said, he looks like he might belong to a "people from the past" exhibit rather than out here, chatting with Victor in a forest. ]
It might be a good idea to do more than just wonder. I can take you to meet her. She may have a little more insight into your current dilemma.
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[ That might do it. It's a stretch, in Childermass's own opinion, but he isn't actually allowed to interfere with the hows and whys of involuntary recruitment. As for Victor studying him in return, well, he really does look more human than some of the other 'actors' had within the carnival itself.
The only apparent strangeness is black feathers worn like someone might have sideburns. There's more of them than just there, but he dresses in a very old-fashioned way — undershirt, vest, housecoat, a cravat, and all — and it covers up a lot of it. That said, he looks like he might belong to a "people from the past" exhibit rather than out here, chatting with Victor in a forest. ]
It might be a good idea to do more than just wonder. I can take you to meet her. She may have a little more insight into your current dilemma.