[He pulls him close. Close enough to reach out… and grip at his chin, hard, with his more human-like hand. Oh, yes, this is definitely Henry’s Shadow — not that there was ever any doubt.
Vecna tilts his head, considering Alec with glowing eyes.]
Still as weak as the rest of them. To think that something like you might be one reason for Henry’s shaken resolve.
[But Henry’s not just going to stand by and let this happen, having gotten to his feet, cutting in with a forward step and an extended arm.]
I said shut up. What do you know?
[Not to treat Alec like a rag doll, but Henry’s powers wrench him away from Vecna’s, freeing him — though it does mean that he might suffer a less-than-graceful landing.]
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Vecna tilts his head, considering Alec with glowing eyes.]
Still as weak as the rest of them. To think that something like you might be one reason for Henry’s shaken resolve.
[But Henry’s not just going to stand by and let this happen, having gotten to his feet, cutting in with a forward step and an extended arm.]
I said shut up. What do you know?
[Not to treat Alec like a rag doll, but Henry’s powers wrench him away from Vecna’s, freeing him — though it does mean that he might suffer a less-than-graceful landing.]
Alec, just leave.