[ In fairness, Alec couldn't have been certain about the state Henry was in. The one time Alec brought up someone lowering them, Henry started throwing debris.

Besides, he wanted to hear any explanation straight from the source. ]

Oof. Couldn't even clear that low bar, huh?

[ He's probably selling himself a bit short, but "thank yous" have never been his forte. ]

A couple things. She didn't want a lich running around. She didn't want us to suffer for the "crime of not knowing anyone". She's an interesting character.