[River seems to retreat into himself, and if not that, at least grow quiet and know that the better route is to entertain himself for a moment. Henry often has a tight leash on his anger--he's the one who lets it loose when he desires it--but there are circumstances when it uncoils itself and strikes without him meaning to. Usually when he's lost some semblance of control over the situation.
The measured silence allows him to reel it back in, in the wake of it flaring a second time. Though, despite himself, he can't help but watch what River's doing, caught between indignant and baffled.]
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The measured silence allows him to reel it back in, in the wake of it flaring a second time. Though, despite himself, he can't help but watch what River's doing, caught between indignant and baffled.]
What are you doing?