[He takes the scrap of paper, staring down at it for a second. There is something very surreal about all of this—something unexpected happening in his days and days of predictability—that Henry simply cannot parse.
But then he nods, and maybe for the first time in Alec’s presence, manages to crack the tiniest, tiniest smile.]
Sure. See you later.
[What a weird turn of events. But he’s a little excited, too.]
* * *
[Later, and he’s just nervous.
Not because of the neighborhood, or the state of Alec’s home. Henry’s not used to being on this side of town, but if nothing else, it’s interesting. It’s different than what he’s used to. Often times, that’s more than enough to satisfy him.
No, he’s nervous because he realizes—as he follows his new friend(?) and his dad, nearing the house—that he’ll have to interact with an adult. A stranger. Alec’s dad, sure, but still an adult stranger. He’s never been… good with that. He’s always just relied on polite manners and attentiveness; but they’re going to discuss his powers, and he’s not sure if he can articulate exactly what they are. How they work.]
Uhm. [Fidgeting with his hands.] Thanks for having me over.
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But then he nods, and maybe for the first time in Alec’s presence, manages to crack the tiniest, tiniest smile.]
Sure. See you later.
[What a weird turn of events. But he’s a little excited, too.]
[Later, and he’s just nervous.
Not because of the neighborhood, or the state of Alec’s home. Henry’s not used to being on this side of town, but if nothing else, it’s interesting. It’s different than what he’s used to. Often times, that’s more than enough to satisfy him.
No, he’s nervous because he realizes—as he follows his new friend(?) and his dad, nearing the house—that he’ll have to interact with an adult. A stranger. Alec’s dad, sure, but still an adult stranger. He’s never been… good with that. He’s always just relied on polite manners and attentiveness; but they’re going to discuss his powers, and he’s not sure if he can articulate exactly what they are. How they work.]
Uhm. [Fidgeting with his hands.] Thanks for having me over.