Quite right. And yet you managed... so congratulations are in order, little one. Most would not care to try. Most that would care could not.
[His head inclines just a little more, and the fingers of his hand then uncurl. He's laughing? He must be. However- it's momentary. His fingers curl back, his hand reaches his side again, and he straightens.
...As well as he can, anyway. Since he is far bigger than this room, and slouched accordingly.
But ah- his gaze then turns to the mechanical contraption, its fans, and means to propel itself from the ground, utterly still, yet it remains within the air. That's some control. Even for this moment's architect.]
More than likely, yes. But I thought it worth the risk. Now I have met you, I know it to be so.
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[His head inclines just a little more, and the fingers of his hand then uncurl.
He's laughing? He must be. However- it's momentary. His fingers curl back, his hand reaches his side again, and he straightens.
...As well as he can, anyway. Since he is far bigger than this room, and slouched accordingly.
But ah- his gaze then turns to the mechanical contraption, its fans, and means to propel itself from the ground, utterly still, yet it remains within the air. That's some control. Even for this moment's architect.]
More than likely, yes. But I thought it worth the risk. Now I have met you, I know it to be so.
[A pause, and...]
My name is Hythlodaeus. May I ask yours?