[ by now, it's probably decently late, and Hikage is by the bonfire - sitting, at first, but when he sees Belph, he gets to his feet, an ominous black silhouette in his cloak against the flame. But there's nothing menacing at all in his expression; despite the hour, he doesn't look tired, and his brow is furrowed with concern.
He could ask if Belph is okay. That's the "normal" thing to do. But he knows Belph will shrug it off if he does, and he doesn't know if the pleasant intent ever reaches past the surface when it comes to him. ]
w0, saturday
[ by now, it's probably decently late, and Hikage is by the bonfire - sitting, at first, but when he sees Belph, he gets to his feet, an ominous black silhouette in his cloak against the flame. But there's nothing menacing at all in his expression; despite the hour, he doesn't look tired, and his brow is furrowed with concern.
He could ask if Belph is okay. That's the "normal" thing to do. But he knows Belph will shrug it off if he does, and he doesn't know if the pleasant intent ever reaches past the surface when it comes to him. ]
Have you talked to Stephanie yet?