It's a damn long period of time that he's standing there, staring and blinking. And in that time Mark's heart aches because damn, that's just another glimpse into things that Huvrye has been denied. These touches of humanity, of self confidence and self worth that he's been refused.

"While you're not the traditional sort of model or celebrity beauty of my world, Huvrye, you're not unattractive. In fact, I don't doubt there are people who would be easily attracted to you. You've got a sort of ethereal, fae sort of look that many people would prize. And I'm sorry no one back in your world ever told you that you've got good qualities."