[Truthfully, if Hendrik was paying greater attention to the elves squabbling and haughtily talking to one another at least four feet below him, he may have missed a good deal of the stranger's discomfort. This entire situation is chaotic in a way he's never experienced before ... and, frankly, he's not sure would be helpful for him to ever experience again.
But Hendrik's eyes are on the other man, wondering if he is about to sway and drop under the weight of the sedan chair. His miserable tone certainly alludes to that thought.]
I see no reason to laugh. This entire situation is...
[He trails off, looking for a charitable word that would not upset the elf riding high on his chair. When nothing comes to mind right away, he starts over.]
no subject
But Hendrik's eyes are on the other man, wondering if he is about to sway and drop under the weight of the sedan chair. His miserable tone certainly alludes to that thought.]
I see no reason to laugh. This entire situation is...
[He trails off, looking for a charitable word that would not upset the elf riding high on his chair. When nothing comes to mind right away, he starts over.]
I did not think it would be like this.