[Barnaby won't mourn the loss of either the Innocence entity, that afflicted Venera with that terrible infection, nor will he mourn what Estinien endures for bringing war and destruction to the city. Horos is better off with them gone -- if the Regent does not find a way to bring Estinien to heel for their own purposes.
He is, however, mourning Howl's loss, one of the few Kenoma not present in the throne room, and he refuses the wine offered by the servants. Another bitter reminder, too, that Howl isn't here, the man who had shared drink with him and comforted him after his long imprisonment. This isn't a happy occasion for him, even if it is a victory.
He has other things on his mind, too, and before the execution begins, he approaches the Regent and gives a low bow.]
Your Excellency... There is something I need to discuss with you. In private, if I may, when you are available.
[It isn't so urgent that he needs to distract from the matter at hand now, he thinks, unless the Regent is perhaps willing to indulge his request via communion.]
THE REGENT
He is, however, mourning Howl's loss, one of the few Kenoma not present in the throne room, and he refuses the wine offered by the servants. Another bitter reminder, too, that Howl isn't here, the man who had shared drink with him and comforted him after his long imprisonment. This isn't a happy occasion for him, even if it is a victory.
He has other things on his mind, too, and before the execution begins, he approaches the Regent and gives a low bow.]
Your Excellency... There is something I need to discuss with you. In private, if I may, when you are available.
[It isn't so urgent that he needs to distract from the matter at hand now, he thinks, unless the Regent is perhaps willing to indulge his request via communion.]