[ There's a moment of hesitation from Howl's side of the communion. The wizard is going to look different from the last time Matt saw him, and Howl does not feel entirely ready to be seen this way. To have to field questions that he himself does not know the answer to, to have to suffer others' worry when he is so much more worried for all of them. Especially Matt. Did he make it through their mission in Venera unscathed? Did he follow orders, or is he at risk of the Regent's wrath?
Finally, he answers, his concern for his friend winning out over the humiliation he might have to endure in his current state. ]
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Finally, he answers, his concern for his friend winning out over the humiliation he might have to endure in his current state. ]
...Sure. When and where?