[ Hank doesn't answer Charles' question. His capacity to appreciate or admire physical differences is... an ongoing project. It's easier for him to admire it in others— Raven is, in all her forms, beautiful to Hank. It took him a while to appreciate her true appearance, but he holds her on such a pedestal in his heart that he can't deny there's something stunning about it, the contrast of the blue skin, with the red hair, and the yellow eyes. And Hank could even appreciate and encourage the other students' they'd had with physical mutations to try to be proud of themselves, no matter what.
These fae, though? They're completely foreign to him. So jumping straight into calling them "beautiful" feels like a bit of a stretch.
In any case, he's feeling a little uncomfortable just standing on the fringes of the dance floor, staring at the cavorting happening around them. So Charles' offer of a stroll is a welcome one. ]
Good idea. [ He steps back, waiting for Charles to lead the way, like he always does. It's an odd nostalgia, to follow Charles in the wheelchair again, when he'd gotten used to the drugged-up Charles who insisted on allowing himself to walk no matter the cost. But he has to say, Charles is looking happier and healthier than Hank has ever seen him, so he's glad for the change. ]
This grass isn't too rough on your wheels, is it? We could try to see if there's a paved path.
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These fae, though? They're completely foreign to him. So jumping straight into calling them "beautiful" feels like a bit of a stretch.
In any case, he's feeling a little uncomfortable just standing on the fringes of the dance floor, staring at the cavorting happening around them. So Charles' offer of a stroll is a welcome one. ]
Good idea. [ He steps back, waiting for Charles to lead the way, like he always does. It's an odd nostalgia, to follow Charles in the wheelchair again, when he'd gotten used to the drugged-up Charles who insisted on allowing himself to walk no matter the cost. But he has to say, Charles is looking happier and healthier than Hank has ever seen him, so he's glad for the change. ]
This grass isn't too rough on your wheels, is it? We could try to see if there's a paved path.