"On a normal day I would not offer," and given how obviously highborn Henry was, in speech, manner and appearance, that was rather apparent.

Henry smiled himself, obviously pleased.

"We are agreed."

It was not far now: the library, bar and Delight's housing were all in the same corner of the city. Henry looked away, tapped his gauntleted fingers against his armour and cleared his throat.

"...Dorian helped me out of trouble many times, and on one occasion saved my life. He was the very best of men. You are not he. Yet presumably you shall prove of the same quality."

He glanced back at Dorian and dipped his head.

"If I can make your arrival in this new realm easier in any way, then why would I not?"

Henry's regard was, for most people, hard to win. But thereafter he was as loyal as they came.