Provided the cosmic timing of things is just right, when Charles arrives at the indicated address—it's a house, not without neighbours, but far less cramped than many other properties—he should see Erik through one of the now glassless windows, pulling away old material in preparation for new frames. There are two others in the house with him—workmen, hired by the property owner, and conversationally reticent by choice on account of they aren't in love with this particular job. Neither of them resembles a human so closely as does Erik, you see. They tolerate his company this afternoon because of the pay. He could merely hang around and supervise, but figures (correctly) that this would only increase the men's animosity... and so.
During Charles' approach, Erik plants both gloved hands on the empty sill and leans there to observe his expression from this temporary distance, slightly out of breath.
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Provided the cosmic timing of things is just right, when Charles arrives at the indicated address—it's a house, not without neighbours, but far less cramped than many other properties—he should see Erik through one of the now glassless windows, pulling away old material in preparation for new frames. There are two others in the house with him—workmen, hired by the property owner, and conversationally reticent by choice on account of they aren't in love with this particular job.
Neither of them resembles a human so closely as does Erik, you see. They tolerate his company this afternoon because of the pay. He could merely hang around and supervise, but figures (correctly) that this would only increase the men's animosity... and so.
During Charles' approach, Erik plants both gloved hands on the empty sill and leans there to observe his expression from this temporary distance, slightly out of breath.