[Carlisle's fingers tighten on his mug, a smile creeping across him despite the circumstances that brought them to this point, ones that necessitated the crafting of such a gift in the first place. That feeling that he's done something good, and that he's truly made a difference for one of his friends -- in fact, the feeling of having people he feels comfortable calling friends at all -- brings him joy that's hard to contain, even in these dark times.
He watches Pratt's reaction, wishing he had more to offer.]
You are very welcome. I would not let just anyone use that stone, but I tested it myself for its potency, and it should serve someone like you, who showed some magical promise, well. We may only be human, but there is still much we have to offer to this existence. That is something I hardly would have believed before coming here and meeting the people I have... the friends I have been afforded. Yourself included.
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Date: 2019-06-22 07:07 am (UTC)He watches Pratt's reaction, wishing he had more to offer.]
You are very welcome. I would not let just anyone use that stone, but I tested it myself for its potency, and it should serve someone like you, who showed some magical promise, well. We may only be human, but there is still much we have to offer to this existence. That is something I hardly would have believed before coming here and meeting the people I have... the friends I have been afforded. Yourself included.