[It was a mistake to reach out to Rey, he realises, when that silence stretches on long enough.
Maketh was his sister, and family has always meant more to Henry than all else, save perhaps honour. He loved her dearly. As did Rey. In very different ways, naturally, but surely she above all others would understand the devastating blow of Maketh's loss.
It was Edward who taught him that burdens were better shared; it was Maketh herself who showed him that included grief.
[not here either]
Maketh was his sister, and family has always meant more to Henry than all else, save perhaps honour. He loved her dearly. As did Rey. In very different ways, naturally, but surely she above all others would understand the devastating blow of Maketh's loss.
It was Edward who taught him that burdens were better shared; it was Maketh herself who showed him that included grief.
But on this occassion, well... evidently not.
He will not repeat his mistake.]