& @thirdofyork​.
     He moves with the grace of a ruined ghost, gliding as he once had yet stumbled by the rhythmic tap of his support against the floor ; for a moment, his great frame passes into shadow & is briefly swallowed until he emerges again with a shudder. There is determination in him, fearful & poisoning, that fills the old Duke with dread. Richard sweeps about quickly ( ignoring any who might gesture him to the side with wondering whispers & crooked fingers ), seeking through the faces that all seem the same in his haste the one whose absence forced his heart to his throat.      Finally ! Finally.      Quietly, the York reaches out, freed & better hand seeking to every so lightly grasp at the youth’s shoulder. His mouth remained closed, fine age in his face only emphasizing how grim the father appeared       yes, how terrified he was ! in these few seconds, hoping against every demon murmuring into his ear that the other would not vanish into some wisp of fog, some foul smoke once his touch found its hold.











