What was too much and what was too little?
Irene recalled the way he liked her affection on the night of the Winter Solstice Banquet. Even just now, he seemed fine with her trying to soothe him as they sat together.
While Henry wasn't upset with her, she had witnessed many times in her parents' relationship just how valuable a mere touch was. Since he seemed to be struggling, she decided that was what she must do.
Irene quietly walked towards the Commander, who seemed to be begging the cold outside to soothe his sickness. She recalled when he helped her after drinking too much and saying that coldness against someone's face made nausea go away.
It felt awful knowing that was how he was feeling just because he tried to eat something.
Even though it took courage, she reached toward his broad back and gently placed a hand on his left shoulder blade.
