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Howl had expected more backlash. It seemed to be all he received over at Sagtannent. For all Howl know Connor could use this to his advantage and claim the girls as his own knowing that Howl would not be around all the time to protest his side of the story. But surprisingly Connor was silent for a brief moment afterward before praising Howl on his efforts and offered to help however he could. 

It packed a heavy punch to be understood in the midst of such chaos that Howl was almost at a loss for words. He was very grateful that if Moon had to cheat on him with someone at least it was with a male willing to work things out. All Howl could muster up in the jumble of thoughts in his head was "Thank you, Connor. Sincerely. I appreciate it" his voice portraying even greater gratitude then a selection of words could.