Having competing and contradictory headcanons is so frustrating because on the one hand I absolutely love the idea of Essek with chronic pain who always floats because it hurts less and he can’t afford to look like he’s always in pain because no one can explain it so he must just be weak (the image of strength levitating projects is an unexpected but entirely welcome bonus) but I also love Essek who floats because it’s armor because it proves his power and it impresses important people (and it’s damn hard to intimidate a man who can always be taller than you) but I also love Essek who floats all the time just because he wants to and it’s his one concession to pettiness and floating gracefully along whilst thinking “hah imagine walking you fucking losers” is a much needed source of satisfaction in an otherwise very frustrating world (especially when he sees someone trip)











