Arthur's first impression of Virion is pretty unforgettable—he's struck by how imposing the guy is despite his age. Sharp features, ice-cold stare, the whole deal. At that point Virion's got pristine white hair pulled back neatly and clean-shaven skin. But as time goes on, you notice the change: his beard fills in and gets longer, his hair gets messier. It's one of those subtle visual cues that shows how much wear the story puts on him.
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