[It's understandable, seeing as how Asbel had pretty quietly slipped out after finding the truth.]
I had to step out. It hurt too much to just stay here. [The fact that he's clutching his scabbard in his left hand and sweating profusely indicates that he probably went to train--and train hard, at that.]
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I had to step out. It hurt too much to just stay here. [The fact that he's clutching his scabbard in his left hand and sweating profusely indicates that he probably went to train--and train hard, at that.]