[He already knew where his "skills have gone." He was rusty. A whole over year in Vatheon and a month of induced sleep did the damage. The tree was thus a fair enough starting point.
His gut response was to bring up his duty; he clamped down on the word.]
You shouldn't have to fight, Merines.
[Because he was there.
But he couldn't keep the title from slipping out.]
no subject
His gut response was to bring up his duty; he clamped down on the word.]
You shouldn't have to fight, Merines.
[Because he was there.
But he couldn't keep the title from slipping out.]