Being called by, out of nowhere, Stephan stood up as straight as a pole. He was startled. "Ah, y-yes? But, sire, I haven't tended to my wounds yet," he replied.
Favran inwardly chuckled as he tried to suppress his laughter, amused by how bold Stephan could be on indirectly declining his superior's order.
Then suddenly, his brother, Commander Eldwin, glanced at him and gave him a look.
He released a deep sigh. "Our argument shall end here. Take the young lady somewhere not too far from here," he paused before shifting his gaze towards Audemar, who was staring at him.
He has been waiting for him to get mentioned by the Commander. Audemar took a big gulp as they both exchanged stares. It was as if he swallowed a block of lump that has stuck in his throat.
Commander Eldwin stared at him as he took a sigh for a long time. Is he hesitating? But for what?
