Zoravec did not have any more energy to cater the bullshit, without caring for Clara's vulnerable state he approached her. The girl lifted her head only to see Zoravec with her teary eyes which made her even more grieved. Whereas he had no intention of being swayed by her tears and pitiful gaze, there was no place for such emotions in the army.
However, he felt sympathy for her at that moment but Zoravec toned down his feelings immediately. He could not allow himself to let others be his weakness, thus he grabbed her arm and pulled Clara which was more like a jerk. Zoravec did not bother to think twice about what would be the result of his actions.
He simply stared at her one brief moment before Zoravec slapped her hard across the cheek. Blake was shaken by his blunt and somewhat rude action since he had no idea Zoravec could be that harsh with people. But deep down he also understood the stimulus and cause for that strict action.
